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Our lives are full of digital 'ratings' these days - buyers and sellers sharing their views is so commonplace that many of us don't buy anything without a thorough review of consumer / seller comments.

But sometimes the experience is so pleasantly surprising that it should be shouted.

Today I received a GFI Ultra from Johny via FedEx.

Take a look at the packaging! I've never had anyone go to so much effort to insure that whatever I bought arrived safely. FedEx guy was pretty sure it was gold bullion…

The guitar arrived perfectly and is EXACTLY what Johny told me it was - no surprises.This instrument will give me years of pleasure.

If you visit this Forum to explore purchasing a steel guitar, I can’t imagine that you would do better than to visit with Johny King in Tennessee.

hear, hear!

Johnie is a great guy, a fine builder and player, and true lover of steel guitar. he knows the instrument inside out and is honest and real as they come. my main guitar came from Johnie and I couldn't be happier with it. you can't go wrong with Johnie (and Sue) King!

Excellent seller in every way. I have had many dealings with the Kings. They go beyond in ways I wouldn’t have even thought of. I purchased my Rittenberry from them and is fantastic!!

Excellent seller in every way. I have had many dealings with the Kings. They go beyond in ways I wouldn’t have even thought of. I purchased my Rittenberry from them and is fantastic!!

I too recently bought a Rittenberry from Johnie. He has figured out how to insure the guitars dont get beat up.

He is a pleasure to deal with and I would buy from him again without hesitation!

I'll join the chorus... I bought a volume pedal from him a few weeks ago, and it came packed exactly the same way, plywood box made exactly the right size with an inch or so of foam all around the pedal.

Let's be honest, a volume pedal is one of those things that just doesn't require that much concern when shipping, but Johnie took absolutely NO chances. I saved the packing, it's probably going to be useful.

Just want to second and third the Johnie King experience!

I just bought a keyless 10-string console from him and couldn't be happier or more impressed with the case he made to ship it in and the quality of his build.

I've bought a lot of stuff from Johnie. He's the best for sure! I keep all the nice wood shipping boxes he builds to store parts in. Great guy to deal with!

Johnie & Sue King are 5 star for sure. I would not hesitate for a moment doing business with them again. The packing is what builders IMO should take lessons from. Never have I ever received a guitar, new or previously loved from anyone packed and secured as well as my most recent acquisition. Kudo's to the King family for sure.

Thanks guys

From now on, I'm sending all the new guitars I build to Johnie to pack for shipping!

Hapy April 1st y'all!

My original post was about the purchase of a GFI ULTRA from Johnie.

A year later, I wanted to get back to a D10 - missed C6.

Johnie worked with me to arrange a trade / pricing on a CARTER Pro D10. As expected, it arrived packed perfectly.

Good people. Good Service. Honest discussion.

Michael Lester

Johnie King is the best! I have purchased several steels from Johnie in the past few years. It's always been a great transaction, very honest man. And, Johnie packs a steel like no other! It will arrive safe.

I have several good steels to trade or sell pictures below.
Sd10 brown Mullen sold
Williams wife body sold
Dark Maroon Sho Pro was traded
Sho Bud ldg sold
Red Carter Sd 10 sold.

Hello everyone, i saw this thread and thought that I would chime in with my buying experience from Johnie. I met Johnie in Dec when I bought my GFI SD10 from him. Super nice guy. Very knowledgeable and patient enough to answer all my questions as I am new to PSG about 8 months to a year. He is a true professional in every sense of the word, and easy to talk to. He is an excellent communicator, whether by email or text. He responds quickly. I look forward to future purchases from Johnie. Thanks everyone, Eli

Thank you ELIAS “!!!!!

I have bought 2 guitars from johnny. I highly recommend him. When I'm looking for something he is the first place I look. Cant beat him.

I think I'll buy the Franklin just so I can keep the box !!

Well I still can be talked into shipping even too Ca.
I think the extra care in packing is well worth the effort.