Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio

cherrick · 06-05-2012, 04:35 PM

Where would you go for historics, reissues, used guitars in Columbus, Ohio? Anyone know the town?

RAG7890 · 06-05-2012, 05:21 PM

Cherrick last time I looked (about 3 weeks ago) the Gibson Custom Shop had a link that listed all of their dealers on their website. So you can probably find one for OH I would think.

You could also send Benton an Email & ask.

Benton Cummings [Benton.Cummings@gibson.com]

cherrick · 06-05-2012, 09:06 PM

Sorry, I should have been specific ... I'm looking for used. Thanks!

djefferis · 06-06-2012, 07:28 AM

Sam Ash and Guitar Center are relatively close to each other on Morse Rd, near Easton mall and the airport. Might have 1 or 2, can always have GC ship in from another store if you find one online you would like to try, not sure about Sam Ash.

Musicgoround has mainly low end gear.

Not a lot of high end shops, mainly college kids selling their Epi's here.

Will try to find some shops nearby...but Columbus isn't a historic hotbed.

Custom53 · 06-06-2012, 08:02 AM

The Ohio Guitar Shows

There is a good chance that something will be at the Ohio Guitar show this weekend...

Columbus used to be known for all the small collector type shops with used gear... Now it is Sam Ash, GC, etc... You might try "The Fret Shop" or "German Village Music"...

Guitar Repair & Guitar Restoration in Columbus | 5th Ave Fret Shop

Guitar Repair Columbus, OH - German Village Music Haus

ctkarslake · 06-06-2012, 08:46 AM

Definitely check out the Ohio Guitar show at the Masonic Temple! There won't be another place in Columbus with more used guitars than that. Folks should be wheelin' and deal'n down there!

dannow · 06-07-2012, 07:19 PM

I think most answers have been given, but another resource is the Fret Shop on 5th avenue. Great repair/tech shop and they have deep roots in the music community. They could probably be of great help in a local search.

twinrider1 · 06-08-2012, 01:07 AM

There will be at least one at the show. Will you be in town this Sunday?

Danelectro · 06-09-2012, 06:40 AM

The summer show is much smaller than the winter show, but still worth going to. I bought an R9 for a great price there a couple years ago.

Custom53 · 06-09-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Danelectro

The summer show is much smaller than the winter show, but still worth going to. I bought an R9 for a great price there a couple years ago.

I think I was about to buy that one at the show...! The wife even gave me the okay...! I looked around & waited too long, when I came back it was sold...

Danelectro · 06-09-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom53

I think I was about to buy that one at the show...! The wife even gave me the okay...! I looked around & waited too long, when I came back it was sold...

It was a great deal. The top was finely checked and the seller claimed it occurred naturally, however it looked to me like it had been done with freeze spray. Regardless, it came with a pair Throbak MXV 101s plus the original Burstbuckers, a Lifton case, vintage TRC, and all case candy. Asking price was $3800. I offered $3200 thinking we'd meet in the middle at $3500-$3600, but the seller said "sold" to $3200. I ended up selling it last year to help fund a vintage goldtop purchase although in hindsight I should have looked for money elsewhere because it was a fantastic guitar.

Custom53 · 06-09-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Danelectro

It was a great deal. The top was finely checked and the seller claimed it occurred naturally, however it looked to me like it had been done with freeze spray. Regardless, it came with a pair Throbak MXV 101s plus the original Burstbuckers, a Lifton case, vintage TRC, and all case candy. Asking price was $3800. I offered $3200 thinking we'd meet in the middle at $3500-$3600, but the seller said "sold" to $3200. I ended up selling it last year to help fund a vintage goldtop purchase although in hindsight I should have looked for money elsewhere because it was a fantastic guitar.

$3200 is what I had him talked into also.. Small world..!

roscoenyc · 06-10-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dannow

I think most answers have been given, but another resource is the Fret Shop on 5th avenue. Great repair/tech shop and they have deep roots in the music community. They could probably be of great help in a local search.

Fret Shop Phil is a great guy.

twinrider1 · 06-10-2012, 04:44 PM

Nice guitar. $3200 was a nice deal, especially with the extra pups. I took my R9 there today. I thought it was a pretty good turnout. Seemed like plenty of dealers there and there was steady foot traffic. Steady, but not asses to elbows, which was nice.

Custom53 · 06-10-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by twinrider1

Nice guitar. $3200 was a nice deal, especially with the extra pups. I took my R9 there today. I thought it was a pretty good turnout. Seemed like plenty of dealers there and there was steady foot traffic. Steady, but not asses to elbows, which was nice.

