This is a call to all, the UK forum members..

[Simon Barden]

It's a long way from me. It's probably easiest to get something delivered once he's there. For that sort of money, I'd suggest getting a Harley Benton from Thomann. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbt1952.htm. It's around the AUD$200 area and will arrive via UPS in 2-3 days after ordering. Of course, being via courier, someone will need to be in when it arrives.

If there's not an initial period when your mate will be settling in and be around, my sister and niece live in Shrewsbury, which is about 20 miles away, so it may be possible for it to get delivered there if your mate could collect it, but I'd have to check first (they are coming to visit this weekend so can ask then). My niece is mainly in during the day (unfortunately due to illness) so is likely to be able to accept it.

[dave.king1]

For that sort of money, I'd suggest getting a Harley Benton from Thomann. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbt1952.htm.

Nice, and the package with the 40W amp does really look like a decent deal if their amps are held in the same regard as their guitars

[Sonic Mountain]

It's a long way from me. It's probably easiest to get something delivered once he's there. For that sort of money, I'd suggest getting a Harley Benton from Thomann. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbt1952.htm. It's around the AUD$200 area and will arrive via UPS in 2-3 days after ordering. Of course, being via courier, someone will need to be in when it arrives.

If there's not an initial period when your mate will be settling in and be around, my sister and niece live in Shrewsbury, which is about 20 miles away, so it may be possible for it to get delivered there if your mate could collect it, but I'd have to check first (they are coming to visit this weekend so can ask then). My niece is mainly in during the day (unfortunately due to illness) so is likely to be able to accept it.

Thanks for that Simon, much appreciated. His dad is in Oswestry so getting a delivery address is not a problem, but thanks for the offer. The Harley Benton is a great fit for what we are after. I will discuss with the cadre.