FROM THE FOUNDER

How it all started

In December 2010 I started looking for an instrument for myself. Like every guitarist, I dreamed of a Gibson Les Paul. I had no money: I sold my Indonesian J&D, borrowed some, added what I had — and the most I could put together was $1,000.

The more I read the forums, the more I doubted the quality of what I could buy locally. So I decided to bring a Les Paul Studio over from the US — there was simply no budget for another model. The guitar arrived! I played it for about a month, wanted to try something different and decided to sell it. And off it went…

Since then I have worked by the same rules:

• The best quality. I look for used instruments in perfect condition — guitars that look as if they came straight from the shop.
• Every instrument is checked. Each one is checked for condition and sound. Poor ones are simply not taken — I look for a better one.
• Honest service. The best guarantee of a good purchase is the feedback of happy customers. All you need to do is tell me what you want and what budget you have in mind, and I will find it quickly.

— Vlad, founder of Ladkor Guitars