expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Sep 25, 2022
Sep 25, 2022 9:34 PM
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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Sep 25, 2022
Sep 25, 2022 9:34 PM
Boroughs Guitars: Boroughs B15MSB 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar
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Here is a good video I found on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgVZlY0
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My theory - many guitar factories push out basic models like these sold under house brands like Carlo Robelli (Sam Ash), Mitchell (Guitar Center), and Harley Benton (Thomann). They're all playable and so much better than beginner guitars of the past. Begin with this, and if you (or your kid) make it through or a year of lessons, then you go buy a solid top acoustic.
My theory - many guitar factories push out basic models like these sold under house brands like Carlo Robelli (Sam Ash), Mitchell (Guitar Center), and Harley Benton (Thomann). They're all playable and so much better than beginner guitars of the past. Begin with this, and if you (or your kid) make it through or a year of lessons, then you go buy a solid top acoustic.
Where the difference would be is in the deals the brands make with the factories. If Adorama comes to your factory and wants you to build acoustic guitars that they can sell for $50 and still make profit after shipping costs, they won't be getting the same guitar as those in generally respected Thomann's Harley Benton lineup.
Bottom line: everyone knows a guy who bought a $300 guitar, only to quit after a month. Many of these guitars end up on classifieds for under $100. Getting a better guitar this way is almost guaranteed, and I'll again mention the resale value. You won't lose any.
Where the difference would be is in the deals the brands make with the factories. If Adorama comes to your factory and wants you to build acoustic guitars that they can sell for $50 and still make profit after shipping costs, they won't be getting the same guitar as those in generally respected Thomann's Harley Benton lineup.
Bottom line: everyone knows a guy who bought a $300 guitar, only to quit after a month. Many of these guitars end up on classifieds for under $100. Getting a better guitar this way is almost guaranteed, and I'll again mention the resale value. You won't lose any.
(or more realistically, give it to a friend's kid and enjoy the noise complaints)
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But a good guitarist would not play a crappy $50 F/S guitar, and a beginner should not buy a crappy $50 F/S guitar.
I bought the gig bag on Amazon for $20.
But a good guitarist would not play a crappy $50 F/S guitar, and a beginner should not buy a crappy $50 F/S guitar.
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I'm sure a pro basketball player would say they are far better wearing shorts and sneakers than a suit and tie. Same player, different instruments.