Link to some insight on guitar players in general

[ibmorjamn]

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The link in case you are not inclined to go to FB

 

[C-Grin]

Sounds about right

 

[ibmorjamn]

I definitely fit in that 10%.

 

[C-Grin]

Just something from the interwebs.

Every individual guitaristis going to have different stories because they are starting their journey from different spots, different styles, different skills, different financial stability, different peers, different opportunities, and different expertise from professional help. Even so, a consistency that runs through most players is that there is a passion for what they are doing. There is an excitement in what they are doing, and there is a fellowship with those that they are doing it with.​

 

[Jethro Rocker]

$10,000 LIFETIME?
For 5 - 7 guitars AND multiple amps?
What, they are all Pignose?
Hmm. Or just a cracked mirror Iceman... to start...

 

[ibmorjamn]

$10,000 LIFETIME?
For 5 - 7 guitars AND multiple amps?
What, they are all Pignose?
Hmm. Or just a cracked mirror Iceman... to start...

Low estimate, I just saw a Randy Rhoads sig. Les Paul #24 , price ? $26,000
Insane price to me. The color is yellow? At least you get free shipping


Several years ago , I spotted a white Les Paul Custom at GC for $2,500.
I have so much music related stuff, I probably spent more than $5000 in 2 years.

 

[gball]

$10,000? In their lifetime? Most of us here have spent that much in the last 6 months.

 

[Sapient]

90% bail? It really depends on the era. I can't imagine why any kid would pick up the guitar today. Us growing up in the '60s, '70s, and '80s had it made and all the reasons in the world to continue on with the instrument.

 

[gball]

The color is yellow?

Not yellow. That's what white LPC's look like when they get a lot of use. I had a white '77 that looked very much like that after a while (lots of smoky bars back in the day). I also had another '77, which was acutally my first Les Paul that I got new in that year, that came in the factory cream finish, so started out a little yellow new, and that thing turned an bright, almost banana yellow after owning it for 22 years.

 

[C-Grin]

I guess I took the statement like the hardware was separate -strings, cables, pedals and then buying guitars and amps on top of that.
Or those numbers were from the 80’s perhaps.

 

[DirtySteve]

Meh, it's only money. You'll spend a lot more if hot rods or big 4 wheelers, or airplanes, ect... are your thing.

 

[ibmorjamn]

90% bail? It really depends on the era. I can't imagine why any kid would pick up the guitar today. Us growing up in the '60s, '70s, and '80s had it made and all the reasons in the world to continue on with the instrument.

There are influences for young players, mostly kids that latched on to parents music.
But yes, it was exciting and kind of new. The music just flowed for quite a while but somehow the flow is a trickle now.

 

[ibmorjamn]

Not yellow. That's what white LPC's look like when they get a lot of use. I had a white '77 that looked very much like that after a while (lots of smoky bars back in the day). I also had another '77, which was acutally my first Les Paul that I got new in that year, that came in the factory cream finish, so started out a little yellow new, and that thing turned an bright, almost banana yellow after owning it for 22 years.

I get that but there are made to look used. Just not worth anything extra to me.
The thing is, if I had any white custom Les Paul from any decade in the last 50 years I would be happy.
White yellowing is one thing, aging a new guitar does not sell me.

 

[67plexi]

My pearl white Stratocaster was bright white when I got it 40+ years ago



got to love the price of custom color pre cbs fenders now

Fender Stratocaster Sea Foam Green 1963

The following specs were collected and recorded by a technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.SummarySerial #: L10269

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[Jethro Rocker]

Not yellow. That's what white LPC's look like when they get a lot of use. I had a white '77 that looked very much like that after a while (lots of smoky bars back in the day). I also had another '77, which was acutally my first Les Paul that I got new in that year, that came in the factory cream finish, so started out a little yellow new, and that thing turned an bright, almost banana yellow after owning it for 22 years.

Yup the nitro gets yellow in time.
Even buying cheaper guitars, or even amps... 10k? Doesn't cover much.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

My pearl white Stratocaster was bright white when I got it 40+ years ago

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got to love the price of custom color pre cbs fenders now

Fender Stratocaster Sea Foam Green 1963

The following specs were collected and recorded by a technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.SummarySerial #: L10269

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I didn't know that. I thought it was a creamy yellow to begin with.
Cool
Nitro finish.

 

[ibmorjamn]

This one is more desirable to me.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

$10,000? In their lifetime? Most of us here have spent that much in the last 6 months.

Um... yup.....

 

[67plexi]

The binding on my 1972 Les Paul Custom is dark yellow now

 

[DirtySteve]

My pearl white Stratocaster was bright white when I got it 40+ years ago

View attachment 106105

got to love the price of custom color pre cbs fenders now

Fender Stratocaster Sea Foam Green 1963

The following specs were collected and recorded by a technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.SummarySerial #: L10269

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It's amazing to me that that was once "bright white". Awesome!