Am I crazy???

JackofAllTrades53 · 11-07-2009, 12:34 PM

Two months ago I bought a used Gibson SG Standard from another forum member here. It being my first Gibson, it holds some sentimental value, as well as being my first U.S.A. made guitar. I love it - best playing and sounding guitar I've ever owned.

That being said, I don't really NEED a Gibson right now. I sold two low-to-mid level guitars ($400-500 range) to get it. I'm not playing in a band right now and do not see myself in one for another year at least, so my interests are shifting more towards recording and home use. It is a very nice guitar, but not something I can justify owning at my current income and position.

If I were to sell my SG, I would get something less expensive, probably a higher end Schecter or similar import guitar. The local shop has several Schecters, and those things are very nice for the regular price. I know several places where I can consistently find $800-900 imports for $400-500, so that would probably be the route I would take. Also, I could really use some extra cash for school and other pursuits, because my pizza job isn't covering all the expenses.

So, am I crazy for wanting to sell my SG?? I just got it, but it seems like it's a little too much at the moment. Extra cash would really come in handy right now as well. What do you think?

krokodyl · 11-07-2009, 12:41 PM

No, that's nothing strange at all. If you feel like selling the SG - do it

Boleskinehouse · 11-07-2009, 01:06 PM

Yep. You're bat-shit crazy.

captain tightpants · 11-07-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

Yep. You're bat-shit crazy.

Out of yer frakkin' mind, in fact

Do what you want, man, it's your guitar!!

onedaycloser · 11-07-2009, 02:43 PM

I'd have a hard time letting go of an SG, but if you're thinking about selling it you must not have that strong of feelings about it. The right one you'd never even think about it.

eldiablo · 11-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Sell it and in a couple of years you'll be posting
in one of those "Guitars I regret getting rid of threads"

I'd keep the SG.

nadzab · 11-07-2009, 09:38 PM

That SG's going to hold its value a lot better than any import, Schecter, etc. Just something to think about.

geochem1st · 11-07-2009, 11:46 PM

You will hate yourself in the morning when its gone. Schecters don't compare especially if you want to record. My next door neighbor has two Schect's and they don't hold a candle to my SG.

FennRx · 11-07-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldiablo

Sell it and in a couple of years you'll be posting
in one of those "Guitars I regret getting rid of threads"

I'd keep the SG.

this. if you can afford to not sell it, then dont.

Benguitar · 11-09-2009, 12:35 AM

PRS SC Korea.

Google it.

Best non-American made guitar I've ever played.

Costs like $400-$500

JackofAllTrades53 · 11-09-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

Yep. You're bat-shit crazy.

I'm keeping it. Did a side by side at the shop with a few Schecters.

Hell no!

Edwards LPs though....

11-07-2009, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
JackofAllTrades53 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mormonville, USA Posts: 113 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Am I crazy??? Two months ago I bought a used Gibson SG Standard from another forum member here. It being my first Gibson, it holds some sentimental value, as well as being my first U.S.A. made guitar. I love it - best playing and sounding guitar I've ever owned. That being said, I don't really NEED a Gibson right now. I sold two low-to-mid level guitars ($400-500 range) to get it. I'm not playing in a band right now and do not see myself in one for another year at least, so my interests are shifting more towards recording and home use. It is a very nice guitar, but not something I can justify owning at my current income and position. If I were to sell my SG, I would get something less expensive, probably a higher end Schecter or similar import guitar. The local shop has several Schecters, and those things are very nice for the regular price. I know several places where I can consistently find $800-900 imports for $400-500, so that would probably be the route I would take. Also, I could really use some extra cash for school and other pursuits, because my pizza job isn't covering all the expenses. So, am I crazy for wanting to sell my SG?? I just got it, but it seems like it's a little too much at the moment. Extra cash would really come in handy right now as well. What do you think? __________________ Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry Ibanez Acoustic

11-07-2009, 12:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
krokodyl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 198 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Am I crazy??? No, that's nothing strange at all. If you feel like selling the SG - do it __________________ Nosz pani negocjowalnego afektu...

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onedaycloser Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: WNC Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Am I crazy??? I'd have a hard time letting go of an SG, but if you're thinking about selling it you must not have that strong of feelings about it. The right one you'd never even think about it.

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eldiablo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 212 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Am I crazy??? Sell it and in a couple of years you'll be posting in one of those "Guitars I regret getting rid of threads" I'd keep the SG. __________________ "It doesn't matter if I burn my bridges behind me. I never retreat"

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11-07-2009, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
nadzab Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Am I crazy??? That SG's going to hold its value a lot better than any import, Schecter, etc. Just something to think about.

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geochem1st Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 6,274 Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Am I crazy??? You will hate yourself in the morning when its gone. Schecters don't compare especially if you want to record. My next door neighbor has two Schect's and they don't hold a candle to my SG. __________________ ... "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." - Albert Einstein Last edited by geochem1st; 11-08-2009 at 08:31 PM.

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Benguitar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Swamp Posts: 501 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Am I crazy??? PRS SC Korea. Google it. Best non-American made guitar I've ever played. Costs like $400-$500 __________________ God bless - Benjamin My YouTube

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