Klien copies?

**uburoibob** · 01-08-2015, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by marcwhy

Yeah, the site scares me a little, too.

There's a guy in Las Vegas who makes inexpensive ones, and one is for sale on the Bay: Headless Klein Inspired Guitar Tele Humbucker Pickups Les Paul Stop Tailpeice | eBay (ugly paint job, IMO, but a decent guitar -- I keep one at work, where I practice at lunch! I bring out the Forshage ergo, though, for gigs!)

If you are talking about who I think you are (name starts with B), I had him build me one for $650. It was pretty bad. I'd owned a parts-Klein that I bought used for $800 that was a MUCH better guitar. Nice guy - not such a nice guitar.

**srlank** · 01-08-2015, 06:10 PM

Yeah, I've dealt with that guy from Vegas. I called him up, and was real excited about him building me a cheap ergo. He said that he would do it as soon as he finished a guitar for a relative. I think it was his grandson. Anyways, a lot of time went by, and so I called him up leaving a message. He didn't return my phone call. Got hold of him the next time, and he assured me that he was working on it. I called a month or so later a couple of times, left a message and never heard back. Finally, I located my Raines via a referral from a stellar member of this forum. The Raines is a whole other story, but when the guy from Vegas finally sent me an email like a year or so later asking if I was still interested in the guitar, I never responded.

Also, of note............when I spoke with him on the phone the first time, he spent a significant amount of timing whining to me about how difficult it was to get customers, and how SUPERIOR his product was compared to these other hacks. I told him at the time that I was desperate for a comfortable guitar, and that if he built me something of that order that I would be sure to spread the word online.

Fun, easy fact for those who are trying to get customers.....try being a little respectful and professional. It's amazing how much easier the cash will flow.

I'm having my ergo built by CB Hill in Huntington Beach, CA. I HIGHLY recommend him for his product and for his way of doing business!!!

**marcwhy** · 01-08-2015, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by uburoibob

If you are talking about who I think you are (name starts with B), I had him build me one for $650. It was pretty bad. I'd owned a parts-Klein that I bought used for $800 that was a MUCH better guitar. Nice guy - not such a nice guitar.

I was waiting for Sharon to pitch in with her account of "B" (see above).

I bought mine used for nothing, so it's "worth" what I paid.

Can't wait to see what Sharon and CB come up with!

**Cunamara** · 01-08-2015, 08:35 PM

Is it a fraud? Yes! They are fraudulently using the names and brands of others.

**Jabberwocky** · 01-09-2015, 04:00 AM

Is a regular headstock with regular tuning machines such a terrifying proposition? Did one bite you as a child? Tired of the old missionary and looking for a bit of soixante-neuf?

Man, I don't get the psychology of those who want their headstock "the other way". But then I am not the one seeking help...or am I?