Hyote Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I never disposed of anything I really miss now, but I did fail to snap up several things that I really should have bought. For example, in the late 80's, the guitar store that got most of my disposable cash had one of those reissue korina Modernes on the wall, forever. They wanted $825 or $850 for it, and if my memory serves me, it was SN# 0008. During that time, I paid $360 for a Squier Strat that never sounded right until I replaced the body, pickups, pots, wiring, trem, tuners... I know the Moderne is kind of an odd bird, but I deperately want one now, especially in korina, with that weird paddle shaped peghead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todddr Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 1977, I was 14 years old, been playing acoustic for 5 years. Hate to admit, I was a John Denver fan. I didn't really like electric guitars...didn't know what I was missing in my teen years. So an uncle, who had played guitar for years, gives me an "ugly gold electric guitar." All I knew was that it was a Gibson, some kind of "les Paul" model...whoever that was. My uncle died of cancer in 1979. That guitar literally sat in it's case for 5 years in my possesion untouched. In around 1982 I was hard up for cash...had to keep the girlfriend happy and guitar playing was no longer a priority. I had a 1970's Guild D50 (which I believe was Brazilian Rosewood, but I'm not 100% sure on that); and still had that "ugly gold thing." I took them both to a pawnshop. I got $250 for the Guild, and I recall the pawnshop guy really giving that electric a close look, and calling over another guy to look at it. I was shocked when he offered me $500 for it. I jumped on that and was so happy that I left with $750 total. Wasn't until years later, when I decided to get back in to playing, that I started wondering what was up with that "ugly gold guitar." My father told me that his brother (my uncle), had purchased that guitar in around the mid to late 50's, and it was used. He asked me what I ever did with it...and was floored when I told him. He enlightened me that he knew that guitar was "highly collectable." He thought it was a "1952" rare model. So, I'll never know for sure...but it haunts me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc rocker Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I had a sweet 73 rickenbacker bass, proably my biggest regret. Now I found the bass was super rare. Besides the nice checkerboard binding & nice pearl fret markers It was a rare walnut finish bass. I bought it at a nice price. It helped me to get a nice classic car. Which I still have tho. So no trade ins for me. But I have other sweet guitars now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 After I was discharged from the Navy in 1966 I couldn't wait to buy a new guitar. I had been given a Gibson ES-125 T as a confirmation present in 1959. I sold it for $125. I regret it to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyBillyBob1 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 He enlightened me that he knew that guitar was "highly collectable." He thought it was a "1952" rare model.So, I'll never know for sure...but it haunts me. I think you win the prize....if there was a prize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroslepperin Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Back in '97 I had picked up a '79 Les Paul Custom Silverburst in Pittsburgh for something like $800, when I moved to the city and started playing more and more in bands things got tight and I wound up selling it to a friend's brother who I knew was interested (for roughly double). For the first few years I offered to buy it back multiple times with no luck. I've regretted it ever since... ... ...until I blew this past year's tax return on another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidRamey Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I worked in a music store in the late 60's. I had a chance to buy a 57 - 59 Les Paul Goldtop with humbuckers for $150.00. Been so long ago, I don't remember the exact year. I bought it and sold it to a friend for $300.00. I wish I would have kept it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markini Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 In 1974 I gave my friend who was a darn good guitar player a 1948 J45. It was inexchange for $250 rent I owed him. he passed away in 1981 and his wife asked if I would like the guitar back. She was broke and pregnant with twins, I told her to hold onto it for one of her sons to learn on. Aside: I went through some hard patches in the 70s, 80s, and late 90s. I pawned my 1976 Alvarez RW with 3 piece back at least a dozen times. I still have the Alvarez and 29 other guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I (now) regret, losing everything in this old photo (when I was 19), from 1969...including my hair! '68 Les Paul Custom, '68 Rickenbacker 360-12, '69 Marshall "Major" (200 watt) Full Stack. Add to that, my '69 ES-355 Stereo, and my original '66 Gretch Country Gent, and '66 Epiphone Casino, and I have real cause, to be singin' the blues! I have since, replaced all guitars (thankfully), but not the Marshall...YET! LOL CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick_kitty Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I regret selling my Santa Cruz acoustics...and also an early 70's Les Paul that I picked up in the 80's for 400 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinh Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ohh, time to scratch old wounds. [1] Gave a way a tube echoplex in about 1980 because I was leaving the UK, my new digital delay pedal "did echo just as well" and shipping the Echoplex to the US was "going to be a pain." [2] In 1982, was offered an old-style Fender Precision with a 4-digit serial number for $ 500, but decided that I'd buy a TV with the money instead. [3] Sold a '64 Tan Fender Bassman for $350 around 1995 because i "didn't have room for it" [4] In the 90s I swapped a black 70's explorer for a 1X18 bass cab which a "friend " lost on tour somewhere and was never recovered. [5] Sold a very rare 50w Marshall "lead bass" tube combo for $400 in 2000 because I was going to law school and "wouldn't really need it anymore" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilton100 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I sold my main guitar, a LP Custom, in 1995 after six years of heavy use. I needed cash for a trip to the States. I still miss that Gibson even though I know I'll never find that particular guitar again. I got a bunch of cool guitars after I got back into playing a few years ago. But I'm still looking for an alpine white Custom with plenty of nicks, dings and yellowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Mealer Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 So if I am reading this correctly you sold your LP to get married and would now like to reverse the deal. The way I see it you went down to the crossroads and got down on your knees. Asked your girlfriend to marry you and the devil took your LP. If I had never had the stroke/paralysis I would still have the guitar... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 i regret not buying a Aria L5 model, the next day I came buy it was sold, now I can' find one anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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