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Nice guitar though.
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The market determines the price.
If people are willing to pay it, that's what the price will be. If buyers think the product is not worth the price they won't buy it and the manufacturer will adjust accordingly. Maybe lower the price, maybe change the specs, maybe just drop the product completely.
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My reply was not to you specifically but to those who wondered why the American wood guitar was priced higher than a D-18.
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A $100 upcharge for an Adirondack top would be a steal IMO. I've seen it listed as an option on some builder's websites from maybe $250-$300? But I believe there's actually more at play in the way Martin has priced this particular model. Limited Edition runs are usually more desirable (or maybe not depending?) and in smaller numbers production wise so that would figure in.
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Ok,I understand. I also discovered the upcharge for any Addy vs. Spruce can be as low as $300 at list and that Addy had to be shipped from America to an overseas builder. From there the spread depends on how each of the two guitars are discounted at the point of sale. Obviously, if the Martin top is of the highest grade cosmetically that would account for a higher upcharge and that just may be the case.
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Great job as always Spoon. Thanks. Just shows that a great builder can build out of most good woods and get great results. Always helps to be showcased by a great player as well.
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I doubt anyone at Martin thinks this is going to replace or supplant, venerable guitars like the the D-18 or D-28, for someone looking to buy one of those.
This guitar is not meant to attract the youth Market (they have tones of those kind of guitars below Style 18) and they do not need to offer it for less than the 18 or 28, because it will sell at the price it has right now. But I do think some people may walk into a store thinking they are going to buy a D-18 and end up buying a Model America 1 if they are going entirely on tone and dynamics. No matter how good it is, there will always be those who dismiss such a guitar because it isn't made from the traditional woods. Others will be drawn to it specifically because they aren't the traditional woods. Or because of they are American woods. I also doubt any luthier charging $100 for Adirondack is also having their guitars sold commonly at 40% off the sticker price. And if they did, it is because they need to keep their prices low enough to attract buyers. Martin stopped needing to that about 1834. But yes, today's Martin charges more for Waverlys or other upgrades than if you bought your own Waverlys and installed them yourself. They have to pay for their workforce and insurance and other costs of running a business, and still have a profitable transaction. And no one else has the wood seasoned in Martin's acclimation room. |
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Spoon and I are eyeing the calendar, hopeful to get a full-length TSP comparison very soon. For now, I've briefly mashed 'em up my way, and linked to the video in my Marketplace thread for anyone interested.
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Sorry, don't mean to get the thread off-topic, but to benefit a relative newbie, could you explain why? Is a 1-11/16 nut easier to play because it's slightly narrower than the 1-3/4? Does 1/16 of an inch really make much difference?
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I won't speak for anyone else, but I deal with a large number of guitarists and it just comes down to personal preference. 1/16" does make enough of a difference to enough people. hth ymmv
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