Mr. Hall

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 4:53 pm

Indeed, the C Series had a significant up-front investment that figured into the pricing.

However, another factor was at work as well. We had not raised our prices since 1999, until just this last April, even though many costs had increased significantly. The C Series being new items to the line, were priced based on current costs, obviously. On the other hand, they didn't go up in April either, so that temporary illusion that they were much more pricey does not exist much now.

Finally, since you specifically mentioned the 325C58, this guitar is more costly to build than many of our other guitars for a number of reasons including the use of extra thick Alder, which in turn requires much more work in the finish process. The Kaufman vibrato is also quite an expensive assembly and there's a large amortization to cover the tooling costs for the repro keys.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:05 pm

I was wondering when the word 'amortization' would pop up! A not insignificant part of the cost which is often not even considered by those not in the business of product development and manufacture.

ted_williams · Post by **ted_williams** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 7:33 am

Mmmmm - WB.
My main axe:

eggman · Post by **eggman** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 7:37 am

Ted,

Your 360 WB is the prettiest git-tawr I've ever seen!

Respectfully,
Larry Carroll
Bossier City, La.

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 9:35 am

I've always liked the WB, but find the double bound body & large headstock to be clashing with each other.

I have to say though Ted, that is a fine looking gtr...a beautiful fireglo....want to sell it?

byu · Post by **byu** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:39 pm

The headstock on my 36012/WB is small:
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tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:54 pm

I saw those pics Bill. Great guitar, great photography...

ted_williams · Post by **ted_williams** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:16 am

Every once in awhile you come into possession of a guitar you will NEVER sell! My 370WBVP is one such beast. Thanks, though, for the compliments.

krick · Post by **krick** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:09 am

Ted, that 370WBVP looks very familiar for some reason.

ted_williams · Post by **ted_williams** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:39 am

Hmmm, wonder where I got it...

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:04 pm

I know what you mean Ted. My 1997, 360V64-12 & '80 330 are three that I'll have to trawl around for life....

harley · Post by **harley** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 12:01 pm

For me it's a 1980 620 JetGlo that my wife bought used for me when I turned 30. That and a Les Paul Deluxe are the "house on fire" guitars. Thank goodness I have two hands. I'd hate to leave that Gibson behind.

In keeping with the thread, buy the 620 or a 660. They're incredible guitars and, if John had ever seen one in Hamburg, he'd have picked either of them over the 325 (blasphemy, perhaps, true nonetheless)!