London-based members: advise on the best stores for used acoustics

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by Long Jon

I don’t think suggestions of British luthier builds are all that helpful to the OP.

The guy wants a decent , budget , guitar , preferably with at least a solid top.

Having a quick look at the PMT Music (Romford) site it seems that new solid top guitars start around £200, e.g. a nice looking Yamaha.



On a side note: I see they have a £6,400 Yamaha too ! BLIMEY !
That’s about double the price of a Martin HD28V, I had no idea these existed, I probably need to get out more....

Yes, the high end Yamaha 'L' models are another level altogether. Just stunningly good.

[Shadowfox]

Could you look at Andersons for a Faith guitar?

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by Tico

Has it always been this way?

No. The situation changed radically in tyhe 2007/8 recession.

Many great dealers closed down or went out of business.

For reasonable budget instruments I's suggest one of the Hobgoblin stores.

https://www.hobgoblin.com/shops/

[Schertler]

Just found few AC240s on Preloved and Gumtree .......
Should I really worry for fake sellers ? how safe is buying on these websites ?
Any experience - negative or positive ?

[Paoli]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Yes, the high end Yamaha 'L' models are another level altogether. Just stunningly good.

Indeed,I own many Martin standard series,Gibson ,Taylors and my old Yamaha L-25A still beats them all