turnermoran -> RE: Guitar prices (Nov. 15 2012 20:51:09)
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No offense to anyone here who has bought this guitar or that, for big money or small, but if we really wanted to help Stephen, Anders and others here who make great guitar that cost more than the cheap stuff, maybe we'd have an open discussion about what motivated certain choices for those of us who have bought many guitars. And I'm not trying to be a dick in separating the men from the boys, but I think the key info is found in players who have bought at least three $2k (US) or more guitars. Maybe the price is $3k. I dunno. But fact is, most people don't buy concert level guitars right off the bat. You work up to it. And these great luthiers here make concert guitars of that price range. Suffice to say, you can't get a Conde for less than $4k. So if there were a thread where guys chronicled their guitar choices, maybe it would be informative. As awesome as it is to get posts from people praising the *sounds* of these guitars from afar, while only buying Castillo, Sanchis, Navarro, etc, fact is, it's a leap to pay $3k and up, and if you're never going to go there, all the praise in the world doesn't help Stephen, Anders, etc pay their rent. Granted, Stephen has said 'you make your own individual guitar, with the qualities you like (as a maker), and put it in the marketplace'. So maybe it's not helpful to hear from players what they like and don't like. But I can say that personally, price played (and still does) a big part in my decision. And over the years, I have come to now see the wisdom in stretching yourself financially to get that $5 - 10k guitar if it will really make the difference. (Not that I have that guitar!) I dunno..maybe I'm over reaching here..
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