Tim Plains Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Having bad thoughts again... Thinking about selling my Silverburst to start a fund a historic Custom. Keeping it is a possibility but chances are I wouldn't play it. The Silverburst is what started the addiction for me and it's also the guitar I used to propose marriage...even still, the evil thoughts are there. So, talk me out of it. Not looking for people telling me to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Having bad thoughts again...Thinking about selling my Silverburst to start a fund a historic Custom. Keeping it is a possibility but chances are I wouldn't play it. The Silverburst is what started the addiction for me and it's also the guitar I used to propose marriage...even still' date=' the evil thoughts are there. So, talk me out of it. Not looking for people telling me to do it.[/quote'] Have you a pic of this Silver burst. Perhaps we could look at a trade for a 1st Run LE Robot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The marriage thing is all I got, pal. Best of luck. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Perhaps we could look at a trade for a 1st Run LE Robot. Fat chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The old Framus acoustic I courted Gramma with back in the day is a total tone dog but there's nothing in this world that would make me part with it. Certainly, compared to your 'burst, it's of no real monetary value anyway, but that's not the point. The point is it was and is an integral part of that memory, of when we met and got to know each other. Of the time I almost burned my house down getting that first kiss from her after serenading her all night. No sir, you shouldn't get rid of something like that. Why, it's almost like...like baby shoes! Mama'd likely never forgive you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Fat chance... Funny how 'fat chance' and 'slim chance' mean the same thing. Hmmm..... Hey did you just insult my Robot? Oh well, it's probably justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJustice Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I just had a look at the pics... Man, that is one supremo looking axe. To me it seems to be the most unique one in your stable. It has a personal history. And it's your mistress. Do you really need anyone to tell you to not ot sell it... Resist... ;-) DJ -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Ditch it ... Silverbursts are Silverbursts... You're welcome ... With Love... AXE® Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogayzee Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 +1 for axe, silverburst is the ugliest color they make, on the other hand it has sentimental value so the choice is yours dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 +1 for axe' date=' silverburst is the ugliest color they make, on the other hand it has sentimental value so the choice is yours dude[/quote'] Only 6 posts and I already agree with you. Really I just wanted to get a shot in because Tim said bad things about my Robot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 You might not find another silverburst. And everyone says it has some of the most unique tones because of the finishing and yadda yadda yadda... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 If you will be happier with the historic custom get it... I was never a fan of Silver Burst but I know lots of people love them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 NEVER sell a Gibson!!!! Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshole Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Dude silverburst are as cool as the jonas brothers and rep like that, you cant sell it, even if you wanted to. besides you have to much history with that guitar, to save you from heart break later, I would keep it, or mount it on your fire place mantel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I would keep it' date=' or mount it on your fire place mantel.[/quote'] Fiance's are for mounting. Guitars are for playing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshole Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Fiance's are for mounting. Guitars are for playing... a little peice of me just died indside of laughter=d> +1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonicchaos Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 DO NOT and i repeat DO NOT sell the silverburst! Man, what I would do to get an original silverburst... Love 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromaj Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Tim, if I were in your shoes, I would keep the Silverburst Custom. Down the road, you may really regret selling it for a variety of reasons. Yes, I know guitars are just "tools," but that Silverburst has some cool memories tied up in it. FOR ME, that is reason enough to keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I want so bad to tell you to just sell it - Don't like the silver. However, I have a partial solution to your problem. Since this is the guitar you used to propose to your spouse, I think you should remind her about that and then give it to her as an anniversary present - too bad it's not 25th anniversary (the silver year gift - perhaps Homz could give us an etiquite lesson on anniversary year gifts/colors etc...). In a sense you get to keep the guitar by giving it to her and then you can start your savings and even encourage her to give $$ as her anniversary present to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Tim, you could just buy some beano, as it relieves gas. Keep what you have and save for another historic later on down the road. Who knows, in 2-3 months, the gas might pass, or the economy might tank some more and the prices may come down. Or the economy might tank some more and you'll be looking more for a way to buy food and electricity to power your amp and PC. My .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpgumby62 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 NEVER sell a Gibson!!!! I quite agree. But seriously, IMHO I would keep the silverburst and save and wait a little longer for the Historic Custom. I don't know if you play professionally or not, Are Nine, and if you did then the guitar can be viewed more as a working tool and I can understand wanting to upgrade. As a hobbyist, amatuer, or whatever term you like, I see my guitars as something different. I see them as something to play, something to enrich my leisure time, and even as something which I can appreciate almost as a work of art, in the case of a Gibson anyway. You do get attached to them, hence my agreement with flight959's post. In your case there is also the sentimantality of its attachment to your proposal to your fiance, a tangible connection to such a momentous event in your life, which, if it was me, I couldn't part with it. But in the end it's your choice to make, and all the best with the decision you make. We are just fellow forum members whose opinions you may or may not take into consideration, either way is cool. Just appreciate the offer to discuss. By the way, which Historic Custom do you have your eye on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninety1vee Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 keep it for the history, it's a beauty anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Anyway Tim, You stopped me from making a big mistake when I almost gave up the Slash! Sell your a** on the street corner if you have too! (Its big enough) =P~ I think you should listen to the members, and keep the Silverburst!! Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevezapp Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Keep the Silverburst AND buy the Custom. Who needs money anyway? Food flavoured substitutes are very cheap if you need to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 It is OK to sell a Gibson for another Gibson. It is a little like doing it with your second cousin... perfectly legal, though socially unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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