Year to Year Guitar Changes?

[Denandannie]

I have an opportunity to purchase a Gibson J 35, model year 2016 for about $500 less than a current 2018 model. Do guitars change that much over a two year period?

[muscmp]

price wise? they sure can. is it new, new old stock or used?

play music!

[sid45]

if you love the guitar the numbers mean nuttin- if you love the one in your hands buy it

[kcnbys]

If you mean "change" in specs, etc. - sometimes they do, but that particular model has not, as far as I know. A 2016 J35 will be essentially the same as a 2018 J35. If you mean "change" in quality, generally, a guitar will stay the same or improve over time (if well cared for); they don't usually get worse.

[jpd]

Originally Posted by Denandannie

I have an opportunity to purchase a Gibson J 35, model year 2016 for about $500 less than a current 2018 model. Do guitars change that much over a two year period?

Only you checking the specs will know