why do we need so many guitars

[v8ko]

If I dont spend my money on gear I spend it on hookers, or various other parts for my car.

Seriously its what I do with my extra cash. Otherwise Id piss it away or at least thats what I used to do.

[checkedgoldtop]

Originally Posted by zslane

Sometimes the only significant difference between guitars in my collection is the finish, but I like having a Goldtop for when I'm in a "Goldtop mood" and a Honeyburst for when I'm in a "Honeyburst mood", even though they are, more or less, the same guitar. I hope to one day have a desert burst or tobacco sunburst LP for when I'm in that particular mood.

I like a little Barry White in the background when I get in "that particular mood".

[checkedgoldtop]

Originally Posted by v8ko

If I dont spend my money on gear I spend it on hookers, or various other parts for my car.

Seriously its what I do with my extra cash. Otherwise Id piss it away or at least thats what I used to do.

I like purple hornies.

[Jackyrhode]

This is almost too much for me:




I never want to have so many guitars they don't get played enough. Each guitar needs months of playing time to break into your hands. When you have 20 or 30 you don't have time enough to spread your attention around. And I'll never understand you guys that need five of the same guitar.

That said, I will get one of every guitar I ever wanted. I may not be a rock star but I have enough money and gigs to justify adding the Rickenbacker 12 string I've wanted since high school. And thanks to overtime, Wednesday I'll finally get my hands on that Musicman Axis I've been wanting since Eddie did the video for "Poundcake".

[ScottiePumalate]

Originally Posted by mrpesca

Because we can.

that's right...
all there is to it.

Plus, you feel differently with each one..riffs are different on one to the other. And you ALWAYS need an acoustic...unless you're gay. lol.

[djburchfield]

eldiablo is right! everybody collects something, and guitars just happen to be our something.

[franciscomeza11]

Originally Posted by eldiablo

For some it's Cars, Watches, Comics Books... Etc...
Guitar Collecting is no different. Best part is you get to play'em all.

exactly


for me is the convenience of having different tunings available, all of them have different feel, they all inspire something different when I get in music writing mode.

but like already said above "because we can"

[moff40]

Originally Posted by Jackyrhode

This is almost too much for me:

Nice, succinct collection. Looks like you've got your basics covered: a LP, a 12-string Ric, a Strat and a Tele. Now all you need is something with P-90s, something with mini-hums, and something with a Floyd Rose or a Kahler. And one more with EMGs, if that floats your boat.

Like I said earlier, the problem for me is that I always have backup for the guitars I use live, so if it was my collection, I'd need two of each.

My name is Moff40 and I'm a guitar addict...

[Jasper99]

Originally Posted by moff40

Nice, succinct collection. Looks like you've got your basics covered: a LP, a 12-string Ric, a Strat and a Tele. Now all you need is something with P-90s, something with mini-hums, and something with a Floyd Rose or a Kahler. And one more with EMGs, if that floats your boat.

Like I said earlier, the problem for me is that I always have backup for the guitars I use live, so if it was my collection, I'd need two of each.

My name is Moff40 and I'm a guitar addict...

Now there's a collection I understand!

[TyrackT71]

Originally Posted by Last

Got more than I need but less than I want.

the ansewer to life!

[Mr Insane]

Because. Tastes change quite frequently.

I'd like to have a back-up for my Les Paul.

[01chaoy]

Dude Just wonder how much money you can save from not buying all those BEAUTIFUL axes

[Creature]

"Just how many guitars can one man have.. you must ask yourself.. how much room do i have?"

[xguitardevilx]

Some people have..how you say...? GAS problems

[The Guitarist]

BECAUSE WE CAN. That is the short answer. For the extended answer please consult 'addiction' in the dictionary.

[FastFret]

Here's a Line from an old Harley Davidson Commercial & it goes something like this:
'' If you got to ask this, you will never understand"

[zontar]

None of us actually need even one guitar--we really don't.

So that's that one.

But that's not the question most people are answering.
If you want more guitars, and can afford them--go for it.

As for the OP's list--you left off archtop and 12 string & classical and bass.

Really, it depends on what you do with them, what you can afford, etc.

[lp_junkie]

I have several for many reasons, I have some that are set up for altered tunings, some just for certain songs, and others that are just some of my favorite guitars to play.

For a road gig I will take 3-4 LP's (for example when I was playing club dates in Japan I carried 5-6 guitars), but usually I will only take 1-2 guitars out.

It depends on my mood as well............ I'm kinda eccentric.

