How Many Guitars is Too Many Guitars

jimbojo · 08-10-2010, 03:40 PM

I know this is probably the wrong place to ask this questio, but here goes anyway. For most of my life I have been a one guitar guy, and I've usually strayed, for budget reasons, to gutars built out of the US (exeption of 2 Peavey's) This past June I picked up a little Squier Std Strat for my birthday and was really surprized at the playability of this axe, so I let my wife know I had a new hobby, flipping guitars. So over the last month or so I have bought and sold 8 or so asorted Squiers and one Fender, I also sold my old #1 (Parker P-38) just because I was havein so much fun with the multitudes of guitars I was handling, not to mention 3 or 4 amps.

So, now I definitely see the advantage in an arsenal, but how many is too many? I can see the need for at least 2 maybe 3 Tele's, a couple of Strats, a hollowbody, and maybe something along the lines of a thin solid body humbucker (LP special).

What would be your list of must haves, a reasonably attainable list for the tight of budget?

peskypesky · 08-10-2010, 03:46 PM

i have too many

tribbles · 08-10-2010, 03:54 PM

Once you reach that point, your wife will tell you in no uncertain terms.

motoman45 · 08-10-2010, 04:00 PM

in my wifes eyes you can only play one at a time..lol...but my number will be 4...

softwarejanitor · 08-10-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by motoman45

in my wifes eyes you can only play one at a time..lol...but my number will be 4...

Yeah, but she can only wear 1 pair of shoes at a time... and I bet she's got more than 4 pairs. Tell her guitars are like shoes in that you've got to have the right kind of guitar to go with what you're playing like you've got to have the right pair of shoes to go with what you're wearing...

DreadSi · 08-10-2010, 05:15 PM

My name is G and I am a guitaraholic. I have many too many guitars. And I still check clist numerous times a day. I don't have money to spend on anything mind you, but I still look.

My name is G and I am a guitaraholic.

pictoratus · 08-10-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by softwarejanitor

Yeah, but she can only wear 1 pair of shoes at a time... and I bet she's got more than 4 pairs. Tell her guitars are like shoes in that you've got to have the right kind of guitar to go with what you're playing like you've got to have the right pair of shoes to go with what you're wearing...

Something tells me that won't fly. After all, it is a woman you're talking about, right?

Papa Joe · 08-10-2010, 07:55 PM

I'll know when I've reached my limit......................When I gotta sleep on the porch..

mijstrat72 · 08-10-2010, 08:03 PM

For years I had one, and that was plenty. Then I bought another one and that was plenty as well. Then I found the internet...or it found me...and now I have around 15 guitars, and would still like to add a select few to the quiver. In fact I'm probably going to buy another Squier bullet tonight. I guess it's all relative.

ghostwolf · 08-10-2010, 08:10 PM

John Entwistle of the Who......
this is not the entire collection-

peskypesky · 08-10-2010, 08:27 PM

he probably had a bigger apartment than me.

ghostwolf · 08-10-2010, 08:59 PM

i saw a documentary on his collection once. he had an entire room full of cased guitars. a big room.

lonewolfx · 08-10-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mijstrat72

For years I had one, and that was plenty. Then I bought another one and that was plenty as well. Then I found the internet...or it found me...and now I have around 15 guitars, and would still like to add a select few to the quiver. In fact I'm probably going to buy another Squier bullet tonight. I guess it's all relative.

you just described my life story. i added four to my collection in the last 4 months. someone needs to take my internet away.

peskypesky · 08-10-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolfx

you just described my life story. i added four to my collection in the last 4 months. someone needs to take my internet away.

hopefully it will subside. Strat Talk "inspired" me to go on a guitar-buying spree...and before i knew it, i'd bought 8 in about 9 months. i really have to sell a few, cause they're just collecting dust at this point.

3 Chord Hippie · 08-10-2010, 10:31 PM

Mrs. Hippie says "One More"

PC8591 · 08-10-2010, 11:44 PM

He who dies with the most guitars, WINS!

lonewolfx · 08-10-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by peskypesky

hopefully it will subside. Strat Talk "inspired" me to go on a guitar-buying spree...and before i knew it, i'd bought 8 in about 9 months. i really have to sell a few, cause they're just collecting dust at this point.

but i haven't bought any bullets yet

peskypesky · 08-10-2010, 11:57 PM

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but i haven't bought any bullets yet

squierjosh · 08-11-2010, 12:06 AM

I currently have two strats, a tele, an acoustic, and a homemade one. I never play the homemade one, I just keep it for sentimental reasons. However, as my collection has evolved over the years, they guitars have gotten better, and I find that I like playing them more. So, my MIK Squier HSS doesn't get played that much. I like my Vintage Modified and BSB Tele too much. So as much as I like modding and tinkering, I know I'm not going to be playing them. I might actually sell the HSS, even though it's a decent sounding and playing guitar.

Nigel T. · 08-11-2010, 06:22 AM

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How Many Guitars is Too Many Guitars

Unpossible sir!

Currently I have 1 bass (Ibanes Rickenfaker 4001 Copy), 2 acoustics and 7 electrics. Always room for one more.

YeahDoIt · 08-11-2010, 07:00 AM

Maybe I'd have an acoustic guitar, a Stratocaster and a bass. And a little 1 watt amplifier.

