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[–] [email protected] 44 points 2 months ago (5 children)

Paying for expensive gear at the beginning may not be a bad idea, given the possibility: should you quit the hobby and try to sell your stuff, no one is going to buy your knockoff cheap equipment, while more quality stuff holds its value

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 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

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