"WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE HOW HAPPY I AM THESE GUYS RULE!!!! HIGHLY
RECOMMEND!!!!" cameron755
"Quick and easy, good merchandise, recommended......AAA+++Thanks"
carver@prodigy.net
"Responsive email, fast shipping, good packing=excellent transaction.
Recommend!" pjmacd1@home.com
Drummer's Design Drum Sets
"Thanks...very fast and my son LOVES the drums."User: frecklbeme
Date: Mar-15-01 Item: 1414793769
"GREAT DRUM SET A++++ CAME VERY VAST #1 Seller" User: oneshortwop
Date: May-12-01 06:24:33 PDT Item: 1425775639
"10 yr.old son loves it !!!! Parents now have loss of hearing ...Ha
! Thanks !" alacarte@capital2.com
"Prompt and courteous service-- rec'd item w/n 4 da of purchase!
thank you!" britieg@hotmail.com
Cool Cat
Received My Coolcat yesterday and just wanted to say WOW! A lot of guitar for the money. Plays very nicely and sounds great through my little Fender amp.
Thanks for the curteous, prompt service. You have a new regular customer! John Hargis jhargis@petersontool.com
Agile 2500/2800
"Kurt, I got my Agile 2500 today and she really is a Black Beauty. Thanks for the usual excellent fast service. I'm taking her to a friends shop who deals in vintage stuff. He wanted to see it (and I want a free set up). The action is set perfect as it is. There is positive feedback on the Agiles in the Les Paul Forum in the other gibson area under les paul copies. Thanks again, Tom O'Neil" 1/2003
"This just came. I've played around with it for 10 minutes and already agree with the testimonials you've posted; I may have played better guitars, but not by much and NEVER at this incredible price! Thanks for a memorable transaction. Leaving feedback now; Thanks again,Rick" Item #933501963 1/2003
"The Agile arrived today; I just wanted to tell you that this has been one of the best guitar purchases I've made in the past ten years. I've been playing for 15 years, and have had more than my fair share of gear - including two Les Pauls (1969 and 1983). The LP2000 is great - one of the best "styled" guitars I've had the pleasure to own. Please convey my thanks to the staff at Rondo; you can expect me to buy another guitar in the near future. best regards, Mark Simpson" 3-28-2003
" Kurt, Just to let you know, I came into your store yesterday and bought one of the Agile (+ case). I got it home and put a fresh set of strings on it and I just can't beleve the sound the look or the price! I've been playing guitar from 35+ years and this is a as fine a guitar as I've ever played! I own Gibsons, Fenders and Epiphones. This is now my main guitar! I still can't get over the quality of this thing. It's the best deal that I've ever seen. Thanks so much for selling on EBAY, as I'm sure I would have never even known about you guys. You've got a new customer. Thanks again, John" jrumiano@hotmail.com 6-2002
"My personal oppinion on this guitar is that it kicks its competitors in their teeth. A real set neck LP copy with playability and tone for under 300 bucks!!! Of course i only have this one example of this model to judge all others by. If the consistantcy of quality stays high in this model then they have a winner." Submitted by Robby Sigman 07/08/2001
"Hello Kurt: I recieved the Agile Guitar and CNB EC-300LP case last Thursday. Both arived in excellent condition. The case looks to be the same as some I looked at at some of the "discount" music stores for three times the price. The guitar is absolutely beautiful plays excellent, beautiful tone, very well finished, apears to be a very expensive guitar. freinds who have seen and played are sure I paid a lot of money for this guitar. The problem that I have is my wife would rather play my Agile than her Gibson. She says the Agile plays much better and sounds just as good. Thanks very much for the recomendation and the great guitar. Most important to me this Agile guitar stays in tune. Burt" 11/19/2001
" Recieved the guitar yesterday (1/4/02)-- I put the order in 1/1 so I don't think you could ask for faster service than that.. I've only been playing for a few years so at this point I think $2000 guitars would be a waste given my current abilities.....I've been playing a Squire Tele but the Agile, looks,sounds and feels a helluva lot nicer....I'd pretty much have to agree with the HC reviews.... Frets are nice & smooth,(run your hand along the edge of the Squire & if feels like a dull saw blade).Finish is beautiful. I don't know much about making guitars but I've done some cabinet making and have a decent eye for spotting flaws and poor fit/finish.. The guitar seems very well made-...I'm a happy customer--thx--" Dave Bailey January 02, 2002
" I just received my Agile and I'm so impressed. I used to own a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (gold top). That my parents bought me in 1977 brand new. I truly think this is as good as the real thing. Thanks Rondomusic. O yeah! The service and professionalism is just as good as the product. This organization is top shelf!" 5-2002
"For anyone thinking about bidding on, or buying an Epiphone Les Paul, new or used, I urged you to seriously consider picking up one of these Agile Les Paul guitars - you will NOT be sorry. I purchased the Agile 2500BK and this is one truly amazing guitar! With its set neck, fabulous pearloid inlays, dark rosewood fingerboard, and stylish gold hardware, this guitar looks, feels, and plays like a $1000 guitar... and I got it for $250! And, to think I almost bought a used Les Paul copy with a bolt-on neck for the exact same price! Thanks, Kurt and Rondo Music." John (Item #: 2546900206)
SPB Bass Guitars:
Hi, I received it today. OUTSTANDING, I did not expect half the quality
of this bass for the price paid. Fender should get this company under contract.
