lumgimfong wrote: ↑Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:13 pm
@sunsetjunk:
I wonder do most US citizens have $2,000+ that they can spend on a bass these days? Or an understanding spouse?
If not then probably everyone not in the top 15% of earners in the USA are finding US made instruments out of their financial reach unless they have serious bass priorities.
Sometimes I wonder will the USA made guitar industry collapse. How much longer can people worldwide afford $2,000+ guitars?
But I guess prices will stay the same as long as they have enough buyers to keep them in business.
Well, regarding USA made instruments the 4003 basses are actually priced competitively compared to Gibson and Fender. When I was on Wildwoods site picking out this bass I saw a bunch of $4000 plus Fenders and Gibsons, so the Rick limited edition at just over $2200 seemed reasonable, the standard 4003 basses were under$2000. Even a Fender American Standard pbass is $1600.
But yes, I get your point, some of the prices do seem unsustainable.
Maybe the culture is changing and not so many kids are learning to play instruments anymore? I used to think that, but recently I've met a bunch of my younger (16yo) daughters friends and quite a few play guitar, drums, keys, etc, so who knows.
Maybe there will be a tech backlash in the coming generation and those kids will go more analog, and start bands. My daughter is a huge vinyl records fan, and so are a couple of her friends
Not sure why it's not more desirable?
