brentrocks Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 I pulled the trigger a 20th Anniversary H150 today! No. 008 It’s in London, England. Lol Factory stock. These are pics from the seller…will have better pics and a full report once it arrives.
davesultra Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 I’ll keep my fingers crossed in hopes that it makes the journey across the pond intact. Looks sweet!
brentrocks Posted February 8, 2023 Author Posted February 8, 2023 Just now, davesultra said: I’ll keep my fingers crossed in hopes that it makes the journey across the pond intact. Looks sweet! The thought has crossed my mind. The guy works at a guitar shop in London, so I think he knows how to pack a guitar.
kbp810 Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 Yet another beaut. Here's to hoping it has a safe journey.
Gitfiddler Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 Wow! Nice score, Brent. Western big leaf maple?
brentrocks Posted February 8, 2023 Author Posted February 8, 2023 9 hours ago, Gitfiddler said: Wow! Nice score, Brent. Western big leaf maple? Thanks Tim! Not sure on the species of maple but that sounds right.
High Flying Bird Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 I think the proper response is, "Dibs!"
houndhome Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 I did contemplate this one (easier since I live in England) but keep reminding myself that I'm trying to thin out the nearly 70 in the house already.11 went in 2022 but nearly as many arrived !! Looks like a really good buy for you Brent.
DetroitBlues Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 Brent, you're my hero! Always "rescuing" some fantastic examples from all over and sharing with us. Congratulations, can't wait for the tone report!
brentrocks Posted February 8, 2023 Author Posted February 8, 2023 5 hours ago, houndhome said: I did contemplate this one (easier since I live in England) but keep reminding myself that I'm trying to thin out the nearly 70 in the house already.11 went in 2022 but nearly as many arrived !! Looks like a really good buy for you Brent. The seller said he worked at a guitar shop on Denmark Street, in London ? He said I would love it there.
brentrocks Posted February 8, 2023 Author Posted February 8, 2023 10 hours ago, High Flying Bird said: I think the proper response is, "Dibs!" That’s not a stupid idea. Because if the neck is too thin, I’ll be moving it on soon.
houndhome Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 Denmark Street is generally regarded as a very expensive place to buy secondhand (I've been around the shops there a couple of times to have a good laugh at the prices relative to condition,and have never bought from there yet ) but your buy looks to be good value,at least here.How you will be hit by taxes UK to US I dont know.When I bought my H150 Ultra from the US the price in the shop in dollars was about what it cost in UK pounds by the time it got to my doorstep,and I suspect the deal would be a little worse today.No complaints,the shop price for a nearly mint H150 Ultra was $1425. I dont remember the price on your new guitar,but I do remember it seemed to be good or I wouldnt have considered buying it.
brentrocks Posted February 8, 2023 Author Posted February 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, houndhome said: Denmark Street is generally regarded as a very expensive place to buy secondhand (I've been around the shops there a couple of times to have a good laugh at the prices relative to condition,and have never bought from there yet ) but your buy looks to be good value,at least here.How you will be hit by taxes UK to US I dont know.When I bought my H150 Ultra from the US the price in the shop in dollars was about what it cost in UK pounds by the time it got to my doorstep,and I suspect the deal would be a little worse today.No complaints,the shop price for a nearly mint H150 Ultra was $1425. I dont remember the price on your new guitar,but I do remember it seemed to be good or I wouldnt have considered buying it. Luckily, we don’t have to pay duties on goods purchased from other countries. Everything is high right now.
skydog52 Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 23 hours ago, brentrocks said: I pulled the trigger a 20th Anniversary H150 today! No. 008 It’s in London, England. Lol Factory stock. These are pics from the seller…will have better pics and a full report once it arrives. Congratulations Brent. Quilty! I still love the one you sold me.
brentrocks Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 51 minutes ago, skydog52 said: Congratulations Brent. Quilty! I still love the one you sold me. Oh yeah. That’s right. That was the 1st 20th Anniversary I ever had…and then I put that big dig in the top, but Marv fixed it up for ya!!!
golferwave Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Great one there Brent! IMO that's the perfect finish for that 20th anniversary as well!
yoslate Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Just a beauty, Brent! And I think you know how I feel about 20th Anns! PAF's are still in mine...what a special guitar!
bsck1 Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Beautiful, simply beautiful. Hoping for smooth sailing on the voyage over.
houndhome Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 With regard to taxation,from US to UK you have to pay 3.7 % (if I remember correctly,about that anyway)purchase tax on electric guitars AND the shipping cost.On top of that you have to pay 20% value added tax on the guitar,shipping and the purchase tax that you have already paid. On top of that you have to pay the British postal service a loan charge since they have paid all the previous taxation charges to get the guitar through UK customs and delivered to the UK address.I have bought 2 guitars from the US and 3 from Japan (same charges) so the charges are something to be seriously considered as part of the cost when buying.
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