[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by alohachris

...For $1500, you get the most natural dual source amplified sound you can find. Surely paying an equal amount for great amplification is worth the cost of your guitar? Isn't it?

Hi Chris...
I think most players will opt for far less than $1500 for pickup & preamp, and another $1500 for an amp.

Unless professionally playing, $3000 is a sizeable investment for the average musician to consider spending on their amplification rig. In fact, even if one is playing professionally it's a large chunk-o-cash.

Even though I play about 150 times a year, my total road-rig tips the scales at under $800 (including the dual source pickup and mic in my guitar). To replace it in today's dollars would cost me $900.

The audience doesn't notice the difference and I can certainly live with the level of quality and portability I enjoy and feel it represents my playing well.