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The Case of the Will He / Won't He Explorer.

ch willie

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I'm a jerk, and this isn't an excuse for ping ponging someone around.

I had some major surgery last week and decided not to order a lefty Explorer that I was on the list for at SW, for months. My wallet scared me into canceling. Well, that wasn't enough, I decided after all, now that I'm almost all poppie concoctions, I have to have the guitar.

Well, what will the poor rep do? I'd actually call to hear the crazy. He and I actually spoke last week, and I told him what was going on with me. Very nice guy. I will call him tomorrow and have a chat with him. I've bought a lot of stuff from him. He appreciates it, and I think he'll be understanding.

Will he let me have the one coming in on Tuesday or Wednesday? Or is he going to say, "Enough" and pass me onto someone who hate customers. Or will he say, "Sorry man, you lost your place in line."? I'd be tempted to say it if I were him.

Update expected by Wednesday.
 

jb_abides

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....A White 70s, or a Natural?

I am on lists as well; appreciate the waffling, I get it.

Avail yourself of ranting and raving about it here, we're 'hear to listen'...
 

ch willie

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The natural. Thanks. I called and left a message. Will he call before my girlfriend’s return from the doc? Only time will tell….
 

jb_abides

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Best of luck!

I grabbed the Natural Explorer / Aged Cherry V pair in 2018 when they were spec'd in torrefied granadillo, and have been well pleased with them, despite rosewood appearing the next year.

I am waiting on the 70s in White to reappear...
 

ch willie

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Sweetwater will let you reserve one.


News update: I will not be getting …a Mercedes, but I will be getting my Explorer! Michael at Sweetwater is a great guy. If he’s in your region, you couldn’t ask for a better sakes engineer.
 

jb_abides

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Sweetwater will let you reserve one.


News update: I will not be getting …a Mercedes, but I will be getting my Explorer! Michael at Sweetwater is a great guy. If he’s in your region, you couldn’t ask for a better sakes engineer.

Yup, Conyers is my guy. Bought many a git from Mike.
 

ch willie

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It is at my local FedEx. I have instructed them to deliver after 3. I imagine it’ll be here tomorrow, though today is also possible.
 

ch willie

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Haha. I’d still marry her. She loves to hear me play, especially mellow jazzy type music. I’m a lucky old dude.
 

El Gringo

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I'm a jerk, and this isn't an excuse for ping ponging someone around.

I had some major surgery last week and decided not to order a lefty Explorer that I was on the list for at SW, for months. My wallet scared me into canceling. Well, that wasn't enough, I decided after all, now that I'm almost all poppie concoctions, I have to have the guitar.

Well, what will the poor rep do? I'd actually call to hear the crazy. He and I actually spoke last week, and I told him what was going on with me. Very nice guy. I will call him tomorrow and have a chat with him. I've bought a lot of stuff from him. He appreciates it, and I think he'll be understanding.

Will he let me have the one coming in on Tuesday or Wednesday? Or is he going to say, "Enough" and pass me onto someone who hate customers. Or will he say, "Sorry man, you lost your place in line."? I'd be tempted to say it if I were him.

Update expected by Wednesday.
I think if you have been a good customer of your rep who as you say you have purchased a lot of stuff from , then I can't think of a reason why he would not want to help you out and complete this purchase .As I am sure the rep is working on commission so it's a win win for both of you . Pick up the phone and make the purchase , and let us know how it goes please . Best Wishes !
 

ch willie

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It’ll ne here today or tomorrow. I’d put a vacation hold on it until I recover from my surgery but I’ve reset that and hope til he local FedEx is paying attention.
 

ch willie

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FINALLY. It’s on the truck. By tonight if things go as they should, I’ll be playing a dream. Unboxing pics to follow.
 

Torshalla

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Exciting! Hope you enjoy your NGD mate!
And good decision… we don t know how long we r around for… and we only live once… Enjoy that Explorer!
 
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