Active Band Man chats - New or used?

The theme this time is "If you buy an instrument, do you get new or used?"

Are you going to do this on the Sound House site? (Lol)

Is it a difficult topic? (Laughs) Let's do it anyway.

Both new and used have advantages and disadvantages.

Of course. Sometimes it’s difficult for us to choose because our hobbies are biased (laughs).

An item may be discontinued soon.

Ah, I like the unlucky model. (laughs)

Then you have no choice but to look for a second-hand one.

When I first started playing the guitar, I never thought about second-hand guitars. Generally, there were no shops in my neighborhood that carried used musical instruments.

At that time, you also couldn’t shop online, and I had no choice but to buy a new one at a musical instrument store in a rural town.

What are the benefits of a new product?

Well, it doesn’t have any bad tendencies yet?

That’s important. Also, the parts are not yet worn out.

There should be less trouble. It feels like you can “bring it up” from a fresh state.

Ah, I like that.

But second-hand is second-hand, and the sound is worn in because it's been played from the beginning.

There is also the condition! However, there is a possibility that higher grade second-hand goods can be bought at the same price as lower end models.

The wood will also be thoroughly dried. But the former owner's tendencies may be worn into the instrument, too, though.

Does it have the scent of a rose?

(Lol)

Jokes aside, the frets in certain places may be extremely worn, and the head burnt with cigarettes.

Yeah, there is that.

When you buy a second hand, you need a "connoisseur" or someone who has "experience" with such things. Knowing the sound, neck, tuning accuracy, etc. of a new model, and if possible, knowing about the vintage worth of the same model, you can compare it with something similar, and it will be easier to find a used one that is just right for you!
When I was a student, I had a part-time job at a second-hand musical instrument store, and at that time I gained a lot of experience.
So, I was addicted to looking for second-hand wonders for a while because I was able to develop my eyes (laughs)

Sounds good~.

But lately I often buy new ones. In the case of a Tesco, I'll go buy one as soon as the reproduction comes out.

What else? Oh, new instruments also have more choices in terms of specifications and colors, and the quality is stable.

Yeah, they also come with a long-term warranty. If you are an intermediate player or higher who has played an instrument to some extent, or if you can adjust it yourself, I think that you can enjoy looking for a second-hand instrument that suits you and is affordable.

New products are recommended for beginners.

From Sound House!

It looks like you're happy (laughs)

Yes, and everything?

Is for love!