• Something Burger 🍔@jlai.lu
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    2 months ago

    You will also often have a better and more enjoyable experience with quality gear. Don’t start playing the guitar on a 120€ Squier if you can afford even a 300€ Harley Benton.

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      2 months ago

      True, but in my experience Squier guitars (expecially the Affinity series) still hold their price better in the secondary market than Harley Benton’s.
      Which is sad because I had a great experience with HB, but hey I guess having Fender’s endorsment on the headstock adds some value

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        2 months ago

        The Fender look is also so popular that it’s likely what people picture when they go look for a guitar. That may help with resale as they recognize it from musicians and want the same