roceci Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Given the high regard for Genz Benz gear across the board & it's discontinuation as a brand (nice one Fender), is GB gear likely to appreciate in value as the years go by? I picked up a ShuttleMax 12.2 recently as a one-in-one-out replacement for my GBE 750. I'm finding it difficult to let the 750 go though. The 12.2 has definitely made life easier on load ins/outs & whilst to my ears it doesn't quite have the slam of the 750 (subjective I know, but you hear what you hear), I can live with the slight difference. However the chance that I may switch back to Class A at some point is stopping me from shifting the 750, along with a notion that well-maintained 'modern classic' gear will be sought after in years to come after production has long since ceased. Any comparable examples of SS/hybrid amps going up in value? Or will this just not happen with new innovations popping up all the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm keeping all my Genz gear. Genzler amplification has new cabs hitting the market soon with amps to follow. One of the Genz guys designed the new Mesa Subway. Probably won't appreciate in value but will hold decent value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I thought this was going to be one of those questions like I get about Barefaced cabs: "it's so light, is it safe to sit on it?" (The answer is YES!) Stuff only tends to appreciate in value when you can't get hold of anything like it new and the secondhand supply is limited - e.g. classic cars. But good musical gear tends to hold its value pretty well after the initial 'no longer brand new' depreciation. Any brand with a good reputation for reliability will hold its value better and any brand/item which is known for being unreliable will depreciate more badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 In mass production times like today I doubt any amp will become more valuable quickly unless a certain musician uses it and lots of fan boys/girls want one... keep it if you feel you want to/can/must not for the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I doubt it will apreciate in value, class-D / Neo gear is developing every day and i'm sure that the "good stuff" is yet to come. I think it will hold it's value (if you purchaded it second hand) with minimal loss of your initial investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1441633638' post='2860418'] I doubt it will apreciate in value, class-D / Neo gear is developing every day and i'm sure that the "good stuff" is yet to come. I think it will hold it's value (if you purchaded it second hand) with minimal loss of your initial investment. [/quote] Agreed. Collecting bass gear is a slow and risky way of making your fortune... Edited September 7, 2015 by Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roceci Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks guys, sounds about right. As long as there's a good chance it'll hold its value I can justify keeping it (to myself & the missus) while I make my mind up. Looking forward to seeing the Genzler cabs, didn't know about those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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