[SpaceYrface43]

A buddy of mine called me up today and was bitching about the prices of fender gear, i was not aware but he informed me the prices on all fender products around the board jumped in price big time. I was curious so i checked out one of the on-line retailers and fuck he wasn't kidding. American Stardards Last Month $999.99 today $1475.00. 65 twin reissue last month $1299.99 now $1500.00 you can still get a 65 twin for $1299.99 but it's a scratch and dent I mean come on what the fuck. People are struggling to get by especially musician's who generally always don't have top dollar to spend on gear and they're rasing prices. I don't know,? Wasn't in the market for any particular fender product but i still think it was worth noting.

[deadguise]

Yep, stick it to the American consumer... I bought a new twin in 2006 and it was only 1099. You're better off buying an older one (non-reissue) anyway.

[b weird]

All Fender products went up 30%. If you want something try getting it from your loca Guitar Center.

[caspersvapors]

I was wondering about this too, a couple weeks ago I was set on getting a 62 reissue strat. it was about $1400 at the time on musicians friend...now its $1899

wtf

[strumminsix]

It sucks. However, if you have a good contact at GC you can get better prices....

[Shuxter]

It's supply and demand. If people are buying them at a faster rate than they can make them, they're gonna raise the price. When they find themselves sitting on a warehouse full of them they'll lower the price.

[wisedyes]

Don't get me wrong, I love Fender stuff. I have an old Strat myself. But seriously, for what their stuff is nowadays, it's a joke to ask anywhere near that much. They are woodshop guitars! You can buy all the components from a supplier like Warmoth and build one yourself for far less, for Pete's sake.

Or better yet, buy used. The quality is certainly better on the amps, if nothing else.

[deadguise]

Guitar Center and Musician's Friend are one in the same. I think GC ownes MF. Guitar Center will charge sales tax. Music 123 and ZZounds will often offer free shipping...

[Alexm719]

I bought an american hss deluxe strat about 6 months ago from guitar center and I paid 1079 for it. I looked online and now there 1639. Thats ridiculous im glad I got the guitar when I did.

[strumminsix]

Are you guys really paying retail prices? You need to build contacts at music stores.

[tigerstrat]

Are you guys really paying retail prices? You need to build contacts at music stores.

Better yet, stay OUT of music stores. Get quality used Fender gear from the before-time (the long, long ago). Why pay twice as much for an inferior product?

[groovemongrel]

Are you guys really paying retail prices? You need to build contacts at music stores.

Better yet, stay OUT of music stores. Get quality used Fender gear from the before-time (the long, long ago). Why pay twice as much for an inferior product?

I agree with this. Although I have two newer guitars, I have no fear of buying used gear. craigslist is an awesome option. I wouldn't buy an ebay guitar just cause I'm paranoid about buying a guitar I've never played and don't wanna go through the hassle.

[strumminsix]

Are you guys really paying retail prices? You need to build contacts at music stores.

Better yet, stay OUT of music stores. Get quality used Fender gear from the before-time (the long, long ago). Why pay twice as much for an inferior product?

For the most part I very much agree. On the other hand a good musical store contact is very valuable. Prices, suggestions, real life opinions. I remember years ago a bandmate of mine, who was totally unreliable, said my mic wasn't at the rehearsal spot. It wasn't at my house either. Nor was my mic stand or cable. I ran to GC, met up with my contact, purchased a new mic/cable, got to the gig and he said he found it. I called my guy and the next day returned a mic. It's 100% against GC policy to do so for health reasons but he made it happen. Another time I needed a something that was on order (can't remember now what) and another guy lent me a used piece similar to what I needed for a gig. It's good to have contacts.

[philsaam]

fender prices up- what else would you expect -think about buying a 1958 sunburst flamed maple top gibson in 1958 for 290.00--325.00 and what a person would earn as an average income across the US-at that time --guess the pricing is like a baseline commodity exchange rate ---based on wage standard ---think fender is high priced ? gibson is worse ---the fix for the fender cost-vs- the whats it really worth -balancing act ---the rational would be to look up a local builder and ask for a honest appraisal ----then play them all ---buy a new axe if you can, that you like for what your reasons are---and go play --Talk to Michael Dolan 707-575-0654-tell him phil said to call.--Michael s guys are cool--they can build a really good guitar for your budget --GC is good for deals on all stock stuff---been really good to me for 30+yrs--carvin is another option ---a complete shopping experience-really affordable prices --tons of options --everyone starts as a beginner -and although you can learn ---you might not earn -however feed your talent -no matter how bad it may look -if you generate a smile -your a success---oh yeah how about self defense guitars ? WHO makes a good "EL KABONG" guitar for bad guiys and home defense? Brand new for 30.00 or less --hey theyre going up in price too--the poor trees-