I have been up to 17 or 18. One day I realized something....having a collection of so-so instruments isnt very satisfying.

I now have 7 guitars that are amazing and dont get GAS when walking into music stores. I have 2 Les Pauls, 3 Tom Andersons, a Brian Moore and a Hamer that are amazing and could not be any better. Add in my old Kramer from the early 80's that is great but is also a beater and I am set.

I get bored going to music stores.

 

One is enough.


...but more is always a good thing

 

I have 4, got my Epi Les Paul last week and now I want a SG

 

I've got 30 ish. I have recently sold 6. I'd love to get down to 25 or so but I am having great difficulty achieving it. I have a lot of high end guitars and a few that wouldn't be considered such but hey...I don't want my handmade Morgan out on the deck with me so that's why I have a Seagull...everything has its purpose.

 

I own 3 guitars. A 2004 Fender Telecaster, An AV52RI and a Larrivee acoustic. And that is enough By December some recent music equipment purchases will be paid off and I will be gassing for a 51 Reissue Nocaster and a Taylor acoustic. At that time that will be enough.

 

I have one electric-a Tele and 5 acoustics One Martin, 2 Larrivees, an Ovation and a Cole Clark.

I need to pare down one and am trying to sell the Cole Clark-nice guitar but I have no need for an acoustic-electric.

Sure is more difficult to sell stuff and there is so much out there available.

 

I have 4 electrics, 3 accoustics, 3 bass ,gassing for another bass, and there are a few colours that I don't have yet...lol....Hi, my name is gerry and I am a gear-aholic..............

 

I own 3 guitars. A 2004 Fender Telecaster, An AV52RI and a Larrivee acoustic. And that is enough By December some recent music equipment purchases will be paid off and I will be gassing for a 51 Reissue Nocaster and a Taylor acoustic. At that time that will be enough.

I have a couple of rules:

1. Don't buy gear with credit
2. Don't break rule #1

HAHA!!

I have a Taylor 214...great guitar if you like the Taylor sound. Easy to play and made the same way as their fancy models without the 'bling'.

 

They are tools of my trade, performing, recording, teaching, and writing. They are also objects of my desire, a hobby, and an obsession. I could not do my job with only 1, and would not be hobby-happy with only 1. But, in a simpler world where guitar was more limited, 1 would be enough. That isn't the reality.

I suspect I'm on the high side when it comes to possessing the things. If I ever retire there might be a purge, or a simple retooling, but in the meantime I'm doing my part to support the music industry and economy.

Peace, Mooh.

 

I'd say 2 is probably enough but it's nice to have a few. I have a Squier Strat and MIM Tele. I too find myself constantly scouring the net for new guitars. Right now I'd be happy with just a Danelectro U2.

 

Whatever Mooh!! Let's just join RIFF WRATH's group of Instrument Addicts Anonymous and get it over with.

 

I believe the equation is:
Enough Guitars = The # you currently own + just one more

I thought I was done for now at least. Gave away one, took another apart for some parts I needed. Then just up and bought another on eBay. Sigh...

 

I believe the equation is:
Enough Guitars = The # you currently own + just one more

I thought I was done for now at least. Gave away one, took another apart for some parts I needed. Then just up and bought another on eBay. Sigh...

Thank you for posting the equation. I had lost it and needed proof to show my wife that there was a scientific reason for why I needed another guitar. :banana:


You are a life saver!

 

Thank you for posting the equation. I had lost it and needed proof to show my wife that there was a scientific reason for why I needed another guitar. :banana:


You are a life saver!

Hey, whatever I can do to help.

PS. I thought you were the certified "Pedal Ho" around here? I guess the same equation could apply...:food-smiley-004:

 

I usually have around 60. Im also one of the few that believes one day guitars will be as valuable as an ebola shot, so its not a collection for investment purposes. You should buy as many as you like, however, you should also use them. You also shouldnt worry about what everyone else buys or does.......

 

I usually have around 60. Im also one of the few that believes one day guitars will be as valuable as an ebola shot, so its not a collection for investment purposes. You should buy as many as you like, however, you should also use them. You also shouldnt worry about what everyone else buys or does.......

i like what he said-
if ive got 2 servicable strats, a tele, 2 good acoustics and 2 lap slides, im set-
i hate having to change strings or fix a malfunction when i want to be playing.
but i get as much out of fixing up guitars as i do out of playing, when i want to be fixing, so ive got around 40 lol.

