bonzoboy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 On another thread I left a post regretting that I hadn't put an exemplary guitar on layaway and sneaked it home.That made me think about if I had actually done that and brought it home would she notice that it was different.What made me think this was that several times I have sat in the living room with a guitar that I usually play in the music room or have played when she's not home etc. and she asks when I got that one and whether or not it's new. Anyway she has made several comments like that from time to time,I almost think that I could get away with it.Some day when another great find like the Epi 1960 Les Paul Tribute I played a couple of years ago, comes along,I may just take the risk.Anyone else get these comments or ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 My "Spouse' IS my Guitar(s)! Consequently, I don't have to worry, about such things. Only IF/When I can afford one/another! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Not just no, but HAY-ULL no. Not only does she know each guitar (she bought me 3 of them, including the LP) she knows them by name. and what makes them different. No, if I needed a new guitar I'd just tell her I was shopping for it and we'd work out how to pay for it. She's cool like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparguy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 On another thread I left a post regretting that I hadn't put an exemplary guitar on layaway and sneaked it home.That made me think about if I had actually done that and brought it home would she notice that it was different.What made me think this was that several times I have sat in the living room with a guitar that I usually play in the music room or have played when she's not home etc. and she asks when I got that one and whether or not it's new. Anyway she has made several comments like that from time to time,I almost think that I could get away with it.Some day when another great find like the Epi 1960 Les Paul Tribute I played a couple of years ago, comes along,I may just take the risk.Anyone else get these comments or ideas? She would know immediately. When one comes around that I want, I wait till Guitar Center has the 18 month same as cash and tell her Im gonna buy it. Im paying for it and not her so its not like she is out anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacamartin Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 On another thread I left a post regretting that I hadn't put an exemplary guitar on layaway and sneaked it home.That made me think about if I had actually done that and brought it home would she notice that it was different.What made me think this was that several times I have sat in the living room with a guitar that I usually play in the music room or have played when she's not home etc. and she asks when I got that one and whether or not it's new. Anyway she has made several comments like that from time to time,I almost think that I could get away with it.Some day when another great find like the Epi 1960 Les Paul Tribute I played a couple of years ago, comes along,I may just take the risk.Anyone else get these comments or ideas? LOL. I know that angst. But my wife is very aware of my G.A.S. She schools other women/girl friends on the reality of living with a G.A.S. infected spouse. So I let her know what I'm on the hunt for, and when I pull the trigger, she already has a heads up! J.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Love this topic! Truth be told, I snuck a guitar or two home without the wifey's knowledge. But, in those instances, I returned them—I think. I know I returned at least one of the "secret guitars". It was a Gibson "Guitar Of The Week" SG. It was a nice guitar, but sounded like a Fender. If I wanted a Tele, I'd have bought a Tele! So, I returned it. I don't pull those stunts anymore, though. Everything is on the up-and-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 She enjoys the hunt for a new one. She's even bought me a couple. If she thinks a guitar's beautiful It's as good as home. She loves the bling of an expensive Gretsch. I could own 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 My wife keeps turning round to me at concerts and saying things like, "Oh, now he's got a gold top with p90s", "do you think that's a reissue or a vintage Paul?”, or "That strat has a humbucker". Basically, I'm screwed. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I don't think I could slip one by my wife unless it was similar in looks to something I already had. She doesn't pay a lot of attention to my guitars, but she would notice something like a big white Gretsch for sure! Plus I keep the herd pretty thin - it hovers around 10 guitars. I'm not a collector. If it doesn't get played it goes. That said I would never need to sneak one past her since we have separate checking accounts! She doesn't know what I spend on gear and I don't know what she spends on clothes, hair, makeup, nails, etc. I'd rather not know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 My wife knows the difference in looks between an LP and a Strat, but that's about as far as it goes. And even though she couldn't care less about my guitars and if I decide to buy a new one (she wants me to be happy), I temper my GAS and obsess more over my playing than over increasing the harem. BUT, guitars for me are about twice as expensive, because often if I buy a new guitar, I'll buy my wife a gift of equal value. That'll slow you down a little, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlo Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 My wife keeps turning round to me at concerts and saying things like, "Oh, now he's got a gold top with p90s", "do you think that's a reissue or a vintage Paul?”, or "That strat has a humbucker". Basically, I'm screwed. :( Say Farnsbarns, she's got your number bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlo Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 On another thread I left a post regretting that I hadn't put an exemplary guitar on layaway and sneaked it home.That made me think about if I had actually done that and brought it home would she notice that it was different.What made me think this was that several times I have sat in the living room with a guitar that I usually play in the music room or have played when she's not home etc. and she asks when I got that one and whether or not it's new. Anyway she has made several comments like that from time to time,I almost think that I could get away with it.Some day when another great find like the Epi 1960 Les Paul Tribute I played a couple of years ago, comes along,I may just take the risk.Anyone else get these comments or ideas? My wife knows all about my guitars as long as it does not interfere with home finances. She's cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlo Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 My wife knows the difference in looks between an LP and a Strat, but that's about as far as it goes. And even though she couldn't care less about my guitars and if I decide to buy a new one (she wants me to be happy), I temper my GAS and obsess more over my playing than over increasing the harem. BUT, guitars for me are about twice as expensive, because often if I buy a new guitar, I'll buy my wife a gift of equal value. That'll slow you down a little, too. hEY Zig expensive, but that's a good idea keep the peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Yes, my spouse knows about all my