Gold series production moving to Korea?

[crofty]

Hi
I saw a Avalon A201 for sale on eBay,in the auction the seller states that
production of the gold series guitars will move to Korea shortly.
Comments anyone.
Crofty

[Colin Johnston]

Hi

AFAIK, Gold Series production isn't moving to Korea, but will be moving to a European facility shortly. Here's what Steve said about it in another thread:

We have begun to draw down Gold Series production here in Ireland as we intend to transfer production to a new facility next year - more about this in the news section later! We're almost at the 1000 serial number for Irish made Gold's - I guess #1000 will be the symbolic final one whenever we reach that milestone!

So, if you want an Irish-made Gold Series - one of a thousand ever made - get one while you can!!

[crofty]

Hi Colin
Thanks for the explanation.I already have a Gold no 122 and a fine
instrument it is.
Crofty

[monkey587]

Hi Colin
Thanks for the explanation.I already have a Gold no 122 and a fine
instrument it is.
Crofty

Mine's A00125

[ChargerBill]

Does that mean that all Golds currently on the market are Irish made? I just bought an A-200CE but haven't taken delivery on it...it should be made in Ireland shouldn't it? (Ebony f/b, gold tuners, Rosewood matched back, etc...)

[Colin Johnston]

Does that mean that all Golds currently on the market are Irish made? I just bought an A-200CE but haven't taken delivery on it...it should be made in Ireland shouldn't it? (Ebony f/b, gold tuners, Rosewood matched back, etc...)

Yes - AFAIK the change hasn't been made yet.

[ChargerBill]

Thanks Colin. Just out of curiosity, what does this guitar retail for? It's brand new and has the hard case and all...any ideas? I got it below retail, so I'm wondering how good of a deal I got.

[Colin Johnston]

Not sure - One of the Avalon guys may chip in with a price.