bsd512 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I'm going nuts waiting on my JTV 89F. Ordered from Guitar Center on 12/21. First estimated ship date was Jan 11. Ugh. Went ahead and ordered. Now it looks like they won't be in stock until Feb 20. Argh. What's up with Variax production? I called GC and they said Line 6 has slipped the delivery date to them. I got my Helix faster than that around this time last year and the JTV's have been out for years. Anyone know what's up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I'm going nuts waiting on my JTV 89F. Ordered from Guitar Center on 12/21. First estimated ship date was Jan 11. Ugh. Went ahead and ordered. Now it looks like they won't be in stock until Feb 20. Argh. What's up with Variax production? I called GC and they said Line 6 has slipped the delivery date to them. I got my Helix faster than that around this time last year and the JTV's have been out for years. Anyone know what's up? Well you've got two problems...number one, you're dealing with GC, an organization which leaves just about everything to be desired. Personally, I wouldn't believe anything they tell you...not even "Hello". The last thing I attempted to order through them was a music stand...a fairly inexpensive item that should be relatively easy to acquire, unless there was a world-wide run on walnut music stands that somehow didn't make the news. Anyway, after several months of being told "we'll get the shipment in 2 weeks", I gave up and got a refund. I won't buy so much as a guitar pick from that place. They're a joke. And number two, you're shopping for a niche product with a tiny customer base, compared to all the other stuff that music retailers are peddling. Nobody is stocking dozens of these things at a time, because they tend to sit around. Nor do I suspect that L6 has the factory working 3 shifts to churn out JTV's 24 hrs a day. They are likely produced in batches, periodically. If I we're you, I'd cancel the order, and see if Sweetwater has any in stock. Chances are you'll get it sooner, and you are not likely to hear one fairy tale after another about arrival dates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsd512 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks! Guitar Center is a little more convenient since there is a store in my area - makes it easy to drive to the store and return if needed. I do prefer Sweetwater - ordered my L3t's from them. I was a little concerned with ordering a guitar I've never played before, but Sweetwater does have nice and easy return policies, just at the slight inconvenience in that they are not nearby to me to return in person if that becomes necessary. Thanks for the suggestion! I checked Sweetwater's web site and they say they'll have it in stock this Saturday, so I cancelled the GC order and placed a new order with Sweetwater, so hopefully I will have it by Monday or Tuesday. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantheMan Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I hope you got good info! I ordered JTV 59 early December from Sweetwater, delivery expected Dec. 30, they called and said early Feb. now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsd512 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 An SW rep called me today and confirmed delivery to them tomorrow (Friday) and it should ship from them Saturday. Made me feel like a VIP. So unless there's a mixup, I think it's a go. I should have it early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantheMan Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 SW is great with the customer service! Complete opposite end of the spectrum from GC, at least to me! They contact and keep up with you and not you needing to keep up with them! Hope you enjoy the new guitar! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsd512 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 You that that right on customer service! I just got the shipping confirmation, and it should be here tomorrow. And the SW rep e-mailed me glamor shots of it they plan to use for their photo gallery. Never had anyone do that before - serial number matches the photos and everything, so not just stock photos - this is my guitar. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantheMan Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 She's a beauty! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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