Members KeysBear Posted October 12, 2011 Members Share Posted October 12, 2011 I've had my GoldTop LP for so long and it's still my number one all time favorite guitar I've been thinking I should have it put in my coffin when I die. Anyone else have similar feelings? Considering the numerous instances (recently in the news) of people being dug up by cemetery workers or other robbers for rings and jewelry I would think that you wouldn't rest in peace very long with such a hock-able item. The idea of being mugged in the grave doesn't appeal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted October 12, 2011 Moderators Share Posted October 12, 2011 I gotta say, I have zero sentimentality for my instrument. Same with my dead body. Burn it to ash and throw me to the wind. Give my basses and guitars and piano to whoever wants to play. I love music. Not the tools. I joke about gear lust, etc, but really, a guitar is just hammer. Get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted October 12, 2011 Members Share Posted October 12, 2011 That's a tough question to answer, probably mostly the idea that I'm the only one who's ever owned it and it just feels like such a part of me after having spent so many years learning to play it, taking care of it and using it. It was even stolen once but was returned after applying some.....um....coercion.Sure it's a nice guitar but again it's not the oldest, or most valuable one I have. God willing I live for a while yet I'm sure to acquire more valuable instruments. My daughter will be left with a great deal of valuable assets upon my demise even without this one guitar. More than I was left with to be sure! This I can appreciate. I own a Fender Deluxe Stratocaster, a Fender Precision Bass, a Fender Mustang Bass...etc. but my most cherished guitar, the one that I would NEVER let go of is my circa. 1966 (give or take a year) H73 Harmony, Roy Smeck guitar (the one in my avatar). http://www.ebay.com/itm/200588973157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649It's still my favorite electric guitar to play neck/action/tone wise. extremely sensitive to pick attack (DeArmond pups are like that). Rock-a-Billy sound like you never heard. I prize that guitar more then practically anything else I own. I've had that guitar for 45 yrs. To sell it or otherwise get rid of it would be like parting with an old friend. But, would I want to be buried with it ? No way. That would just be a waste IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted October 12, 2011 Members Share Posted October 12, 2011 what an odd topic lolI agree there's no sense in getting buried with it. I disagree with giving it to your daughter if she has no real interest in music / instruments. She most likely would never 'tell stories' to the grandkids while using the guitar as a show-and-tell prop, considering the other guitars and assets, I'd bet she might just closet them and eventually CL or yard-sale them (maybe years down the road), or even her kids grow up to inherit the instrument but not the sentimental values and sell or pawn them. IMO, you would do well to find a young player worthy of a gift upon your death.. I know it sounds a little crass toward the immediate family, but I find that my immediate family has no interest either, and I plan to be cremated.. so what to do? for now, I teach a 12 year old girl who has that same youthful lust to learn and grow on the instrument that I had at that age.. so she's the front runner. Not all assets are required to go to immediate family, right? This is what I'm figuring on doing. Definitely leave it to someone that plays...even if they're not family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ggm1960 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2011 Considering the numerous instances (recently in the news) of people being dug up by cemetery workers or other robbers for rings and jewelry I would think that you wouldn't rest in peace very long with such a hock-able item. The idea of being mugged in the grave doesn't appeal to me. Can't help but think it would almost be easier to just get a job. There were some boys across the river in Wisconson a couple years ago that couldn't stand to see a pretty young ladies corpse go to waste so they dug her up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members n9ne Posted October 12, 2011 Members Share Posted October 12, 2011 Here's an idea: You send the LP to me....... and in exchange, I will send you the pawn ticket for it, which you can then stick in your pocket and take to the grave with you. Everybody wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members modulusman Posted October 12, 2011 Members Share Posted October 12, 2011 A guitar player that I use to be in a band with was buried with his Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SeniorBlues Posted October 12, 2011 Members Share Posted October 12, 2011 Beat me to it . . . I considered posting a shot of a B3. But then I would have to design and build a special coffin in the shape of a cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ski219 Posted October 13, 2011 Members Share Posted October 13, 2011 My son (only child) had no interest in learning guitar but my nephew is. I plan to leave all of mine to him... maybe 1 to my son if he wants, but he and his cousin are very close. I do, however, plan to have a pick in me pocket when I go up in flames - hey, you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theGman Posted October 13, 2011 Members Share Posted October 13, 2011 Nothing wrong with it, as long as you're dead. What if the guitar dies first? Same deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted October 13, 2011 Members Share Posted October 13, 2011 I have thought about leaving my musical equipment to a university. My plan is to be cremated and have my ashes scattered throughout Manhattan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ggm1960 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 13, 2011 Nothing wrong with it, as long as you're dead. What if the guitar dies first? Same deal? The guitar has been on the critical list a few times but just won't die! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VanHalen Posted October 13, 2011 Members Share Posted October 13, 2011 All men get buried with an instrument silly... it's called a skin flute!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted October 13, 2011 Moderators Share Posted October 13, 2011 All men get buried with an instrument silly... it's called a skin flute!! What the hell is that?!?!?!? That isn't some sort of petrified Yak Doad flute or something is it? He does look peaceful though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electric Catfish Posted October 17, 2011 Members Share Posted October 17, 2011 What would be the purpose? The idea is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomm Williams Posted October 18, 2011 Members Share Posted October 18, 2011 If you have the opportunity------------go out of this world exactly how you want to. If that means burying a LP with you, do it. Your family should have been left with enough other memories without a guitar being an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thy God Posted October 18, 2011 Members Share Posted October 18, 2011 I think I'd want as little effort to go into disposal of my body as possible. Ideally, if they could legally get away with dumping my corpse in a river or out in the woods or something, that'd be my choice. Something cheap so as not to be a financial burden on those I left behind. And I certainly wouldn't want to be buried with a guitar if I absolutely HAD to be buried. I'd rather all my instruments continue being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rog951 Posted October 18, 2011 Members Share Posted October 18, 2011 An employee of the funeral home would probably just steal it anyway. Like this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Small Stone Posted October 18, 2011 Members Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'd rather leave my instruments to my kids, knowing that they will most likely become musicians too (and it has already begun!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heatheroo Posted October 18, 2011 Members Share Posted October 18, 2011 As I recall, Dimebag was buried with one of EVH's strats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bish0p34 Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 I want to be cremated, and my music gear passed on to my friends. But if you want to be buried with your favorite ax? Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 I want to be buried face down, so everyone can kiss my a**. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chadd Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 I've mentioned a preference for a viking funeral, put me on a boat and set it on fire as it drifts out to sea, but certainly wouldn't want to do that to any of my guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electric Catfish Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 As I recall, Dimebag was buried with one of EVH's strats. Eddie put it in the coffin, iirc. It wasn't like Dime asked for that sort of cracked-out nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted October 20, 2011 Members Share Posted October 20, 2011 I haven't read this whole thread but I think its wrong to be buried with your instrument. The only thing that would accomplish is to silence it forever and make sure no-one else ever enjoys it.... and have it rot along with your corpse. I think that's disgusting. You're only borrowing it for the time you're here on Earth anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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