Members photon9 Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 Does it mean that it never gets played if it's in a glass case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arrowhen Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 I think buying guitars you're not going to play is a silly hobby, just like I think golf, fishing and fantasy sports are silly hobbies. But as someone with silly hobbies of his own (I play World of Warcraft, for crying out loud!), I'm certainly not going to begrudge anyone else theirs. I might, however, express my opinion about the silliness of those hobbies from time to time, which is all I think the OP is doing here. I don't know why some of you guys felt compelled to be dicks about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noisebloom Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 I've given some thought to mounting a few guitars in glass-fronted cases on the walls. The purpose being to keep the guitars available for playing but relatively dust-free when I'm not playing. The cost is kind of prohibitive, though, and there aren't many manufacturers doing that. I could do one or two of my favorite guitars, and maybe rotate some in and out, like I do with my (single) guitar rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm sure he could give examples. See, when you don't play guitar yet hang out on a guitar board, you have a lot of free time to dwell. So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 Here's one instance: My local pawn shop currently has two guitars locked in a glass display case. A Rickenbacker bass (no idea what model) and a salmon pink Burns Marquee. You're not allowed to have them taken out so you can examine them, you just have to go on what you can see. The only time they'll come out of that case is to go into their dark, dank stock room where they won't get played either. And they'll be in that shop for a {censored}ing long time considering what they're charging for each. Much like a lovely Hughes & Kettner 4x12 cabinet with matching tube head. It's been in that shop, unmoved, for the last nine years gathering dust. And it'll be there for many more years to come. Now THAT'S sad. Or incredibly funny. Stupid pawn shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tedmich Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 oh the humanity! to never touch, to never caress, to never... oh its an LP...nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 So true. There there. And they're there.....when your ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 There there. And they're there.....when *you're ready. I don't want to come across as a dick, but I couldn't tell if you were making a point about grammar. I couldn't stop myself! You must believe me Even so, you know the difference between there, their and they're. Therefore: I love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 It's a personal quirk. Spelling and grammar must be 100% accurate or the universe as we know it will cease to be... Or at least that's how it seems in my tiny, fastidious mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 [video=youtube;5pr_Y_5qRf4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 they're referred to guitars. Which Bonenut has given up, at least for now. I share your grammar obsession. Quietly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 they're referred to guitars. Which Bonenut has given up, at least for now. I share your grammar obsession. Quietly. Ahh, I see. I can tell you, it doesn't sit well with my generation when you openly admit that you can read, write and speak fluent English. They treat the ability to utilise proper spelling and grammar like it's a bad thing. It boggles the mind. They got the same education I did. Yet they're either choosing to speak and write like morons or they genuinely weren't paying attention. Either prospect is a dark, dark thought with regard to the future of my country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 Ahh, I see. I can tell you, it doesn't sit well with my generation when you openly admit that you can read, write and speak fluent English. They treat the ability to utilise proper spelling and grammar like it's a bad thing. It boggles the mind. They got the same education I did. Yet they're either choosing to speak and write like morons or they genuinely weren't paying attention. Either prospect is a dark, dark thought with regard to the future of my country. My experience as well. But I live in a redneck town so I have learned to communicate carefully avoiding them big ass werds. But, this place has some sharp cookies, and witty types. Guess that's why I come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 My experience as well. But I live in a redneck town so I have learned to communicate carefully avoiding them big ass werds. But, this place has some sharp cookies, and witty types. Guess that's why I come here. Contrary to the popular excuse "its faster 2 typ lyk dis", I find it actually takes greater concentration. So they win one over on me in that respect, perhaps. I can't type like that. I lack the mental capacity to do it quickly Though with all this "intellectual persecution", I foresee a second Dark Age very soon. Come one, come all! Join us! It's cool to be ignorant and naive! And, like you, that is why I come here. Though generally, most people here have ten years on me. Also, my linguistic proclivities seem to have thrown this thread very far off-topic. My bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emory Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 Brought to mind vintage car races. many of those cars are worth far, far more than any LP or strat could ever hope to be. And they are irreplaceable. If these guys have a mishap it won't be a buckle rash or ding. We all may be thinking of Spinal Tap and the "Don't even look at it!" scene.Guitars are meant to be played. Every guitar is a beach guitar. If you want to buy a guitar for an investment I say go buy some stock. Leave the guitars for people who use them as intended: to make noise.[video=youtube;KZJJ02WLFPM] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noisebloom Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 oh the humanity! That's what I'm talking about. Pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members omni Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 This makes me sadder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 This makes me sadder. These "women of the evening", like expensive display guitars, can be yours to play with for the right price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mockchoi Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 These "women of the evening", like expensive display guitars, can be yours to play with for the right price... Strictly speaking, I'm not at all sure that's a woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 I just ordered 30 of these!! http://www.musiciansfriend.com/lifestyle/musicians-gear-electric-guitar-display-case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 Bust dat {censored}e outta there And would......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 [video=youtube;0rjJ51N7qZY] oh its an LP...nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 16, 2012 Members Share Posted March 16, 2012 Strictly speaking, I'm not at all sure that's a woman. I suspect she's just the floor model. The proprietor will most likely get you a pre-packaged one from the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted March 20, 2012 Members Share Posted March 20, 2012 [video=youtube;FOt3r_aNNxE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOt3r_aNNxE Somebody had to post it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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