I think this topic is akin to buying a guitar that is sought after and swapping out electronics. I just got my dream guitar, 83 Gibson explorer in blue, and I asked reddit what pick ups did people like in their explorers. I received more comments and flack for wanting to swap out pickups when the stock was fine. This isn’t my first explorer, I have swapped pickups before, but was looking for feedback on options maybe I haven’t thought of. To me, I bought the guitar not because of how it was stock, or its value…. I bought it to play. And this broke some people’s brains. By the way, yes, I am glad I asked as one guy, who was one of the people who couldn’t believe I wanted to swap out the stock. Once I got him off that point, his suggestion of the 70s tribute was an option I hadn’t thought of and ended up buying a set. Anyways- interesting topic and saw the correlation. Not sure if I’m a collector or not- I have 2 Gibson Les Paul’s, 2 Gibson explorers, a Taylor Koa acoustic, my dad’s 12 string acoustic. I’m thinking about a Ibanez later this year. Maybe…..😅
Gibson pre 1969 would my guess, both electric and acoustic. 😅 It's funny that you are the opposite of me when it comes down to the necks. I can't stand Fender necks and i love the fat Gibson necks. You're a good man! 👍
Nowadays I do consider resale value. I am at a point that i am becoming a collector, lol. I am at a stage in my life where i am buying guitars i have always wanted to try out, or even new ones i want to try out, and with most things being online, i want to know that if i don't bond with the guitar and want to move it on, I can get back as close to what i paid as possible, so i can then move onto the next thing. It is not my first priority in a purchase though.
It'a good way to think in some respects. If I ever have to sell a guitar on I don't mind losing maybe 10% of what I paid for it, owning tax lol. Thanks for the comment
I might sell guitars in the future if they start serving redundant purposes, but until then I'm keeping what I have. I doubt my collection will grow above 7 either way.
I mean good resale value is nice to have but it's actually not important as long as you want to keep and play it. My most expensive guitar is a Duesenberg Caribou with 2018 limited "Stardust" finish. I bought it knowing that it's a niche product among guitars which would probably be hard to sell, unless i run into someone who desperately wants that exact model with that color... but i'm keeping it anyways. Until now i only sold these nasty 7-strings which i bought used myself so selling was not a big loss.
I have never play a Dues but I imagine it kind of falls into the same sort of niche as a Hagstrom. I'd never sell my Hag as it gets used every day now. Thanks for the comment
I think this topic is akin to buying a guitar that is sought after and swapping out electronics. I just got my dream guitar, 83 Gibson explorer in blue, and I asked reddit what pick ups did people like in their explorers. I received more comments and flack for wanting to swap out pickups when the stock was fine. This isn’t my first explorer, I have swapped pickups before, but was looking for feedback on options maybe I haven’t thought of. To me, I bought the guitar not because of how it was stock, or its value…. I bought it to play. And this broke some people’s brains.
By the way, yes, I am glad I asked as one guy, who was one of the people who couldn’t believe I wanted to swap out the stock. Once I got him off that point, his suggestion of the 70s tribute was an option I hadn’t thought of and ended up buying a set.
Anyways- interesting topic and saw the correlation.
Not sure if I’m a collector or not- I have 2 Gibson Les Paul’s, 2 Gibson explorers, a Taylor Koa acoustic, my dad’s 12 string acoustic. I’m thinking about a Ibanez later this year. Maybe…..😅
Thanks for the comment man. I just got an Ibanez Jem and I love it. I've played a few Ibanez over the years and they are fantastic guitars
My JS1200, Dean Dime Slime & Hello kitty are my only "higher" value guitars. I don't buy for resale, I buy to play.
The dime is a nice guitar!!! Thanks for the comment
Gibson pre 1969 would my guess, both electric and acoustic.
😅 It's funny that you are the opposite of me when it comes down to the necks. I can't stand Fender necks and i love the fat Gibson necks.
You're a good man! 👍
Thanks man. I think my preference for thinner necks these days is more down to the ravages of arthritis than anything else 🤣
I think this won the price for most misleading thumbnail :D
I might use guitar ladies in all my thumbs from now on lol
Nowadays I do consider resale value. I am at a point that i am becoming a collector, lol. I am at a stage in my life where i am buying guitars i have always wanted to try out, or even new ones i want to try out, and with most things being online, i want to know that if i don't bond with the guitar and want to move it on, I can get back as close to what i paid as possible, so i can then move onto the next thing. It is not my first priority in a purchase though.
It'a good way to think in some respects. If I ever have to sell a guitar on I don't mind losing maybe 10% of what I paid for it, owning tax lol. Thanks for the comment
I might sell guitars in the future if they start serving redundant purposes, but until then I'm keeping what I have. I doubt my collection will grow above 7 either way.
7 is a good number tbf
I mean good resale value is nice to have but it's actually not important as long as you want to keep and play it.
My most expensive guitar is a Duesenberg Caribou with 2018 limited "Stardust" finish. I bought it knowing that it's a niche product among guitars which would probably be hard to sell, unless i run into someone who desperately wants that exact model with that color... but i'm keeping it anyways.
Until now i only sold these nasty 7-strings which i bought used myself so selling was not a big loss.
I have never play a Dues but I imagine it kind of falls into the same sort of niche as a Hagstrom. I'd never sell my Hag as it gets used every day now. Thanks for the comment