The non veneered basswood is of Fender japan quality and look. I was expecting
a spraypaint kinda finish like a crappy affinity squier. I'm a guitar player,
and I didn't want to spend alot on a bass, I sure am glad I didn't get
a squier for twice the price (also made in china by the way), which
I seriously considered. It's hard to see how they can charge twice as much
and tack on extra for a veneered sunburst finish on God only knows
what kind of wood. By the way, I plugged it in and it also sounds
awesome. I will spread the word about you guys to anyone who will listen,
and THANKS!!!!!&rdquo Chris from eBay:
Auction number: 1400773531 Jan 14th 2001
"The SX bass arrived today in perfect condition and all
I can say is WOW! The Sunburst finish is easily as nice as the one on my
Fender
Deluxe American Strat. Thanks, Ed Roper"
ropers@lynnet.com 2/8/2001
&ldquoOutstanding QUALITY!! Beautiful non-veneer basswood body,Should
cost alot more!!&rdquo cka73 at ebay.com Date: Jan-12-01
Item: 1400773531
"Just thought I'd drop a line about my Team p-bass....I love
it!!!!....been noodling around and getting the callusses back on the
finger" Steamed170@aol.com
"I have recieved my bass guitar . I LOVE IT !! Thank you , it has
been nice working with you" jrhea@ficom.net
"Hey guys got my bass today and just wanted to say it's awesome!!!!!!
Thanks very much for the quick delivery, and i will reccomend you guys
to my other music friends. Thanks again erik"
badgerfan677@cswebmail.com
"I enjoy the feeling of the bass as a good substitute for a p-bass
for the price. Fit and finish are very good" www.harmonycentral.com
"I bought this bass with the idea that I would pick up from 30 years
ago and relearn...it's a fine instrument for that and I really enjoy the
feel of the neck..." blrwater@aol.com at www.harmonycentral.com
"Rondomusic is the best. Kurt runs the mail order / Ebay program
and is the contact man. He does it all and kept me well informed on the
shipment...When I ordered I also ordered a gig bag...Rondo forgot to put
it in the box and they made good immediately by sending one out. These
people are so good and their Team/Essex line of stringed products are so
well made that I'm contemplating buying a Les Paul six-string copy in the
near future from them". www.harmonycentral.com
"I needed a bass for recording. I had a Peavey Fury which I reviewed
but traded it to a friend for a car. So I bought this after seeking out
several offers. It has a very nice tone. The basswood helps. The pickup
is not bad either. It basically sounds and plays like a Fender precision
bass. No joke!!! Very versatile sounds, bright to warm/full. Nothing to
bag on this bass. It is a good deal. And no, I am not a rep. for them!!!