guitars, and I know about all her guitars. We even play each others guitars. She knows about my saxophones, flutes, wind synthesizer, bass, keyboard synths, and synth modules, and I know about her tactile MIDI controller and synth modules. Marrying another musician cures the spouse problem, but makes it harder to control the GAS problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 My wife keeps turning round to me at concerts and saying things like, "Oh, now he's got a gold top with p90s", "do you think that's a reissue or a vintage Paul?”, or "That strat has a humbucker". Basically, I'm screwed. :( Probably I always dreamt my former wife to be that way. She knows how to exactly separate things by looks due to her profession - she works in art restoration - and is an expert in evaluating finishes, but she never cared for the substantial entity of pickups and hardware. She also didn't care about recording technique. The basic problem I believe was her jealousy because of everyone and everything I had to do with in her absence, from my work to making music with my pals. Honestly, she never had any reason for that, at least not in my person or in what I did She also couldn't bear that jealousy is something I am nearly unable to feel. This finally caused our divorcement I think. My children and their pals say since years that I was incredibly cool although I think I am not! Perhaps I indeed was too cool for my ex... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buliwyf Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 When we first were married some 20 years ago,my wife didnt know squat about guitars.So I would buy all my guitars in black and only put out 3 or 4 out on stands and the rest were in their cases in a very large closet that was in kind of my cave room. Every now and then I would swap out guitars from stands to cases and again being all black she would not notice.Oh yea if I was caught coming in the house with a new axe I would tell her it was only half the price it was. Then one day it was ruined when those dolts at GC called and she answered (I wasnt home)and mentioned the $900.00 IM Strat I bought the check was written out for $10.00 less than it was.Well my receipt said the right amount of the check but the clerk added it wrong and 3 days later and after all the money I spend (used to spend there)all my fun was over.She would have caught on eventually after all these years she can tell the difference in even the pickups,but it worked for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Now that the small bedroom is filled with guitars in cases, no. One day she was walking past the room while I was stacking cases and asked me "just how many guitars do you have now?" My reply, cuz I don't lie to my wife was, "Several!" "How many shoes do you have?", she said, "Your right", turned and went back on her way. Just got a new HBird and she can't tell the difference in that and my Honey Epi Texan I think. Also, she knows I work really hard at my non-union job w/o OT * , so does she for sure. I have a spread sheet of all the gits, values, paid price, S/N etc. for her with my will so she could sell off the inventory. She'd miss me, but wouldn't miss getting that much cash I don't think! Aster * for the benefit from another thread!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 On another thread I left a post regretting that I hadn't put an exemplary guitar on layaway and sneaked it home.That made me think about if I had actually done that and brought it home would she notice that it was different.What made me think this was that several times I have sat in the living room with a guitar that I usually play in the music room or have played when she's not home etc. and she asks when I got that one and whether or not it's new. Anyway she has made several comments like that from time to time,I almost think that I could get away with it.Some day when another great find like the Epi 1960 Les Paul Tribute I played a couple of years ago, comes along,I may just take the risk.Anyone else get these comments or ideas? DIRE ADVICE FROM MRS.B. Don't try it until you've asked yourself...."can she count?" more advice..."we count cases" !!! not only does she know my geets, she's bought me a few of them..... I got it good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I've slipped one or two by her, then felt guilty and confessed. However, the old adage "It's easier to ask forgiveness than get permission" still applies (at least in my house). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 After I strolled into the house with guitar number 28,the Missus made me swear-no more guitars-I have bought 3 since then-so I'm walking on thin ice as far as guitars go but I have also bought about 5 amps and 8 pedals since then too.I think that she finally realizes just how bad my particular affliction with GAS is and has resigned herself to the fact that I'm incurable.As long as I use my own money I believe that she would be alright with any new guitar purchases-as long as I didn't dip into the household account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Mrs. G doesn't know "all" of my guitars, only that I have "a lot". She also knows that if and when I buy a new toy, she gets some bling of her choice of equal value. She likes it when I buy new stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I owe ya' 1 bonzoboy !! this thread was the segue' into a conversation about what will be my 50th B-day gift next month. she doesn't care what I get as long as it's "a GOOD guitar....nothing cheap or "junky"". she knows I have my eye toward either an Elitist Casino, or a barely used Midtown Custom, and she's fine w/either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Get the Elitist Casino, the Casino!!! Well play the Midtown as it looks nice too. Never touched one however. Happy 50th Bender!! I called that my "Half-time" birthday and started the 2nd half off with a nice party (no black balloons or reference allowed) and a new Harley Sportster Roadster 1200. That was a great birthday for a Virgo. Course now, it started a string of "HAS" (Harley Acquisition Syndrome) and GAS doesn't hold a candle to the cost of that!! Hey, my 60th is coming up next year, if they'd only bring back a Springer Heritage Softail! Maybe? My Half-Time "Mid-life" crisis BDay present to myself: Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Because I had guitars and other equipment all over the house, my wife was dead set against me getting any more guitars. When I bought the DIF, I told her I was going to buy it and when I I did buy it, I told her it'd be delivered to the house. Then I bought the 'Bird. I told her I'd bought it, but nothing more. I think she thought it'd be shipped to the house, like the DIF, but instead, I went to San Jose GC and picked it up. I brought it in, and started playing it....but she thought it was the DIF....for WEEKS! One day she asked when the 'new guitar' was going to be delivered.....I told her I'd been playing in for weeks!! She hadn't noticed the difference, (but she can when she sees their backs!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 If we'd all be smarter, and just have a little climate controlled "shop" man cave where he could have our tools & guitars & stuff, we'd be better off I reckon. I hope to do that with our next home out west or southwest. No clutter where she has to look or go, and "a happy wife, a happy life" will be the mantra. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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