I always tried to limit myself to two guitars—one acoustic and one electric. It's nearly impossible, but having a few guitars in different states of disrepair helps keep the number down. Sooner or later, something comes up that makes me get another. I like to remind myself that I can only play at a time.
Thanks Paul, I always love to see your perspectives. I had one acoustic for the longest time, then I went to a concert in 2018 and thought "Hmm, that guitar sounds great, I should get a nice acoustic..." And I didn't get another "nice" acoustic until earlier this year because that one was perfect. It still is, but I had an opportunity to get that Dove and it's magical, and sufficiently different than the other one to justify.
I couldn't limit to one electric (if for nothing else, I have 2 that I couldn't let go for sentimental reasons!) but if I were starting out again today, I could. The funny thing about it is that when I was in a gigging band I always, always used the same guitar anyway. Except for certain gigs where I wanted to use something I wouldn't mind as much getting damaged or stolen. Around the house, I pick up whatever is closer.
Except guitars are like tattoos you can’t just have one ( no disrespect to tattoos implied )
Very true!
I always tried to limit myself to two guitars—one acoustic and one electric. It's nearly impossible, but having a few guitars in different states of disrepair helps keep the number down. Sooner or later, something comes up that makes me get another. I like to remind myself that I can only play at a time.
Thanks Paul, I always love to see your perspectives. I had one acoustic for the longest time, then I went to a concert in 2018 and thought "Hmm, that guitar sounds great, I should get a nice acoustic..." And I didn't get another "nice" acoustic until earlier this year because that one was perfect. It still is, but I had an opportunity to get that Dove and it's magical, and sufficiently different than the other one to justify.
I couldn't limit to one electric (if for nothing else, I have 2 that I couldn't let go for sentimental reasons!) but if I were starting out again today, I could. The funny thing about it is that when I was in a gigging band I always, always used the same guitar anyway. Except for certain gigs where I wanted to use something I wouldn't mind as much getting damaged or stolen. Around the house, I pick up whatever is closer.