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Re: Marshall mods...adding value?

7/6/2000 8:12 PM

Trace

Re: Marshall mods...adding value? quote: "Trace has hit on a long standing question of mine. If you improve an amp is it worth more? For instance, if I replace a Drake OT with an OEI, is it my $400 2204 now a $500 2204? Sounds like you'd only get the higher price if you were in an A/B situation."     This is a tricky area for the simply reason that you really can't place a set price on what someone will pay for a modded amp. There are many things to consider though.     1.) Apperance: If the amp is neat and clean this helps. It also means you don't have holes drilled that are not "centered" and any work that people see looks very neat and pro.     2.) WHAT kind of amp is it. If it's a true "plexi" then you may be in trouble when it comes time to resell it. If it's an amp that was in production for a number of years then it will generally not be as much of a problem compared to modding an original plexi or an original tweed Bassman, etc.     3.) The should "sound" far better than it did when it was stock. I happen to personally think an OEI OT sounds far better than the stock Drank that comes in the 2204 50 watters. Then again OT's are not what many people would call a full on mod. for some reason most people do not think about replacing an OT so it's typically not a thought and you would have to be very knowledgeable (as a regular player or salesman)regarding OT's to realize the OT was replaced...     4.) If the amp just sounds far better than it did when it was stock then will pay a resonable amount for it because it's not really all that easy to find an amp that really inspires you to play. (just my opinion)     5.) If a tech has a good reputation then often times the amps will sell for more money. For example if someone was selling a Marshall modded by Mike Soldano (which I've seen) then typically the amp sells for more money.     This is just my opinion my experience so far and I'm certainly not trying to sway anyone's beliefs.     Trace

 

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