Originally Posted by: Rumble Walrus

Hey Steve-

I've bought guitars from big stores, little shops, individuals and even one time from a guy just finishing his gig-right on the spot. I've yet to buy one online though.

For the better part of a year, I shopped around online for a Gibson CS 335. I lost a couple EBAY auctions because I didn't want to pay the price. Finally, I upped my limit and won a beauty. When I got in contact with the seller I was stunned to learn that he was a musician whose band I was familiar with and who lived about a half-hour away. We met at my bank's parking lot and he walked in and cashed my check when he handed me the gutiar.

Good luck, have fun.