Fall 2021: I was pleasantly surprised when my shop threw in a 10% discount on my new J -45 just before I gave my credit card number. I didn’t expect it or see it coming, based on the prevailing sentiment you see it this thread.
I also think guitar Center was about to shave off 10% or maybe more, but that J-45 was kind of beat up, so I didn’t press for it.
Still, if you’re going to buy a guitar you like these days, I think you need to be ready to pay sticker price. However, if you’re an active buyer and you’ve formed a relationship with the salesperson, they might help you out price-wise if they think it’s a good bet you’ll be back. For my part, I probably just bought my last guitar (D-28 D-28 D-28…). Arrghhh.
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1952 Martin 0-18
1977 Gurian S3R3H with Nashville strings
2018 Martin HD-28E, Fishman Aura VT Enhance
2019 Martin D-18, LR Baggs Element VTC
2021 Gibson 50s J-45 Original, LR Baggs Element VTC
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1981 Ovation Magnum III bass
2012 Höfner Ignition violin ("Beatle") bass
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