A few times recently I've played new guitars in stores in central London near where I work, just to see how they feel/play, but I've got to say I haven't been impressed. This might not come as a surprise - I have only been playing lower end names (eg Melody Maker '59 reissue, Epiphone 57 Junior, new Hagstroms etc) , but I read the reviews of these gtrs on HC and I don't know what to think. Older guys with a lot of guitars (uh, like me) seem to like em, but ...
Maybe it's the poly finishes, but none of these feel good to me, most are really heavy and lifeless, and it's disappointment as I'd like to have a new guitar without worn frets or dodgy pots or other problems, that I can just play, that will be kinda cheap. Any ideas? I was looking at the new Dano Pro online, but they aren't in the UK yet AFAIK. I don't mind mail order as long as I can play an example in a shop beforehand.
Dunno though, maybe I should stick to the oldies.