Members Muddslide Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 I think it's even more amazing when I find out that some touring pro's get by with just one guitar and a backup. Yup. I remember reading an article in a guitar mag years ago about some session guy (wish I could remember who) that had played on hundreds of sessions of all kinds for the better part of three decades...sessions all over the map geographically as well as musically...with nothing but a Tele and a 335 w/ Bigsby. He said very occasionally a producer or bandleader would ask him to use a studio instrument so a handful of times someone would put a Strat or Les Paul or something else in his lap, but otherwise, he only owned and played two guitars, and made quite a good living with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 If we're counting basses, then I'm up to 29. 12 are basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brainfertilizer Posted May 24, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 Yup. I remember reading an article in a guitar mag years ago about some session guy (wish I could remember who) that had played on hundreds of sessions of all kinds for the better part of three decades...sessions all over the map geographically as well as musically...with nothing but a Tele and a 335 w/ Bigsby. He said very occasionally a producer or bandleader would ask him to use a studio instrument so a handful of times someone would put a Strat or Les Paul or something else in his lap, but otherwise, he only owned and played two guitars, and made quite a good living with them. FWIW, that is actually a counter-intuitive reason I've ended up with so many guitars: I obviously haven't found that one magic guitar that will make me a famous professional yet. But I can't get rid of any of the ones I like because it *might* possibly still be one of those and the magic hasn't kicked in yet. Because having a pointy guitar *should* make you play with better/faster technique, just like having a Hamer Special or PRS *should* cause you to play with more taste. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 I have 62.... I've sold over 80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Muddslide Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 FWIW, that is actually a counter-intuitive reason I've ended up with so many guitars: I obviously haven't found that one magic guitar that will make me a famous professional yet. But I can't get rid of any of the ones I like because it *might* possibly still be one of those and the magic hasn't kicked in yet. YOU make the music--not your guitars. There IS no "magic guitar" that makes you "professional." Guitars aren't magic. They are hunks of wood with some metal hardware and some minimal wiring/electronic components. Being a good player makes you professional. Being skilled and inventive, having a pro attitude, mixed with a lot of patience, perserverence, luck and good connections is what makes people famous or in-demand or well-known and successful. Gear is about the least important thing there is to the equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Firebrand Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'm down to 6 electrics, 2 acoustics, a classical and bass. Of these there are 3 that I play regularly. My Ibanez gets the most attention, simply because I do not have any issues with it getting a couple extra bumps from staying out and about in the house. My favorite electric guitar to play live is the strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scuzzo Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 . Ouch!!!! but totally agree.. if you are not getting there on what you have.. its prob not the gear. its like the painter blaming the brush.. or a writer blaming the pen.. dang... ouch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brainfertilizer Posted May 25, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 YOU make the music--not your guitars. There IS no "magic guitar" that makes you "professional." Guitars aren't magic. They are hunks of wood with some metal hardware and some minimal wiring/electronic components.Being a good player makes you professional. Being skilled and inventive, having a pro attitude, mixed with a lot of patience, perserverence, luck and good connections is what makes people famous or in-demand or well-known and successful.Gear is about the least important thing there is to the equation. I was hoping my words were chosen well enough to make it clear I was speaking tongue-in-cheek. Guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 I have 62....I've sold over 80. I still have that white electric 12-string you sold. Need to play it a LOT more. I'm at two dozen electrics (guitars and basses), and an additional 3 acoustics, plus 3 non-guitar stringed instruments (mando, banjo, and ukelele). Pretty much out of space for any more, but medical bills make any further acquisitions a moot point for some time anyhow. What I got is way more than I "need," but "need" really isn't the point. They're fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Muddslide Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 I was hoping my words were chosen well enough to make it clear I was speaking tongue-in-cheek. Guess not. Ah brother, it ain't you, it's me. I'm pretty goddamned dense sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigjoe55 Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 that's funny we have the same guitars, I have a RC Strat, Agile 3100, 2006 am tele and Takamine f360s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BryanMichael Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 I currently have on hand:2 acoustics and I want to sell one of them1 nylon string6 electrics, and I want to sell three of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tweak'd Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm at 21 right now, though there have been times when I topped 50 in the house... