Tim Plains Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Key word - realistic. What is the right number of guitars for you and how many do you actually want? Which ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWP37 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I was up to twelve at one point until I found I always selected between two of them. I'm down to four now and I don't think I'll ever own anymore than a couple more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 3 les pauls, 2 strats, 2 teles, a 335, a jazz box, a doubleneck, and the acoustics I already have.............. 10 electrics, and 4 acoustics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Key word - realistic.What is the right number of guitars for you and how many do you actually want? Which ones? Â Apparently more than nine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I have three that play regularly (LP, Strat, Tele) and I break out my SG Junior now and then (no neck pup so once I want a thicker sound, back in the case it goes). REcently, I received a Dean V as a gift and that's been getting some play; I plan to replace the pups and maybe some other parts. Then I have three others that I play rarely (another Strat, Guild S 300-D and a Reverend Slingshot) that I break out only when in the mood. And THEN I have four other guitars that are in complete disarray and need a lot of work to get back into playable states that I keep meaning to "get around to." So, I have more than enough guitars already and would be fine with just the first three or four.  That said, I'd like to some others to fill things out a bit but I have a feeling that they'd still end up being "once in a while" guitars. I'd like to get:  Ric 360 R6 LP Firebird V Some sort of acoustic and really fat Gibson archtop  How many are enough *realistically*? I don't know but I probably have enough with just the LP, Strat and Tele since I play them the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Self-imposed limit of 10 guitars, more than that and it gets cluttered for me. Â I have 8 and looking for an R8 and leaving one spot open for the future. Â My guitars are: Â 2005 Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany 2008 Gibson Explorer 2006 Epiphone Casino w/bigsby 2005 American Stratocaster 2005 Squier 51 (modified) 2006 Guild Jumbo acoustic 6-string 2006 Fender Dreadnought acoustic 12-string ???? cheap-*** First Act Bass (body seems to be made out of recycled fruit cake) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Next year I'll be making a few purchases.  2 R8s' 2 Flying Vs' 1 SG. 1 Explorer.  No R9s' - They make you turn gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'm all set with what I got... Unless some thing really good comes along I can't pass up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 No self-imposed limits. If something strikes my fancy, I study it for a spell. If it continues to ring my bell I make my move. But I have obligations other than my GAS so it's not always possible to indulge my fantasies in a timely way. Sometimes I actually have to wait. Â Dayum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Four and I am one short:  - My SG - My Sheraton as a backup/alternate for my SG - My Taylor 110 acoustic  What's missing is an axe with single coil pickups. I am thinking about a Mustang, SG Melody Maker, or maybe a Jazzmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 6 I guess. Although over the years I've had plenty of chances to buy, usually something else came along that required money.. I have an old lg-12, could use a good 6 string (j45?), played a Gibson 400cesn at a re-seller, that was very nice (and expensive), Gretsch Brian Setzer, there's an old Hondo acoustic in the house and I could use a cheapo "swinging" guitar to swing at Fast Fret:-" or my Grandkids while they're running around this old man's chair. (neo says I can't use a paintball gun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I think I'm closing in on twenty...... Plus my mom has been bugging me to come over and dig-out my older brothers 76 EDS1275.... I bought it off of him a few months ago, and my son has been bugging Grandma to dig it out for him. Â But I'm waiting to see his report card before I do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin_Lizzy Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I've got 5 guitars and that's plenty. I've no desire to have anymore. My LP is my ultimate dream guitar and knowing I've got one means I can die happy. l sold my mint Charvel Model 4 this year for peanuts, just never played it. And if some one gave me a Vintage Strat or some precious guitar I wouldn't be bother, I'd probably never play them. Â 1 Les Paul 1 SG Standard 1 Fender Strat