R8 Peach Deal

ellwood · October 2018

heavyrocker said:

schrodinger1612 said:

I still don’t know why Peach Guitars decided to leave the forum. Anyone care to clarify?

They apparently left because, despite the number of sales generated through this thread alone, one person got shirty with them.

I think when you are running a business, and go out of your way to keep a group of interested individuals in the loop on a very good offer, and continue to advise them so as many as possible can take advantage, and then some self-opinionated idiot telephones with a less than pleasant attitude, then it makes sense to spend your time where it is more appreciated.

Yes, Peach sold guitars here. But John was putting effort into making those sales.

And it’s this kind of backward attitude that leads to people feeling they have some sort of priority or importance. No matter what job you do, getting shitty phone calls because of someone’s inflated self importance isn’t called for.

That’s the only comment I’ve made on the matter. I think Peach did a great job and it was a few idiots here that ruined it.

crunchman · October 2018

From memory, there were also people in this thread complaining because they were just putting guitars up on the website without posting here, or they were selling them to people in the shop before they ever went on the website. It's nice if they post here as a favour, but one or two of the comments weren't great.

Wasn't there also some talk of another incident with a Hudson Broadcast?

If you are Peach, you wouldn't want to risk someone googling them and coming up with things like that.

If you add the phone call onto that, then I can understand them leaving.

We do seem to have a history of driving off retailers. Andertons left ages ago. There also used to be someone from Guitar Village who posted on here, and MarkGak, who we don't seem to see around any more.

heavyrocker · October 2018

Fair points. There are retailers that stick around though but they seem to be the smaller one man band type operations. I get the impression from the ones that do stick around that their love of guitars comes first and business second. They would still post on the forum even if they had nothing to sell. I don’t get that from some of the bigger retailers who’ve left and perhaps that’s no coincidence.

Legionreturns · October 2018

heavyrocker said:

Fair points. There are retailers that stick around though but they seem to be the smaller one man band type operations. I get the impression from the ones that do stick around that their love of guitars comes first and business second. They would still post on the forum even if they had nothing to sell. I don’t get that from some of the bigger retailers who’ve left and perhaps that’s no coincidence.

You should try giving @CustomPedalBoards abuse...he bloody loves it! You'll probably get a discount*

*you won't get a discount

Fortheloveofguitar · October 2018

Let’s not derail this thread with negativity as there’s already a thread about this in the off topic so would be great to keep it there

Back to more rainbows, fairy dust and all round positive vibes for our fantastic R8’s

sunshinewelly · October 2018

is the current peach iced tea someones returned guitar ?

it seems quite heavy compared to some that have been bought

tempted

what are peach like with returns -

terada · October 2018

sunshinewelly said:

is the current peach iced tea someones returned guitar ?

it seems quite heavy compared to some that have been bought

tempted

what are peach like with returns -

They were very easy with mine - I drove it back to the store, they gave it a quick once over and all was well.

CustomPedalBoards · October 2018

Legionreturns said:

heavyrocker said:

Fair points. There are retailers that stick around though but they seem to be the smaller one man band type operations. I get the impression from the ones that do stick around that their love of guitars comes first and business second. They would still post on the forum even if they had nothing to sell. I don’t get that from some of the bigger retailers who’ve left and perhaps that’s no coincidence.

You should try giving @CustomPedalBoards abuse...he bloody loves it! You'll probably get a discount*

*you won't get a discount

hehehehe

Musicman20 · October 2018

Their returns are easy. I've bought a Jag from them in the past which again was NOS, and had some very minor lacquer marks, but they offered a part discount. I accepted as it was NOS and a fine price.

I returned the R8 no problem. I hate to buy and consider the returns, but I know it's something you have to consider especially with a £2.5 k guitar.

Fortheloveofguitar · October 2018

Surprised that Ice tea is still there. Looks lovely and 8Ib 10oz

Ossyrocks · October 2018

sunshinewelly said:

is the current peach iced tea someones returned guitar ?

it seems quite heavy compared to some that have been bought

tempted

what are peach like with returns -

It's 8lb 10oz ? A month ago this may have been considered medium weight. Don't sweat the weight, that one is perfect.

Fortheloveofguitar · October 2018

Ossyrocks said:

sunshinewelly said:

is the current peach iced tea someones returned guitar ?

it seems quite heavy compared to some that have been bought

tempted

what are peach like with returns -

It's 8lb 10oz ? A month ago this may have been considered medium weight. Don't sweat the weight, that one is perfect.

Mine is 8Ib 14oz and is glorious

My Joe Perry is nearly 11Ib so the R8 is feather light for me

Lodious · October 2018

sunshinewelly said:

what are peach like with returns

Busy.

