This is also a theme in the resonator world.
The "low cost" becomes more of a "mid cost" after hotrodding the guitar with better cones and better tuning machines. The time spent modifying the neck stick pedestals to make it more responsive, fixing whatever problems the nut and bridge have, and rough fret dressing all add up, too. And the cost of tools and supplies.
And finally the "just as good" posts and endless arguing on internet forums takes its toll. Rationalizing a new guitar indicates a problem IMO.
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Originally Posted by brian a.
Another interesting observation is the number of threads here and on other forums asking how they can improve, repair or enhance these Chinese made guitars. At first they love them, but soon they need repairs, major adjustments and replacement parts.
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