Is the guitar still available? What is the current price? I saw a bump with price change but didn't see the new price?
Greg, you're in driving distance from me. You have anything else you're looking to sell? Is it worth a trip up there?
Good detective work. I think it is the same guy. All the other activity I could find on him says the same thing. Was pretty active and then slowed down a year or two ago. Looks like he left his site up and still responds but isn't pushing it.
I ran into a problem with this whole thing...
I have nothing against Hisashi. The price in this particular case was $400 more through him. With fees and shipping it was $1350. With shipping Hisashi was $1740. The guitar was 50% off at one Japanese store.
It really comes down to honour and reputation. eBay makes knowing Hasashi's...
He's been pretty responsive with me. Answered both emails within a few hours.
The reason I'm not buying one of Hisashi's is price. I found one just like his for less but it's at a small store that doesn't ship internationally.
Anyone have experience with recent model Bacchus Dukes?
I am about to pull the trigger on one from Japan but I'm looking for someone to nring me back to my senses. Feels a little nuts to be buying a guitar blind from 7000 miles away.
It is the same model as this one...
I am looking at picking up a Bacchus Duke from a store in Japan. They won't ship internationally but I found obsoleteguitars.com from comments on this and other boards.
Does anyone have experience with this guy (one man shop I think).