Pirellithecat Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Anyone know when Mesa Products might be available in the UK? Thinking of moving from 2 cabs to one to reduce set up/loading time/trips to the car. Toying with GR, or maybe Barefaced, but if Mesa a Mesa Subway Ultralite was available I'd be tempted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 AFAIK they are still concentrating on the USA due to supply chain issues. I believe @agedhorse is the man to ask though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 @agedhorse gave some positive news on another thread a few weeks back. I think that next year we will see some positive developments. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Correct, it’s all connected to the opening of the new Gibson Garage showroom in London. I believe some products (specifically bass) are already on the water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Getting spare parts from them has been a real PITA this year. I've had to go straight to Mesa direct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirellithecat Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 Mesa's European Distribution set up just sent this. We are hoping to start shipping our MESA products to the European (including the UK) market either towards the end of the year or the start of 2024. So not long to wait now! I'll just have to de-GAS for while longer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPiKi Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Brace yourself for the prices, I'd imagine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 8 hours ago, sPiKi said: Brace yourself for the prices, I'd imagine. I have no idea what the pricing will be, but the exchange rate certainly isn't going to help any... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Anyone heard anything more on this? I heard opening of the Gibson garage is due for Feb... Also heard they won't be carrying any mesa guitar gear on opening but didn't get any info on bass product...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I have been passed to a UK artist relations lady at John Henry. I'll make contact and try and find out the latest. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I got this from mesa via messenger last night by way of update after asking. Still feels a long way off...hopefully dates are locked though 🤷♂️ Hey Andy...thanks for reaching out. Mesa products will be on display at the Gibson Garage, but will not be ready for sales until April 2024. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) I haven’t heard this, my understanding is that Mesa gear will be there for the opening. I’m not directly involved with the marketing side, especially international marketing, so things may have changed related to the construction or the phasing in of the brands owned beyond Gibson branded products themselves. I will ask and see if I can get updated info. Edited January 18 by agedhorse 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSCOWBASS Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 24th Feb 2024, Gibson Garage opening in London... according to email I got. Hopefully Mesa bass amps available too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 9 hours ago, MOSCOWBASS said: 24th Feb 2024, Gibson Garage opening in London... according to email I got. Hopefully Mesa bass amps available too. Our hope is that the Mesa showroom will also be complete by that date, but I don't know the details. There are containers of Mesa products that have already been shipped, so we are all hopeful that this date remains correct. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 A quick update - Boogie gear is in the UK and will be on display for the opening of the Gibson Garage in London this Saturday. Dealers throughout Europe will have Boogie products in their stores in April, be sure to let them know what models you would like to see. Also, for anyone that’s able to visit the garage, I would love to hear your impressions as I won’t be able to visit. Please message me or comment on this thread. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 16 hours ago, agedhorse said: A quick update - Boogie gear is in the UK and will be on display for the opening of the Gibson Garage in London this Saturday. Dealers throughout Europe will have Boogie products in their stores in April, be sure to let them know what models you would like to see. Also, for anyone that’s able to visit the garage, I would love to hear your impressions as I won’t be able to visit. Please message me or comment on this thread. Thanks for the update! Do you know if they'll be available to test and buy, or just on display only? Not meaning to be a pedant! ✌️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Salt on your Bass? said: Thanks for the update! Do you know if they'll be available to test and buy, or just on display only? Not meaning to be a pedant! ✌️ Good question, I don’t have these details but expect that they won’t be set up to sell amps for another month or so. They seem to be pretty overwhelmed with the opening itself and all the work associated with launching such an endeavor. I could be wrong however, but that’s my best guess from where I am sitting. This was just forwarded to me: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/gibson-garage-london-preview Edited February 23 by agedhorse 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/mesa-boogie/amps/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Mesa+Boogie+Is+Back!&utm_campaign=EMAIL_MESABOOGIE_2023_02_25 Pre order at GG now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Those new prices! Ha ha hahahahahaha I really wanted a TT-800 but they can jog on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace97 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) 4 hours ago, fretmeister said: Those new prices! Ha ha hahahahahaha I really wanted a TT-800 but they can jog on now. Blimey! Good job I got mine when I did! I just pre-ordered a 210 and 115 from there, need to move on my Aguilar kit first! Edited February 24 by bassace97 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 The guitar stuff has gone up amazingly too. It's almost like a litigation hungry, over priced guitar builder is in change now… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Subtract 20% VAT and it’s pretty comparable to US costs. Remember that we have to add about 9% state sales tax (varies by state) to our prices. Then there’s shipping, duty, import fees and EU registration fees that US manufactured products get charged to get into Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I didn’t say gone up compared to the USA. Gibson do have form for massive price rises across their brands with no perceived increase in quality or features. Their “entry level” Les Paul (Studio) hit £1500 before it was discontinued this week. I went to try a few about a year ago, and actually bought a LTD EC-256 for £400 instead as it was better in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Also, with the exchange rate being 1.08 euros to the dollar, it looks like the real cost in the EU is on par with the US due in part to the strong Euro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Again, still nothing to do with Gibson upping prices across the board. They’ve clearly decided that their market is the well off 50 year old or over with little or no interest in anyone else. Now that Epiphone are regularly over £1000 as well, there is nothing to encourage youngsters to want to try the brand. I know that long term Mesa employees don’t want to hear it, but your new overlords belong in the same category as Darth Bezos. £900 for a 350W amp is taking the piss, no matter what country it is in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.jpg.7e18f76540598a8efc0e6ca9be453059.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.