Electric Guitar Trends

 
Fender began production of electric guitar amplifiers in 1948. Many early Fender electric guitar amplifiers such as the Bandmaster, Bassman, Champ, Deluxe, Princeton, and Pro are still in production today and the vintage examples continue to increase in value.
Here are current values for some vintage Fender amplifiers. These prices are for amplifiers in excellent condition.
Fender [...]

 
In the past 2 years, there have been large swings in the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Canadian dollar. It creates a problem for guitar manufacturers trying to maintain sales on both sides of the border.
In addition, electric guitars do not always sell quickly. In Canada, this means last year’s electric guitar [...]

Price comparison: modern Gibson Les Pauls with 1968 Gibson Les Pauls.
In mid 1968, the price of a Les Paul Custom Black Beauty was $545. Adjusted for inflation, today’s price should be $3,215.00.
Today, a Gibson Les Paul Supreme Figured will cost you $3,409.00.

A Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom is $3,898.00.

Both of these guitars [...]

I was reading The Fender Stratocaster Book (A. R. Duchossoir) the other day and it contains a table of historical prices for Stratocasters.
I thought it would be interesting to see what a 1989 Fender Stratocaster electric guitar should cost in today’s dollars.
In July, 1989 a Fender American Standard Stratocaster electric guitar cost $689.99. Adjusted [...]

What is the trend in electric guitar prices?  Apparently, the trend is downward.
I see a Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior can be had for $1,399.00 from several web sites.  I ordered one from a leading website two years ago and paid $1,616.00. March 2006 to be more exact.
Web sites are always promoting price drops, but today’s specials are for [...]