" Richard at www.harmonycentral.com
&ldquoBeautiful Bass, instant email response,very fast delivery
Kurt; YOU DA MAN! A+++&rdquo skillful1 at ebay.com Date:
Jan-19-00 Item: 233728023
"Very pleased with the bass guitar I bought...VERY fast shipping...Thanks
a lot.." User: brynndalyn at ebay.com Date: Nov-04-99
&ldquoNice bass, nice price, fast emails, great service, highly
recommend &rdquo Kurt brodave2 at ebay.com Date:
Oct-06-99
Brice V2
Hey All, I just want to say something nice about the blue 6 string quilted bass I just purchased. Just a little background, I am a professional bassist and I have been playing a Fender 5 string active bass for 6 years. At first I was pretty hesitant about ordering a bass from "Korea" but now that I have it, I won't be embarrased in the least to tell everyone I play a Brice, from Korea. To start man WOW, what a perfect finish I don't know how you do it. But it doesn't stop there, I spent about an hour on a little neck adjustment, intonation & action. Now I have a favorite bass and It's my Brice. It plays like a dream, and I have played just about all of the "big name" basses. My advice to anyone who is tettering on the edge of buying a Brice bass from Rondo is, JUST DO IT. Thanks again you all, I loved the prompt service to, Thanks Kurt!! " Denny dennyps2001@yahoo.com
Brice HVB-600 Violin Bass
"I received my first order today. must say I am very pleasantly surprised. I have been playing bass for over 30 years and I have been through at least 100 various basses. The violin bass is better, yes better than any of the dozen or so Hofners I have owned. " MarkA.Smith@healthsouth.com 2/26/02
"Hello Kurt, I recieved the violin bass today and am very pleased with
the quality considering the low price. It will make a fine backup to the real Hofner we use in our Beatle tribute show. I have posted good eBay feedback" Best regards,
Monty (eBay user ID: m.m.smith) 2/2002
Kurt- Just got the lefty Violin bass today. Talk about nice. The frets all all nice and polished, it looks GREAT, plays unplugged really nice. And best of all it was packed the way a guitar should be packed. If this thing sounds as good plugged in as it does out of the packing, I am going to be one happy guy. Thanks again- I am going to be sure to mention your name when buying a reasonable well made guitar comes
up in conversation. Thanks," -Mike mikkopeters@yahoo.com
SX SJB Jazz Bass Guitars: 
"Kurt, I just wanted to e-mail you to let you know how satisfied I am with my Essex J-bass. This is my first time to buy a bass and I was extremely surprised with what I recieved. The first thing I check on a guitar or bass is the feel of the switches and pots and I was pleasantly surprised to find that those on my j-bass did not feel cheap at all. The neck seemed perfect and the fret edges were as smooth as those on my MIA Stratocaster. I was expecting to have to adjust the truss rod and saddles, but amazingly all I had to do was tune up. The truss rod needed no adjustment and the intonation was dead on. The finish was very acceptable and was similar or better than the finish on American Fenders. Thank you for restoring my faith in "budget" instruments and proving that I don't need to spend close to $1000 to get a high quality instrument. Feel free to use my statement to promote Essex and I will recommend you to my friends in the future. Sincerely, Ian Dove" kaguya1@hotmail.com 2/1/2003
"Kurt, Recieved the bass yesterday, and it play's great. Looks great too.