 

It's not that I'm worried about what other people think of me having multiple guitars, but I was wondering if others are questioning the need for their own acquisitions.

I guess I'm questioning materialism in general. Our desire to collect material things, whether they be guitars or faberge eggs, or any material thing. I can appreciate the beauty of the guitar just like I can appreciate the beauty of a Ferrari, but is there any decent reason to owning one or more of these things.

There seems to be more in the thrill of the hunt than the actual kill, when it's brought home. When I see a beautiful guitar it causes me some minor anguish when I don't have it. Yet when I buy it, I find myself still wanting. I could end up with a room of them, and still feel like there's an itch to scratch. Maybe I'm getting old and waking up to the trappings of materialism and consumerism.

This was to be next on the hitlist:

http://www.privatereserveguitars.co...s-Paul-Custom-Chambered-Electric-Guitar-515699-i1372011.guitars?source=BNPRPRMB

 

I'm down to 5 electrics and 1 acoustic, casually getting rid of 2 more electrics. Just don't need that many, and I don't have that yearning to have a bunch of guitars around.

 

It's not that I'm worried about what other people think of me having multiple guitars, but I was wondering if others are questioning the need for their own acquisitions.

I guess I'm questioning materialism in general. Our desire to collect material things, whether they be guitars or faberge eggs, or any material thing. I can appreciate the beauty of the guitar just like I can appreciate the beauty of a Ferrari, but is there any decent reason to owning one or more of these things.

There seems to be more in the thrill of the hunt than the actual kill, when it's brought home. When I see a beautiful guitar it causes me some minor anguish when I don't have it. Yet when I buy it, I find myself still wanting. I could end up with a room of them, and still feel like there's an itch to scratch. Maybe I'm getting old and waking up to the trappings of materialism and consumerism.

For the most part, you have expressed my thinking here very well..Thank you. Could never have said it so well myself.

To be honest, I think that age plays a major role. With age often comes a bit more "disposable income" and a different attitude. However, I'm tending to find myself a bit less wanting as time goes on.

Dave

 

I'm still having fun with "the thrill of the hunt." But I'm also thinking that in time I will only want to keep the very best instruments. The rest I'll give or trade away. No need for two of the same (although I am sometimes tempted by the sheer novelty of that possibility) or three different colours of one particular model, etc. Nope, I'm hoping to make a nice collection of guitars that I'll continue to play, record with, and enjoy for their sheer visual beauty and/or funky (fugly?) appeal. I'm also concentrating much more on rescuing orphans than buying brand new guitars... and to me, it's cool to have guitars that came from another era, as they gradually become windows onto a vanished world. Romantic BS? Maybe, but it works for me.

Whether that translates to 20 or 60 guitars remains to be seen, although I agree with Accept2 that one should not worry about how many other guitars others are accruing.

 

I believe the equation is:
Enough Guitars = The # you currently own + just one more

When I'm asked how many guitars I need, my answer is, "At least one more."
The last time I moved I got that question from just about everybody who helped. (And I only have 7--only...:smile: 1 classical, 1 twelve string, 1 bass & 4 solidbody electrics-each of which is different.)

Any new guitars I buy will probably be different than my current ones. I could see parting with my Les Paul copy if I got a decent price or trade for it--which wouldn't be a lot. But I can't see parting with any of the others--I play them all and enjoy them.

 

Definitely the "the number have + one more"

But then you've got to try it thought a couple of different pedals, maybe a different amp head,... or cab...

 

Just one more honey....



I have 10 electrics, 2 acoustics, and 1 bass.

 

I don't have a collection per say. But still have too many. Then I discovered building. Talk about overdoing it.

I also have been the host to a couple guitars. Stuff has a habit of walking into the house.

The count ..3 acoustics, 5 electrics. Crap and I just sold one. But that's just the guitars.... then there is Hammonds

 

I wish I enjoyed wine...but I don't...
Guitars, amps and the variety of tones, feel and individual character each offer is intoxicating to me...:food-smiley-004:

My collection is evolving theses days rather than growing in number...The hunt is obviously addictive but I believe fate often has a hand in what lands on my lap...be it for a much needed overhaul or just to be played and savoured. :rockon:

The battle of logical restraint is my other focus in this lifelong hobby...