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ilan

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Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
« on: July 11, 2010, 09:53:31 AM »
A friend has asked me where can he get the best deal on a Les Paul Standard for his son. Any idea? He will be visiting in the US next month.
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2010, 06:28:36 PM »
If he wants new or even used, Guitar Center would probably be the best bet.  They can match and beat just about any price out there. 
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2010, 09:05:29 PM »
If you're talking new, keep in mind that Gibson doesn't let anyone advertise a lower price than what you see at Guitar Center, Musicians Friend etc. You may find a local dealer who can beat that. Two I know of who used to sell lower than Gibson's minimum advertised price are E. M. Shorts and Chuck Levin's. Don't know if they still do. He would have to call because neither puts Gibson prices on their website.
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2010, 09:58:41 AM »
Thanks guys, I'm forwarding your advice to my friend.
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2010, 01:46:18 PM »
There a couple of '57's on greedbay at the moment, but might be slightly over budget... ;)

Good luck for their visit...
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2010, 10:05:22 PM »
One more thing to consider is sales tax. The online retailers like MF, American Musical etc. only charge sales tax in states where they have a physical presence. You could save 5% locally and wind up paying more due to state sales tax.
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2010, 10:38:05 AM »
Good point, thanks.
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