Guest mattCD Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I am in the process of selling my other instruments that I no longer play (I am hooked!). I would like to take the money from these and put it toward a better EC. The question is, is a WHeatstone Fairplay a nice "upgrade" from the Jackie? in playability, sound and life. I problem is finding a EC between the Jackie price and the Morse EC price seems very difficult. I assume from reading here that the Stagi EC's (even though more expensive) are not an upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I presume you mean the Wheatstone "MayFair", in which case it will already be at least 50 years old (they were made 1955-60), if that answers the "life" part of your question. I would consider one an upgrade from a Jackie, though not a huge one, but a Stagi would be a step in the opposite direction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jowaisas Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Matt, You should send me a personal message. In preparation for another cnet member's visit I am putting the finishing touches on 4-5 englishes which should be in your price range ($1000-$2000). These will include several nice Lachenals and a couple of Wheatstones. All will be good players, in tune and properly reconditioned. Depending on where you live in KY you'd have the option of trying them out before purchase. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Bradbury Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Matt, you couldn't do better than deal with Greg - a fine person, great restorer and honest dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mattCD Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Yes I did mean mayfair. Thanks for the replies. I am now saving my pennies for the real thing. now back to squeezing out "In Christ Alone".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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