100% agreedI'm betting the majority would feel that it depends on what the item is.
High-tech gear is obviously safer to buy new and doesn't acquire more mojo sound-wise over time.
Geetars, amps and basses, however, get "played-in", which affects their feel and sound.
It definitely depends . But for tube amps I’ll buy used if I can . But say like Hermanson, that’s impossible so if that’s the case I’ll buy newI'm betting the majority would feel that it depends on what the item is.
High-tech gear is obviously safer to buy new and doesn't acquire more mojo sound-wise over time.
Geetars, amps and basses, however, get "played-in", which affects their feel and sound.