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Economics 101 - when supply exceeds demand prices must drop.

Thanks for taping and posting Brad.

My first amp was an Alamo. No reverb but it broke up really early and sounded good. Never went to the Dallas show but had friends that had booths every year. Did the Nashville show a couple of times and had some decent sales on parts and pick guards, pick ups and bodies at my booth. Met Vince Gill and man what a nice guy.

Brad...I love these videos where you scope out gear at shows and pawn shops...thanks for doing the leg work.

Diablo Guitars is owned by Parker Lundgren, former guitarist for Queensryche and former son in law of Geoff Tate. He was standing next to the guy looking at your strat, the Zach guy.

the cowhide esquire with the plain looking headstock is modeled after leo fender's early prototypes that were made between 1945 and 1949, they had that 3 on each side headstock and the volume/tone knobs with no selector and were called 'snakeheads' since the headstock looked sort-of like the head of a snake.

Hey Brad, thanks for taking us along, looking forward to the continuation. Great negotiation on that trade. You’re right, you will offload that LP much quicker. If I was there with you, the drinks would be on me brother! Cheers 🍻

swamp ash, of the very same tree, the wood harvested that is underwater is half the weight of the wood above water, the light stuff come from under water & the heavy stuff is above water level. fun fact!!

I would think a Guitologist Reverb store would do really well... I know packing and shipping aren't fun, but I would think your audience would pay a premium for your gear where as the average reseller buyer at a swap meet would want to offer bottom dollar. Just a thought. Great video none the less. A super fun watch!

Thanks for the ride on the negotiation of the trade. Should continue this for the rest of the trip.

I for one love the Paul you got, I think you did good. For the record it was made on the 89th day of 2022. 323rd of the first batch that day. Great looking top on that thing also.

I agree with you 100% in regards to the guy that ASKED YOU if you were selling the strat, you wished him well at the end and he almost gave you a cold shoulder. People suck! I thought the same thing as you did before you started talking about it. I like the way that you carry yourself and subscribed to your channel 20 minutes before I got to this point in the video! Cheers 🍻

Cool. Like that Kendrick amp. And being a Carvin guy the X60 is a rare one.Also when I was a kid my best friends gramps had a 20’s arch top with that small 5watt Gibson tweed amp. That he bought in 1927. He used bring it out every time I came over. Because he wanted me to play it. I was always so amazed at just how good it sounded. This was in the early 80’s.

I just bought a Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider tele. IM IN LOVE.

Ken Fischer worked at Ampeg in the 70's... he could have went on for hours about every detail on that Reverb - O- Rocket 😅

I'm all about the used market shitting the bed for a few years. I held off from buying anything during the the guitarmageddon that was going on as a result of the Covid lockdowns beyond necessities: like strings, cables, etc. There were a couple guitars, an amp and several preamps and pedals. I have one of the guitars. It's 3 years old, and i got it for 60% of the price new. I was seeing them selling for like $50 off the retail and i just refused to do it, in spite of being able to buy it. The other guitar's price has dropped dramatically too, but I'm putting that off for a couple years. I wanted to pick up an Egnater Rebel 20. I had one years ago and i remember it was awesome for slaving preamps and modelers. You can run it from 20W down to 1W, or switch between 6V6's to EL84s. It wasn't even that bad of a price, considering the absurd prices of everything else, but i held off and ended ponying up $60 more 10 months ago, for the Rebel and a 15W Tweaker 12" combo. I sold cars for several years before i started working on guitars and amps. It doesn't matter if it's guitars and amps, pedals, or a mid-sized crossover SUV; i don't mind paying what something is worth. Sometimes, for various reasons, the price of something will spike. Maybe a component is suddenly unavailable and they no longer build them in that form, or maybe someone sees it on John Mayer's pedalboard and the price goes up. Covid created a widespread, but predictably temporary large increase in demand. People were locked in their homes for a year with nothing but time and enhanced unemployment benefits on their hands. Eventually that would end, followed shortly by a lot of gear suddenly starting to they the used market. -Sunrise, sunset.-7 I do feel for the independent shops getting squeezed.

