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A year later she'd been used at 2 band rehearsals & sat in a case for most of that time. With a wedding to pay for I moved her on. C'est La Vie.
4 years in a case, crikey, by 4 months here it'd be gone . Sounds like you could shed some and find the 335 you really want, without any real risk. The unused ones mustn't be ones you're really bothered with or they'd be getting played - then hunt around for the right 335. take your time and nail the right one. Seems like a win all round from here.
There was a great one in a local auction, 80s, felt great, had the nicest subtle burst I've seen yet, couldn't raise the cash in time. But the fuse was lit so I sold some on and ended up with a Greco 335. Far happier having one thing I want and use than a few unused ones.
To me guitars sat unused for ages become dead weight 'possessions', they've stopped being useful musical tools. Far better to have a few that cover different bases, that get used. But that's a playing perspective not the collector one which is polar opposite I guess.
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It's pointless keeping gear you dont use. Sell it and use the money for something else you can improve your lifestyle with (not more gear). A new hobby or holiday or something.
I've definitely been guilty of hoarding stuff over the years, but have changed my way of thinking about it thesedays.
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I usually only buy if I see a new guitar at an amazing price nowadays. I have too many. But, the thing is, some of my friends grew up spending THOUSANDS to upgrade or recondition a car, to only lose THOUSANDS when selling them. I really do mean THOUSANDS. I've always bought cars a little more carefully and I wouldn't dream of dropping £25k on a new one or financing for years and years.
It's a very positive hobby. Guitar and bass is relaxing, stress relieving, creative, good for socialising, etc etc etc.
I totally see why someone would only want one bass, one acoustic, one elec guitar. But, I understand the other side and see why some have a hell of a lot!
....and why not? If you can afford it, enjoy yourself. Guitars can hold decent value and potentially gain value. My dad is the same with his cycling.
It's no different to people spending £6k to go on a luxury holiday every year to similar places.....do what you enjoy. Do it all if you can!