What "the hell" does this mean? I play constantly and actively, all styles but I've never "played the hell" out of anything because I'm playing music. No good muysician plays in disregard of theior instrument; the exception is a professional in a stage performance where in addition to being a musical instrument, the guitar is a theatrical object--a prop--and handling is a visible part of the show. Hendrix and Townshend are the obvious examples. As a part of what they are doing, they necessarily used their guitars physically and violently. If you're at that level, feel free. And yes, I have a beater, because I sometimes work on poorly managed stages where things get broken all the time, and I also am quick to let others use my guitars and rig. My "beater" is a MIM Strat which has been upgraded to play and sound beautifully, and of course is low-risk and easy to fix. My $$$ guitars are all used all the time, inclouding in performance. I dislike the practice of owning and storing (collecting) supposedly fantastic guitars. An unplayed guitar is just a fancy brick. Running a prison for guitars is not my idea of a worthy enterprise.Play the hell out of it
The only way a “beater” makes sense is in some weird “Roadhouse/CBGB’s hardcore” gig scenario where I’d be using it to deflect beer bottles and finally smash into someone’s face. While that’s my style of music, I don’t even gig, so...
I can't speak for anyone else, but when I say play "the hell" out of something it doesn't mean beat on it or abuse it, it just means play the damn thing and enjoy it without worrying about normal wear and tear.What "the hell" does this mean? I play constantly and actively, all styles but I've never "played the hell" out of anything because I'm playing music.
What "the hell" does this mean? I play constantly and actively, all styles but I've never "played the hell" out of anything because I'm playing music.
Yes! That's what guitars are for, to be played. Unless you're just a collector who keeps guitar in glass cases, but that's not the point for me. Made to be played.Say you had a high end, special guitar... a nice shiny R9. Would you:
A. Play the hell out of it, and only it
If you just want to preserve it, what was the point of buying it? Because if you bought it to play, then play it.B. Preserve it and buy a second beater guitar for the bulk of practice sessions
Why? To keep it new? Again, why? If it's all about value and money, maybe you've missed the point of playing guitar. Unless you're just a collector.If A., what do you do many years later and the aniline is gone, it's faded, and looks worn down? Are there ways to return such a guitar back to its original factory condition?
ThisI can't speak for anyone else, but when I say play "the hell" out of something it doesn't mean beat on it or abuse it, it just means play the damn thing and enjoy it without worrying about normal wear and tear.