I think you did good on the trade so far. I have a 1974 Deluxe Reverb with new original spec caps that' has been completely gone through by a Tech. Its in almost new condition. I think I got a deal at $1850.00 + $90.00 shipping from Reverb 3 years ago. I love this amp, Its no doubt my favorite except maybe the 50 watt Fender Bassman head I have. Thanks Brad for filming this, cant hardly wait for part 2

Its called the (Cuatro) (4) Its a very nice sounding instrument when played the right way , so happy to see you playing one Brad , hats off , Alfred NYC /PR

Hey man, thanks for taking the time to post this video. It is definitely appreciated.

So nice to meet you at the show! Great video work

Nice show update. Great commentary on free market economics! And kudos for respecting a dealer throwing out a lowball offer. You never know if someone is desperate so might as well test the waters, so to speak!

By the way . . . I absolutely LOVE these Dallas International Guitar Festival videos that you're doing. I watch last year's video from start to finish and I did the same with this one. Thanks again for a great video! Rock on, brother man!

42:25 Y’all, that is the great Larry Briggs (Amigo Guitar Shows) that Brad is talking to. That’s the mist I’ve ever heard him talk. That a great moment. The stories he could tell about the famous guitars he’s sold. Wow. Without saying too much, Mr. Briggs and The Guitologist have a fair amount in common relative to their feelings on stagflation. 😉 Larry Briggs is one of the good ones.

I'm an uninformed buyer , but so many of these shows seem to be full of inventory but the demand side looks thiner , and the demographics always look similar, if the totality of Gen z/x is starring at a phone , where does all of this inventory end up , and add to that the new instrument pipeline is running at 100% , just a bit perplexing , interesting landscape

Awesome video, Brad. I watched the video that you put out last year several times. You should open your own shop. I would definitely make the drive.

Good lands! Those Martin's at 45 thru 48 minutes. I could NOT believe that the guy had those on a stand along the edge of that table. That was scary!

Those Brinson guitars are killer

Love this channel, mad respect to the Guitologist. I don't know about these prices though, maybe they are worth it for some of the hand made guitars and Martins, but I'd rather hook up a kit guitar than pay some of these prices. Musical instruments are just not geared to the working folks anymore. Keep on guitoligyn and such Brad!

I feel like I spent the afternoon checking out gear with my buddy Brad. - Cheers from northern BC! 🇨🇦

Those men from Hollister make beautiful instruments. I’ve seen them on videos from past shows.

Brad , I traded my white SG that I paid 1900 dollars for to a dude who wanted to trade me a 2500 dollar Gibson SG modern in blueberry fade and I didn't like how neck heavy it was so I traded it for a fender American ultra stratocaster in cobra blue and I love the fender , it's a keeper

I think the demand for used instruments has been high since regular prices on new gear seems to be inflated over the past few years.

Thanks for this shooting from the hip walk and talk document Brad. Really cool. for those of us stuck on the far ends of the globe, this is a valuable insight.. Particularly liked your old school interactions with most stall holders, something truly rare in this day. Love the focus on old amps and unusual guitars too, especially the guy with the customised Marshall style amps. Alex ( South Africa ).

Thanks for sharing this with us! Lots of fun!

Hey Brad, Wow a lot of great stuff at the show on day one. Most way out of my price range though. I look forward to seeing what's up on day two. I also wanted to say thanks for the video on the Enya Nova go Sonic. When I saw it, I had to have one and I love it. Thanks again!

The paul you got by trade is awsome, l'm a Gibson guy at heart and have a custom shop 60's that looks exactly the same!🤩

Thanks for the journey brad

I was at the show on Saturday!! So fantastic!! Had a great time!!

This is the land of …I don’t get out of my swivel chair for anything, not even to shake your hand ✋

Great video. I think you got a fair trade at the end. I'm not sure what I would have done in your position. Value wise is good, but there is something intangible about having a vintage guitar that I might not be able to get over for trading it for a modern production guitar.

