Re: Boutique Strats. Pricey, but Sweet! Pics!
I think that putting together a guitar from parts is a good way to learn, and also gratifying instrument to have, knowing you put it together. On the other hand, the makers of these boutique companies have disected the anatomy of a bolt on guitar to such a degree that THEIR final result is most likely going to be superior to our final result. Not always, but that's the basis of cost going into these guitars. They've usually 'split hairs' to the point that you can't figure out why you love their guitars when you play them, you just know the quality when you feel it.
I still have a hard time justifying buying a bolt on strat type guitar for more than $1500. Maybe it's my cheapness, but I can only lay out more than $1500 for something that's a true work of art, collectible, or a high end amp, or something. I don't honestly think I could hand a person well over $2000 for any type of strat. Still love to look at them, tho. Or, try and find one that's around $1200, not $2700.
I think that putting together a guitar from parts is a good way to learn, and also gratifying instrument to have, knowing you put it together. On the other hand, the makers of these boutique companies have disected the anatomy of a bolt on guitar to such a degree that THEIR final result is most likely going to be superior to our final result. Not always, but that's the basis of cost going into these guitars. They've usually 'split hairs' to the point that you can't figure out why you love their guitars when you play them, you just know the quality when you feel it.
I still have a hard time justifying buying a bolt on strat type guitar for more than $1500. Maybe it's my cheapness, but I can only lay out more than $1500 for something that's a true work of art, collectible, or a high end amp, or something. I don't honestly think I could hand a person well over $2000 for any type of strat. Still love to look at them, tho. Or, try and find one that's around $1200, not $2700.
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