Username: Password:
« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3

Author Topic: EB JP6  (Read 12158 times)

Dakine

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2519
EB JP6
« on: April 03, 2006, 04:38:03 PM »
Well,
managed to track down a John Petrucci model Music man at the weekend.
It was in Houston Guitar Centre (on Westheimer) which US ppl. will know the chain.
It was/is all I hoped and am looking for.
I was not looking at a piezo equiped one (although one tried was) but have since changed my mind.
The piezo can be run alone, in stereo or mixed with the magnetic pups. So sounds are endless.
NOW, this is what BLOWS me away!
And in NO WAY is this a na na neh na na to UK residents (I will be one again soon myself). It just blows me away the difference.

I have been offered a loaded (bar JP inlays, which I do NOT want anyway) JP6 with piezo from one of the biggest EB dealers here. Shipping is free and NO tax as he is in different state to me.

Now, best price can find (thus far) on UK guitar same spec. is 2,052  gbp
I am offered one at $1,400

bearing in mind the exchange rate at this time is approx. 1.74%

This makes my US guitar cost 804 gbp, or better put 1,248 gbp cheaper than UK price!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS is daylight robbery!
In NO way shape or form is Tax,Import,Shipping making this more in UK. This has to be ALL profit. On which end I do not know, but this has to be one of the most outrageous price differences I have ever seen!

Yeah, I am damn lucky as can buy it at US price.
But I am thinking about being back in UK and all you guys/gals.
What the heck is wrong with this picture.

I am truly SHOCKED!
had to get missus who is finance exec. and qualified master Accountant to check my figures as was/am so shocked!

UK is getting SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ripped OFF!
Logged
"Do not go gentle.........Rage"

_tom_

  • Middleweight
  • *****
  • Posts: 8842
EB JP6
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2006, 05:09:53 PM »
Wow. Sooo unfair! Although, I'd rather be here in the UK rather than US, because various american accents annoy me  :lol: no offence to anyone..
Logged

Dakine

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2519
EB JP6
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2006, 05:22:36 PM »
Yeah Tom.
Was def. an obsevation and NOT rubbing in costs.
Just cannot believe the ripoff factor!
Logged
"Do not go gentle.........Rage"

_tom_

  • Middleweight
  • *****
  • Posts: 8842
EB JP6
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2006, 05:41:24 PM »
Yeah dont worry I'm not bothered about the EB, I dont like the look of them anyway  :P When I go over to NY for my holiday in July I really want a guitar but I wont be able to afford one let alone shipping  :cry:
Logged

Searcher

  • Lightweight
  • ***
  • Posts: 950
EB JP6
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2006, 06:26:23 PM »
Sounds cool for you!  :)

I know, North Americans can buy gear so damn cheaply.  I lived in Australia and the price of gear there was shocking, too.  The cost of living was extremely high for everything, actually.

I'm not sure if they still do it, but for a while, some of the local Canadian shops would match US prices, but in Canadian dollars!  That meant gear was even cheaper here than in the US.
Logged
Quote from: Sifu Ben
Aaagh! Help!!! The GAS!!! The GAS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dakine

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2519
EB JP6
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2006, 06:32:34 PM »
I just cannot fathom the price difference. I save over what I am paying. That SHOULD be criminal to be honest!
Anyways, I just was totally shocked.
Logged
"Do not go gentle.........Rage"

badgermark

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 1864
  • Mm-hai!
EB JP6
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2006, 06:34:22 PM »
remember guys, shops earn 30% of the selling price in profit, so thats why you ALWAYS haggle  :wink:
Logged
Mississippi Queens, Holydiver.

Davey

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2704
EB JP6
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2006, 06:37:01 PM »
i played the non piezo one in a store here... total suckage. hated the neck, the trem, the pickups, the overall feel, its ugly and the color stinks...

in other words.. the last guitar i'd ever buy... you'd sooner see me with a pink ibanez than that.
i seriously have to say i liked his tone & guitar better when he was w/ ibanez
Logged

Dakine

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2519
EB JP6
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2006, 06:37:40 PM »
Totally understand that but the math SUCKS!

I can buy for 804 gbp but "advertised" online price through Euro store is 1,248 gbp MORE!
That aint no 30% :)
Logged
"Do not go gentle.........Rage"

Dakine

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2519
EB JP6
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2006, 06:40:34 PM »
Horses for courses Davey
The neck is one of the BEST I have ever touched.
The pickups are body mounted and may not be to all tastes but can be changed.
I am NOT a fan of the colours so am looking at a plain white one.
I personally HATE Floyd trems. I much prefer my Axis Vintage type (wilkinson type) and can string change in minutes.
I HATE that it's a Sig guitar.
But, it fits my criteria. Playing neck of my Axis (unfinished gunoil) with width of my Jackson.
Anyway, I really liked it so there  :P
Logged
"Do not go gentle.........Rage"

Bird

  • Lightweight
  • ***
  • Posts: 950
EB JP6
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2006, 08:43:18 PM »
Friend of mine just picked one up, used, at a local music store and loves it. Those unfinished EB necks are amazing. As for the change in JP's tone, haven't heard much, that could be attributed to the guitar or one of the innumerable pieces of outboard gear.
Logged
"Jazz isn't dead, it just smells funny." Frank Zappa

Davey

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2704
EB JP6
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2006, 09:36:00 PM »
Quote from: Dakine
Horses for courses Davey


yea, totaly... i found it completely unplayable, so kudos to y'all that can make it work
Logged

Dakine

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2519
EB JP6
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2006, 09:57:13 PM »
just outta interest, what do you play Davey?
Logged
"Do not go gentle.........Rage"

dave_mc

  • Middleweight
  • *****
  • Posts: 9796
EB JP6
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2006, 10:18:51 PM »
UK prices suck, lol.

Ah well, at least we have a (half) decent welfare state...
Logged

Dakine

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2519
EB JP6
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2006, 10:26:42 PM »
Hell ya Dave,
and I am so thankful for that with my Dad's condition!
Logged
"Do not go gentle.........Rage"
Pages: [1] 2 3
« previous next »