USA 1 Squire Strat (Korean) 1 Seagul Acoustic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Key word - realistic.What is the right number of guitars for you and how many do you actually want? Which ones? Â One more than I have now? Â Â I get guitars based on the sound that I want so the ones I have are selected for a specific task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slashadler Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Realistically, Â Slash Les Paul VOS Slash Les Paul Custom Slash Les Paul USA Slash Les Paul Goldtop B.C. Rich Mockingbird Slash Signature Slash Guild Doubleneck Signature Angus Young Signature Angus Young USA Signature Angus Young Custom Aged 1988 Les Paul Tobacco Burst Alex Lifeson Signature ES-355 Jeff Beck Oxblood Signature 72' Gibson Explorer 68' Gibson SG 71' Gibson SG 72' Gibson SG Jimmy Page Les Paul Signature Jimmy Page Doubleneck Signature Gibson Hummingbird Gibson J-45 Standard Gibson "Lucille" - BB King Signature David Gilmour Strat and finally Brian May Signature Red Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Perhaps 3 more. A Jeff Beck Oxblood, a Gibson doubleneck, and a nice Ricky would be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 As many as I possibly can fit into my life. No more. No less. No limits. With the purchase of the '62 Telecaster Custom this year it will bring me to 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin_Lizzy Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Perhaps 3 more. A Jeff Beck Oxblood' date=' a Gibson doubleneck, and a nice Ricky would be sweet.[/quote'] Ahh . . . Jeff Beck Oxblood, that would be fantastic! I have to go back on what I said . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Realistically: (2) Les Pauls (1 for a back-up) (1) Strat (for that different tone) (1) Acoustic / Electric  Currently I only have (1) LP and a non-electric acoustic, so I'm short a few... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I need 1. Want to have 6 tops. Currently own 12, maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Wow how do I answer that question -  I would love to say 10 guitars seems like a reasonable number but you said be realistic and no way in hell I could only keep 10 guitars.  Realistically I would like to have about 30-35 guitars. Or at least I can't see myself getting rid of these guitars unless something drastic happened. Currently I'm way out of control and over the top My insurance list has 84 guitars on it and hasn't been upgraded in a year now. I also don't count other instuments like Mandolins and Uke's banjo's, Bass guitars etc.  I've been playing and collecting for thirty plus years so one guitar per year seems logical - doesn't it?  Keeper List  2 R9's 1 R0 1 R8's 1 R4 1 L6-S 1 Les Paul Recording model 1 Les Paul Faded 1 Les Paul - Warren Haynes 1 LP Junior 1 ES-335 1 ES-339 1 Epiphone 66 Wilshire 1 Gibson Firebird 2 Gretsch 2 Trussart Customs 1 Rickenbacker 2 Telecasters 2 Stats 1 Godin Multiac Jaz 1 Godin 1 PRS Singlecut 1 PRS McCarty Soapbar 1 Taylor Solidbody custom 1 Zematis steeltop 1 Gibson J-185 1 Gibson Hummingbird 2 Custom made Acoustics 1 Taylor 1 National - ResoRocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 No self-imposed limits. If something strikes my fancy' date=' I study it for a spell. If it continues to ring my bell I make my move. But I have obligations other than my GAS so it's not always possible to indulge my fantasies in a timely way. Sometimes I actually have to wait. Dayum![/quote']   Says it all for me, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I always want 1 more than I currently have. But I have to keep the number of guitars able to be divided by 3 - the number of kids I have. This way when I die they each get the same number of guitars to either sell or "remember dad." Â However I would like to have a Tele and how about one of those newer weight relieved LP's (not chambered though... that just feels too weird). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I always want 1 more than I currently have. But I have to keep the number of guitars able to be divided by 3 - the number of kids I have. This way when I die they each get the same number of guitars to either sell or "remember dad."Â However I would like to have a Tele and how about one of those newer weight relieved LP's (not chambered though... that just feels too weird). Â Is it too late to have more kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I have enough, but I still want more. I want a '56 LP Custom, the one with the P90 bridge and Alnico V neck. I also want an R8 and a Johnny A. But I really gas more for amps than I do guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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