Originally Posted by: renBear in mind that if you buy from the states and aren't very very careful, customs will hold your guitar until you pay all the relevant import taxes etc. It may not be any cheaper at all once you have to pay the duty and VAT.

Sorry to be a kill-joy, but I've been caught by this on a PRS singlecut - I didn't save a penny really, and it was a real drag as well...

Yep, I know what you mean. I got killed importing some ski bindings from Canada a few years ago. Thing is I forgot to mention that I wont be getting it shipped direct from a store. My sister lives in Texas, so I ship it to her and then she repacks it in some crate so it looks like its used and ships it as a 'gift' and that sorts out the import tax. I would never consider doing this without someone in the US to forward it. I totally agree, you dont save a penny if you pay the duties. At a 2/1 exchange rate though its great if you can pull it off.

I will defo post somepics when I get the thing. I am going to take my sweet time about it though. A major investment for me so I am going to be certain I am MEGA sure I have found my electric soul mate before I get it.

Thanks guys.