So... how many guitars do you actually own

SouthpawMark

HandwrittenHero said:

meltedbuzzbox said:

SouthpawMark said:

7 so far, which isn’t bad considering I’ve only been playing for 3 months.

Les Paul Standard
SG Standard HP
Flying V
Strat American Professional
MIJ pink paisley Tele 
Gretsch G5420
Ibanez AE245
ES-275 (currently on order)

Next on my list is a Firebird, then after that I may look at getting a PRS. 


I'd personally concentrate more on how to play, especially 3 months in

Definitely a wisdom vote there...progress isn’t a new guitar, progress is putting in the work.

That’s rather presumptuous. I didn’t realise the two were mutually exclusive. 

darthed1981

SouthpawMark said:

HandwrittenHero said:

meltedbuzzbox said:

SouthpawMark said:

7 so far, which isn’t bad considering I’ve only been playing for 3 months.

Les Paul Standard
SG Standard HP
Flying V
Strat American Professional
MIJ pink paisley Tele 
Gretsch G5420
Ibanez AE245
ES-275 (currently on order)

Next on my list is a Firebird, then after that I may look at getting a PRS. 


I'd personally concentrate more on how to play, especially 3 months in

Definitely a wisdom vote there...progress isn’t a new guitar, progress is putting in the work.

That’s rather presumptuous. I didn’t realise the two were mutually exclusive. 

They aren't, don't worry, you are fine.  Some of the most hardcore collectors on here would happily admit to being mediocre players, nothing wrong with being mediocre, by definition most people are!

Life is too short to not enjoy your collection, especially if it inspires you to put the hours in the reach the playing level you want to reach.

I think, to be fair to my fellow members, they are merely pointing out to get the most out of superb gear like that, you will need to double down the effort, but then you probably already know that!

SouthpawMark

darthed1981 said:

SouthpawMark said:

HandwrittenHero said:

meltedbuzzbox said:

SouthpawMark said:

7 so far, which isn’t bad considering I’ve only been playing for 3 months.

Les Paul Standard
SG Standard HP
Flying V
Strat American Professional
MIJ pink paisley Tele 
Gretsch G5420
Ibanez AE245
ES-275 (currently on order)

Next on my list is a Firebird, then after that I may look at getting a PRS. 


I'd personally concentrate more on how to play, especially 3 months in

Definitely a wisdom vote there...progress isn’t a new guitar, progress is putting in the work.

That’s rather presumptuous. I didn’t realise the two were mutually exclusive. 

They aren't, don't worry, you are fine.  Some of the most hardcore collectors on here would happily admit to being mediocre players, nothing wrong with being mediocre, by definition most people are!

Life is too short to not enjoy your collection, especially if it inspires you to put the hours in the reach the playing level you want to reach.

I think, to be fair to my fellow members, they are merely pointing out to get the most out of superb gear like that, you will need to double down the effort, but then you probably already know that!

Thanks - that’s a really nice message. I’m happy to admit that I am terrible at the moment, but then again I entered in to the process knowing full well that there was going to be a remarkably steep learning curve, but I have never been one to shy away from any challenge, and am really enjoying learning to do something from scratch.

You’re 100% correct, about using the guitars as an inspiration. I love the thrill of going to a shop and buying a new guitar or pedal, then getting it home and trying it out. I’m obviously not using a single piece of equipment to it’s full potential, but it’s something to aspire to. 

As for putting the work in, I’m currently having 2 hours of lessons per week, and structured practicing for around an hour a day on average, then messing around for maybe another 30 minutes. I have even relocated one of my guitars to my office! 

JerkMoans

About 2. Or so.  

Grumpyrocker

Current list of shame is:

Bass Guitars: In theory the basses are my wife's, but she never plays them. Neither do I, but I don't play them more than my wife doesn't play them.

• Yamaha RBX170 Bass
• Squier Precision Bass (flood damaged, in the garage somewhere)

Acoustic Guitars:

• Aria 12 String 
• Yamaha APX 500 II

Electric Guitars in purchased order:

• Dreadful unplayable partcaster made out of bits of my fallen apart Epiphone 435i and a Bullet Strat
• PRS SE Custom 22 (an old one with flat top and moon inlays)
• 2009 Gibson Les Paul Traditional
• Ibanez S521
• ESP LTD EC256
• PRS SE 245

munckee

SouthpawMark said:

darthed1981 said:

SouthpawMark said:

HandwrittenHero said:

meltedbuzzbox said:

SouthpawMark said:

7 so far, which isn’t bad considering I’ve only been playing for 3 months.

Les Paul Standard
SG Standard HP
Flying V
Strat American Professional
MIJ pink paisley Tele 
Gretsch G5420
Ibanez AE245
ES-275 (currently on order)

Next on my list is a Firebird, then after that I may look at getting a PRS. 


I'd personally concentrate more on how to play, especially 3 months in

Definitely a wisdom vote there...progress isn’t a new guitar, progress is putting in the work.

That’s rather presumptuous. I didn’t realise the two were mutually exclusive. 

They aren't, don't worry, you are fine.  Some of the most hardcore collectors on here would happily admit to being mediocre players, nothing wrong with being mediocre, by definition most people are!

