Excessive Equipment

kayla · Post by **kayla** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

I was wondering around the strat-talk forums and came across a thread and this guy had literally 24 strat's. i dont get it. why the hell do you need that many guitars? lol

anyone here have an over abundance of gear?

i personally have 5 guitars. one acoustic (my first guitar). one partscaster (all the parts were given to me), a roadworn (also a gift), my jaguar and my main strat. and i'd like to get rid of one or two, but the sentimental value is there.

and amp wise. i have two, one for gigs and one small practice amp.

i am guilty of having way to many pedals. and i only use one. if that.

thoughts?

- kayla.

MeYatch · Post by **MeYatch** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

because they can.

Some people collect cars, some people have too many animals. Having a lot of guitars doesn't seem any weirder than anything else.

robinhood · Post by **robinhood** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

I wish i could say I had an overabundance, I have my 5 string washburn, a 4 string project first act, and the amp I'm borowing is a ampeg svt 100t, i have an acoustic which needs repair my mandolin and a violin on loan, which needs restrung. I also have a morley wah pedal. lol, seems like I just have too many instruments haha

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

They guy with 24 strats is probably a collector.

Living room collectors are pretty common, especially with Paul Reed Smith guitars. Go to www.birdsandmoons.com

PRS makes all kinds of limited run "collectibles". A 1990s Dragon can go for $20,000 and up!

Here is a 2011 "Private Stock" model that recently sold for $10,500:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180755886924#ht_720wt_1187

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

Lots of musicians suffer from G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)

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In my younger days when I had more money to spend on gear, I bought basses, guitars, violins, P.A. gear, lights, amps, etc. but never had dozens of guitars like that guy. Most of the things I bought I used but I have a couple guitars that are new. I have sold many things over the years but still have too much stuff that I don't use. If anybody is having a case of G.A.S. and is looking for some gear, I will be happy to get rid of some stuff.

kayla · Post by **kayla** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

lonewolf wrote:They guy with 24 strats is probably a collector.

good point. i was bein a lil close minded and thinkin strictly from a players standpoint.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

I have five main players, which does seem a bit excessive to me at times. Kenny generally brings 4 or 5 guitars per gig, but we often play in 6 different tunings throughout the night, and you can't just a take Floyd-equipped guitar in 440 and retune it for Drop A. I do have an array of different amps and cabinets; however, they do serve a functional purpose over than just having a room full of gear. Based upon the factors of a gig - such as whether or not full FOH support is provided and the size of the room - I can mix and match...and hopefully save my back a little in the process.

Geetarzz · Post by **Geetarzz** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

There is no such thing as "excessive equipment" in my little world.

Merge · Post by **Merge** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

I read somewhere that a guitarist's wife asked him "How many more guitars are you going to buy??" He said the answer will always be "just one more".

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

I have one guitar and one amp...oh, I like gifts and free stuff....lol

whitedevilone · Post by **whitedevilone** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

My wife and i don't even discuss it anymore.She just assumes i "need" it.

Gallowglass · Post by **Gallowglass** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

whitedevilone wrote:My wife and i don't even discuss it anymore.She just assumes i "need" it.

floodcitybrass · Post by **floodcitybrass** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

kayla wrote:I was wondering around the strat-talk forums and came across a thread and this guy had literally 24 strat's. i dont get it. why the hell do you need that many guitars? lol

He should go on the show hoarders and we can take all his junk and throw it in a dumpster.

old Skool · Post by **old Skool** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

Part of my GAS problem is that I can now afford those guitars that I could only dream of years ago. Never thought I would have the collection I do today & hopefully it's not done growing yet! Plus this seems to be a slightly better financial investment than a crack habit.

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Monday Nov 28, 2011

Merge wrote:I read somewhere that a guitarist's wife asked him "How many more guitars are you going to buy??" He said the answer will always be "just one more".

I thought he asked her how many pairs of shoes she was going to buy?

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Tuesday Nov 29, 2011

whitedevilone wrote:My wife and i don't even discuss it anymore.She just assumes i "need" it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VbI5zcB8Ac

TheBMC · Post by **TheBMC** » Tuesday Nov 29, 2011

whitedevilone wrote:My wife and i don't even discuss it anymore.She just assumes i "need" it.

LOL. very nice.

Hannibal · Post by **Hannibal** » Tuesday Nov 29, 2011

Wife and I have our own version of "don't ask, don't tell."

She doesn't ask how much I spend a year on sound equipment, and I don't tell her. Helps keep things peaceful.

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