S.A.T.O.
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In no way is this a rant, but why do people get so up in arms over these guitar prices? These aren't the only models these companies offer. For every Blackmore strat Fender makes about 2,500 American Standard models. I'm in complete agreement with everyone, I too have a price in my head that's my limit, I've never paid more than $1500 for a guitar and I've owned some great ones. Gibson, Fender, PRS all have models in different price ranges. Buy something in the price range that's comfortable to you. They all basically look the same, if I didn't know what the artists particular model looked like I wouldn't be able to tell a Blackmore strat from a regular production Fender.
In my opinion, 9 times out of 10 you're paying for the rarity of the instument. If you own number 4 of 25 that's more desireable from a collecting standpoint than owning 1 of 25,000. Again, what's everyone's hangup? They don't force you into that pricepoint, why scoff at it?
How much did you pay for your house? If you pay 100k or 2.5 mil it's still a home, correct? Customized, specialized work costs money in every walk of life. If your guitar has a part, a paintjob or work that's not part of the every day assemblies it's going to cost money.
In my opinion, 9 times out of 10 you're paying for the rarity of the instument. If you own number 4 of 25 that's more desireable from a collecting standpoint than owning 1 of 25,000. Again, what's everyone's hangup? They don't force you into that pricepoint, why scoff at it?
How much did you pay for your house? If you pay 100k or 2.5 mil it's still a home, correct? Customized, specialized work costs money in every walk of life. If your guitar has a part, a paintjob or work that's not part of the every day assemblies it's going to cost money.