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Greg Ballantyne Supreme Member Posts: 1,139 Location: Maryland, USA Playing guitar since: 1974	New Artist Mosiac Mar 26, 2017 12:20:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Greg Ballantyne on Mar 26, 2017 12:20:43 GMT -5 Stud Muffin , I almost went for the Artist Peppino model sight in seen. If they hadn't change the electronics package from the Quantum II I might have done so.
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New Artist Mosiac Mar 26, 2017 12:45:10 GMT -5 CTGull and Stud Muffin like this

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Mar 26, 2017 12:20:43 GMT -5 Greg Ballantyne said:

Stud Muffin , I almost went for the Artist Peppino model sight in seen. If they hadn't change the electronics package from the Quantum II I might have done so.

I grabbed my 2013 model Artist Studio in 2015 when I saw a used one with TRIC case pop up on ebay for $900 or Best Offer. The seller had lots of pics and the guitar looked to be in excellent shape with only a few minor and nearly unnoticeable cosmetic dings. I made an offer of $850 and they accepted it, so with some anxiety and trepidation at buying an expensive (for me, anyway) guitar without playing or actually seeing it, I went ahead.

The pics hadn't lied as to its relatively pristine condition, the action was good, the intonation perfect all the way up the neck, and the QII electronics functioned as they should. *Whew!* I'm still very happy I took the leap of faith, as it immediately became my gigging six-string acoustic.

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Greg Ballantyne Supreme Member Posts: 1,139 Location: Maryland, USA Playing guitar since: 1974	New Artist Mosiac Mar 26, 2017 14:16:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Greg Ballantyne on Mar 26, 2017 14:16:27 GMT -5 @sleigh ,I had found one new one still available in an online store, but it was Amazon. Somehow I couldn't pull the trigger that way with Amazon. If it had been Sweetwater, it might have been different.
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New Artist Mosiac Mar 26, 2017 17:22:39 GMT -5

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Mar 26, 2017 14:16:27 GMT -5 Greg Ballantyne said:

@sleigh ,I had found one new one still available in an online store, but it was Amazon. Somehow I couldn't pull the trigger that way with Amazon. If it had been Sweetwater, it might have been different.

Greg Ballantyne, I'd entirely agree with that assessment. I've had nothing but good experience with Sweetwater, and their customer service is top notch. I can't say the same with Amazon.

CTGull Global Moderator MOD/ADMIN Posts: 4,634 Location: Connecticut Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011	New Artist Mosiac Mar 26, 2017 18:06:08 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Mar 26, 2017 18:06:08 GMT -5 I know someone who picked an Artist Mosaic on Shopgoodwill.com for $700. Very risky but it turned out to be in mint unplayed condition!
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New Artist Mosiac Mar 26, 2017 19:42:55 GMT -5

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CTGull , that is less than half price compared to MAP on a new guitar (last year).

@sleigh, I have one experience with Sweetwater, just a couple of months ago. It was all positive. I would do business with them again, no problem.

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New Artist Mosiac Mar 26, 2017 21:19:07 GMT -5

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Mar 26, 2017 12:45:10 GMT -5 @sleigh said:

Mar 26, 2017 12:20:43 GMT -5 Greg Ballantyne said:

Stud Muffin , I almost went for the Artist Peppino model sight in seen. If they hadn't change the electronics package from the Quantum II I might have done so.

I grabbed my 2013 model Artist Studio in 2015 when I saw a used one with TRIC case pop up on ebay for $900 or Best Offer. The seller had lots of pics and the guitar looked to be in excellent shapes with only a few minor and nearly unnoticeable cosmetic dings. I made an offer of $850 and they accepted it, so with some anxiety and trepidation at buying an expensive (for me, anyway) guitar without playing or actually seeing it, I went ahead.

The pics hadn't lied as to its relatively pristine condition, the action was good, the intonation perfect all the way up the neck, and the QII electronics functioned as they should. *Whew!* I'm still very happy I took the leap of faith, as it immediately became my gigging six-string acoustic.

You got the bear on that one. Very nice guitar for a very nice price. I loved the QII pickup system. Some say they had feedback problems, but I found them very easy to avoid without much trouble at all. And the quality of sound was always amazing. And that was before I had a Radial PZ-DI.

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give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
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souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
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Mar 29, 2017 10:20:01 GMT -5 Stud Muffin said:

@sleigh , I thought I replied earlier, but that's a good deal on the Artist Studio. I paid a little more for mine, but I had to invest additional money into repairs (still, well worth it)... I discovered two cracks after I bought it, which I thought were scratches, not cracks. Today, I'd be more careful with my inspection.

Stud Muffin, it turned out to be a good deal, yes, but I can't tell you how much I worried about pulling that particular trigger. Don't know that I'd do it again, honestly. I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief when it arrived and I found it to be in excellent condition.

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A guitar shop fairly locally is going out of business, and has a new Seagull Artist Mosaic with a TRIC case for $725. That sounds like a great deal, but the scale length is all wrong for me. I'm thinking about stopping by and seeing if they have any other Godin products for similar great deals (I played my Simon and Patrick for awhile this afternoon and was re-impressed with the sound and ease of play.)

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New Artist Mosiac Apr 8, 2017 19:58:40 GMT -5

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Well, they sold the Artist Mosaic before I got there. They DO still have a Seagull Grand Entourage (brand new) for $250 including a gig bag, that is a HUGE bargain but I played it and it does not sound any different than my Simon and Patrick, and I am not sure how I would justify it (although I am trying.....LOL!!) I am thinking about it until Wed or Thurs when I may have time to go back. With any luck it will be sold, and I won't have to make a decision.

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New Artist Mosiac Apr 8, 2017 21:30:33 GMT -5 Derick and Stud Muffin like this

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Apr 8, 2017 19:58:40 GMT -5 ladyssolo said:

Well, they sold the Artist Mosaic before I got there. They DO still have a Seagull Grand Entourage (brand new) for $250 including a gig bag, that is a HUGE bargain but I played it and it does not sound any different than my Simon and Patrick, and I am not sure how I would justify it (although I am trying.....LOL!!) I am thinking about it until Wed or Thurs when I may have time to go back. With any luck it will be sold, and I won't have to make a decision.

Buying something just because it's a "good deal" and not because you really want or need it is a perfect set up for buyer's remorse. If your S&P makes you happy and sounds almost the same, which would not surprise me at all, then I'd pass on the Seagull Grand.

Unless of course you're thinking of selling it right away to make a few bucks. "Flipping" it could make you 50 bucks or so, maybe.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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New Artist Mosiac Apr 9, 2017 20:08:25 GMT -5

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That's why I didn't grab it last night - I decided to "sleep on it." I doubt I'd make anything on it, but I also don't think I'd lose any money if I decided t sell it "down the road." It looks like the Simon and Patrick too except for the name on the headstock.

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