NZGuitars.com : Filling you with GAS since 2003

As an 18 year old living in Auckland's CBD, I could afford a home or a car. Not both. Simpler times.

Portable roadie... https://www.briscoes.co.nz/furniture-and-storage/storage/koopman-collapsible-trolley-steel-1067577 Or just ex-supermarket trolleys! https://scontent.fakl5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/386631_10150494027516928_1238251237_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.fakl5-1.fna&oh=d3ca124...

Also confusing things is that wattage is not a measure of loudness, so the efficiency of the downstream components also makes a difference!

I suspect they are reading this, so I hope they know that they will struggle to pull the same one again in the NZ guitar community.

The issue with picking it up is putting other people at risk if it is a scam. Who knows what the bastards would do.

That's the one.

GrantB wrote:

GrantB wrote:
I'm skeptical...

Damn right, too.

Yep, that's $1500 that's I'll never get back, unless the banks or police pull off a miracle. Thanks for your support all! Will post more details later re:the mechanics of the scam.

It almost certainly is. I ran a bunch of pictures through a reserve image search and checked through a bunch of used guitar dealers, but couldn't find it listed online.

Twas an impressively elaborate scam. Will let you know the details after do the police thing. That's why we only gamble what we can afford to lose!

Mini Forklift Ⓥ wrote: As soon as you have it I think this guitar deserves its own thread

We'll see. I might end up with a worthless or broken instrument. But either way I'll let you guys know!

Not on finance, have seen the receipt indicating it was paid upfront.

Yep, the ex-missus is selling it! The purchase is in her name, though.

I'm skeptical...but all the power to you. https://i.imgur.com/XAyh1il.jpg So am I, but a receipt from the Rockshop including the correct serial number, matching photo ID, matching bank account details, plausible backstory (present for partner but they just broke up, needs money for uni).... I'll ro...

GrantB wrote:What's wrong with the Maple top? Everything looks in order.

Most of the higher-end Les Pauls I have seen use relatively clean-looking maple, even if it isn't highly figured. The vertical line running near the volume pots seemed unusual.

AiRdAd wrote:Holy Crap - 1500!!!

Yeah, hence my worry about it being too good to be true. If it looks original, comes with a receipt, and hasn't been stolen, that's good enough for me.

Thanks, everyone. This might be the best $1500 I ever spent. Going to check it's not stolen first, obviously!