I had a mid 70's fender jazz bass years ago and this thing play's nearly
as good and looks better. Thanks for the quick shipment as well, I wasn't expecting it until next week. Sorry I can't leave you feedback as this was not an ebay transaction however I will keep you in mind as I need things. Even though I have 25+ guitars alway's wanted a replacement for the Gibson goldtop les paul that I sold 10 years ago to help finance my house. hmmmmmm. Anyway thanks again. Wally Levins
wlevins@optonline.net
"Hello Kurt, I just received my bass today and was compelled to write to you and share my experience with your company. First, let me preface this by saying I have purchased from all of the big mail order and many of the small mail order companies over the years and feel that I know what to expect as far as delivery times and quality vs. value etc.... and I must say you have beat them all. I am guitar teacher that teaches bass as well and intended to buy a bass that I could use for some home studio stuff etc. Let me tell you I was pleasantly surprised when I opened my bass and saw the quality and feel of this instrument. Plugged in it sounds equally impressive. And what is even more impressive is the price point at which you can sell these, amazing! Now for my comment on your shipping.... let's see, I received your e-mail tracking number Monday and had the bass Tuesday....unbelievable!! I am not the type of person who writes a letter on every impulse however I do feel that people do need to know when they are doing an outstanding job. Needless to say kurt I am one very satisfied customer with me and I will do all I can to spread the news about your company. Thanks again for all your help and keep up the good work. " Rod Chubb rchubb@cyberjammusic.com 10/10/01
Kurt, I don't know if you read my posts about the Essex or not, but I'm actually using it on our debut album for Virgin Records. The producer, Darrell Swann, liked the sound of it, so I recorded the first 3 songs with it. Not bad for an econo bass. Keep in mind that this is a stock Essex, no upgrades. Take care, Woodchuck woodchuck_32@hotmail.com 8/2002
"Hello Kurt, I just received my bass today and was compelled
to write to you and share my experience with your company. First, let me
preface this by saying I have purchased from all of the big mail
order and many of the small mail order companies over the years and feel
that I know what to expect as far as delivery times and quality vs. value
etc.... and I must say you have beat them all. I am guitar teacher
that teaches bass as well and intended to buy a bass that I could use for
some home studio stuff etc. Let me tell you I was pleasantly surprised
when I opened my BG-160 and saw the quality and feel of this instrument.
Plugged in it sounds equally impressive. And what is even more impressive
is the price point at which you can sell these, amazing! Now for
my comment on your shipping.... let's see, I received your e-mail
tracking number Monday and had the bass Tuesday....unbelievable!!
I am not the type of person who writes a letter on every impulse however
I do feel that people do need to know when they are doing an outstanding
job. Needless to say kurt I am one very satisfied customer with me
and I will do all I can to spread the news about your company. Thanks again
for all your help and keep up the good work. " Rod Chubb rchubb@cyberjammusic.com
10/10/01
"I received the bass today. It
exceeded my expectations many times over. It looks and plays a lot
better than I could have hoped for. Thanks for making such a spectacular
yet affordable bass guitar available. Next time I look for a guitar
or bass, I will take another Essex into consideration."
Joe
Drew August 29, 2001 joe126@home.com
"I was amazed by delivery bass is good for a practicer deffinet winner"
kb9vhy
Date: Apr-03-01
"I was really pleased with the BG150 bass I ordered. " 4/8/01
Lee Jamieson
"excellent transaction, fast shipment, well packaged, nice item,
A++++" User: boxvanman Mar-12-01 I
"Very nice product...received as advertised. A+++ seller" travlgent@aol.com
SX SST
Guitars:
Kurt; We received the SX late Wednesday afternoon, about right on
time for a UPS ground shipment from NJ to NC. We've had the package opened
for two days now, and everything seems to have arrived intact and in good shape.
You did a great job of packing, seems to have handled transit just fine. (that "foam baggie" the guitar came in worked great.) The guitar is beautiful. We are currently renting the no-name (literally) guitar we compared it to, and it is nicer in several ways: all the finish, the fingerboard, the pickups are nicer. Even the screw-heads on your
guitar are bigger and look to be of better quality. The body of your guitar appears
to be solid, while the rental is glued wood chunks (you can see the glue joints reflected on the finish). Otherwise, everything on the guitar is the equal of, or better than, the rental. And of course, the sunburst finish is awesome in comparison.
You've had other ebay customer feedback saying your guitar is better than
the Squire Strat. I have to agree 100% with that assessment: I pored over
the bottom-end Squires at the local music store very carefully and I'm exceedingly happy about your guitar vs. theirs. It's the same story with the rest of your stuff: better gig bag, better "starter pak" (cord/strap/picks) and I expect the 3-pak of strings will come in handy one day in an emergency. It wasn't two weeks earlier we rented this lefty-stringed righth and guitar and brought it home. I looked hard at buying one that day instead of renting, but I'd have kicked myself badly if I had missed out doing
business with you guys. Ironically, that local music store just put their low-end Squire Strat on sale for $99 (we got the flyer yesterday) but I'm still glad we went with
yours. They do not stock lefthand versions of those guitars so I'm not sure
I ever really had a choice. I'm thankful we found you. FYI: this was a 15th birthday present for older of two sons. He was totally stunned by it and has been plink-plinking ever since he got it out of the box. Turns out this was one of the few times nowadays that I've been able to completely and totally fool him for his birthday. It gets harder to fool the kids every year...:-) I know you didn't make a ton of money on this transaction (I'm afraid to even wonder about your margin) and the local guitar salesmen don't exactly come running when we come in the store. We don't have much money to spend on musical instruments, but I will tell you this: You've made one of my boys' 15th birthday the best ever! I'd like to give you some positive feedback on ebay about this, but I'm not sure I can since we did business outside the ebay bid system. If there is some way I can post positive feedback I will be glad to. That, or you're welcome to use this letter on your website as you see fit.
