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[Richardnbm]

Why does a tube amp cost so much used or new?

 

[arbiterusa]

Why does a tube amp cost so much used or new?

People who want them are willing to spend a lot of money for them.

 

[abarson]

Wizards are few and far between these days, so it costs more to get the magic into those glass bottles.

 

[Downunderwonder]

People who want them are willing to spend a lot of money for them.

Also the few people that want them are willing to spend only just enough to get people to make new ones and an old one is just about as good as a new one.

 

[CTBassGuy]

Wizards are few and far between these days, so it costs more to get the magic into those glass bottles.

And Magic always demands a price.

 

[Richardnbm]

I would like a Bugera Bv3000 but can't find one.

 

[BogeyBass]

I dont see Bugera BV3000s pop up much.

If they do pop up, only on Reverb and shipping will murder you.

Verellan has the meatsmoke.
Which i believe is a SVT copy as well

Mainly the output and power transformer adds the most cost to a tube amp.
and the tubes as well.

Its easier to buy a used SVT really
BV3000 actually seems nice. they seem to have gotten rid of the fan, by actually putting the transformers toward the back
so they cool easier. And its only weighs 44 pounds