TwoMartinMan · 08-11-2010, 10:43 AM

How many is too many? That depends. Guitars have become a serious pasttime for me. In addition to my personal collection, I've taken to picking up unloved guitars, refurbishing them and selling them. I have a small shop area where I've turned over about 60 or 70 guitars so far. The advantage of this little business is that the profits go to buying guitars for my collection, so the hobby pays for itself. Here's the room where I have most of my permanent collection. It's a small room so they are not all on display, but you get the idea.

peskypesky · 08-11-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoMartinMan

How many is too many? That depends. Guitars have become a serious pasttime for me. In addition to my personal collection, I've taken to picking up unloved guitars, refurbishing them and selling them. I have a small shop area where I've turned over about 60 or 70 guitars so far. The advantage of this little business is that the profits go to buying guitars for my collection, so the hobby pays for itself. Here's the room where I have most of my permanent collection. It's a small room so they are not all on display, but you get the idea.

umm..i think you need to change your screen name.

p.s. those SG's look sweet. how much?

Bullitt · 08-11-2010, 01:44 PM

Minimumally a Tele,Strat and a Les paul for the electrics and not including accoustics and amps and such.

TwoMartinMan · 08-11-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by peskypesky

umm..i think you need to change your screen name.

p.s. those SG's look sweet. how much?

New screen name? Well, at the moment, only 2 of those guitars are Martins (the dread in the center is an MMV and the triple O to the right of it is a 000-28 Eric Clapton), so it's still accurate.

The SG on the left is an SG Special (the full gloss type, not the faded) and the one on the right is an SG Standard. Got the Special on Ebay for just under $600...and the Standard on Craigslist for $700. Both are in brand new condition.
This is how you need to use your wall space in that apartment of yours, pesky. Just think how many strats you could have!

peskypesky · 08-11-2010, 03:02 PM

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This is how you need to use your wall space in that apartment of yours, pesky. Just think how many strats you could have!

first, your name should be MuchoManyGuitarsMan. And as for my walls, well, in my new apartment, i'm having trouble finding the studs with my stud finder. is it possible there aren't any?

TwoMartinMan · 08-11-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by peskypesky

first, your name should be MuchoManyGuitarsMan. And as for my walls, well, in my new apartment, i'm having trouble finding the studs with my stud finder. is it possible there aren't any?

I think my first NYC apartment on West 47th between 8th and 9th (1978) was held together by roach poop.
Man, has that neighborhood changed since then.

AllroyPA · 08-11-2010, 04:09 PM

More than 15 is too much ... JMO

AllroyPA · 08-11-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostwolf

John Entwistle of the Who......
this is not the entire collection-

So that's what heaven looks like.

Phoenix59 · 08-11-2010, 04:46 PM

I don't understand this one phrase you used... "too many guitars"?

Does. Not. Compute.

edandis · 08-11-2010, 05:52 PM

Anyone who thinks they have too many guitars can just send them to me, I'll make sure they have a good home.

S. Rock · 08-11-2010, 10:30 PM

how many guitars is too many ? there's too many nice guitars being made today to limit yourself. so, why fight it ? there's still a couple more that I'd like to get.

AllroyPA · 08-11-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by peskypesky

first, your name should be MuchoManyGuitarsMan. And as for my walls, well, in my new apartment, i'm having trouble finding the studs with my stud finder. is it possible there aren't any?

They have aluminum framing nowadays so perhaps.

pictoratus · 08-12-2010, 12:15 AM

I have only just begun to .. um, buy guitars.

Loses a little in translation I think.

softwarejanitor · 08-12-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pictoratus

Something tells me that won't fly. After all, it is a woman you're talking about, right?

I know... don't try to use logic in an emotional argument...

softwarejanitor · 08-12-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pictoratus

I have only just begun to .. um, buy guitars.

Loses a little in translation I think.

Its gotta be said with a "Mayor Quimby" accent...

slotrod65 · 08-13-2010, 11:23 AM

I currently have 1 Bass, and 6 electrics. My Wife has said "no more" after the third.... but I keep finding real deals, or projects and convince her to let me get another....

I have had to sell a few to get the new one, but that is not always the case.

So why do I have 6 electrics?

They all sound and play differently: All are modded except the Stratocaster and the Kay:

1 Esquire-ized Tele, 1 Stratocaster, 1 Squier 51, 1 First Act semi hollowbody, 1 Kay Speed Demon hollowbody, and a project 51 in the basement.

I NEED them all to be able to play different styles. The Hollowbodies are not so great for surf music, and the Strat is not so great for the style of knockaround Punk I often play. The Esquire is intentionally super ice pick trebly, so is limited to the Punk stuff. The Kay is great for Blues, and the First Act is a great guitar for strumming while singing.

They are like a set of screwdrivers: each is a seperate tool.

Phred

Strat-toter · 09-03-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by peskypesky

i have too many

I am always available to foster a new guitar! I promise to provide a good home, Maple board puhleeze!

Strat-toter · 09-03-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by peskypesky

first, your name should be MuchoManyGuitarsMan. And as for my walls, well, in my new apartment, i'm having trouble finding the studs with my stud finder. is it possible there aren't any?

yea man...if you live in a old Manhattan apt. they are poured concrete! Get some lag bolts or lead anchors!!

tjnugent · 09-12-2010, 05:14 PM

About 20 years ago my best friend went wild buying guitars and he had problems keeping strings on them. Also, guitars we like on this board are cheap in comparison to being into Rickenbacker or Martin. Martin is an expensive habit. I hear that Vince Gill has bad GAS for vintage Martin's and knows quite a lot about them. George Gruhn says that Gill has no problem throwing down 40k for a guitar if he likes it. Also, I saw an interview with John Mayer and he said that he has collected around 200 guitars. I bet none of Mayer's guitars are cheap. We are lucky to all like the Squier. Even a really good one isn't going to set you back too far. I say the more the merrier.

Cheers to all of us.