JKB " James Brigman jbrigman@nc.rr.com 6/2002
"The Guitar arrived yesterday, Set it up and it sounds great, plays great!
The kid loves it, I looked at several Squire Strats and was concerned that
the Team was going to be delivered with the frets unfinished like they are
when new, NOT ! Thanks for the deal, We are very pleased, I was also very
impressed with the quality of the $20.00 gig bag, You guys take care of your
customers w/ quality equipment and VERY impressive pricing! We'll do business again.
Sincere Thanks, John Johnson"
"Yesterday I went to Rondo music and purchased an Essex 90 strat copy. I
tried it out in the store and am extremely pleased with my purchase. I've
tried and owned many cheaper imitation guitars before, but this one is by
far superior to most, if not all of them.... Thank you for the great value and I'll be sure to shop at Rondo again in the future. hairlessmunkee@hotmail.com
SX STL-50
Guitars:
"I can't believe I got today already. A great value for the money. I would rate way higher than the Squier stuff that Fender puts out, and maybe better than the Fender Mexican stuff. I wanted a fretless bass just to fool around on with out spending a fortune. Love the gold hardware and the bass looks great. I love the dark stain and smooth lacquer on the neck. It reminds me of how Fender USED to finish them. I hope to buy more guitars from you soon. Please feel free to post my comments so others will know that Essex has quality stuff. TN Muzakpunk@aol.com 5-2002
"Hi Kurt, I wanted let you know how pleased I am about the Essex tele and Les Paul hardshell case I had ordered recently, the guitar was very professionally setup and packed very well, this guitar is teriffic, it looks and plays great!! and I am very pleased at the quality and finish of guitar for the price! ( though I will eventually modify it some, the guitar is still great just as I recieved it out of the box!!! ) Best wishes to you and your Company!!! I will continue to do business with Rondo Music in 2002 and have been recomending your website to all my musician friends here in Hawaii.
Thank you for being a very Professional and Honest Company.
Aloha from the Islands," Richard Brunson richardb@flex.com 3-16-2002
"Kurt I received the guitar today. you service is incredible and this guitar
sounds and looks great. I went to my local music store to get some new
strings and I checked out a fender Tele that was used going for seven hundred dollars. it sounded good but no better than the Tele I just got for
one seventh of the price. this guitar is a winner all the way around. I will
be getting other guitars from you in the future. by the way I do own a original fender strat I bought years ago I dont think its going to get much
play time any time soon now. this Tele has that crisp clean twang and honk
that only a Tele will make, thanks again for a nice product at a super price
and two day delivery I am impressed..." Steve Rivera amb39@psu.edu 3-2002
"Just received my guitar. As before it is an tremendous value!!!!! The set up on the instrument was perfect. Thanks so much for another outstanding guitar. Later on l hope to add the acoustic-electric, the Les Paul Natural and the Les Paul Gold Top (both w/soap bar pick ups) to my Essex (SX) collection. These guitars are just incredible values...can't believe it. They enable people with meager funds (like yours truly) to own professional quality instruments that would otherwise be unobtainable. Hope you can hold the line on prices for awhile, but I realize that there is always upward price pressure (increasing overhead etc.). I feel so fortunate I was able to purchase these fine instruments when I did. Warmest regards, Jim (Jpepoon@aol.com) 10-18-01
"Dear Kurt: I just received the natural finish telecaster copy and I am absolutely 100% satisfied. It looks and sounds as promised. The service was quick and courteous, and the shipping/packing was excellent. I will be buying again soon, and that's my promise for your for being a great ebay-er. Happy holidays!!!" popps@aol.com
"Overall Rating: 10 Good guitar at a Great price. Need I say more? I will be buying more in the future." Bruce Z. Allain at www.harmonycentral.com 11/18/2001
