Members steve_man Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 Okay, may seem like a dumb question. I know, we all probably dream of a room full of guitars and amps...but in reality, that will probably not happen for most of us. So, here's the question...how many guitars are realistically enough...3...4...20? Just curious as to your thoughts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roughtrade Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 One more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Selsaral Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 A primary electric 6 string and a backup.An electric 6 string for open G.An acoustic 6 string.An acoustic 12-string. That's my starting point at 5. The rest I buy and sell as learning experiences, or to record with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 We just moved, so all of my gear except my Go travel guitar and one fender telecaster (buried in a stack of boxes along with my Tech 21 TM10 amp and Boss ME-50 and not currently accessible) are in a U-store space my son is renting. I'm getting severe withdrawal pains -- haven't touched an electric in a week! Oh -- to stop feeling sorry for myself and answer the question: I THINK I now have the arsenal I need: 1 Telecaster 1 Godin LG (P90) 1 Strat clone w/HB 2 Acoustic 6-strings 1 Acoustic 12 1 travel guitar About the only thing I'm missing (if that's the right word) is a double-HB guitar. At some point, I can possibly see a Gretsch jet in my future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foppy Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 Sorry I don't understand the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 I use 10 or so A LOT, maybe another 10 regularly. The rest, occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jak83 Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 Seven, cause that's how many my stand holds. Though if I come across a good deal on a baritone the number is gonna go up by one. An LP in E, a V in D (soon to be B), an HH Strat in D, an SSS Tele in Eb (soon to be open tuning), an acoustic in D, an acoustic in open D, and a bass. I have just about everything I could ever want to do covered. I don't have to dick around with tunings or worrying about intonation when I want to play something different, I just grab the one I have setup for it and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 Sorry I don't understand the question. I guess guitars do share some characteristics with these: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mightysasquatch Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 The correct # is 312. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EADGBE Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 I can only play one at a time. So one is all you really need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 One more than you have right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 I thought I answered the question already, over at TGP. When you run out of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 2.4. Or is that the number of children? But really, here's a good rule of thumb, if you have use for all these sounds: 1 electric with single coils - tele or strat1 electric with P90(s) - preferably a LP Junior1 electric with humbuckers - take your pick1 semi or hollow electric1 semi acoustic. So, the correct answer is 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harvester1199 Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 one with a floyd and one without and then one for an alternate tuning, so 3for me anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carbohydrates Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 As many as I can realistically afford and be happy with without negatively affecting my day-to-day life and more important personal finances currently 9 I don't even get to play the "diversity" card because 3 of them have Filters and there's no tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 you really only need (for lack of a better term, atm) one or two. at least thats what saul says, and i tend to agree with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fenderbender9 Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 Realistically, the amount of guitars you need is just enough to have the sounds you need. Guitars are like tools. A construction worker doesnt go to work with just a hammer. He needs something for every situation. So, you needa strat- bluestele- countryhumbucker-classic rockacoustic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zemmy Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 One more than you have right now. and we have a winner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_gunslinger Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 I thought about this also, I feel I honestly need about 5 good quality guitars. 3 electrics, one classical acoustic and a decent dreadnought acoustic. That works perfect for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 I thought I answered the question already, over at TGP. When you run out of space. this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dc* Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 Less than I have, however unfortunately whenever I actually do something about selling one.... I usually end up with at least one more than I started with as I normally I find another one I 'need' whilst researching the value of the one intended for sale as well as realising it would be foolish to sell the one I want rid of:facepalm:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ralph onion Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 Find a cure for GAS and I will tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fu2jobu Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 Okay, may seem like a dumb question. .... Just curious as to your thoughts.... The Number of False God(s) minus The Number of True God(s) plus The number of licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop times The number of days in a lifetime divided by the size of the Tin Mans new heart. Got it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members murch33 Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 2, maybe 3. I've got 2 "nice" ones right now, and I'm GAS'n for another. I certainly don't need it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pascal Posted June 2, 2010 Members Share Posted June 2, 2010 Too many + 1 is usually about enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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