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John Croft, Glan Tanat, Llanyblodwel, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NQ, England |
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Tips About Buying An Instrument |
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Should I buy ‘new’ or ‘vintage’?
Difficult! There are good and bad instruments in both categories. I know of some great modern instruments that I wouldn’t hesitate to sell on my web-site and some lousy vintage ones that I would never sell. To be honest, my own personal preference tends to be for ‘vintage’ instruments, although I have to say that Phil Davidson makes the finest Ukuleles that I have ever seen or heard, and Peter Howlett, Gordon Markendale, Phil Cartwright, Dennis Mitchell, and others, all either make or have made some superb modern instruments. When you buy an old instrument you are also buying a small piece of musical instrument history from the period of the 1920’s and 1930’s, which is generally regarded as being the zenith of the design, manufacture, and popularity of such instruments. There is another point here. A good modern instrument will set you back a minimum of about £500, which is actually good value when you consider what goes into making it, but for that you can buy a nice vintage instrument with a proven pedigree and a piece of musical history. However, some of todays instruments are undoubtedly going to be the collectors items of the future, so we just have to make up your minds as to what we like best. |
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