Best online Japanese guitar store for price and reliability

April 11, 2007 10:45 PM

What is the best online Japanese guitar store in terms of price and reliability for an Edwards Les Paul?

I'm set on buying an Edwards Les Paul. I'm trying to find the cheapest price available at Japanese guitar stores but since I can't read Japanese, it's proving to be pretty difficult. I've only found 2-3 that carry the Edwards E-LP-90LTS in Vintage Honeyburst.

Can anyone recommend me a reputable site that can beat a price of $784 USD (not including shipping)? Since the guitar must be shipped overseas, a trustworthy site is top priority.

I hear Ishibashi is a good store, but impossible to navigate through.

Bonus points for an American store that carries Edwards guitars. Ebay does not count =]

posted by atmu to computers & internet (5 comments total)

You can email Ishibashi in English; [e-mail]
posted by Wolof at 11:16 PM on April 11, 2007

I've heard great things about Katana Guitars.

However, I must caution you: YOU KNOW KATANA RULES BEFORE BID ON THIS TELECATSER!

The mangled English aside, the dude has a reputation for prompt delivery of guitars that are exactly as advertised.
posted by ikkyu2 at 11:47 PM on April 11, 2007 [1 favorite has favorites]

Prestomart has one. One. But it's white. Sharp, though.
posted by user92371 at 11:52 PM on April 11, 2007

There's another one from Prestomart here.
posted by user92371 at 11:54 PM on April 11, 2007

These guys might know:
http://www.japanguitars.co.uk/
posted by Surfurrus at 6:24 PM on April 28, 2007