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Stealing a 6 million dollar stradivarius is an incredibly stupid idea, really. With only about 650 surviving Stradivari instruments around, this is about more t
by S_A_P 13y ago
Stealing a 6 million dollar stradivarius is an incredibly stupid idea, really. With only about 650 surviving Stradivari instruments around, this is about more than just the sound. Its the same reason I bought a Martin over a 100 dollar import acoustic guitar. The Martin has a flawless 3 piece rosewood back and the construction quality is pretty much impecable. I know I could play just as well on a cheap guitar, but the aesthetics of my guitar make me want to play it more often, take better care of it and I do think there is a negligible sound quality difference vs something cheaper.
Maybe there isn't, but I know that 40 years from now when my kids inherit this guitar they will have something that has retained its value and will be treated like a keepsake instead of relegated to a landfill as "junk".
Its just like any hobby or discipline, when you are interested in it, you want to have great hardware/software to participate.
- fr0sty 13y ago> It's the same reason I bought a Martin over a 100 dollar import acoustic guitar. The difference between the $99 (or even $199) plywood special and even an entry-level solid-wood guitar (starting closer to $500) is much more than just aesthetic. There are obviously exceptions but as a rule, the playability difference is profound. There is another increase in quality/playability as you get into the mid-range offerings. Fit and finish are just a little bit better, tolerances are tighter, materials are of higher quality. > Maybe there isn't, but I know that 40 years from now when my kids inherit this guitar they will have something that has retained its value and will be treated like a keepsake instead of relegated to a landfill as "junk". I cheated on this count by buying a guitar made in 1974, so my kids will get a 75 year old guitar.