Members gardo Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 I was proud of myself on the last addition.I really wanted an es-335 type so I showed her pics of different colors and told her I was just looking but if I ever did buy one which color do you like?She choose black with gold hardware. I told her that she was right that really is the most beautiful one of the bunch. Her response was that if I really like it that much I should go ahead and order it.Yes. Problem, That color was out of stock. She suggested waiting untill they get more.Worse than that ,they had discontinued that color. Well it worked once so..... I asked my step son to choose a color and of course I said he was right that is the best. She was happy that he was included and I got my guitar.Now I need a new strategy, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fhh Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hypnotic suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted January 7, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2013 I think your original method of asking your wife's opinions about colour was the best, as all women are control freaks in one way or another, and the only thing they do well is colour co-ordination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scottgd Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Be very careful, she will now need a pair of shoes to match the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eeddings Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by scottgd Be very careful, she will now need a pair of shoes to match the guitar. And/or a new purse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 The question is, do you really *need* more gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weiner_Bomb Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by Grantus The question is, do you really *need* a wife? Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by scottgd Be very careful, she will now need a pair of shoes to match the guitar. Worse than that -she needs a new kitchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by Grantus The question is, do you really *need* more gear? OK I don't need it to stay alive just to stay sane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cats-o-caster Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Divorce and buy whatever you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noah76 Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Well if all the bills are taking care of why do grown men need to ask what to do with their own money? I'm sure the ladies of the house really don't ask this nonsense when they buy shoes,dress's, and hand bags. To only use them once. I find this weird. Maybe because I never saw my dad do this once.If he wanted it he got. Even if he used it once. Yes i'm single and if the bills are taken care of I will get what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peskypesky Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by noah76 Well if all the bills are taking care of why do grown men need to ask what to do with their own money? I'm sure the ladies of the house really don't ask this nonsense when they buy shoes,dress's, and hand bags. To only use them once.I find this weird. Maybe because I never saw my dad do this once.If he wanted it he got. Even if he used it once.Yes i'm single and if the bills are taken care of I will get what I want. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by noah76 Well if all the bills are taking care of why do grown men need to ask what to do with their own money? I'm sure the ladies of the house really don't ask this nonsense when they buy shoes,dress's, and hand bags. To only use them once.I find this weird. Maybe because I never saw my dad do this once.If he wanted it he got. Even if he used it once.Yes i'm single and if the bills are taken care of I will get what I want. I'm lucky in that my wife is basically frugal and I actually tell her to go get some new shoes. You may find this weird but to me it is not . Now that she has completed her degree she is earning a good income and I consider it a matter of respect to discuss bigger purchases with her. This ain't the old days when mom stayed home and dad went to work.I enjoy the challenge of convincing her that I need more. It is not stressful but more of a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coyote-1 Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by gardo I was proud of myself on the last addition.I really wanted an es-335 type so I showed her pics of different colors and told her I was just looking but if I ever did buy one which color do you like?She choose black with gold hardware. I told her that she was right that really is the most beautiful one of the bunch. Her response was that if I really like it that much I should go ahead and order it.Yes. Problem, That color was out of stock. She suggested waiting untill they get more.Worse than that ,they had discontinued that color. Well it worked once so..... I asked my step son to choose a color and of course I said he was right that is the best. She was happy that he was included and I got my guitar.Now I need a new strategy, any ideas? There really is only one valid strategy for this scenario. You have to acquire enough gear that, after awhile, it becomes impossible for anyone to tell if new gear has been added.I just picked up a new amp. It went into my basement studio with no notice whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 The best analogy I've ever made to my wife about Guitars and Gear is that Guitars are like all her shoes, you need different ones for different situations... she understood... of course now I can't complain when she buys another pair of shoes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Easy, tech your step-son to play. Then you have to get a guitar for him because all yours "are hard to learn on." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott Abene Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by gardo I was proud of myself on the last addition.I really wanted an es-335 type so I showed her pics of different colors and told her I was just looking but if I ever did buy one which color do you like?She choose black with gold hardware. I told her that she was right that really is the most beautiful one of the bunch. Her response was that if I really like it that much I should go ahead and order it.Yes. Problem, That color was out of stock. She suggested waiting untill they get more.Worse than that ,they had discontinued that color. Well it worked once so..... I asked my step son to choose a color and of course I said he was right that is the best. She was happy that he was included and I got my guitar.Now I need a new strategy, any ideas? Put on some pants and buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott Abene Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by gardo I was proud of myself on the last addition.I really wanted an es-335 type so I showed her pics of different colors and told her I was just looking but if I ever did buy one which color do you like?She choose black with gold hardware. I told her that she was right that really is the most beautiful one of the bunch. Her response was that if I really like it that much I should go ahead and order it.Yes. Problem, That color was out of stock. She suggested waiting untill they get more.Worse than that ,they had discontinued that color. Well it worked once so..... I asked my step son to choose a color and of course I said he was right that is the best. She was happy that he was included and I got my guitar.Now I need a new strategy, any ideas? Put on some pants and buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Never ask for permission. Ask for forgiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by D Carroll Easy, tech your step-son to play. Then you have to get a guitar for him because all yours "are hard to learn on." Already did this. He has "one of his own" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by coyote-1 There really is only one valid strategy for this scenario. You have to acquire enough gear that, after awhile, it becomes impossible for anyone to tell if new gear has been added.I just picked up a new amp. It went into my basement studio with no notice whatsoever. THIS IS THE WINNER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3volved Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 With my wife, I find it's much easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott Abene Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by coyote-1 There really is only one valid strategy for this scenario. You have to acquire enough gear that, after awhile, it becomes impossible for anyone to tell if new gear has been added.I just picked up a new amp. It went into my basement studio with no notice whatsoever. Originally Posted by gardo THIS IS THE WINNER So last Christmas (2011) I bought my 15 year old a new acoustic bass and I bought my 12 year old a new acoustic guitar. For over a month the guitars sat there with the other guitars of mine and not one of them noticed. There they were... Their Christmas presents hiding right out in the open. I have achieved what coyote speaks of and I am proud of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by Scott Abene So last Christmas (2011) I bought my 15 year old a new acoustic bass and I bought my 12 year old a new acoustic guitar. For over a month the guitars sat there with the other guitars of mine and not one of them noticed. There they were... Their Christmas presents hiding right out in the open. I have achieved what coyote speaks of and I am proud of it So you have confirmed that this is the wining strategy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott Abene Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 Originally Posted by gardo So you have confirmed that this is the wining strategy Yes... The key here is to be consistent. If you like strats buy strats etc. If you own multiple yellow JEMs then who is to say that they are not the same guitar right? Also, you need to have them everywhere in the house. Various closets, rooms etc. That way nobody can ever get an accurate count so therefore nobody will really know how many that there are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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