#1
|
|||
|
|||
Composite Acoustics - still in stock
I just dropped in for the first time in months on my way back from a work meeting. They had four CA guitars on the walls in the acoustic room - a black Ox, a raw Cargo, a gloss blue Cargo, and a gloss black Cargo. I understand that the Nampa store also has several more in stock, plus Brian the counter guy said, "We have a bunch in the warehouse too". Never mind that the CA listing has disappeared from the store's web site, they still have several brand new ones. No direct affiliation here, I just like this store and know that some folks still want to get a CA guitar. FYI.
Dorsey Music (208) 853-4141 Boise (208) 466-5681 Nampa www.dorseymusic.com |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
I could be talked into an Ox, though I don't want one with an amp. Too bad the store doesn't have them listed online.
__________________
Cheers, Tom PS If you don't want to invest in yourself, why should anyone else even bother to try? |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Still love my OX.. a great guitar
__________________
YUP.... Emerald: X-20, Center hole X-10 (Maple) and X-7 (redwood), Spalted Chen Chen X 10 level 3, CA: Early OX and Cargo McPherson: Early Kevin Michael Proto Some wood things by Epi, Harmony, Takamine, Good Time, PRS, Slick, Gypsy Music, keyboards, wind controllers.. etc |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
My cup runneth over with CF guitars these days (and in fact may be downsizing a bit over the coming months) so this is all for the edification of the carbonistas here. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
__________________
Cheers, Tom PS If you don't want to invest in yourself, why should anyone else even bother to try? |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
I think I’d want to have a much better idea of CA’s current status (and future prospects) before I dropped serious coin on a ‘brand new’ CA guitar.
I know there’s been some speculation here over the last year or two, so please forgive me if there’s some new development I’ve missed. Their website does not exactly inspire confidence.
__________________
Martin 0-16NY Emerald Amicus Emerald X20 Cordoba Stage Some of my tunes: https://youtube.com/user/eatswodo |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
With stainless frets and CF overall, if it is ok on delivery that is as good as it is going to get anyway. Warranties are largely hard to collect on and often disappointing if you look closely at the repair, if your problem is covered at all.
__________________
jf45ir Free DIY Acoustic Guitar IR Generator .wav file, 30 seconds, pickup left, mic right, open position strumming best...send to direct email below I'll send you 100/0, 75/25, 50/50 & 0/100 IR/Bypass IRs IR Demo, read the description too: https://youtu.be/SELEE4yugjE My duo's website and my email... [email protected] Jon Fields |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Pretty much the conclusion I’d come to.
Quote:
So, if you get a duff CA from someone’s current stock, and it has a warranty-level problem, you’ll be limited to whatever else is in that current stock for replacement. I’d want a pretty good assurance from the dealer as to how that eventuality would be handled.
__________________
Martin 0-16NY Emerald Amicus Emerald X20 Cordoba Stage Some of my tunes: https://youtube.com/user/eatswodo |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
As a courtesy to my fellow AGF carbonistas, I could make a trip to the store and test drive it prior to shipping. Either store is about a 20 minute drive from me, and they would be happy to deliver any guitar between stores. We could even Facetime or Zoom during the test drive. I could even bring along some rulers and measure things like nut width and action.
You are right to assume that CA is no more and that the warranty is useless. |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
1) gentleman and a scholar 2) real prince 3) top bloke Now, don’t get carried away. You only get to pick one Quote:
__________________
Martin 0-16NY Emerald Amicus Emerald X20 Cordoba Stage Some of my tunes: https://youtube.com/user/eatswodo |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Or how about option 4:
4) Serious enabler who likes to help spend someone else's money. Brian at the counter seemed genuinely surprised to hear that CA had gone under, but the store owner Dorsey is no doubt aware. I really don't know for sure about CA's status either way other than threads here, and should have said "probably" about the warranty being useless. Peavey might find some way to stand behind it?? Or not..... I probably won't be logging on here much in the next couple of weeks given my pending work schedule, but will browse when possible. (PM's don't get seen unless you log in). Email me to trade contact information if anyone wants to connect for further enabling, as time permits. My email is noisebuster <AT> hotmail.com. |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
I like all four options--Earl is a valuable member of this forum.
The Peavey renditions of CA guitars were carefully brought on line and I suspect that they are worthy acquisitions. I owned a pre- and post- Cargo and I was amazed at the difference in quality. CA put out some remarkable instruments and Peavey made some remarkable improvements. |
|
Tags |
carbon fiber, composite acoustics |
|