[StrangerNY]

I play in a couple (okay, a few) different bands, and I've found that certain guitars have gravitated to certain bands. I use my Ibanez Artists for a Clapton project I'm in, when I play with the karaoke band I have to take a shred guitar with a Floyd or a Kahler for the 80s stuff, when I play with the Hippie boys out East, I gotta take a Tele and the pedal steel. If I'm doing blues, I need an LP and a Strat. Recording calls for the Variax and one or another of the acoustics, plus whatever electrics will get the soloing job done.

When I play with my band Nurse Diesel, all bets are off and i go with four or five a night - whatever I feel like playing on a given night.

I've been looking for a new amp lately - and believe it or not, I made a failed play for another guitar over the weekend. I just can't stop myself.

- D

[Annoying Twit]

If it is various partners asking why you need so many guitars, then my favourite answer is this. "I need the guitars so that I have something to do between the time when you said you'd be ready to go out, and the time when you're actually ready to go out".

On the other hand, I'm clearly going to end up with a large guitar selection. But I'm a refugee from the "Other Les Pauls" section, and can buy reasonable instruments for low prices on ebay etc. I limit myself to a quite modest amount of money to spend on guitars each month, making it a cheap hobby. But because unlike hobbies where you're buying consumables or whatever, the guitars you buy stay around and start mounting up.

[guitarfish]

I compensate for my lack of ability by accumulating guitars.

[Byron999]

Originally Posted by v8ko

If I dont spend my money on gear I spend it on hookers, or various other parts for my car.

Seriously its what I do with my extra cash. Otherwise Id piss it away or at least thats what I used to do.

See, if people have to ask why, then they simply will never know, regardless the answer you offer. The OP (yeah, you paulpc) come accross as a very nice and sincere person, but unfortunately with many guilty feelings, about alot of things it would appear.

It is not a question of need. Did I need to sleep with a lot (and I mean many) of beautiful women. Never asked myself that question. If I had been the type to ask why or feeling guilty, I would have probably found myself unable to arrange such wonderful experiences for myself to the degree I desired. You only live once, and if you are not born into wealth, no need to feel guilty about having some later in life. IF there is guilt present about having nice (and plentiful) things(or experiences ), THEN you aquired it from others in what is ultimately a mindfuck to enslave you to something, someone or some idea.

Enjoy what little life you have and as long as you are not aggressing on others, you have no reason to feel guilty about feeding your desires. I mean, really, How many women are enough?

[paulpc]

hey ive had more guitars than women,but since i,ve been married for 18 years i,m no longer in a position to comment..even if i could LOL

[Alvinfan]

To match my different suits ..............

[jomo]

I knew this would be an interesting thread the way it kept popping up in the New Post section. I will have to go back and read it more thoroughly.
With the exception of Mr. R9 (I don't understand why anyone would need 7 of the same guitar) like others have said, it's a lot like collecting anything else really, but here's why I collect, I think out of everything I've ever collected, guitars have brought me the most joy. The coolest part is, if you just have to have a certain one (GAS), you can always sell one or trade.
Sure I don't play all mine as much as I wish I could, but it's also like a savings account, if you buy them "right", you have available cash that's just a 5 day auction away.
Welcome to MLP.

[TKOjams]

It's a sickness really, and i don't care who knows it!!!

[jomo]

By the way, it's really fun when you get to the stupidity level that I'm at. I am shipping out guitars and getting guitars so much that the wife doesn't even ask any more.
I brought home my new G0 the other night. I walked in, set it at the bottom of the steps and ate dinner. It sat there till almost bed time before I carried it up to my man cave and she never mentioned it.

[Byron999]

Originally Posted by jomo

By the way, it's really fun when you get to the stupidity level that I'm at. I am shipping out guitars and getting guitars so much that the wife doesn't even ask any more.
I brought home my new G0 the other night. I walked in, set it at the bottom of the steps and ate dinner. It sat there till almost bed time before I carried it up to my man cave and she never mentioned it.

Brilliant, two steps ahead. Nice guitar room, great taste.

[Byron999]

Alvinfan - WOW, your a blessed man, feed that addiction, nice jacket. Is Alvinfan in reference to Alvin Lee?

[Alvinfan]

Originally Posted by Byron999

Is Alvinfan in reference to Alvin Lee?

Yes !!! Alvin Lee is my no 1 guitar hero, and the reason I picked up guitarplaying in the first place. You can read more here :

Ten years after alvin lee es 335