I'm wondering, why are the JEMs and UVs so expensive? I still remember the first time I played a JEM, 5 years ago in a Guitar Center in Tucson, AZ. It was one of the nicest guitars I'd ever played (probably the nicest). It was a brand new JEM7VWH. I liked it, but then I looked at the price tag.
Just as a practical question, why are they priced the way they are? I do understand brand recognition and all that, plus to have Steve Vai associated with the model (since his name isn't on it). But realistically, resale for these is about $1000-$1500 on some places. And yes, I know about the "budget JEMs", but I'm talking the real deal.
I can understand about the JEM, since I read here that the scalloping process can ruin some necks, so they have to make the profit somewhere. Still, I think having the high quality J Craft JEMs an UVs at a lower cost might intrigue more people.
Anyone care to enlighten me/put me in my place? Thanks
Just as a practical question, why are they priced the way they are? I do understand brand recognition and all that, plus to have Steve Vai associated with the model (since his name isn't on it). But realistically, resale for these is about $1000-$1500 on some places. And yes, I know about the "budget JEMs", but I'm talking the real deal.
I can understand about the JEM, since I read here that the scalloping process can ruin some necks, so they have to make the profit somewhere. Still, I think having the high quality J Craft JEMs an UVs at a lower cost might intrigue more people.
Anyone care to enlighten me/put me in my place? Thanks