DJB08 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 So, I've been looking over my gear today...Thinking about this and that... Ex: 1 - Should I trade off my LR Baggs Para DI Box and put the $$ towards and acoustic amp? 2 - Or do i put that $$ towards and Epi El 00? What do i "need" vs. what do i "want" Point is most of my guitars don't have much resale value- they have certain cosmetic changes that no person off the street would say oh, yeah, ok sure, i'll buy that! Along with the fact that I've just used them so much, i rely on them for what they are. I can't sell them for as much as they mean to me...blah blah blah. My Epis are not that old. My Hummingbird just 2 years(made Feb07) and my Dot a few months(to me- though made Sept08) I have guitars, of course, that i wish i still had. At 28, I think I'm too young to be saying that already. But, I do have my first acoustic, my Gibson J-50. It's 7 years old now.I plan on holding on to it! I know some people here have some guitars that their parents bought them as teenagers... I'm just wondering about what some of you have. what it is that you've held on to for 20+ years. Why you keep it. what it means to you. what it inspires etc... Stories like this are typically as good as guitars found under beds...or better. Does it have to be Epiphone specific? Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangbang Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I have had 6 guitars since I got into this hobby within the last 2 1/2 years. I have 3 now. My Fender Standard MIM was my first and its not goin anywhere....ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Guitar you've owned the longest. My 1972 Gibby SG250........ 35 years and counting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I got my 2001 Gibson LP Special as a gift from my wife. I'll never get rid of that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdy27 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 My Watson Les Paul is about 11 years old now..still Rockin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbberry Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 my epiphone casino. its a 2001 and it was my first step up electric. i will never let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 That would be This One! My Mom bought it (new) for me, for my14th birthday (45 years ago), and I still have it, and always will. It was my very first "electric" guitar. She paid $280.00 including case, in 1964. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAT BOY Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 That would be my 1974 Gibson B45-12 Deluxe. I've had it for thirty year's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 My Hamer "Slammer" Pacer, that my mom bought me, when I was 13 ('94). I've played the HELL out of this thing over the years, but to look at it you wouldn't be able to tell, cause' it still looks new...with the exception of the rusted pickguard screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 My Gibson Les Paul (bought as a '58 re-issue, paid $400 extra, probably smoked by an unscrupulous dealer) was the 1st "keeper" for me.....an early '89 model, told it was a 30th. anniversary edition. All the s/n comes up with is the date, & Nashville Tn. I played it for 10 yrs..........gave it to my son, he played it for a couple of yrs........when he passed away, I loaned it to his best friend for 6 months.........got it back early in '01.....i'll never part with it. It still plays great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I have a 1980 Daion Heritage 78 acoustic ( The Brown one in my Avatar), bought secondhand for me by my grandfather in February 1982 (He died in the July of that year), from Len Stiles music shop in Catford, South east London. It cost £130 then, plus another £30 for the case, and has been my constant companion ever since. I have written about 95% of my songs on this guitar. It has huge sentimental value, and sounds pretty good as well, particularly with new strings. It is now in gentle retirement, and I use a 1962 Levin Goliath as my main acoustic now, but this still holds pride of place for me, and Daions are becoming quite collectable too. The Daion second from left, with "Shrek" my home built Tele, my Lennon 65 Casino, and my fabulous Sonic Blue Classic player Strat! My wonderful 62 Levin LM26 "Goliath". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 That would be This One! I Mom bought if (new) for me' date=' for my14th birthday (45 years ago),and I still have it, and always will. It was my very first "electric" guitar. She paid $280.00 including case, in 1964. [img']http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/charliebrown1949/DSC_0022.jpg[/img] CB Charlie, that Strat has got to be worth $300 by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 1968 Guild Starfire. Bought it in 1983. I traded them an SG that I had ruined trying to refinish it. Here I am playing it in 1986. I also own the 1978 Guild S-100 that the other guy's playing. It's in the background of picture 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 My 1965 Gibson J-45 I bought new. Took 4 straight paychecks to the music store & signed them over. It cost $201.00 with hard plastic case. Still have it. Still plays great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Wow, CB's mom buys him a strat, TulsaSlim buys a Gibson. All my parents bought me (in the 60's) was a Sears Silvertone. I still have it; though now a days it has been relegated to an art piece and sits proudly on a stand in the corner. By and by, those are both great guitars, but somehow I think you both knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I've had my Gibson ES-330 since the mid 1970. Why do I keep it? It's the perfect guitar for me. Light weight, acoustic and electric, great "touch and go" neck, P90 pickups, and it is beautiful to look at. Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I got my 2001 Gibson LP Special as a gift from my wife. I'll never get rid of that guitar. truly special version of LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill67 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 My longest is a 1960 Fender Jazzmaster I bought in 1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Well, I dont have any fancy-schmancy pics to post for this at the moment, but the guitar I've owned the longest is my Kingston Acoustic (first guitar). I've had it since 1992. I still have it purely for sentimental reasons...and the fact that no one in their right mind would want it, let alone pay for it. The runner-up is my Epiphone S-500. I bought it in 1998. Loaned it to a friend in 2003 and didnt get it back until this year...in less than stellar condition. But thats another story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe2Grind123 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB08 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 axe2grind...i heard that you can stand on those things...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe2Grind123 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 axe2grind...i heard that you can stand on those things...? Stand on it? You mean like stilts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 AlleyKat, from about 2003. I had sold all of my previous guitars back when money was tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB08 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Stand on it? You mean like stilts? I think it's just in reference to how strong they are. I think i saw an ad once where some one was standing on a steiny guitar... maybe an illusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noshuzbluz Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 EPI ELITE(LEFT) 11 YEARS...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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