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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: CaptainDesslock on April 06, 2009, 12:15:10 AM

Title: why is a red amp $100 cheaper than a black amp?
Post by: CaptainDesslock on April 06, 2009, 12:15:10 AM

Hey guys,

I just had a thread on buying a roland street cube but awkardly I'm seeing some weird price differences-

http://www.zzounds.com/item--ROLCUBEST (http://www.zzounds.com/item--ROLCUBEST)

I also noticed this on another website or two (and ebay)

if you notice the red is 199 and the black is 295, is there any reason there would be a $95 price difference? It just makes me think something is "off" with the red ones but I could really do to save that money and buy a pedal or two.

Your thoughts?

I know early reviews of the product gave it some bad shitee and reading a few months later newer reviews were much better maybe they did minor upgrades the and cheaper one is the "old model?" Dunno just tossin thoughts out there.

Title: Re: why is a red amp $100 cheaper than a black amp?
Post by: Bradock PI on April 06, 2009, 01:09:33 AM

Companies often make special colours which they think will go well only to find take up poor so they offer dealers discounts on them especially if they take a batch. If sales from the dealers are poor then they in turn pass on more of the savings to the customer. Thus if you don't mind the colour you get a bargain, my wife is the proud owner of a pink Vox DA 5 which cost around £55 a lot less than you can get a blck one for and perfect for her pink guitar.

So if you don't mind the colour and it fits your gear you can save yourself a wad to spend on that new nut and fret dress or a stonking pedal or two.

Title: Re: why is a red amp $100 cheaper than a black amp?
Post by: CaptainDesslock on April 06, 2009, 02:43:01 AM

dude your are awesome! you don't even play guitar (yet) but your wisdom is that of the gods!

okay haha but seriously thanks...I don't know if I like the red but it does match my new legra and if i don't i'll spend
$5 and spraypaint it!

Title: Re: why is a red amp $100 cheaper than a black amp?
Post by: WezV on April 06, 2009, 08:25:28 AM

people are just slow to realise that all amps should be red

Title: Re: why is a red amp $100 cheaper than a black amp?
Post by: Roobubba on April 06, 2009, 09:02:08 AM

It's to make people who like red amps feels special, like they should :)

Sorry WezV and PhilKing (edit) and PPPMAT :)

Roo

Title: Re: why is a red amp $100 cheaper than a black amp?
Post by: PPPMAT on April 06, 2009, 10:53:12 AM

All amps should be red  :P