CA Cargo RAW Now $1599

Maybe. The Cargo is an exceptional instrument. I don't know if it's worth what Peavey thinks it's worth. but it is a worthy instrument. Period.

[tbeltrans]

Originally Posted by codecontra

Yes, the "street price" for the electric model Cargo raw finish is $1,600.

When they were under a grand, I still thought they were too pricey for what you actually got. It's a decent travel guitar, but nothing to write home about and I found the overall build quality to be average and yes I did get mine post Peavey.

At $1,600 the price is obscene and there are MUCH better options in the CF market at this price point.

I think Peavey may have effectively killed the Cargo with this new pricing.

This makes me think of South Park..."You b^$%^rd, you killed Cargo!".

Tony

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by tbeltrans

This makes me think of South Park..."You b^$%^rd, you killed Cargo!".

Tony

To funny.

Good one Tony!

[tommyld]

My first Cargo was $699...my second was a sunburst for around $800. Personally wouldn't pay more than that for one, but the thing is...they've gotta cost what they've gotta cost.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by tommyld

...they've gotta cost what they've gotta cost.

...and folks will either pay the price or not.

[futboljim]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

Just noticed that Peavey has raised the price of the Cargo as I predicted they would need to back in 2010, so I'm wondering if the new price has kept folks away. Do you guys think a CA Cargo RAW is worth $1599?

Not to me.

[drjond56]

The Cargo's I played in the past did not really speak to me tone wise. Had I purchased one it would have been purely based on the ergonomics. Glad I waited till later and now have a Rainsong Parlor, which I consider a high value for price instrument.

Jon

[JDM814]

Originally Posted by EvanB

Maybe. The Cargo is an exceptional instrument. I don't know if it's worth what Peavey thinks it's worth. but it is a worthy instrument. Period.

Well said.....I also LOVE mine. Truly a worthy instrument.

[carterjackson2]

I have a raw and a sunburst gloss from the Cargo line. Great instruments but I think the new price will kill the line and perhaps the brand. Sort of a shame. I also have a GX and a dread both in the very rare woodburst finish, and I had been thinking about selling all my CA guitars (all pre-Peavey) I think with this price increase I will keep them and see what happens. I will be surprised if the brand survives very long. They are great guitars in my book.

[Doubleneck]

Think the brand is in a tuff place price being only one issue, to me the lack of continued innovation shows lack of commitment to the line. Other makers continue to bring new models.

[Finger Stylish]

Is there any real difference in the old vs the new? (besides $$)

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by Doubleneck

Think the brand is in a tuff place price being only one issue, to me the lack of continued innovation shows lack of commitment to the line. Other makers continue to bring new models.

Rather sad actually.

I am with you Ted. CA was incredibly innovative and risk-taking. Peavey has done a nice job in refining what CA created, but in the process left the lead to Blackbird, Emerald and Rainsong, relative to innovation. I think the CA/Peavey instruments are still remarkable and worth having, the general line seems to not have much of a future. Very sad.

[Yggdrasil]

IIRC in the period after CA closed & before Peavey picked them up, used Cargos were selling on eBay for 1200 -1500. Unique situation I guess.

I sold both my pre-Peavey no-issues Cargos last year - guess I missed out on the upcoming profits!

Kept my Emerald T8 - mainly because it's too unique a finish.