[Harp-L] Digitech phasing out the RP355?

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I noticed something interesting in the last few days.  First, the price of new Digitech RP255s has dropped to about $100.  That's a pretty good deal on a pretty capable device.  Second, RP355s are listed as discontinued at Sweetwater, Musicians Friend, etc. etc.  

It may be that Digitech has figured out that there's not much reason for anyone to buy an RP355 when the RP360XP is priced the same and is a better device. I'm a little surprised not to see remaindered RP355s going for 50% off, but perhaps Digitech figured out how to avoid building up excess inventory to dump.

As per the posts I've made in the last few days of recordings using the RP355, it's still a very nice device.  However, a world in which Digitech offers RP255s for $100 and RP360XPs for twice that amount is a pretty good world for harp players.  RP355s can still be found easily used in good to great condition on guitarcenter.com for $100 and down, so anyone who wants an RP355 can still get one for at least a few years to come.

Regards, Richard Hunter


 
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