RE: [Harp-L] sonnyjr amp cost

[Scott Hicks <dscotthicks@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I haven't done any specific comparisons but I would guess that Sonny Jr amp would not depreciate as quickly or as much as many mass-produced amplifiers, so they probably do hold their value and depreciate less than others. As an example, Toyotas tend to hold their value more than Kias -- they depreciate but not as quickly. As for the 1990 Bassman, in truth, that didn't hold it's value either. For one, it surely wouldn't have sold for $650 right after purchase, and more than likely lost value over the next few years, before climbing back to the purchase price. But in actuality, $650 today does not equal $650 in 1990, so the reality of it is than the amp is still worth less than it was when new. 
What remains to be seen is whether used Sonny Jrs. will climb back up in value after some time. To use another automobile analogy, classic muscle cars have gone through the roof in value, because they were great cars, are no longer made, and are not in great supply. One day, those same three criteria will apply to Sonny Jr. amps.

Scott

> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:36:18 -0800
> From: moverman5@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] sonnyjr amp cost
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> An amp holding its value means they dont drop in price very much after sold new. I see sonny juniors all the time at prices much lower than new. Even ones less than a year old. Sorry man, just callin it like I see it. This dosent mean I dont like the way they sound. Crunchers have been out now for about 4 years or so and Ive seen at least 2 at 1000.00 and they were in great shape. Is that holding its value? My definition of holding its value is my 1990 bassman re-issue that I paid about 650.00 new. I could get that same price right now 21 years later.
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> Mark.
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