About as much as the countless people who buy Hondas, Toyotas, Nissans, etc, etc, etc.
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Made in the USA
- Thread starter bulldean
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Everything is made in Asia.
No matter what country you live in, have a look through your living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Chances are most of the items were made in Asia.
In 2019, what does the US make well? Cars, clothes, electronics? In many sectors, the rest of the industrialized world has caught up or surpassed the quality of American-made goods. Made in America doesn't carry the same weight today as it did 50 years ago.
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Clearly you can get great instruments made anywhere but for economic reasons I prefer to funnel my $$ into my own country rather than into another country.
My basses are Warmoth (many reasons) and I'm glad they're made in the USA.
My amp is a GK which I think has a bit higher content than the Fender it replaced.
I admit it is an uphill battle because most simply concern themselves with getting the most stuff for their $$ and have no concern for the social / economic impact of their decision.
My basses are Warmoth (many reasons) and I'm glad they're made in the USA.
My amp is a GK which I think has a bit higher content than the Fender it replaced.
I admit it is an uphill battle because most simply concern themselves with getting the most stuff for their $$ and have no concern for the social / economic impact of their decision.
I actively try to buy anything made in America when I can. I own plenty of outsourced stuff. But I am mindful when there's an option, if made in USA is on the tag I will opt for it. That goes for clothes, boots, amps, basses, tools, etc. Not knocking outsourced quality or anyone who uses the products. I try to keep my business at home. Even though when it comes ot fender I don't think it matters one bit.
i actually feel better when buying stuff made in Germany, France, Denmark, Japan, etc.
This is a strange question to ask on World Wide Web forum. But I do like this little Onezie. WunZee? 1Z?
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.
I totally agree with the above statement by two-fingers. If your country makes a good product, buy it with pride. I try to do that with everything possible. Knowing full well than many of the components are sources from outside my country. I will usually pay a little more, although there is a tipping point. My Spector for example, is a Euro as I just can't justify the additional cost of a US build. If you're in Canada, Traynor makes great amps. Rock them. There are also great amps/guitars made in Europe. The only thing that does bother me is when IP is blatantly ripped off and mass produced in a country, then sold for pennies on the dollar. I won't buy those products, no matter how much I can save. So buy what you want, it a personal preference and nobody should be ashamed of buying gear.
I truly hope you love your country, whatever country that is, half as much as I do mine.
I totally agree with the above statement by two-fingers. If your country makes a good product, buy it with pride. I try to do that with everything possible. Knowing full well than many of the components are sources from outside my country. I will usually pay a little more, although there is a tipping point. My Spector for example, is a Euro as I just can't justify the additional cost of a US build. If you're in Canada, Traynor makes great amps. Rock them. There are also great amps/guitars made in Europe. The only thing that does bother me is when IP is blatantly ripped off and mass produced in a country, then sold for pennies on the dollar. I won't buy those products, no matter how much I can save. So buy what you want, it a personal preference and nobody should be ashamed of buying gear.
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You mean, that Fender bass with the German Schaller tuners, the Mexican Elektrisola magnet wire, the foreign Wood, the Chinese wire, the CTS Pots built with Chinese parts , the actual bass built on Non-US-Made CNC routers?
Because I understand how global ecoonomy and manufacturing works, I feel no guilt to buy non-american. That being said, out of 12 or basses (give or take) that I currently own, only the HAgstrom H8 (made in sweden), and the Squier Classic 70s are not MIA.
Because I understand how global ecoonomy and manufacturing works, I feel no guilt to buy non-american. That being said, out of 12 or basses (give or take) that I currently own, only the HAgstrom H8 (made in sweden), and the Squier Classic 70s are not MIA.
My Toyota was made in Freemont, California!
Not to go off topic but those Hondas have more USA parts than GM and those MIJ cars are made here by americans.
Nope. The country of origin makes no difference to me. No guilt, why would there be?
Unfortunately this thread invites me to break TB rules.
If your avatar said “forum moderator” I would.
Many of the woods used are not grown in America or things like fret material are imported. That is why most companies now put something like "Assembled in the USA" or "Cleveland Proud" on their products. I believe it may be illegal for them to list things as "Made in America" in a lot of instances. Unless I'm mistaken, nothing with Rosewood was made in America since it was grown somewhere else, processed, then imported, and assembled.
I personally am proud that we've come so far as a world civilization that products involve people all over the world to produce high quality goods at relatively low cost.
A typical instrument around here might break down for parts like this: USA/Israel/Turkey/Russia/UK/Germany/Japan/Canada
And a quick cursory look around my place at musical instruments brings a "Made In" count like this
USA - 16
China - 5
Taiwan - 3
Korea - 1
Mexico - 2
Vietnam - 4
Canada - 6
Germany - 1
France - 1
(thats not counting keyboards, studio gear, etc...)
And a quick cursory look around my place at musical instruments brings a "Made In" count like this
USA - 16
China - 5
Taiwan - 3
Korea - 1
Mexico - 2
Vietnam - 4
Canada - 6
Germany - 1
France - 1
(thats not counting keyboards, studio gear, etc...)
I get a bass by the quality of the build, it’s sound and how it plays and feels even if it’s from Bum **** Egypt...
