Members Joby1knobi Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 For a few months I've been looking at my gear and thinking I've got way too much of it (and I'm sure the Mrs. agrees). So I've been thinking about selling some gear and trading up if you will (i.e. sell a few and get one custom shop model); but I'm hung up on letting go... but at the end of the day I don't need 12+ guitars. I'm just afraid of that one day that I'll say "hey, I wish I had that Guild S-100 right now" Who's done it, and what regrets, if any, do you have? I've already taken the plunge on my amps and ordered a Savage, while selling two Marshalls and a Mesa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 While I haven't gone too far upscale, I am doing just that. I'd much rather have a few nice pieces than a bunch of ho hum jobbies laying around. A truly nice guitar is a joy to play. I'm currently saving to get a really nice acoustic and those aren't cheap. And, yes, you will miss some guitars, however, that's the case whether you are trading up or just trading around. If you have something in your collection, regardless of price, that you really like, keep that one and get rid of the others.EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I started a blog a while ago to capture the memories of 20+ years worth of gear. That said, I've got a list of, not necessarily "regrets" but what I call, "Gone, but not forgotten". 1986 Ibanez Musician Bass 1971 Gibson EB-3 1970's Epiphone FT-135 1985 Rickenbacker 4003 1969 Gibson Les Paul (aka Les Parts) Epiphone Sheraton II Epiphone Joe Pass (sentimental reasons) Reverend Rocco Fender Cyclone Likewise, I have a longer list for the "Gone and forgotten" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 The top criteria for me are playability and sound. Life's little emergencies have caused me sell off gear several times. The best deal for me is to sell the gear that's "cool" and keep the most "functional" band rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danbomb Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I went from 30 guitars to 4 in the last 3 years. Out of those 4 I only really play my EJ strat. I drove myself nuts keeping strings on all those guitars and I always seemed to have some work to do on the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d_dave_c Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Only caveat I can put out there is that it isn't the best time to be getting top dollar for used gear. That said, I have been doing this, too, and don't regret it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I've sold about 10 guitars just this month, for the purpose of downsizing and buying a couple nice instruments. I haven't regretted it a bit. In fact, it's liberating and satisfying. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Only caveat I can put out there is that it isn't the best time to be getting top dollar for used gear.That said, I have been doing this, too, and don't regret it at all. True. On the other hand, if you're turning around and buying a nice piece of used gear with the cash, then there's no net loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 True. On the other hand, if you're turning around and buying a nice piece of used gear with the cash, then there's no net loss. Truth. I just went through this with a house. Lost my ass on the sale, but made it up on the other side. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Meowy Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I have bought and sold many guitars, pedals and a few amps. The only mild regret is selling my Peavey C30 and the only reason I sold it was because it was too damned loud. My ears have no regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I have bought and sold many guitars, pedals and a few amps. The only mild regret is selling my Peavey C30 and the only reason I sold it was because it was too damned loud. My ears have no regrets. Stop yelling, man. Jeez. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Senor Cleavage Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I've been thinking about selling off a lot of gear for about the past 18 months but have held off because of the economy, don't wanna sell at a major loss and it isn't hurting anything to keep it around. This is just to downsize, not interested in getting more gear, for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I have no desire to go to custom shop level, the law of diminishing returns kicks in well before that for me. But I had no problems selling or trading away less expensive guitars to get my Les Pauls, Ric, or '52 RI Tele. And no regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joby1knobi Posted January 12, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Sounds like everyone has thinned the herd wisely. I guess I'll do the same. Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brujo13 Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Only gear I regret selling, is my sweet as 83 USA strat, 2003 Gibson SG, Peavey Bravo, Peavey Classic 30, and 80s Ibanez ad9, Fl9, cs9, and ge9, sold all that cool gear , to pay for a honeymoon that never happened since the Bitch was a Mega Bitch, and she got a job offer, had to move, and she didnt want me to slow her down. Other than that, ive been very happy when I downsize to upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 The only real regrets I have is not getting the price I wanted for a couple of guitars. Right now, I have six guitars and I like all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 The only real regrets I have is not getting the price I wanted for a couple of guitars. Right now, I have six guitars and I like all of them. Im in the same boat. I want to downsize, but i really attatched to them all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members anti-flag193 Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 In the past 2 years I sold:Modded 5150IILaney GH100LLaney 4x12Gflex 2x12Marshall head caseRack caseIbanez s540DD-5DD-6MegavibeDanelectro Daddy OCool Cat ChorusChicken SaladTuna MeltBarge Concepts BBJRtwo G12T-75's and probably a few more things. Before this I sold ONE guitar related thing in 8 years. I just got sick of hoarding and wanted to free up some money so I started small with some effects and then on to bigger things. Now it's like I'm always looking to flip something for some extra cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 No. I have two electrics and one electro-acoustic. It's all I need. In fact, I probably only really need one electric. Once you have found your sound, you don't need multiple (and slight) variations on it... unless you are a multi-millionaire rock star, and even then you are not going to change your guitar more than a couple of times at the most in one set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Only one real regret. Won't be regretting long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 A few years ago I sold basically my entire home recording studio, all my mics, computer, preamps, interfaces, monitors, effects, rack, EVERYTHING. Also sold all my guitars, amps, pedals, effects, etc. I needed the money to pay bills and I wasn't using it. I was much more obsessed with collecting and upgrading them than actually writing music and recording. Instead I took up different hobbies and lost a lot of interest. No regrets because I spent my time/money doing interesting things. Recently I picked up a cheap LP copy and a Mustang amp, first guitar/amp I've owned in nearly five years. And now when I play guitar it's just PLAYING rather than criticizing a specific deficit in my quest for the perfect tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stingxnj Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Getting rid of guitars you don't really play nor have much attachment to is like getting a high colonic. The cleansing will do you good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I think most of us probably have 'too much' gear. I like it mostly to have a variety of pickups. I have a strat with CS54s, one with Duncan Antiquites, one with Duncan SSL2s and a couple others. And I have HB guitars with 57 Classics, Seth Lovers, GFS Alnico IIs and a couple others. And a guitar with BG Pure 90s. I've been giving it a lot of though... Well, not really a 'lot' of though but I have a short attention span so I guess 5 minutes might qualify. I think I'm going to work towards getting down to two strats, an LP, an LP DC and a tele... and a jazz bass... and an acoustic. That would have me moving about half of guitars I have. And I have too many amps. I have 8 amps at the moment and am actively salivating over two more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Patuney Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 My equipment changes with the demands and direction of our band. Anything that doesn't cut it at our shows-goes. I've sold two amps and about a dozen guitars this last year, but I'm really happy where I'm at now---tomorrow, well, that's a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sixgunner455 Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 I have one electric, and one practice amp. My acoustic interests are greater, but it wouldn't really hurt me to have a couple less. I'm saving up for a ridiculously expensive (to me) acoustic that I will probably not get for a year or more. I may well be done buying guitars at that point. My wife just laughed. "Yeah, right", she says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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