Saturday, August 19, 2023

Squier Anniversary - slashed prices

The Squier 40th Anniversary models are going for a discount. Again. I believe this is the third round of slashed prices. I have no intentions to impede sales but these guitars are not moving due to the price, more than anything else. I've mentioned this to a friend who asked for a frank opinion on this deal.


Pic: Deviser Co.

A Squier above the $500 mark is a difficult enticement. Why would I spend that much money when I can get a Bacchus BTE-1RSM/M (above) for slightly more than $320? The Bacchus comes with a roasted maple neck which is more enticing than the Anniversary Squier's normal, nothing special, neck. We can see why the 40th Anniversary guitar is virtually screaming do not buy one at the original $700+ price tag. The 40th Anniversary slant is merely commemorative, nothing extra in terms of features, were factored into the design. If these do not clear the shelves by the year end, that 40th Anniversary thing means nothing in 2024. If you have ever owned a Squier, you'd agree that the Standard, non-commemorative models are good enough to see you through so paying more for an anniversary model is definitely not the way to go. 

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