• From: Wellington New Zealand
  • Registered: 2010-03-24
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Topic: sad story happy ending

Gidday,

Just took delivery of my new Martin guitar today.
having a lot of fun with it.
two months ago i saw a Maton guitar for sale (custom Shop)
it had been in the shop for 3 yrs & hadn`t sold
so they discounted it from $5000 to $3500
I`d dropped by & played it a few times over the years,couldn`t believe my luck.
I`d saved $3000 toward it & was 2 days from buying it,when i got burgled!
Needless to say the cash was GONE! I was gutted!
Any how got a Martin today as treat for me.
Sad story  Happy ending.

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Re: sad story happy ending

Stinking burglars. 

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Re: sad story happy ending

Very sad story, but SUPER AWESOME ending!!!!  Happy NGD!  Remember, pictures are "mandatory".  Let me know if you need any help, I'd love to see your new baby!  smile

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Re: sad story happy ending

Well, I am sure you will love the Martin buddy.  Sorry to hear about the incident.  That sucks.  What model did you get?

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Re: sad story happy ending

Happy ngd and a Martin,you need too check out some kind of insurance for your residence against theft.

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Re: sad story happy ending

hard lesson even though happy ending. never keep that much cash in the house.

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Re: sad story happy ending

Happy NGD - I've always wanted to try a Maton - how does it compare to the Martin?

And like Amy said - PICS PLEASE

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Re: sad story happy ending

Martin Performing Artist Series
cutaway w/ fishman
GPCPA4
Maton & martin both nice guitars,the Maton i had my eye on
was a custom shop so just little bit special.
Only had cash in house as i was sooooo close to buying,no burgs in my
area for 19years. Go figure!

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Re: sad story happy ending

No pics = didn't happen.


Thieves suck!!!!!! $3000 is a lot to save and to have it gone right when you wanted it.

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Re: sad story happy ending

That really sucks! But a Martin is not a bad consolation - Happy NGD!

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