GuitArlington '22 Rocks! Walk-thru one of the biggest guitar shows in the world...

Spent a really nice afternoon Sunday afternoon strolling thru the vendor booths at the Arlington Guitar show the other day. Prices I saw ranged from $99 - $378K, so there was stuff for the common man and billionaire alike... Prices on "mid-range" guitars (say $1,500-2,000, like a guy like me could maybe afford), seemed pretty accurate/competitive, matching to Craigslists pricing I've seen on similar guitars recently.
Soundtrack by Austin, TX Psychedelic Stoner Rock trio, Fuzz Goblin.
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[@TheKorysmith]

Nice Eye Candy but it would be nicer for some narrative of the show instead of loud elevator rock! LOL!

[@rockdanger]

Well it is a GUITAR show... soothing piano tunes wouldn't really be appropriate IMHO.

[@linheitzig9227]

I enjoyed the guitar show, thank you!

[@rockdanger]

Thanks Lin... happy to share it with ya!

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

I’m going to the 2023 show. I’m looking for a ‘59 Les Paul reissue. 🤙🏼

[@rockdanger]

I'm off Les Pauls these days... way too heavy. Give me a nice thin Sg with P90's or a sweet

[@tankdarla637]

Killer. Fantastic background music!

[@rockdanger]

that's the "Fuzz Goblin"... killer stoner rock outfit out of Austin, TX

[@rjrguitar]

Which dealer was selling the blue and red and sparkle Mars stratocasters? Thanx!

[@rockdanger]

Hey there... wish I could help you with specifics... but the sparkle guitars weren't at the same dealer... they were sprinkled around the show, and they were mostly at "smaller/nondescript dealers" who were dealing in more like "working man's used guitars; not the mega booths with the Vintage Treasures for Rock Stars and Billionaires... Side note: Some people down here in Texas call them "Bass Boat" guitars... but I think ALL electric guitars should painted in some kind of sparkles.. total Rock & Roll Jethro Bodine-style!!

[@rjrguitar]

@@rockdanger - Thank you for your reply. Years ago I had two of the Mars red sparkle strats at one time...reminded me of Dorothy's ruby-red slippers. I loved the big flakes in the finish with the matching headstocks and the MOT pickguards, although it did seem that the finishes added to the weight of the guitars, as they seemed to weigh more than the typical American Standards of the day. Wouldn't mind having another though...would make a great Christmas ornament.

[@alanpecherer5705]

We're at the point of total ridiculousness in the escalation of prices on vintage stuff. Dealers are just putting these things out to see if anyone is silly enough to pay crazy prices and raising the prices a grand a week. $13 grand for a Les Paul Junior? Really? I've been buying & selling guitars since the 70's and I'll be the first to admit my perspective is warped out. I went to the Dallas G Show in 1980. It's one thing to pay up for an old Strat, those are pretty rare and they have an interesting vibe. But a LP Jr? I'm just glad that in my old age, these things just don't light me up like they once did.

[@rockdanger]

I know... it's way out of line! Vintage LP Jrs were like $5K only a few years back... now the new Gibson custom shop one costs that much, and the Vintage one is beyond the reach of anybody but the 1%ers. Glad I bought all the cool guitars I need back when they were relatively affordable.

[@victorycrosby4896]

Hey cool ride I gots 76 stingray yellow all muscle will trade for music gear ? Cool car for cool gear.

[@rockdanger]

Yeah, that red 'Stang at the end was actually parked in the parking lot at the show... I thought it was crazy... don't usually see too many of them outfitted with roof racks for hauling stuff...