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PostPosted: Sat 02 Mar 2013 05:08 AM 
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Hi all, been lurking for a few days now....thought I should be polite and sign in and introduce myself.

Couple of years ago (don't worry, I'm gonna be brief), I happened to mention to my next door neighbour that I was thinking about getting a new guitar for my son as he had outgrown his Epiphone Special II. He said he had one that he didn't play anymore and I could buy it if it suited.
I went round to have a look at it and the tatty old box he brought out didn't exactly fill me with any confidence, I was already trying to think how I could politely say thanks, but no thanks!
He took it out and, although the name meant absolutely nothing to me, I could tell by the workmanship it was great quality so I bought it there and then.
Having carried out a bit of web research I found out I had purchased a near mint Aria FS-1000.
My son, who is 12, didn't like the colour of it so unfortunately I had to keep the Aria and bought my son another Epiphone. :D

My son has now come to realise that quality is quality, regardless of the name on the headstock, and we have gone on to buy a few other Matsumoku goodies - we have a Westone Concord 3, Aria CS-350, 2 Westbury Standards, Aria Laser Electric Classic bass, Thunder 1 bass and a Vox Custom 3002 bass.

Just thought I'd share how we kinda stumbled upon these terrific guitars, I have a lot to thank that conversation with my neighbour for :)


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PostPosted: Sat 02 Mar 2013 08:21 AM 
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Welcome to the dark side :-)
Thanks for the intro.
Now we need photos :-) we love photos around here.

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PostPosted: Sat 02 Mar 2013 11:08 AM 
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Welcome Catalyst

Nice to see these gorgeous guitars in good home.
Of course we'd like to see pictures.
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PostPosted: Sat 02 Mar 2013 07:21 PM 
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Catalyst wrote:
...I have a lot to thank that conversation with my neighbour for
Yes you do. A good neighbour indeed!
Sounds like you have a wonderful collection of Mats.
Welcome, and post pictures when you can.

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PostPosted: Sun 03 Mar 2013 09:29 AM 
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Thanks for the welcome :)

Sounds like I need to get my camera out :lol:


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Yes, you do need to get your camera out. No Vantage's in your collection sofar?
Welcome anyway :wink:

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