Vintage Vs New...Why Buy Vintage?

We generally refer to a vintage guitar as one made prior to 1980 as at about that time many manufacturers changed from hand-made to mass production techniques. So why not buy a hand made guitar?

• Vintage guitars have already been loved, played each one has its own story, some have been played on-stage or others lovingly stored in their original case under the bed for 20 years. .
• Some of the woods used prior to 1980 are so rare these days and are almost extinct. They gave the classic sound and feel to each guitar
• Why are there so many many manufacturers making relics and re-issues these days (some of which are exceptional) using "60's parts"?  Don't you want the original components?
• A new guitar will depreciate in value ...a vintage guitar will generally appreciate in value or at least hold its value
  
• A vintage guitar has that lived in look. Yea sure they may have some slight wear and tear, a bit of buckle rash and the odd ding. But that's the cool part.

 Never before in history has the buyer had so many options..

Ric

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