How many guitars do you NEED?
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Psychotronic
Bored Silly
At the moment, I have 22. I wouldn't mind getting rid of a couple that I don't have a need for...so I can get a 335 or similar...or a korina Flying V...
At the moment, I have 22. I wouldn't mind getting rid of a couple that I don't have a need for...so I can get a 335 or similar...or a korina Flying V...
Danhedonia
Noted duckfat enthusiast
Somewhere between 40 and 50 (current herd) is def. more than I need.
Somehow, all are wanted, though.
Somehow, all are wanted, though.
OGG
Master of the Meh
Yesterday reminded me of one of the biggest reasons guitar "hoarding" is such a difficult habit to break. I've been playing the buhgeeziz out of my new Epi LP since I bought it a month or so ago. I just love it. I played yesterday for a while and then plugged in my Firebird... good gawd almighty!! On paper, they are nearly sonic equals, but in reality they are light years apart. Suddenly that "feel" of a high end instrument made itself known, and I swear my playing immediately went to the next level. That guitar coaxed something out of me that the Epi couldn't. Same for my Strats etc. They are all unique despite their similarities. Each guitar has its own character and inspires its own playing style. Sometimes the itch for a certain guitar is too hard to resist scratching. We often forget that until after we let one go. Sooner or later you'll feel that itch and want to scratch it. That makes thinning the herd very difficult mentally.
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Danhedonia
Noted duckfat enthusiast
OGG
Master of the Meh
I must say, my wife has always been totally supportive and never gives me any grief for my silly gear purchases or lack of self control when it comes to buying shit I probably don't need. She gets it.
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Bob411
thrumming with potential
Bare minimum 3 Strats. Anyone here disagree?
jelloman
Couch'd Tater...
Not me, I have 5...
Brian Krashpad
T1N2bM0
Hmm, I have 29, if one includes acoustics, electrics, and basses. I guess because fuck all y'all?
jelloman
Couch'd Tater...
Works for me Brian...
Steverino
black sheep
After reading all of the posts, I think I've got it:
Acoustic / Standard tuning
Acoustic / open tuning
12 string acoustic
Semi hollow (w/p90s maybe, and a Bigsby)
Single coil Strat
Tele (everybody needs a Tele)
Humbucker guitar
Backup electric /alt tuning
Bass
A mandolin is cool to have laying around.
Acoustic / Standard tuning
Acoustic / open tuning
12 string acoustic
Semi hollow (w/p90s maybe, and a Bigsby)
Single coil Strat
Tele (everybody needs a Tele)
Humbucker guitar
Backup electric /alt tuning
Bass
A mandolin is cool to have laying around.
Danhedonia
Noted duckfat enthusiast
That's a great list for a rational person. Unfortunately, my love of guitars is irrational.
WilmerTheWhite
BREAUX
One needs 2, of the simple reason that instruments sometimes break, or have to go to the tech for different reasons. I have 6 guitars, and play all of them everyday. But I don’t ”need” 6 guitars.
Steverino
black sheep
That's my inventory, plus a few stragglers. I must admit I haven't touched that 12-string in a long time.
Brian Krashpad
T1N2bM0
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
You forgot the banjo...
Precisely this many + n, where n is an integer between 1 and 10.
To be fair, I need exactly none of them, but I don't buy things based on need. All my needs are fully met, as are those of the family, and those of the future, so what I blow my money on for fun is pretty much just up to me.
To be fair, I need exactly none of them, but I don't buy things based on need. All my needs are fully met, as are those of the family, and those of the future, so what I blow my money on for fun is pretty much just up to me.