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What happened to the world of guitars?
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<blockquote data-quote="CV355" data-source="post: 16143270" data-attributes="member: 181885"><p>American manufacturing is a fickle subject. Some "Made in the USA" manufacturers still utilize foreign components and materials (often times the wood has to be foreign). Some resort to "Set up in the USA" and made in SE Asia, or Mexico. Are these still good guitars? Absolutely. Manufacturing has come a long way. </p><p></p><p>Though it is a subjective opinion, most would agree that the best guitars come from custom shop luthiers from around the world. I've played several custom shop guitars and own two. The playability difference isn't just a myth- you can literally feel it. However, you can set up a cheap guitar to play almost as well.</p><p></p><p>I've been to a good number of Guitar Centers. One, in RI, was massive and had an extensive high-end guitar selection. The local one to me, Greenville SC, has an extensive beginner/mid-tier collection and not so many high-end. </p><p></p><p>Check out Reverb for the rarities. </p><p></p><p>I picked up a Mayones on there last year for about $2k less than I could find anywhere else. My dream is to get a custom Mayones 8 string, antique black oil finish.</p><p></p><p>And whatever you do, avoid "Vampire Guitars" by Eric DeVries. Google it for a good laugh.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CV355, post: 16143270, member: 181885"] American manufacturing is a fickle subject. Some "Made in the USA" manufacturers still utilize foreign components and materials (often times the wood has to be foreign). Some resort to "Set up in the USA" and made in SE Asia, or Mexico. Are these still good guitars? Absolutely. Manufacturing has come a long way. Though it is a subjective opinion, most would agree that the best guitars come from custom shop luthiers from around the world. I've played several custom shop guitars and own two. The playability difference isn't just a myth- you can literally feel it. However, you can set up a cheap guitar to play almost as well. I've been to a good number of Guitar Centers. One, in RI, was massive and had an extensive high-end guitar selection. The local one to me, Greenville SC, has an extensive beginner/mid-tier collection and not so many high-end. Check out Reverb for the rarities. I picked up a Mayones on there last year for about $2k less than I could find anywhere else. My dream is to get a custom Mayones 8 string, antique black oil finish. And whatever you do, avoid "Vampire Guitars" by Eric DeVries. Google it for a good laugh. [/QUOTE]
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