What I've Discovered After Owning 105+ Guitars...

Sp8ctre

Sp8ctre

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It doesn't matter where they are made. There are good and bad in the mix.

I love ebony fretboards.

I prefer a compound radius.

Anything over 9 pounds is uncomfortable to me.

I MUST have locking tuners.

I will NEVER have a Floyd.

Humbuckers over Single Coils.

Favorite pickup combo SD 59 and SD Jazz

9 - 46 String Sets or some Hybrid Set.

Schecter's from Korea are the most overlooked deal out there.

I want a belly cut because they are comfortable, however I am not big or fat and don't need it. I want it!

I never touch my tone or volume controls.

I like the neck pickup or a mix better than the bridge.

They damn near all sound the same when I'm playing them.

They all sound better when Robert is playing them.

Many of them make great wall art. I love the look of a nice flame top.

SG's do have neck dive even when I play seated.

I'd rather have a great amp over a great guitar.

Strats are easy to build from parts and I have no idea why a Custom Shop Strat cost $5000 or more. I've owned two and wasn't impressed.

I've spent WAY too much money on a hobby I'm not very good at...

...more to come if I think of anything.

Can't stand a Bigsby on ANY guitar!

I NEVER Use my floating Trem.

I'm better at working on them than playing them.

A good 2x12 beats any other cab configuration for me.
 
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Sp8ctre said:
It doesn't matter where they are made. There are good and bad in the mix.

I love ebony fretboards.

I prefer a compound radius.

Anything over 9 pounds is uncomfortable to me.

I MUST have locking tuners.

I will NEVER have a Floyd.

Humbuckers over Single Coils.

Favorite pickup combo SD 59 and SD Jazz

9 - 46 String Sets or some Hybrid Set.

Schecter's from Korea are the most overlooked deal out there.

I want a belly cut because they are comfortable, however I am not big or fat and don't need it. I want it!

I never touch my tone or volume controls.

I like the neck pickup or a mix better than the bridge.

They damn near all sound the same when I'm playing them.

They all sound better when Robert is playing them.

Many of them make great wall art. I love the look of a nice flame top.

SG's do have neck dive even when I play seated.

I'd rather have a great amp over a great guitar.

Strats are easy to build from parts and I have no idea why a Custom Shop Strat cost $5000 or more. I've owned two and wasn't impressed.

I've spent WAY too much money on a hobby I'm not very good at...

...more to come if I think of anything.
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I think that’s a pretty complete list.

With the exception of a couple of points you listed (mostly aesthetics), I agree. With the addition of HH setups only. I have no need for a 3rd pup.
 
LiveeviL2000 said:
I think that’s a pretty complete list.

With the exception of a couple of points you listed (mostly aesthetics), I agree. With the addition of HH setups only. I have no need for a 3rd pup.
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I did mention Humbuckers over Single coils, but I agree on the HH configuration.

I'm looking for an HH configuration right now in something other than a Les Paul or SG shape.

Schecter USA T-Type is in the lead followed by a PRS and then an EBMM. No decisions yet...
 
I agree with many, but.... 105 guitars??? I don't think I've ever had more than 22 at one time, 28 counting basses, steel guitars, ukuleles and other stuff. Even then, I thought I was being over indulgent. But then, I also don't flip stuff because I only buy something if I'm really sure that I want or need it.

I'll have to try the wall art one of these days.
 
SG John said:
I agree with many, but.... 105 guitars??? I don't think I've ever had more than 22 at one time, 28 counting basses, steel guitars, ukuleles and other stuff. Even then, I thought I was being over indulgent. But then, I also don't flip stuff because I only buy something if I'm really sure that I want or need it.

I'll have to try the wall art one of these days.
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I think the most I owned at once was around 30. I got the collector bug. Many I thought I would love, but never bonded.

Sometimes I think it's the fun of the search and the fleeting gratification of ownership. I have owned some spectacular beauties though!
 
Sp8ctre said:
I think the most I owned at once was around 30. I got the collector bug. Many I thought I would love, but never bonded.