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dabbler Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 I still have that white electric 12-string you sold. Need to play it a LOT more.I'm at two dozen electrics (guitars and basses), and an additional 3 acoustics, plus 3 non-guitar stringed instruments (mando, banjo, and ukelele). Pretty much out of space for any more, but medical bills make any further acquisitions a moot point for some time anyhow. What I got is way more than I "need," but "need" really isn't the point. They're fun! ^ This! And they are educational! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edge11 Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 im at 5 and im a young guy...........i however have 6 amps a jazz chorus and 5 all tubers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crashclc Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm floating (comfortably) between 16 and 20. I have space for them. I play them all (well, ok, the resonator doesn't get hit too often) and there's no real GAS for anything else right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Longhair Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 4 guitars, 3 basses and looking to downsize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richey888 Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 I still have that white electric 12-string you sold. Need to play it a LOT more. I'm at two dozen electrics (guitars and basses), and an additional 3 acoustics, plus 3 non-guitar stringed instruments (mando, banjo, and ukelele). Pretty much out of space for any more, but medical bills make any further acquisitions a moot point for some time anyhow. What I got is way more than I "need," but "need" really isn't the point. They're fun! Yup, they're too much fun (and I only have 6 if you count 2 "projects" that are in pieces), and mine are all lower end, 2 of my latest make an appearance here: http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10795589 and here:Always on the prowl, but I usually have to swap something or sell to acquire something new to me. Times are tough out there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Baddass Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm up to 50 guitars and 22 amps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members craigny Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 Mrs. Bbreaker sees my music room every day. All kinds of Awesome right there......speechless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted June 28, 2011 Moderators Share Posted June 28, 2011 I love seeing people's huge...... STOP!!!! This is a family oriented forum:angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ozzeh Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 The topic comes up every now and then, but I wonder why guitarists (electric guitarists especially) have so many guitars. I have a modest collection compared to most here, and I often times think I have way more than I'll ever need. I don't know bro, honestly , buying / trading guitars and such is as addictive as any other thing i've come across (Drugs, sex, gambling, etc). At least to me it's "productive" in that I'm buying something tangible that will keep the majority % of it's value assuming I take care of what I have. And really, it's not simply a matter of owning so many guitars as it is a problem of me liking nicer and nicer guitars. I went from Cort to Gibson within my first year and it's been expensive as hell ever since!! But so worth it, IMO... My perfect balance seems to be : 3 electrics, 1 acoustic. No more, no less... amps though... need more amps! edit: with my addiction to Gibson and Ibanez guitars though, my 3 electrics will probably go to 10 within the next year or two LOL Bbreaker is the coolest dude ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bbreaker Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 Bbreaker is the coolest dude ever. Aw, shucks.Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 Mrs. Bbreaker sees my music room every day.If my music room looked like that...I think I'd have a new room...in a trailer DOWN BY THE RIVER My wife HATE clutter so having more than a handful is never going to happen. I'm probably going to have to sell my 2nd amp too as it is "getting in the way". I'm perfectly happy with what I have however. I play most of my guitars every day (the 12 string is the only one that get's the most neglect) and any more would just mean more neglect. I have all the bases covered that I want to and the last few times I've been in a guitar store I didn't even have a single thought about getting another. Guitars are beautiful and I love looking at everyone's collection. But like pretty woman on the street...look but don't touch, I'm happiest with what I got (in both guitars and ladies )the obligatory music room shot (a TA-15 and a cab sits were the V18 is and the V18 is in the other corner of the room).Hey Krashpad hope you are doing well and those medical bills will cease so you can get back to rocking and buying new axes for those of us who live vicariously through others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ozzeh Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 Well, guys, it could be worse. I have a friend who I sold a car to whom plays a Collings and he's one HELLUVA guitarist. We got to talking about playing guitar today and he told me about a buddy of his who owns like 6 mandolins -- all hand-made -- most of which range from 10k to 15k:eek: So I don't feel bad about splurging a couple grand on a nice guitar:wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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