Life is too short to not enjoy your collection, especially if it inspires you to put the hours in the reach the playing level you want to reach.

I think, to be fair to my fellow members, they are merely pointing out to get the most out of superb gear like that, you will need to double down the effort, but then you probably already know that!

Thanks - that’s a really nice message. I’m happy to admit that I am terrible at the moment, but then again I entered in to the process knowing full well that there was going to be a remarkably steep learning curve, but I have never been one to shy away from any challenge, and am really enjoying learning to do something from scratch.

You’re 100% correct, about using the guitars as an inspiration. I love the thrill of going to a shop and buying a new guitar or pedal, then getting it home and trying it out. I’m obviously not using a single piece of equipment to it’s full potential, but it’s something to aspire to. 

As for putting the work in, I’m currently having 2 hours of lessons per week, and structured practicing for around an hour a day on average, then messing around for maybe another 30 minutes. I have even relocated one of my guitars to my office! 

You don't need to justify your time here chief collecting guitar stuff is a quite separate and totally legitimate pastime to learning guitar.  Do as you see fit as long as you enjoy yourself.

Epsilon

22 guitars currently, including basses. I also have 5 mandolins. All in a small London terrace...

Very lucky to have an understanding partner but sometimes even I think it's a bit much given our living situation!

longjaw

30-odd.

Vibetronic

I've downsized quite a lot, there were just loads sitting around never being played - now down to 12. Of those I've lent a Jem out to a student, Universe to a mate, Tele to a student, mini PG Ibanez to a student...and out of the other 8, 3 are used very regularly and the rest sometimes  - and out of those, 2 are being kept purely for sentimental reasons and one is a bass. If I did get another it'd be another Strandberg. Much more comfy to play for long periods (and makes a big difference to my knackered shoulder and getting a bad back). Before I cleared out I had about 20ish.

mgaw

down to 2 guitars only

Preston Thompson D-MA acoustic
Tom Bartlett Retro-Spec
Mandolin

Jalapeno

No chance !

More than 'er indoors realises

JerkMoans

mgaw said:

down to 2 guitars only

Preston Thompson D-MA acoustic
Tom Bartlett Retro-Spec
Mandolin

*ahem*

Vintage-T

Trying to get something for every style/pickup combo I might need.

So far:

Fender '59 CS Strat
Fender FSR Strat
Fender Deluxe Strat
Gibbo Std LP (currently for sale)
Friedman Vintage T
Cort Semi Hollow M-Custom
Martin 000

On the list this year will be a Goldtop LP with P90's and a nice CS Tele. Just need to fund them with some sales/saving. Would then start the saving for something vintage, thought about my birth year 1978 but seemingly quality took a dive at Fender and Ginson around then, so looking further back. Would love a 60's jag or mustang.

Wolfetone

1991 Squier Strat (MIJ)
2008 Tanglewood TW47

Garthy

1968 Audition
1989 Soloist type thing
1993 Washburn Mercury 72
1994 Washburn Mercury 44
1995 Jackson Dinky
2005 Squire Stratocaster std.
2007 Epi Les Paul Custom 
2008 Jackson Soloist

idiotwindow

1 acoustic, 1 electric. Daughter also has one of each. 4 guitars in one (small) house seems plenty. 

mgaw

JerkMoans said:

mgaw said:

down to 2 guitars only

Preston Thompson D-MA acoustic
Tom Bartlett Retro-Spec
Mandolin

*ahem*

and a NOVO Serus J is arriving (again) tomorrow

builttospill

K-Line San Bernadino (Offset)
K-Line Springfield (Strat)
Taylor 415 Jumbo Acoustic

WildWayz

Hmmm ok - let's try it...

Current Guitars

Ibanez RG6PCMLTD – Blue Reef Gradation

Harley Benton Fusion Pro HSH Roasted Maple – Natural

Yamaha Pacifica 311H – Yellow Natural Stain

On Order

Gordon Smith Graduate Custom – Black to Red Burst

Bass

Harley Benton BZ-5000 NT – Natural

Previous Gear

Squire Bullet – Red

Aria Pro II – Black

Ibanez EX370 FTR – Flame Translucent Red

Ibanez JS100 BK – Black (Upgraded with DiMarzio PAF Pro and FRED pickups)

Ibanez JS1000 BTB – Burnt Transparent Blue

Ibanez Jem7V WH – White

Ibanez RG3120 VV – Vintage Violin

Ibanez RGA121 NT – Natural

Ibanez RG2820 TB – Twighlight Blue

Ibanez SA360 – Black Transparent

Brian Moore i2000 i1 – Natural

Marlique Deluxe – Vintage

Line6 Variax Standard – Sunburst

Ibanez BTB400 BK – Black (Bass)

Yamaha APX9C – Sunburst (Electro Acoustic)

Peavey Bandit 112 – Amp

Cornford Harlequin MK1 6w – Amp

Ashdown Peacemaker 40 – Amp

Peavey ValveKing II 50W – Amp

punchesjudy

Only four and a half at the moment. 

Fender AV65 Jazzmaster. 
Fender MG73 Mustang. 
Danelectro 56U2. 
Epiphone SL. 

And the half is a Strat with a broken neck that's currently in pieces.