john10
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Post by john10 on Jun 24, 2020 16:23:01 GMT
Hi
I wonder if anyone can help? i have an option to buy a 2016 Busker nickel/ brass resonater. This has had very little use.
i was thinking about a new blues mm but this seems too good an opportunity to miss. What are your opinions?
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Post by john10 on Jun 24, 2020 16:24:41 GMT
I forgot to mention the price is £380
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2020 16:51:25 GMT
Is it on ebay?
If so it's £395 now
TT
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john10
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Post by john10 on Jun 24, 2020 17:07:11 GMT
Yes, that’s the one. Ive had an offer from him of £380.
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Post by pete1951 on Jun 24, 2020 17:23:56 GMT
MM has been at the forefront of getting Far Eastern made resos to be as good as possible. Busker (Robin @busker set up early MMs) saw what MM was doing and tried,where possible , to follow . So Busker (design wise) was always 6 months to a year behind MM as Michael tried to get the makers to get ever closer to the ‘30s specs.
So Buskers are good, but new MM (hopefully) are getting better.
Pete
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john10
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Post by john10 on Jun 24, 2020 18:00:19 GMT
I could just about run to a Blues or a Lightning and the reviews are amazing for both. I might have to say no to the Busker. Thanks for the input folks.
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Post by bonzo on Jun 24, 2020 20:03:08 GMT
Hi John, I'm lucky enough to have all the guitars you've mentioned.
If you can only choose one and are getting it from MM go for the Lightning!
Great guitar and Michael is tops to deal with!
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on Jun 24, 2020 20:05:40 GMT
PS welcome to the forum!
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john10
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Post by john10 on Jun 24, 2020 20:08:53 GMT
Thank you. And thank you for all the advice. I look forward to coming to you again for answers to all my problems!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 8:31:23 GMT
Hi,
This is my first post, so I hope you don't mind me making a suggestion.
I'd go for the MM Lightning (brass body) or MM Blues (steel).
They are set up by Dave King, one of the leading luthiers and designed by Michael Messer.
I had an early MM Blues that I wish I'd kept, and have a 2nd hand Blues 28, which is a lovely guitar.
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Post by bonzo on Jun 27, 2020 9:03:20 GMT
Welcome Jezz, I don't think you'll get any arguments about your suggestions!
If all things were equal, sounds, budget etc I'd go for the Lightning, it just looks so good!
Best wishes to you all, John
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john10
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Post by john10 on Jun 27, 2020 11:22:10 GMT
Hi Folks
I contacted Michael the other day and ordered a Lightning; can’t wait for it to arrive! Again, thank you for your advice.
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Post by thebluesbear( al) on Jun 28, 2020 16:17:44 GMT
Hi john10
you have made a very good choice , your Lightning will be outstanding as is the customer service from Michael . i have used 2 lightnings quite often for different things since 09..they are great guitars for sure
al
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