It is expensive running a business in Ca. Fender laid off 300 workers due to recession fears.
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Fender price increase
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My number one bass is a fender (tony Franklin body, American pro neck), and I put together the bass from brand new parts for a little over grand ...and this was a only a few years ago. I think it will be the last fender I ever buy. American pros are getting into a price range where they get smoked by the competition in build quality. Nash basses make every production US fender feel like toys, for example.
Fender is crazy. I'll be sure to NEVER buy another new bass from them. I never do anyway, just get something on Reverb or the Classifieds. Honestly, you're going to know a lot more about the instrument by personal taken pics and being able to ask questions, much more than some stock pic on Zzounds. Of course there's Sweetwater with pics and weight, and I get a good deal when I need one from my Sales guy, but besides that I rarely look for new and definitely will not now.
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Hmmm...
Another Fender bashing thread...weird.
So they're the only company raising prices? BS
Anyone bother to compare what a Fender cost in the 60's to todays dollars?
Another Fender bashing thread...weird.
So they're the only company raising prices? BS
Anyone bother to compare what a Fender cost in the 60's to todays dollars?
Yeah.
Well, you people keep buying them. There is no reason not to squeeze as much as you can.
I wonder if we will see a "record profits for fender in 2022" anytime soon. 2020 was great for them too. I mean, makes sense. Squeeze'em squeeze'em and milk'em dry. Capitalism must go on. Shareholders need a new yacht or 20, dog dammit!
Just buy used, always.
why would i be concerned if they are concerned? i care about my finances, not theirs, champ.
why would i be concerned if they are concerned? i care about my finances, not theirs, champ.
Hmmm...
Another Fender bashing thread...weird.
So they're the only company raising prices? BS
Anyone bother to compare what a Fender cost in the 60's to todays dollars?
Unlike some people, Fender takes a bit of criticism in stride.
Price increases on instruments are unavoidable in the foreseeable future. I generally look for used instruments first. If you know what you want in advance, just be patient and watch for a deal that lines up with your situation.
Nate Mendel P is ~1500€ here in Germany.
Musicman basses are even more expensive-it's crazy. Stingrays >3 k€ and Stingray shorty SBMM >1000€
Musicman basses are even more expensive-it's crazy. Stingrays >3 k€ and Stingray shorty SBMM >1000€
Yeah no way I'm dropping 2k on a MIA Fender.
Yep it does, always. Like the American Performer jazz I just got for 900 bucks instead of 1500 new. It wasn’t played, it still has the sticker on the pickguard. Light, perfect neck, etc. A lot of the best bases are a couple years old or are out of production anyway.
Question for the OP or anyone in Australia: Have you had increases in the last two years? We have had them in the states. Could be catching up (I know already high there to begin with). No notice of a increase here that I am aware of.
I’ll be waiting for Fender to get a new CEO tbh. The current leadership is not inspiring confidence and I frankly don’t love the current line up.
My Sweetwater guy didn't know about any impending increase as of 30 minutes ago. Not saying it's not true, just adding a data point. He DID say that he thinks their current "10% off Fender" promo will probably be ending soon.
