GFS Beater

**rsclosson** · 10-29-2020, 10:27 AM

https://www.guitarfetish.com/LIMITED...s_p_35595.html

(No financial interest). I went ahead and took the risk. I ordered one when it was $129. Some finish flaws for sure, and adjusting was needed. A couple of fret adjustments were needed, but it was amazing! I don't know what the pickups are, but they sound great! There is a wide range of tones; more than I ever expected. I would not hesitate to use it on a gig. Sounds great through pedals or directly in the amp.

**Dogfaceboy** · 10-29-2020, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by rsclosson

LIMITED OPPORTUNITY- Semi Hollow SETNECK BELOW COST! Cherry Red Two Humbuckers

(No financial interest). I went ahead and took the risk. I ordered one when it was $129. Some finish flaws for sure, and adjusting was needed. A couple of fret adjustments were needed, but it was amazing! I don't know what the pickups are, but they sound great! There is a wide range of tones; more than I ever expected. I would not hesitate to use it on a gig. Sounds great through pedals or directly in the amp.

I pulled the trigger. I live in the mountains of Pa. and burn wood most of the time in winter, so I've been keeping my eyes peeled for a beater. I scrolled down and saw the 129 deal so I went with that. Just under 160 with shipping. Thanks for the info.

**TOMMO** · 10-29-2020, 01:21 PM

Looks not too shabby - glad you like it!

**339 in june** · 10-29-2020, 04:39 PM

Interesting !
But shipment costs and taxes to get it in Europe would certainly nearly double the price
Otherwise I might have been tempted !

**sgosnell** · 10-30-2020, 11:10 AM

Shipping Weight- Item ships as "Oversized"- billed as 43 lbs

Making money on shipping, apparently. I truly hope the guitar doesn't weight 43 pounds. And that weight is without a case. Squeezing every penny, as many hidden ways as possible.

**neatomic** · 10-30-2020, 04:48 PM

walmarts version...w extras

Best Choice Products All-Inclusive Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar Set w/ Dual Humbucker Pickups, Pickup Selector - Red - Walmart.com - Walmart.com

cheers

**lawson-stone** · 10-30-2020, 05:44 PM

Wow. Those are astounding deals for what is likely a pretty decent guitar.

**rsclosson** · 10-31-2020, 02:20 PM

The guitar is amazing for that price. While I didn't get it to replace any of my guitars, I would happily play it at an outddoor gig, a jam session or any other place I would fear to take my good axe.
The price is not a reflection of the sound or playability

**339 in june** · 10-31-2020, 04:36 PM

Will someone import these in Europe ?
(Or is someone already doing it and selling it for 4-500 € ? )

**neatomic** · 10-31-2020, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by 339 in june

Will someone import these in Europe ?

there's the harley benton HB-35 CH from thomann...159 euros!

cheers

**339 in june** · 10-31-2020, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by neatomic

there's the harley benton HB-35 CH from thomann...159 euros!

cheers

Thanks for the tip !

Funny that it appears to be 189 Euros for me when I look at Thomann website.
Once again you discover that numbers are not hard science !

**v281** · 11-01-2020, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by 339 in june

Thanks for the tip !

Funny that it appears to be 189 Euros for me when I look at Thomann website.
Once again you discover that numbers are not hard science !

Prices quoted on Thomann take off the sales tax/VAT if shipping destination is outside the EC, most likely explains the difference