mOoPig Site Review :: StratoBlogster

Blogger Joe Holesworth says: "... This is what makes the world go 'round. Not politics and corporations. This is what allows America to remain a respectable member of the world community and cultures. Not our military technology. These artists all happen to be Americans, and represent the idea of freedom of expression and soul. This music comes from a society of hope and enthusiasm; the last truly valid things we have to offer. This is what it's all about. (stratoblogster. 3 APR 2011. [HERE])..."



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MooPig Site Review :: "REsponse to Pribek dot Net Cage Match V120"

Teach them to play a Stratocaster and they will not Starve
by Pat Darnell
[SOURCE Post Pribek.net FNCMFPECDAA Volume 120]

Anyone should feel free to add to this list ... 

’57 Chevy Bel Air	+\-	Variance	+\-	’57 Stratocaster
Chevrolet's styling was considered crisp and clean.	+5	0	+5	Stratocaster has been widely copied
1957 engine displacement grew to 283 cu in	+5	0	+5	Electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares in 1954
Mechanical fuel injection.	+5	0	+5	It is a double-cutaway guitar, with an extended top horn for balance while standing
So-called "fuelie" cars are quite rare	+5	0	+5	One of the most common and enduring models of electric guitar in the world
Highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.	+5	0	+5	Ranked among top classic industrial designs of all time
1955-1957 Chevrolets are commonly referred to as TriFives.	+5	0	+5	Starting 1956 bodies made from solid alder.
Vintage Chevy Bel Air  models are still often worth large amounts of money	+5	0	+5	Vintage Fender models are still often worth large amounts of money
Examples have been exhibited at major museums around the world.	+5	0	+5	Examples have been exhibited at major museums around the world.
	0	5	+5	Many prefer the timbre of older models.
CHEVY Trademark	+5	0	+5	Trademark of Fender Musical Instrument Corporation
	0	5	+5	HHH (humbucker-humbucker-humbucker)
	0	5	+5	Artists discovered that the 3-way pickup selector could be lodged in between settings (often using objects such as matchsticks or toothpicks to wedge it in position) for further tonal variety
Luxury value	+5	0	+5	Luxury value
Requires [large] storage space	0	5	+5	Requires [small] storage space
Insurable interest	+5	0	+5	Insurable interest
Requires [frequent] maintenance	0	5	+5	Requires [infrequent] maintenance
Will-able asset	+5	0	+5	Will-able asset
Value will increase	+5	0	+5	Value will increase
Can be Modified [not easily]	0	5	+5	Can be modified [somewhat easily]
Drivable	+5	5	0	Drivable
Scarcity	+5	0	+5	Scarcity
Meets utility requirements	+5	0	+5	Meets utility requirements
Requires accessories to function	0	0	0	Requires accessories to function
Durable [prone to weathering]	0	0	0	Durable [can be destroyed by Nature]
Final, most important, Question: “Can it be Pawned?”	0	5	+5	“Can it be Pawned?”

Total Variance in Subjective Value is 40, out of a possible 125, with the '57 Stratocaster providing more Utility at 35 points, versus only 5 points for the '57 Chevy Bel Air ... I would spend my discretionary cash on the '57 Strat ... that is if I had any discretionary cash ...  before considering the '57 Chevy.

The Chevy is too high maintenance, and you can't pawn it.