skej21 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Just had word through at work yesterday that Fender are increasing some of their prices again (as they do once a year). Only a small number of products required an increase, but from previous experience it's likely that other product prices will soon follow suit and have an increase too. It also seems that they will not be waiting for the end of the financial year as they sometimes do and the increase looks to be around 10-15%. So, a small heads up for the BC community... If you're thinking of buying Fender in the near future, do it quick and save yourself some money! Edited January 26, 2012 by skej21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Buy second hand and save yourself even more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1327582430' post='1513659'] Buy second hand and save yourself even more! [/quote] The price increase also tends to push up the value of second hand instruments slightly. It is insane that the new American Select Jazz Bass retails for around £1800 when you could buy a second hand vintage Fender for not much more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I bought a jazz S1 on ebay for less than £400 with the SKB case included, new price at the time was over £800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSix Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1327589839' post='1513854'] It is insane that the new American Select Jazz Bass retails for around £1800 when you could buy a second hand vintage Fender for not much more! [/quote] I wouldn't buy the USA Fenders out of principle - the prices here are ridiculous. Edited January 26, 2012 by StraightSix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='StraightSix' timestamp='1327592056' post='1513899'] I wouldn't buy the USA Fenders out of principle - the prices here are ridiculous. [/quote] And their quality is totally inconsistent. Bought a new fender jazz on line a couple of years ago and the fretwork was dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Anyone know when exactly the increase is going to happen? Just had a quick scan on the 'net - the Road Worns are nearly £1000! Couple of years back they were far less..... With wages being worth less, and everything else going up, who's going to have the cash for a new bass with yet another increase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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