Guitars - when they're not being used.....

Haych · March 2017

How do you feel about your guitars and amps and other stuff when you're not using them?

I love guitars, playing guitar has been a huge part of my life even as crap as I am. I have enough of them and gain great satisfaction from playing and being creative.

But when I'm not using them I don't want to look at them. If I sit down in an evening to watch a film, say, it makes me feel uncomfortable if they're visible in the room. Even if they're in their case it still bothers me that I know they're there. I feel like I can't relax if guitars are out - I definitely feel the need to keep my non-guitar life separate from my guitar playing life.

Is that weird or does anyone else feel the same?

WezV · March 2017

It's weird. See a professional.

impmann · March 2017

When they aren't used, guitars cry the tears of baby Jesus

richardhomer · March 2017

Haych said:

How do you feel about your guitars and amps and other stuff when you're not using them?

I love guitars, playing guitar has been a huge part of my life even as crap as I am. I have enough of them and gain great satisfaction from playing and being creative.

But when I'm not using them I don't want to look at them. If I sit down in an evening to watch a film, say, it makes me feel uncomfortable if they're visible in the room. Even if they're in their case it still bothers me that I know they're there. I feel like I can't relax if guitars are out - I definitely feel the need to keep my non-guitar life separate from my guitar playing life.

Is that weird or does anyone else feel the same?

I think you're over-thinking it. Unless they're Steinbergers, they're pieces of wood. Don't feel guilty. You CAN get beyond this....

Haych · March 2017

Fair enough. I guess I'm a bit more odd than I thought then lol.

stimpsonslostson · March 2017

I don't have a choice but to look at mine- they're hung from the picture rail in my livingroom.
My Les Paul is right next to the TV.

I like having them out, they're nice to look at & being on the wall means i can grab one whenever i feel like playing.

It's also the safest place for them- out of reach of my children. I caught my two year old attempting to open a hardcase she'd found under my bed. Glad the guitar was elsewhere.

The only downside is that MrsLostSon likes some input on any guitars i buy as they're on display all the time.

rico · March 2017

I love having mine out - they are some of my favourite things and would hate to hide them away.

sweepy · March 2017

I got to the point where i sold all those that were not getting used regularly, taking me down to 3 electrics from 12,

Bellycaster · March 2017

WezV said:

It's weird. See a professional.

He can't, his local Physician is called Dr Gibson. It'll just make things worse

Sassafras · March 2017

I'll make you the same offer I made in the thread about storing guitars: I'll 'look after' them for you.

Bucket · March 2017

rico said:

I love having mine out - they are some of my favourite things and would hate to hide them away.

This.

scrumhalf · March 2017

If a guitar is in a room on its own, does it make a sound?

Haych · March 2017

Sassafras said:

I'll make you the same offer I made in the thread about storing guitars: I'll 'look after' them for you.

Yeah I might accept that offer but you'd have to let me 'look after' some of your cash

usedtobe · March 2017

Weird.

Brize · March 2017

rico said:

I love having mine out - they are some of my favourite things and would hate to hide them away.

Yep, beautiful objects, whether they're being played or not.

Iamnobody · March 2017

rico said:

I love having mine out - they are some of my favourite things and would hate to hide them away.

Are you still talking about guitars?

DulcetJones · March 2017

Five of mine are out in easy reach in my living room most of the time, the rest are in cases in a closet. I rotate them regularly....maybe it's me that needs professional help....