Sometimes I think it's the fun of the search and the fleeting gratification of ownership. I have owned some spectacular beauties though!
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I was always just concerned something would sound well with what I was doing with a particular band at the time. And that any other guitars outside the norm would have to be special sauce for the recording studio. Now, I'm thinking of redefining what I do musically. Fortunately, I don't have to buy anything different. Maybe a second acoustic guitar with a decent pickup and preamp. Otherwise, everything I have as working guitars will be fine.
 
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Sp8ctre said:
It doesn't matter where they are made. There are good and bad in the mix.

I love ebony fretboards.

I prefer a compound radius.

Anything over 9 pounds is uncomfortable to me.

I MUST have locking tuners.

I will NEVER have a Floyd.

Humbuckers over Single Coils.

Favorite pickup combo SD 59 and SD Jazz

9 - 46 String Sets or some Hybrid Set.

Schecter's from Korea are the most overlooked deal out there.

I want a belly cut because they are comfortable, however I am not big or fat and don't need it. I want it!

I never touch my tone or volume controls.

I like the neck pickup or a mix better than the bridge.

They damn near all sound the same when I'm playing them.

They all sound better when Robert is playing them.

Many of them make great wall art. I love the look of a nice flame top.

SG's do have neck dive even when I play seated.

I'd rather have a great amp over a great guitar.

Strats are easy to build from parts and I have no idea why a Custom Shop Strat cost $5000 or more. I've owned two and wasn't impressed.

I've spent WAY too much money on a hobby I'm not very good at...

...more to come if I think of anything.

Can't stand a Bigsby on ANY guitar!

I NEVER Use my floating Trem.
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Figuring these things out is priceless!!!! Seriously!!!!
 
SG John said:
I agree with many, but.... 105 guitars??? I don't think I've ever had more than 22 at one time, 28 counting basses, steel guitars, ukuleles and other stuff. Even then, I thought I was being over indulgent. But then, I also don't flip stuff because I only buy something if I'm really sure that I want or need it.

I'll have to try the wall art one of these days.
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Most I've ever owned at once was 5.

Now I only have 3. All are tools and work for a living.
 
Nice 'Pauls. I have about 40 guitars now and I'd like to pass most on, but I never seem to.
I agree with the art factor completely; however most of mine have been in their case since
around the time I bought them because I don't have a practical space to display them. Now I'm
really only into vocal so none get any action. It's hell ...keep ...not keep ...keep. Part of it's
that if I kicked it my family could cash in on them too. I don't think I could get to your
count because it seems the more I get the more nervous they make me to have. Not sure
why. Lol.

A while ago I did get what I had out (separately :() for a family photo, which I thought
was pretty cool. :)

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Here's some notables ..

Limited "Aged Pelham" Custom (probably never let this one go.)
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Pelham Custom (will never let this one go.)
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I love the solid painted iridescents
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Historics
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Hope I didn't derail - just trying to share some eye candy, on the topic.

(y)
 
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Sapient said:
Nice 'Pauls. I have about 40 guitars now and I'd like to pass most on, but I never seem to.
I agree with the art factor completely; however most of mine have been in their case since
around the time I bought them because I don't have a practical space to display them. Now I'm
really only into vocal so none get any action. It's hell ...keep ...not keep ...keep. Part of it's
that if I kicked it my family could cash in on them too. I don't think I could get to your
count because it seems the more I get the more nervous they make me to have. Not sure
why. Lol.

A while ago I did get what I had out (separately :() for a family photo, which I thought
was pretty cool. :)

UYpOBySl.png


Here's some notables ..

Limited "Aged Pelham" Custom (probably never let this one go.)
sBM6JeZl.png


Pelham Custom (will never let this one go.)
HSfUQOIl.png


I love the solid painted iridescents
Bqm3MjVl.png


Historics
ExGSUYkl.png



Hope I didn't derail - just trying to share some eye candy, on the topic.

(y)
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I like the Blue one….


Get rid of them radio casters and replace with V’s. You know you want V :)
 
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