I probably should add that I jumped on one of the 127usd squier vm jag ss deals figuring this price jump might happen. Not sure if really like the jag body that much though.
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FENDER raised their prices on Squiers
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you have that backwords. prices are raised to compensate for wages.
Oh for the love of.... Freedom costs money and steady cash flow is needed to pay for the services that provide that freedom. Otherwise there a lot of janky governments in the world that you might be happier under.
There are still alder and ash bodied SX instruments available.
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About $160 after shipping. Basswood versions are about $20 less, and they even have one piece swamp ash bodies for about $100 more.
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About $160 after shipping. Basswood versions are about $20 less, and they even have one piece swamp ash bodies for about $100 more.
Yes, the affinity Jazz 5 went up $30, which is a 15 percent increase. I am glad I got mine for a backup and practice a year ago. I use it on gigs sometimes.
I've never paid more than 250.00 for any Squier that I've owned and they were all VM and Classic Vibe...
Buy used. I've been doing that for more than a decade. Be patient, the thing you're looking for will show up at some point, with a good selling price.
Many folks buy on impulse, then regret doing it, and they end up doing the "regret sale". That's where I jump in.
Many folks buy on impulse, then regret doing it, and they end up doing the "regret sale". That's where I jump in.
Of course freedom costs money, but at one point the US govt was only about 3% of total GDP. From where I'm standing we have far less freedom at almost 40% of GDP. 75+% of that has absolutely nothing to do with freedom.
It's what sells. People are more likely to pick up an instrument they had bought for cheap then put it down not long after. I guess fender thought they would be making another $20 per sale of squier's. I've never liked them, I always said if you want good low end go to Ibanez or Epiphone. Maybe even LTD/ESP don't waste your money on anything else.
1) Your social security check has bounced!
2) Things cost more than they used to!
3) Young people use curse words!
2) Things cost more than they used to!
3) Young people use curse words!
Used Squiers are still 99 bucks at Guitar Center. And then after they raise those prices, they'll still be 99 bucks on Craigslist. Forever.
I am glad I jumped on the VMP5 sale last week, thanks to you guys.
I know that the wages in the factories we use in China are constantly going up. When you include room and board, clothing, food, entertainment, Unemployment, health insurance and Social Security the workers in Asia are now making nearly as much as our local wages. This is why prices prices will continue to go up, and also why many factories are turning to automation as much as possible. However, there are still a lot of operation in making a guitar that require hand work.
I know that the wages in the factories we use in China are constantly going up. When you include room and board, clothing, food, entertainment, Unemployment, health insurance and Social Security the workers in Asia are now making nearly as much as our local wages. This is why prices prices will continue to go up, and also why many factories are turning to automation as much as possible. However, there are still a lot of operation in making a guitar that require hand work.
I thought about trying to sell it brand new for $300; but I strung it like a bass VI and I love playing it.
Depends on the country. China? Having been a buyer/instrument R&D guy dealing with all the Asian nations, rest assured that's nowhere near the case. They don't even come close to Mexico, never mind the US as regards wages. Healthcare? They sort of have a minimal version of it. Unemployment? It's against the law to quit your job without your employer's permission. Conversely, they can fire you at any time for any reason. Social security? It's called "kids who you hope will take care of you" and that's it. Room and board? I wouldn't house my dog in the employee housing they have there, not kidding.
Indonesia, more or less the same deal as China. Far more mechanized, much less handwork. But still, you don't want to be a factory laborer in Indonesia.
South Korea? Pretty close to the US. In many ways, both good and bad. Considered a very low-status job.
Japan? They make more. Japan treats instrument makers as craftsmen worthy of respect - which we don't even do here with rare exceptions - and they are paid accordingly, which we don't do here at all.
The price increase has nothing to do with wages (except maybe those of Fender executives) and everything to do with making money to pay off debt and keep shareholders happy. Fender is adjusting prices to hit the sweet spot that maximises the number of units sold x price. As the price of the better Squiers approaches the price of MIM Fenders, one does wonder if one or the other will go away to create a single low-range Fender product line.
