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JustinH

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  1. Cathedral - A Funeral Request. The artist reminded me of a line from the song. You fell away from me, my love, like all earthly things, vanish into, death's cold mysteries. Fully expect the next association to be "music that sucks" or the like.
  2. As another Forbes article points out, "Besides being in mint condition (with original parts, electronics and paint), the guitars must be tied to an artist or event that resonates in the modern popular conscience." Jimi Hendrix will probably stay in that spot. Will 80's ESPs like Kirk Hammett used still be collectible 30 years from now? Will a modern Gibson be worth enough to be a good investment? 70's models sometimes don't sell for as much as a new LP Standard. A name like Gibson or Fender will tend to hold good value. So from a financial standpoint, it's better to buy one of those versus a lesser known guitar, even if that guitar happens to be better made. As a secondary characteristic, that's a nice plus. As a primary investment? No way. Most of the guitars on the market will probably never be worth anything as an investment, most of the rest won't be worthwhile compared to traditional methods, and a small handful will be worth big bucks. If you've got an eye for those guitars, invest away. Otherwise, guitars are guitars first and investments by good fortune.
  3. If a guitar keeps up with inflation, you'll be lucky. Lightning has to strike before you start getting returns like you might on a '58 Les Paul. If you want a guitar, buy a guitar. If you want an investment, buy stocks or bonds.
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