Whitstable Guitars
A selection of good quality, used guitars and specialising in imports from Japan since 2008
WHITSTABLE GUITARS ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS AND ALL MY GUITARS ARE IN STORAGE UNTIL TUESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY. I AM OVERSEAS AND UNLIKELY TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO ANY EMAILS. ALL SALES ENQUIRIES WILL BE DEALT WITH ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS ON MY RETURN. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
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THX ROB.
Welcome to the new, improved version of Whitstable Guitars website.
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This website was created by me in 2008 to display a selection of used guitars for sale, mainly from Japan, but also from the USA & other countries.
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I really like Japanese Fenders but other Japanese guitars like Bacchus, Edwards, Yamaha, Aria Pro II, Greco, Orville, Burny, FGN are all superb. For me, the build quality & playability is excellent. I play a Japanese FGN Telecaster guitar when I am out gigging because it suits my needs perfectly.
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I pride myself on giving the best service I can. Over the years almost 50% of my sales have been from repeat business.
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I have an arrangement with a major instrument supplier in Japan & I regularly import used guitars. These are all in excellent condition and often have unusual specifications such as USA pickups & "domestic market only" finishes. Please look at what I have to offer & why not own & play something just a little different :)
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I have a very active Facebook page which will always feature new arrivals first and also daily features on different guitars. Please follow/like my page
www.facebook.com/bubbleguitars
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The recent restriction on the import of Rosewood has now been lifted for musical instruments so I am now able to order any used guitar you would like from my supplier.
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​I also spend time restoring, fixing and building the odd guitar and I have documented some of my work here too. Unfortunately, I am not able to undertake any customer work at present other than setup, servicing & pickup replacement. However, Please email me and I will to point you to a fine luthier who specialises in all of these things. All of my guitars and other items can be purchased securely & quickly using Paypal, Debit & Credit card or online Bank Transfer.
If you have any general enquiries, please email me here.
I always try and respond within 24 hours
Thanks for visiting!
Rob Hayes
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