Do you ever feel any pangs of guilt when you buy a bass (or amp) that was not made in the United States?
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Made in the USA
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Ask me after you check the labels on your clothes, shoes, appliances, tv...why would basses or amps be different?
Nope.
Most of my basses are US companies, but the foreign built versions. Actually, most are used, so I doubt it makes a difference.
Most of my basses are US companies, but the foreign built versions. Actually, most are used, so I doubt it makes a difference.
There's one country that has zero respect for our patents and trademarks, a practice which amounts to downright theft. I won't buy instruments made in that country until and unless that changes.
That’s what they’re programming you to feel.
And for those outside tye US, do you feel pangs of guilt for “buying American?”
Still, if you look at WWII veterans they had a fierce pride and belief that America was the greatest nation on earth. IMO the rest of the world owes a debt of gratitude to that generation.
And for those outside tye US, do you feel pangs of guilt for “buying American?”
Still, if you look at WWII veterans they had a fierce pride and belief that America was the greatest nation on earth. IMO the rest of the world owes a debt of gratitude to that generation.
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There is a world outside of the USA where many people make music with instruments that were not made in the USA.
In saying that, I do go out of my way at times to support NZ and Aussie companies where possible..... so I can understand your point of view.
All things being equal, I would rather buy USA. All things are rarely equal. Seems like what I want in basses these days can only be MIA from a custom builder for way more than I'm willing to spend. So, my last several basses have come from Japan or Europe.
Made in USA is a weird phrase anyway. Suppose your Fender is all made in American shop. If the wood comes from Canada, is it made in America? If the pots are made of metal imported from England or China, are they made in America? Does it matter to you where the wire comes from? What if everything is actually made in America but they slap made in Mexico strings on the bass?
Almost all of my basses are German. I find them to be superior to my American basses.
Almost all of my basses are German. I find them to be superior to my American basses.
I feel guilty buying stuff from America and not supporting local (Aussie) business, but I don’t care where it is made.
I like my 2 basses made in Indonesia and hope that who-ever is building them is being paid a fair wage and working in safe conditions.
I like my 2 basses made in Indonesia and hope that who-ever is building them is being paid a fair wage and working in safe conditions.
No. Doesn't bother me.
All American brands outsource.
What does that say about the brand itself?
They want profit and I want a good product. The middle will be a monetary transaction.
All American brands outsource.
What does that say about the brand itself?
They want profit and I want a good product. The middle will be a monetary transaction.
What's more American than capitalism?
The company that makes a good, priceworthy product deserves my money. If American companies can't deliver that, perhaps they should look at their own practices.
The company that makes a good, priceworthy product deserves my money. If American companies can't deliver that, perhaps they should look at their own practices.
They? Who are "they"? Can you see them? Can we see them? Are they from this planet?
Do you have a Made In America computer and phone?
If not, do you feel guilty about that making this thread?
P.S. Canada makes great basses.
If not, do you feel guilty about that making this thread?
P.S. Canada makes great basses.
Hope this does not get political...…..
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I last bought a bass that wasn't made here in 1974 (a Czech upright), and I don't currently own an amp that was made further than 30 feet from my living room. But still, nope.
no. i don't hold that against an item, though. i am more concerned with the quality of the item and the ethics involved in its manufacture.
I do get a sense of pride when buying American goods. I should hope anyone would get at least a small sense of pride buying something made in his/her home country.
But, as for music gear, it just so happens that the kind of gear we hot-headed Americans build tends to be my favorite. But not out of a sense of patriotism by itself.
I own a Canadian assembled Hammersmith made from part from all over. I own a parts P bass with mostly USA made parts. I own a MIJ P bass, an American P bass, and an American made LeCompte. I have a USA Ampeg rig, Mesa rig, several cabs, and a Fender PA100. I also have a British made Asdown LB30. I own mostly USA made pedals and have a MIJ one on the way.
So it runs the gamut.
I do find it frustrating that very few cowboy boots are made in the USA. That doesn't make any sense. I had to search for a while to find USA made 11 wide square toe boots. (Double H brand)
I think patriotism is noble. It doesn't mean you hate anyone. It just means that your own country holds a special place in your heart. It holds your loyalty. It holds more reverence for you than any other country. The fact that so many find that weird today is, in and of itself, weird.
I truly hope you love your country, whatever country that is, half as much as I do mine.
Pride in France shouldn't make you a weird Frenchman. Pride in Argentina shouldn't make you a weird Argentinian.
I don't have a problem with a global economy (other than China ripping off EVERY country, not just ours). But I do love knowing that factory workers in my country get paid when I buy socks, tools, gear, etc. I'm able to buy stuff from elsewhere though.
But, as for music gear, it just so happens that the kind of gear we hot-headed Americans build tends to be my favorite. But not out of a sense of patriotism by itself.
I own a Canadian assembled Hammersmith made from part from all over. I own a parts P bass with mostly USA made parts. I own a MIJ P bass, an American P bass, and an American made LeCompte. I have a USA Ampeg rig, Mesa rig, several cabs, and a Fender PA100. I also have a British made Asdown LB30. I own mostly USA made pedals and have a MIJ one on the way.
So it runs the gamut.
I do find it frustrating that very few cowboy boots are made in the USA. That doesn't make any sense. I had to search for a while to find USA made 11 wide square toe boots. (Double H brand)
I think patriotism is noble. It doesn't mean you hate anyone. It just means that your own country holds a special place in your heart. It holds your loyalty. It holds more reverence for you than any other country. The fact that so many find that weird today is, in and of itself, weird.
I truly hope you love your country, whatever country that is, half as much as I do mine.
Pride in France shouldn't make you a weird Frenchman. Pride in Argentina shouldn't make you a weird Argentinian.
I don't have a problem with a global economy (other than China ripping off EVERY country, not just ours). But I do love knowing that factory workers in my country get paid when I buy socks, tools, gear, etc. I'm able to buy stuff from elsewhere though.
