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    I think I'm addicted...

    in Gibson USA

    Posted · Edited by afishynado

    44 minutes ago, 62burst said:

    . . . or just high. 

    Second vintage guitar this week that you just popped over to Norman‘s to pick up  on a whim?

    A helluva road trip from Cleveland 

    Lmao, I've been waiting for someone to say that. But you know, Cleveland to Cali ain't nothin' when you have your own Learjet...I got 20% off when I bought mine......;-)

    What else have you figured out???

    Old Gibson owner, new to the Forum

    in Introduce Yourself

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    On 7/3/2023 at 12:23 PM, Guithawk said:

    My first guitar was a Gibson LGO acoustic, unfortunately stolen over 40 years ago.  I currently own 3 vintage Gibsons, a 1962 es175, 1967 es330 (my favorite) and a 1976 Les Paul Deluxe.  Have owned them all over 30 years, don't think I could afford to buy any of them now.  Fabulous guitars, play them all the time but usually take my strat out to gig because I don't let them leave the house!  

    Hey welcome. Maybe you can help break the trend here of talking about your vintage guitar(s) but not showing them...do you have any pics?

    Asking for a friend 2

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted · Edited by afishynado

    ...Back to the original subject, people go out and earn their money and scrimp and save, and if they wanna pinch off a little of that money in order to buy something, it is their right to do so. Good guitars tend to have good resale value. Ever increasing costs of materials and labor and so on, lead to higher prices of new guitars which can, in turn, help the resale value of pre-owned instruments, which, over time, tends to diminish the cost of purchasing a new musical instrument. In some events, good guitars are eventually sold for more than their original purchase price....

    I know a few people that may or may not, frequent this site, who desperately need to heed these words....

    Asking for a friend 2

    in Gibson Acoustic

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    18 minutes ago, zombywoof said:

    I'm still confused.  If it is a question of wanting to spend over what the FDIC insures I am not coming up with $200K.  Anway, I am obviously on a guitar forum but if it were me and I was not inclined to invest $200K and decided I deserved to treat myself to something only seen on the lifestyles of the rich and shameless, I would buy a car,  Maybe an Aston Martin DB11.

    I just made another edit, to correct what I think was confusing to you...

    Asking for a friend 2

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted · Edited by afishynado

    11 minutes ago, rct said:

    Get smarter friends.

    rct

    LOL. He must be enamored with todays interest rates. They were near zero for what, 10 years...but when you factor in inflation...the savings/checking accounts aren't so lucrative. Back to guitars....

    Asking for a friend 2

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Low Country Boy said:

    Not sure where the $150,000 limit came from. The FDIC insures saving accounts up to $250,000. From the FDIC website (https://www.fdic.gov/resources/deposit-insurance/):

    "Mar 15, 2023 Deposit insurance is one of the significant benefits of having an account at an FDIC-insured bank—it's how the FDIC protects your money in the unlikely event of a bank failure. The standard insurance amount is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category. And you don't have to purchase deposit insurance."

    Other than that, I agree with fortyearspickn!

    Cool. Thanks for the heads up. I really thought the limit was lower. I edited my op to reflect current limits.

    Asking for a friend 2

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted · Edited by afishynado

    Asking for a friend. A guy has 300k sitting in his checking account (which is only insured to 250k by FDIC). He wants a guitar, maybe new, maybe old. How much of the 300k should he pinch off to spend on a guitar.

    Asking for a friend

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted · Edited by afishynado

    8 hours ago, jedzep said:

    Yeah, I always wondered what the interior decor of Ren's house looks like, based on his propensity for gaudy guitar bling.

    What'd I miss? This guitar is dressed up, I think the first one commemorated Gibby's 100 year anniversary, so it's understandable to me. Besides the Monarch, to what others did he attach what you refer to as gaudy bling?

    Looking for ‘69-‘70-ish J200

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted · Edited by afishynado

    12 hours ago, Donny said:

    Hi folks,

    I’m on the hunt for a Gibson J200 with the original ADJ bridge w/rosewood saddle. I’d like to avoid the super over-braced Gibsons of the ‘70s however.

    Am I correct that I am basically looking for a 1969-70 guitar? I’m having a hard time figuring out the exact years where they were not overbuilt but had the ADJ rosewood. 

    Is it the adjustable bridge that you like?

    Asking for a friend

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted · Edited by afishynado

    30 minutes ago, RBSinTo said:

    afishynado,

    Why should it matter to your "friend" what advice anyone here gives him?

    He  will do what he does, regardless of how good or bad, selfless or selfish that advice is, so what is the point of his question?

    Will he abide by the majority opinion of the suggestions made, and possibly change his mind, or is he merely seeking affirmation of a decision already made?

    With respect, I for one, don't even understand what the point of this thread is.

    RBSinTo

     

     

    There is so much to unpack there!!!

    I could type for an hour. It would be much easier if you posted your number so I could just call you! LMAO!!!!

    But on a serious note, you said "will he abide by the majority opinion?" well brother I hope not. The majority are usually wrong. Don't follow the crowd. Aren't most people broke?  He'll take all relevant facts into consideration before reaching a final decision.

    Asking for a friend

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted · Edited by afishynado

    51 minutes ago, Murph said:

    You, and your friend, and some others on this forum need to google a guy named Dave Ramsey. 

    And study diligently.

    You can't build wealth properly if you are carrying debt.

    He has 2 kids in elementary school and is going to dump his entire savings AND checking accounts on a guitar?

    It's a shame they don't teach capitalism in school, rather than socialism.

    Actually, our leaders should study up on these principals as well, has anyone seen the debt clock lately?

    We're running out of other people's money.

    Who is this Dave Ramsey you speak of, I have never heard of him. Is he one of those get rich fast in real estate with "no money down" cats???

    Asking for a friend

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted · Edited by afishynado

    2 hours ago, fortyearspickn said:

    When your friend dies,  owing money and his only 'asset' is an over the top guitar less than 1% of the population would be interested in buying,  his kids will have to deal with his bad choices.   Probably sell the guitar for half its value to someone on this forum.   Dibs.    

    Ha you just described a ton of people...

    The inconsistency here is amazing. I mean, I have never heard anyone express any concern over the expense of a guitar until this thread. 

    Ya'll are forgettin' about life insurance which would likely cover his 50k debt if it wasn't already paid down at the time of death. He has a retirement that he continues to pay into, I would like to think that it wouldn't get depleted during retirement but who knows....His children or widow should keep the instrument and be able to get by without getting rid of it. If not, they should know the relative value of it and not let it go for far less than what it's worth. But, if they are living pay check to pay check and don't bother to seek reasonable value for an item before letting it go, what are ya gonna do from your grave???

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