The Guitar Industry May Be Thriving - Page 2

tbeltrans · #16 11-19-2017, 12:36 PM

If there is one thing that every generation throughout history has said about the next generation it is ... "kids these days...", with some follow-on commentary to the effect that things are going astray.

It was said about my generation, and now we are saying it about the next. How did we turn out?

Tony

KevWind · #17 11-19-2017, 12:44 PM

It's all Marty Mcfly's fault

muscmp · #18 11-19-2017, 12:52 PM

and will you get off my lawn!!

i'm 68 and i have 24 yr. old friends of my nephews come over to jam. one plays keyboards and the other plays guitar. both are in an up and coming local band and i really like their music. i get to learn things from them so it is a win/win.

play music!

SpiderTrap · #19 11-19-2017, 07:17 PM

Get Off my lawn could not be further from the truth , people walk by with their dogs , poop in my yard and dont pick it up , I couldnt care less, other neighbors would and have had a nuclear FIT ....You couldnt be more wrong

Rudals · #20 11-21-2017, 08:24 AM

Speaking of these "youngins", I have to deal with them at the office. I am only 10 years older than some of these. It seems they want things handed to them on a silver platter. They ask for dumb things like, "Can I get a print out of these?" after I have sent them a PDF that they can print. They want things a certain way instead of making it the way they want it themselves. I am only in my mid-30s...these kids are coming up fast.

Truckjohn · #21 11-21-2017, 08:37 AM

There are both parents working now - not just one.

So many kids are tied up in big sports programs from the age of 4 or 5...

They are getting HOMEWORK in KINDERGARDEN

There are 500 channels on TV and infinite programming on The Internet that will keep the kids out of Mom's hair while she cooks....

The local school districts chopped music and arts because nobody wants to pay the millage for schools...

Liability laws are insane now.. If a kid gets hurt - it's lawsuits till the cows come home...

Etc.

Want to make a difference? Go make a difference. Work with the local elementary school to get musical instrument programs going.... Work with local church groups to get musical instrument programs going.... Kids LOVE music..

aknow · #22 11-21-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Haasome

“...Most new music Genres only include a BEAT and or Synth and people screaming nonsense which is NON understandable . Then there's an occasional one that sounds good but very rare . AND THE CROWD CHEERS >? Unbelievable ... ”

This sounds like my father 50-60 yeas ago.

I think each generation appreciates music in its own way. Perhaps a shared sense of appreciation emerges. But it’s all good IMO.

I'm an older parent with younger kids. My kids have introduced me to thousands of new songs I never would have heard from friends and musicians my own age. My parents taught me not to judge, just appreciate and Listen to music, of all kinds......Doesn't always work both ways though. Yesterday I played a song for my kids, I recycled from the time I was their age: "Odorono" by the Who, and they thought it was completely lame................

rokdog49 · #23 11-21-2017, 09:35 AM

You see a lot of used top brand guitars not moving because in a lot of cases the asking prices are unrealistic. Why would anybody buy a used D18 for $1700 when you can a new one for well...y'all know how much.

bkwrm · #24 11-21-2017, 01:54 PM

This is reminiscent of "millennials are killing" this and this industry. A big part of the reason I lurk here is to gawk at all the guitars I can in no way realistically afford. I can't help but laugh when I see routinely $1,000-$1,500 guitars described as "affordable." The disposable income is just not there for a lot of younger people or they don't want to fall into the trap of paying off credit for extended periods of time for luxuries that can be attained for significantly cheaper used.

fazool · #25 11-21-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bkwrm

... I can't help but laugh when I see routinely $1,000-$1,500 guitars described as "affordable." The disposable income is just not there for a lot of younger people or they don't want to fall into the trap of paying off credit for extended periods of time for luxuries that can be attained for significantly cheaper used.

The counter to that is that really good quality guitars are more affordable now that ever before. The availability of really good $300-500 guitars has skyrocketed.

So there are more good guitars cheaper now than ever.

Adjusting for inflation:

A $400 guitar in my day was junk 90% of the time
A $400 guitar today is a good guitar 90% of the time

KevWind · #26 11-21-2017, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bkwrm

This is reminiscent of "millennials are killing" this and this industry. A big part of the reason I lurk here is to gawk at all the guitars I can in no way realistically afford. I can't help but laugh when I see routinely $1,000-$1,500 guitars described as "affordable." The disposable income is just not there for a lot of younger people or they don't want to fall into the trap of paying off credit for extended periods of time for luxuries that can be attained for significantly cheaper used.

Spot on but this has been true since guitars started. But there is arguably a much bigger selection of reasonable guitars from say $200 to $800 than there ever were
I know that there was no way I could afford a Martin back in 1968

1neeto · #27 11-21-2017, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bkwrm

This is reminiscent of "millennials are killing" this and this industry. A big part of the reason I lurk here is to gawk at all the guitars I can in no way realistically afford. I can't help but laugh when I see routinely $1,000-$1,500 guitars described as "affordable." The disposable income is just not there for a lot of younger people or they don't want to fall into the trap of paying off credit for extended periods of time for luxuries that can be attained for significantly cheaper used.

Lol tell me about it! To me $600+ is already splurging on a guitar. I’m one of those who’s always looking at craigslist for cheap gems. [emoji23]

Denny B · #28 11-21-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rokdog49

You see a lot of used top brand guitars not moving because in a lot of cases the asking prices are unrealistic. Why would anybody buy a used D18 for $1700 when you can a new one for well...y'all know how much.

THIS ^^^^ I see it ALL the time...

1neeto · #29 11-21-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Denny B

THIS ^^^^ I see it ALL the time...

It’s even worse on Craigslist!

The Growler · #30 11-21-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rokdog49

You see a lot of used top brand guitars not moving because in a lot of cases the asking prices are unrealistic. Why would anybody buy a used D18 for $1700 when you can a new one for well...y'all know how much.

I see a lot of this too. Not sure what the seller is thinking.