Overpriced stuff has never turned me on ,,,

Me and my grandpa recently modified my tube amplifiers we put silvertone 6V6 tubes in it for the preamp We also added a noise gate circuit and a Danelectro fab echo circuit I play country rockabilly and bluegrass and the strings I use are Thomastik flatwound strings 11sb We also want the speakers for Jensen P8R speakers

My advice, after nearly 50 years buying and selling guitars as an active player in gigging bands is this: Buy what you like to play. Don't speculate financially on guitars that you wouldn't or don't like playing. If you don't like the way Gibson Firebirds play or feel, don't collect one.

I have that same exact LP standard 60s behind me right now from '20. It's a great guitar.

I would take that 1981 Custom Les Paul over a new one even if they were the same price. Also that guy at the previous booth was rude in my opinion.

Love these videos, thanks Brad. Flxth!

Hello from Canada! Great video! Thanks brother!!

Well, I just spent an hour and a half walking around with you at the Dallas Guitar Show. Very entertaining. Thanks for the lessons! 😃

How much was that Marshall sign? Damn that thing looked sweet! great video cheers

thanks for getting me out the house. i can shop for used gear or used books all day long.

Great video. Looking forward to the next video!

You came out pretty good, Brad! I'm going to have to check out Old's Cool amps! I have a hankering for a Bandmaster, and he is not too far from me! Thank you for all the content you provide! You're as REAL as it gets!!!

Sweet Trade !! You did good will hold it's value at 2 k ..I got the same guitar in Unburst ..

The guitar market is over saturated

Another marvellous video! Thanks for that! Keep on the good job! Cheers from Brazil!

Nice! The Guitologist playing a Puertorrican Cuatro. My island main stringed instrument. Cool!

Whats up Brad? Hope you’re doing well man! Sadly, most of our country doesn’t know what stagflation is.

That Old's Cool amp is pure TONE! Imagine what it sounds like in tune with some EQ. Impressed. Power scaling!

I had a great time . I went Sat. and Sun. found a great deal on a vintage Strat on Sunday! Sunday is the day for deals. That is of course if theres anything left. Dealers scoop up most of the best guitar deals on Thursday.

A Big Hi and Thankyou from the UK

That was a great deal!

Hey Guitologist, I made it into your video...lol...very cool. I was selling my old Washburn Stephen Davies. Wish I had been aware enough to recognize you! Good juju

38:54 😂 That sign is not 70 years old like the guy said. Possibly fun the 70's at the oldest but more like early 80's and it's probably not from England either but you could find out by checking the wall plug.

To play I’d prefer the Strat but I think you’re right, you’ll move the LP a lot easier.

Love your guitar exhibition/sale episodes. On a slightly different note, can you an episode (or two) on neck throughs? Just wanna hear your perspective. Thanks

Yes....... you are a fantastic person.....honest....real.....human.....more than just about guitars..... lessons for life.... ......thank you... ......rock on ... ......yes. -Corky Oakland, CA.

49:58 Diablo Guitars. I bought a used Jackson Custom Shop Pablo Santana Extreme Warrior from them just a few weeks ago via Reverb. Made an offer on what they were asking and got it for a good price. Good sellers.

I enjoyed that very much, Bradford. THANKS, and you can't go wrong with a good Les Paul.

Man the world has changed….the first dealer…..well not sure if it’s been gone over…no idea of price…and them maybe I’ll look into it for you….what the ?

Looking forward to part 2!

I think vintage guitars carry more resale

Ron Jinks gets my vote for best branding ever. He may not play much anymore but his amps sound pretty damn good.

Really enjoying watching this back!!! Great video!! I watched a guy buy that floral gem from that booth!

I got a 76 with no S. I think the transition was in the middle somewhere. The hardtails are usually lighter.

That LP you acquired was about as good a deal you'd get anywhere, with it being in Brand New Mint condition. It's a guitar I would love to own for sure! Good video🍻

That's how I've done business for over 45 years. Being self employed for over 32 years, I had 1 check/payment bounce, and that was rectified about a week later. Treat people how you want to be treated, do any work on your clients home as you would do in your own home, and do what you said you were going to do. No shortcuts, bait and switch, or white lies. Do your job, and you will be rewarded in life.

