Visit to Ed Roman's

[gareth]

I was out in LV last Monday for a day and managed to get stop by Ed Romans's place for a visit. I figured that I'd finally go and see this huge collection of instruments. I have to say on first impression that there really is a lot of very nice guitars there, and he does have a lot of very unusual basses there. There's also a lot of "famous" guitars there on display from various players, such as Van Halen and Kiss.

He didn't have a huge selection of Rickenbackers, but those that he did have were nice. He had a really nice blueburst 4003 with pearl pickguard and a new Chris Squire model. The CS was priced at $5500, so if you're that desperate for one, there you go.

For the guitar guys, he also had a Roger McGuinn there. I didn't even think to ask what he wanted for that.

I did get a few music books and a new set of Rick tuners for the 4001 though, so he did get to weasel some cash out of me.

On the whole, I'd definately take it in on a vist. There just to much eye candy there to pass up.

[lowendbob]

Cool! Jim Glen and I along with the wifes will be there over Thanksgiving Day holiday for the Macca concert. We have already discussed a visit.
I am looking forward to it.

[atomic_punk]

I'm going there for 4 days in January, and Ed's place is on my list of places to visit. I just have to see this place to believe it.

[jps]

Are you going to the CES show?

[atomic_punk]

Me? Nooo....I'm just going out there to check out the sights, my girl has a conference she has to go to and I will have my days free. Little does she know that Vegas is a bad place for a musician with a paid-off Gold Card.

[randallflagg]

You know, there are those (on other boards) who make a living out of trashing Ed Romans. I, however, had an outstanding experience a few years back at Ed's.

I was looking for a new 4003 in Midnight Blue. The local stores said that they could order one and would expect delivery anywhere from 3-8 months. Since we were planning a trip to Vegas, I took a chance and called Eds. His salesman said don't worry, they'd fix me up.

We arrived in Vegas, checked in at the Mirage, gambled a little, ate a little, drank a little, etc etc and then called his place. The salesman came to the hotel, picked my Wife and me up and drove us over to the store. I checked out his Rics, (fell in love) and paid for it. He said it would be shipped out within the week and would meet me at home. I arrived home on Monday and the bass arrived in excellent condition on Tuesday.

I don't know Ed personally, but I know he catches a lot of grief for his business practices. I can only go on how I was treated and I would rate the service as an A+ so you can take that with however many grains of salt you wish.

[phlemmy]

did he have the LK model displayed?

[loendmaestro]

I'm gonna be there in a couple of weeks for my guitar players wedding. I think a pilgrimage is in order.

I WON'T take my credit card inside...I promise.

No really, I mean it.





Honest.

[gareth]

Sean.

Nope, he didn't have any LK's in stock. The last few they had sold for over $8K and if they get any more in, they expect them to go for even more. The only limited edition that they had there was the CS for $5500

[incubus2432]

[jwilli]

I was out there a couple of weeks ago. At the front door, there is a large sign posted to turn off all cell phones before entering. Anyone know why?

[thx1955]

Explosives ? Gasoline Fumes ? High concentration of ER-BS !!!

[charlyg]

Cuz you can't hear the guitars and basses over all those ringtones!

[revolver323]

Probably because if you work retail and hear the phone ringing all day, you don't need to hear anymore of that **** than necessary. Can you tell I work retail?

[jnbass]

can you hear me now...