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JayFreddy · May 9th, 2008, 05:03 AM

I don't understand why a MIM Strat that sells for $400 in the US costs $690 in France... What are prices like on European made instruments?

I know there are some good luthiers in Eastern Europe, they turn up in the States occassionally, and will generally hold their own in terms in quality and price.

I know there are some great custom builders in the UK too, but you definitely have pay pay pay for those... And that's not even including the VAT!

Seriously, it just doesn't make much sense to me. Who gets all that extra money???

May 9th, 2008, 05:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
JayFreddy Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas TX USA Age: 43 Posts: 708 3 Photos	Guitars in Europe? I don't understand why a MIM Strat that sells for $400 in the US costs $690 in France... What are prices like on European made instruments? I know there are some good luthiers in Eastern Europe, they turn up in the States occassionally, and will generally hold their own in terms in quality and price. I know there are some great custom builders in the UK too, but you definitely have pay pay pay for those... And that's not even including the VAT! Seriously, it just doesn't make much sense to me. Who gets all that extra money???