I was there also... I think I saw your R9...

twinrider1 · 06-10-2012, 10:30 PM

Cool. Did you have a table there? I didn't see many other Historics there. A few sweet real vintage pieces. One gold top had me drooling.

Custom53 · 06-11-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by twinrider1

Cool. Did you have a table there? I didn't see many other Historics there. A few sweet real vintage pieces. One gold top had me drooling.

I didn't do a table this year.. I am fairly happy where I'm at and don't really want to get rid of anything.. (don't tell my wife I said that...!"

06-05-2012, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
cherrick Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jeddo, Texas Posts: 1,417 Thanks: 4 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts	Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio Where would you go for historics, reissues, used guitars in Columbus, Ohio? Anyone know the town? __________________ --- cherrick

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RAG7890 Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australlia Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 239 Thanked 31 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio Cherrick last time I looked (about 3 weeks ago) the Gibson Custom Shop had a link that listed all of their dealers on their website. So you can probably find one for OH I would think. You could also send Benton an Email & ask. Benton Cummings [Benton.Cummings@gibson.com]

06-05-2012, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
cherrick Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jeddo, Texas Posts: 1,417 Thanks: 4 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio Sorry, I should have been specific ... I'm looking for used. Thanks! __________________ --- cherrick

06-06-2012, 07:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
djefferis Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 265 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio Sam Ash and Guitar Center are relatively close to each other on Morse Rd, near Easton mall and the airport. Might have 1 or 2, can always have GC ship in from another store if you find one online you would like to try, not sure about Sam Ash. Musicgoround has mainly low end gear. Not a lot of high end shops, mainly college kids selling their Epi's here. Will try to find some shops nearby...but Columbus isn't a historic hotbed.

06-06-2012, 08:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Custom53 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,251 Thanks: 33 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio The Ohio Guitar Shows There is a good chance that something will be at the Ohio Guitar show this weekend... Columbus used to be known for all the small collector type shops with used gear... Now it is Sam Ash, GC, etc... You might try "The Fret Shop" or "German Village Music"... Guitar Repair & Guitar Restoration in Columbus \| 5th Ave Fret Shop Guitar Repair Columbus, OH - German Village Music Haus __________________ 2010 Gibson Les Paul Axcess 2010 Gibson Les Paul R9 2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard 2002 Ernie Ball Axis Trans Gold 1995 Hamer Three Hole Duotone 1991 Ernie Ball EVH Trans Black 1981 Hamer Special Trans Green Marshall JTM Reissue Half Stack Marshall JMP 2203 Half Stack Marshall JCM DSL Half Stack Marshall JCM TSL Full Stack Soldano HR50+ Half Stack Peavey Classic 100 Tweed Half Stack 2 -Acoustic 370/301 Bass Rigs

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06-06-2012, 08:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
ctkarslake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: lakewood,OH Posts: 1,708 Thanks: 36 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio Definitely check out the Ohio Guitar show at the Masonic Temple! There won't be another place in Columbus with more used guitars than that. Folks should be wheelin' and deal'n down there! __________________ 2007 LP R7 Ebony w/factory bigsby, Gloss 2005 LP R8 Plaintop, washed cherry sunburst, Gloss 2003 LP Elegant Quiltop, butterscotch, Gloss 2001 LP Standard, Raw Power, Satin 1998 LP R8 Flametop, vintage red, Gloss 1997 LP R8 Plaintop, vintage red w/factory bigsby,Gloss 1965 Hagstrom II, baby blue Marshall AVT50H+4x12CAB Epiphone Valve Jr.

06-07-2012, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
dannow Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio I think most answers have been given, but another resource is the Fret Shop on 5th avenue. Great repair/tech shop and they have deep roots in the music community. They could probably be of great help in a local search.

06-08-2012, 01:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
twinrider1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 85 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio There will be at least one at the show. Will you be in town this Sunday? __________________ Research...before you besmirch.

06-09-2012, 06:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Danelectro V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,634 Thanks: 0 Thanked 59 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio The summer show is much smaller than the winter show, but still worth going to. I bought an R9 for a great price there a couple years ago. NowGibson and RUFFCUT like this.

06-10-2012, 04:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
twinrider1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 85 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio Nice guitar. $3200 was a nice deal, especially with the extra pups. I took my R9 there today. I thought it was a pretty good turnout. Seemed like plenty of dealers there and there was steady foot traffic. Steady, but not asses to elbows, which was nice. __________________ Research...before you besmirch.

06-10-2012, 10:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
twinrider1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 85 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Historic Custom Shop in Columbus, Ohio Cool. Did you have a table there? I didn't see many other Historics there. A few sweet real vintage pieces. One gold top had me drooling. __________________ Research...before you besmirch.

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