Ampegs are worth less because the tubes for most of them are no longer available.

You must be from KY, lol. Best negotiator I've seen. I think you got a steal of a deal. Nice axes and good vid

For someone like me when I was hunting a swap meet in my teens in 92 and had zeeero funds. Would love to see you do a "find the cheapest deal in the show" on day 2. Whether it's a box project wreck in parts and pieces or a beat to hell late 80's honkin boat of a Hondo bass! LOL Only stipulation is it's all there so if put together it should work. You know the Ghetto Gig special. Cheapest dang deal at the show! Don't have to buy it just find it! LOL Maybe also the best value to dollar "best buy" Guitologist pick guitar. Same deal just give us a what you would hunt if it was for your personal enjoyment and a good value not necessarily welfare level but fair budget buy in today's market. Thanks man for walking the show for us. There's so many nice way over the top for my blood priced guitars out there at these shows today. Lot's of beautiful rare picks for the financially frivolous. Not too many nice in the hand and on the pocket book, a lil ruff on the eyes but soppin with mojo models these days. And is it seriously like not much less then 4 bills is the bargain bin price right now at a show like this???🤨 Left all the 1 bill wonders on the pawn shop wall I guess.😏 I know this is not a low end swap meet by any means but someones gotta have a few cheap beaters out there. Anyways, whatever tomorrow brings I'll be watching. Happy huntin.🤘👽

Thanks for another great video. 👍🏻👍🏻

Those Spectra 225 amps were good sounding amps. My friend had a music store in the 80s and was a dealer for them. They were sold through Dean Markley. I wish I bought one of them. They also made tube amps.

I use to go to two or three vintage guitar shows a year and always had a great time searching for a guitar or two to bring home. Thanks for doing these videos Brad, I still enjoy looking at vintage guitars and amps, but can no longer get to the shows, or need to be bringing more guitars home.

A light guitar is always worth more. As my old freind at 5150 would say “ imagine having to carry it around your neck all night “ in 1986

The mustangs are cool but a ton of bread. Damn those Martins were nice. Every 70s guitar I ever sold was a huge mistake. Early on, the Vibroverb was steal

Great video Brad, enjoyed you taking the time to stop the scene and give your explanations. Good job brother man and you did good on the LP trade.

I have a 1975 hardtail strat in natural ash and it’s a really light one.

the guy on the right from the fool that offered 1800 for your strat was a big guitar player. He played in Queensriche. It's Parker Lundgren. Their shop collection is INSANE!!!

Great video, Brad! I think you've got a MUCH better guitar, whether or not you are a LP guy or not, and you have some cash in yiour pocket. I am definitely in the "you made a great deal " camp.

I have a ‘74 P Bass that’s incredibly light.

Cool. I have my fathers Gibson 1960 ES355TDSV he bought for $600 as well as his Gibson GA55 Ranger RVT he bought in 1965. That amp weighs 78lbs and he hauled it around. The market does seem very soft right now.

That 76 wasn’t a hard tail you showed the back and it has tremolo

just being honest, but the premium you're probably expecting due to the "light" weight isn't perceived as that high to justify the asking. but good luck!

your nice calling him jaded

Great video. That 76 strst was a tremolo model. I like the ash body hardtails too.

I think you may be right about guitar sales and prices stagnating. The whole economy seems to be slipping into deflation, the worst of all economic conditions.

Brad- Everything is "stagflated" I have a mint KISS concert t-shirt from 1995-1996 tour. Perfect condition complete with KISS Army logo. People offer $20-$25 for it. A t-shirt from a concert today is $50-$60...

MAN!! I love the idea of the Old'sCool guy's idea of a variable headroom knob. I'm sure I'm not repeating this idea correctly. But I've never heard anyone with something exactly as he's describing, and I know you can't really hear through a live video with a lot of background noise and using a camera microphone, but the idea intrigues me. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the idea. They say there's nothing new under the sun, but I suppose with technology that might not be true. Gimmick or possibly a good idea?

There's my old tweed Supro. Above that Dobro.

I am amazed that guitars were balanced on top of tables on stands!