"I've been playing the guitar for 35 years. I own or have owned teles, strats, gibson sonex and 335, Martin, Sigma, Kay, Alvarez, Trace-Elliot tramp, Fender twin, Bandmaster, and pro Jr, Electar 10, etc. I've built amps and fiddled with them--the same with guitars. I would buy another of these guitars (I might buy another soon). The natural transparent color I didn't order because it didn't look so great in the matched body-grain department (not even close in the photos). Guitars have become either commodity or collectable. This essex fits in the commodity category. Compare prices with any imports or domestics out there and essex beats them by forty dollars (more if you figure in the solid-wood body and thru-body bridge). Submitted by teg at 12/13/2000 08:34 at harmonycentral.com
"This guitar is nice. I've always wanted one and this was cheap and available. I like it, it looks flashy and it costs 100 bucks, it sounds good and it cost 100 bucks. If you just want a Tele or a back up guitar, go get this thing. It is no Fender, but it's worth it. " Submitted by Chris at 02/06/2001
Team Rack Cases:
"Wow! Auction ended Wednesday, used secure server and have rack
following Monday!" brooksfe 437880596
"Could not believe how quickly I recieved the rack case, great transaction,thanks
" 424675933 lsbass
"Wish all Ebayers were this fast in shipping. Great product for the
money." gallison2@earthlink.net
"Fast shipping, great communication, would buy from again!! A+"
srm@ccrtc.com
"Fast shipping! I like this rack!" textures@techno.org
"Extremely good quality Rack Case The next one I buy is from them-GREAT
BUY A++" guitar-dude11 431184299 from ebay.com
Guitar & Bass Cases:
DC-300 Dreadnought Acoustic Case:
"A quality Guitar case! Thank you AAA++++": echo-springs at
ebay.com
"A top of the line item at a bottom of the barrel price!! Much appreciated!!!!!!!
" derf4christ@earthlink.net
"A very good looking guitar case my father will be very satisfied
Thank You. A+++" : outlawc@home.com
BC-520 Bass Case:
"Molded bass case..Kurt and boys have done it again!!!. Great product
A+++++ " blrwater@aol.com
"Quick shipment and communication, Great price a super case!!"
davide2000@earthlink.net
"Great case-delivered when they said-great to work with! A+++"
CC-500 Classical Case:
"Guitar case arrived well packed & in good shape; very happy
with purchase!" swmcgraw from ebay.com 521652080
"These case's are well worth the money! THANKS!" bschnautz@aol.com
Negative Customer Comments:
"Nice guitar, but you should remember to send the address and not
make things hard" lant1381@aol.com Date: Jan-05-01 12:08:32 PST
Item: 524855979
Rondo Music Response: Address
is on our web page, on our winning ebay email, and on our receipt.
"These cases are cheap save your money they wont make it on the road"
User: modularscience Date: Dec-28-00 09:41:53 PST Item: 496563101
Rondo Music Response: We agree,
these cases very inexpensive and are not designed for heavy road use.
We recommend ATA "flight" rated cases (which of course cost more).
"Guitar has minor flaws like glue on nut, broken switch, neck
uneven" User: fod4999 Date: Dec-08-00 17:59:44
PST Item: 510176298
Rondo Music Response: This faulty
model slipped through our inspection. We accept full responsibility
and we have offered to exchange for a new one.
"I received an 8 space rack instead of 6. I wont eat return ship
like they want. axe@bellsouth.net Date: Sep-22-00 06:21:34 PST
Item: 435949428
Rondo Music Response: "Yes, we
shipped the wrong case by mistake. Of course we did offer to pay
for all shipping charges. However customer refused to ship the incorrect
case back to us."
"Service was great. However, "new" guitar was damaged, like it was
dropped. " User: indukuri Date: Feb-04-00 21:28:20 PST
Item: 233727048
Rondo Music Response: It may be
hard to believe but some items are damaged in shipping. Of course
all orders are insured and are exchangeable or refundable if they are not
perfectly received.
Your email address and personal information is kept confidential and is not shared or distributed with anyone.
Rondo Music