Pablocrackers · October 2018

crunchman said:

From memory, there were also people in this thread complaining because they were just putting guitars up on the website without posting here, or they were selling them to people in the shop before they ever went on the website. It's nice if they post here as a favour, but one or two of the comments weren't great.
Wasn't there also some talk of another incident with a Hudson Broadcast?
If you are Peach, you wouldn't want to risk someone googling them and coming up with things like that.
If you add the phone call onto that, then I can understand them leaving.
We do seem to have a history of driving off retailers. Andertons left ages ago. There also used to be someone from Guitar Village who posted on here, and MarkGak, who we don't seem to see around any more.

This totally - id get pissed off if i was giving guys the inside track on a deal for them to later complain coz what appears to be they didnt get first dibs on there 3rd or 4th R8 from the deal! Peach dont owe anyone special treatment!

Kitsune · October 2018

This thread is a rollercoaster of ups and downs.

mli3 · October 2018

so Back to R8's....

Are there actually any left for sale anywhere now ? I mean new ones from retailers, not on the bay or the tree ?

dbphoto · October 2018

http://www.peachguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitars/gibson-custom-58-les-paul-standard-m2m-washed-cherry-vos-87273.htm

Twinfan · October 2018

^ that's the only one I'm aware of. Coda have sold their last one (today I think).

mli3 · October 2018

dbphoto said:

http://www.peachguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitars/gibson-custom-58-les-paul-standard-m2m-washed-cherry-vos-87273.htm

whats "M2M" ?

Twinfan · October 2018

Made to measure.

mli3 · October 2018

thats the first time I've seen M2M in any of the recent R8 desriptions..

terada · October 2018

The triumvirate are disappointed with the tangent and suggest we stay on topic

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Fortheloveofguitar · October 2018

Dimarzio 36th Anniversary is now in the neck and completes my pup switch. Extremely happy with this

terada · October 2018

Now I usually hate it when the pick guard is removed.

But that looks awesome with the zebras

Fortheloveofguitar · October 2018

terada said:

Now I usually hate it when the pick guard is removed.

But that looks awesome with the zebras

Thanks buddy and it sounds as good as it looks

terada · October 2018

Fortheloveofguitar said:

terada said:

Now I usually hate it when the pick guard is removed.

But that looks awesome with the zebras

Thanks buddy and it sounds as good as it looks

Bet it does - but what do your neighbours think once you crank up the stack?

SteveF · October 2018

Looks great - very rawk

Fortheloveofguitar · October 2018

terada said:

Fortheloveofguitar said:

terada said:

Now I usually hate it when the pick guard is removed.

But that looks awesome with the zebras

Thanks buddy and it sounds as good as it looks

Bet it does - but what do your neighbours think once you crank up the stack?

I'm detached so that helps and i make sure all the windows are shut. I then proceed to blow them straight out

terada · October 2018

Wow, just wow. Just spent a good hour or so at least with the lemon into hardwired orange with El34s, set at the point of breakup with a touch of spring reverb. Completely and utterly blown away.

It is so freaking fat it is ridiculous. Warm and thick on the neck with this woolliness that is so hard to describe but incredibly characterful. Played with fingers it is completely gentle and softly soulful, bring in some light pick work and this ringing treble comes to join the fun. Dig in a bit more and the amp gives out this hairy overdrive. Combine all three and the dynamics are simply perfect.

And when you stop playing, it keeps on ringing and ringing and ringing. The lemon is the best of the bunch for this, I'm a complete nerd and timed it, over 20 seconds of sustain before I gave up and unplugged. WTF?

Just wrote about 3 new progressions. Love it love it love it.

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hyperben · October 2018

terada said:

Wow, just wow. Just spent a good hour or so at least with the lemon into hardwired orange with El34s, set at the point of breakup with a touch of spring reverb. Completely and utterly blown away.

It is so freaking fat it is ridiculous. Warm and thick on the neck with this woolliness that is so hard to describe but incredibly characterful. Played with fingers it is completely gentle and softly soulful, bring in some light pick work and this ringing treble comes to join the fun. Dig in a bit more and the amp gives out this hairy overdrive. Combine all three and the dynamics are simply perfect.

And when you stop playing, it keeps on ringing and ringing and ringing. The lemon is the best of the bunch for this, I'm a complete nerd and timed it, over 20 seconds of sustain before I gave up and unplugged. WTF?

Just wrote about 3 new progressions. Love it love it love it.

Great write up. Sounds like an amazing guitar! Certainly looks the part!

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