Never Buy a New Guitar Again

I'm never buying a new guitar again. And neither should you. Four years back into playing and I've learned a lot about buying and selling guitars and how the used guitar market actually works. Whether you are buying your second guitar or have been playing for years, these tips will save you money. I break down why buying new isn't always the smartest move, how to avoid getting ripped off on trade ins, where to find the best deals, how to negotiate, and I share my greatest used guitar score ever. 🎸 Shop Used Guitars on Reverb: https://tidd.ly/3SwLmUU 🎸 Electric Guitar Buying Guide: https://nickneumann.com/electric-guit... 📹 Beginner Guitar Buying Guide Video:    • Buying Your First Electric Guitar (Beginne...   Chapters: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:38 Buying new isn't always wrong 1:03 New guitars lose value immediately 1:20 Gibson Les Paul Standard price comparison 1:31 Checking used prices on Reverb 2:43 How used gear gets you a better guitar 2:50 ESP E-II Eclipse example 3:38 Why trading in at shops is a trap 4:02 Fender Ultra Strat story 4:51 What if you only buy occasionally 5:10 The warranty argument 5:29 What to look for on used guitars 5:57 Customizing without losing resale value 7:01 How to research used guitar prices 7:22 Negotiating on Reverb and in stores 8:30 Where to buy used guitars 9:33 Scams and fake listings to avoid 11:00 My greatest used guitar score ever 11:53 Final thoughts Guitars mentioned: Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured, Gibson Les Paul Standard, Fender Ultra Stratocaster, ESP E-II Eclipse, ESP LTD EC-1000 (Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.) #guitar #usedguitars #guitartips #gibson #fender #espguitar #guitarbuying #reverb