Rayk
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Man GC is useless to me . I never see deals at my local GC . It’s located to close to rich people . They won’t even negotiate on a online guitars no matter what their location .
Don't blame that on the locals. There is a central location for GC that prices all the vintage gear. The locals are not allowed to do anything but sell at the price Central sets. The one exception is that if the vintage instrument is actually in the store with you, they may be willing to negotiate a price lower than what Central said. But if I had a beginner I'd take them to try things. The staff would probably appreciate someone who does not pick up an instrument and play "Sweet Child of Mine".
Don't blame that on the locals. There is a central location for GC that prices all the vintage gear. The locals are not allowed to do anything but sell at the price Central sets.
Epiphone EL-00 Pro.
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https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Guild_M_120_Acoustic_Guitar_Review
I believe prices on all of GC's "vintage" pieces are set through their Hollywood store, whereas "used" instruments are priced locally.
Prices on "used" items can sometimes be very good, and you also can sometimes negotiate a bit. However in the last year or so, it seems like GC has more frequently been pricing both vintage & used pieces quite high.
I don't know, I've had pretty good luck with GC. That being said I'm not trying to beat the snot out of them as far as pricing goes. I've had enough experiences where they were mispriced to begin with, like my D-25 I just bought.
I feel if you ask enough pointed questions, politely, and ask for pictures they are happy to assist.
I have has some clunkers that were a bit misrepresented and asked for and received, my shipping charge refunded as well as a full refund on purchase price.
Of course I'm lucky in that there are two in towns I visit on a weekly basis, Syracuse, (GO ORANGE), and Rochester and occasionally Johnson City, maybe that is the difference as it is not a big deal for me to go to one.
I believe prices on all of GC's "vintage" pieces are set through their Hollywood store, whereas "used" instruments are priced locally.
Prices on "used" items can sometimes be very good, and you also can sometimes negotiate a bit. However in the last year or so, it seems like GC has more frequently been pricing both vintage & used pieces quite high.
Yeah, I was thinking GC for a starter guitar, not a $4,000 one.
What type music does he like? Find a song in that paticular music that has two chords. Teach him a song. "Okie from Muskogie" by Merle Haggard can be strummed in "G" and "D" I believe but if hates old country find another. Ha
Sincere encouragement-find something positive.
Give him some time, he's only 11. Once he figures out that a guitar = chick magnet he'll be all over it.
Meanwhile, I would encourage the drumming if that's what he likes presently.
Sometimes kids just don't understand how complicated the whole coordination thing is.Got the guitar yesterday my sons first chord was D we never got off the chord before he quit , he gets frustrated easily and gives up says he’s not any good . I’m not sure were this comes from but I’m being as gentle and positive as I can with telling him this will take time your finger tips to strengthen.
Were you trying to teach in your native tongue?Also I realize sometimes the parent has no place being the teacher this is one those times