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New Gibson Guitars
slinkp:
Works for me. I can't imagine paying $4k for a new Gibson though.
FrankieTbird:
I predict they will sell several dozen of them.
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the mojo hobo:
Rickenbacker can build a good guitar or (neck through) bass with a proper glossy finish in California that sells for less than $2000. Why can't Gibson do that in Tennessee?
edit: I looked at Sweetwater and they have a 2018 Thunderbird that has an MSRP of $3669 for sale at $2199. Using a little math here a $3999 MSRP translates to a $2399 street price. But still would I buy a Thunderbird for $2199 or a 4003s at $1499 or a Fender American Professional Jazz for $1599? Damn, I just saw an Antique Olive Precision for $1499 and I don't have a P with rosewood.
Denis:
--- Quote from: the mojo hobo on January 08, 2018, 04:45:15 PM ---Rickenbacker can build a good guitar or (neck through) bass with a proper glossy finish in California that sells for less than $2000. Why can't Gibson do that in Tennessee?
edit: I looked at Sweetwater and they have a 2018 Thunderbird that has an MSRP of $3669 for sale at $2199. Using a little math here a $3999 MSRP translates to a $2399 street price. But still would I buy a Thunderbird for $2199 or a 4003s at $1499 or a Fender American Professional Jazz for $1599? Damn, I just saw an Antique Olive Precision for $1499 and I don't have a P with rosewood.
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Never heard of an Antique Olive Fender so I looked up a P bass in that color. That looks terrific!!!
Dave W:
Ignore the supposed MSRP, $2199 is the actual price of the 2018 Thunderbird. It was $1999 but Gibson just increased prices on guitars and basses
Rickenbacker's list prices are $1829 for the neck through 620, and $2199 and $1899 for the 4003 and 4003S, but most dealers discount off that, anywhere from 15 to 30% off list. Of course Gibson could compete, they just choose not to.
I've seen the Antique Olive in person on a Strat, I really like it.
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