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Thanks that is all very helpful and useful to know. I have my eyes on a couple of local independent outlets, I am a firm believer in supporting local businesses and try not to use the Internet, and of course it means that I can try before I buy. I have not been to chosen outlet yet and am not sure if I can name drop on here for any comments - I don't know if that breaks any rules or is considered an ethical thing to do, and although this is one of three local emporiums at present my main reasons for going there first is based on on-line reviews and thier web-site, that may change depending on my experience on visiting. I had it in my mind that I would take the soft case that I have when buying a guitar, would a new guitar come with a case or is that something I would need to factor in or negotiate for? Great tip about buying spare strings, although local my chosen outlet is not on my doorstep. I have popped into a couple of guitar shops when out and about for work and at present I am erring towards a Tag guitar at present, which feels a world away from my Hohner. I welcome any thoughts comments or observations.