Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
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Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
If you doubt, I would suggest that you not do it. I parted with a lot of gear when I was young and I spend a lot of time regretting it.
There are lots of folks who trade gear like most of us change underwear, but I'm not one of those. You have to do what makes you happy, though.
I always try to add to my arsenal rather than trying to replace. I want to have at least one piece of gear that I can use in case the situation calls for it. I don't have a Rickenbacher, but maybe I should. You never know, I may need to play a Byrds song.
If you doubt, I would suggest that you not do it. I parted with a lot of gear when I was young and I spend a lot of time regretting it.
There are lots of folks who trade gear like most of us change underwear, but I'm not one of those. You have to do what makes you happy, though.
I always try to add to my arsenal rather than trying to replace. I want to have at least one piece of gear that I can use in case the situation calls for it. I don't have a Rickenbacher, but maybe I should. You never know, I may need to play a Byrds song.
54stratlover
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Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
yes, i regret it to this day.
i also add to, rather than replace. I do have gear that i am planning on getting rid of. I try to replace it with gear that I will cherish forever.
When I think of gear, I consider if it is replacable. 80's and 90's ibanez easily replacable. 80's jap strat, not as replacable getting harder to find. therefore I would keep the japstrat and dump the ibanez. That is an example of how i look at things. Replacment value, and it's value to me.
yes, i regret it to this day.
i also add to, rather than replace. I do have gear that i am planning on getting rid of. I try to replace it with gear that I will cherish forever.
When I think of gear, I consider if it is replacable. 80's and 90's ibanez easily replacable. 80's jap strat, not as replacable getting harder to find. therefore I would keep the japstrat and dump the ibanez. That is an example of how i look at things. Replacment value, and it's value to me.
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
I felt bad about playing my Grosh after feeling I didn't warrant it and even considered selling it, but I can't. If you feel nauseasous everytime you think about it, it's definitely a sign.
I felt bad about playing my Grosh after feeling I didn't warrant it and even considered selling it, but I can't. If you feel nauseasous everytime you think about it, it's definitely a sign.
54stratlover
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Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
I can identify witht the packrat thing. i developed packratitis after i made a regretable sale.
I can identify witht the packrat thing. i developed packratitis after i made a regretable sale.
H
Heretic
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Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
I had a made in Japan Tokai Strat with the logo written in such a way that it'd look like Fender from a distance. It had a yellow two-piece alder body with a glossed one-piece maple neck and fingerboard. It looked like Blackmore's/Malmsteen's.
I sold it to a friend a decade ago to be able to purchase a made in Japan Ibanez with original Floyd Rose. I was so enamored with the tremolo tricks that I can't do with the Tokai and the badass look of the Floyd Rose. Later on, I began looking for the full-bodied sound of the Tokai and the sparkle of the single-coils, compared to the "electronic" sound of the Ibanez, and regretted selling the Tokai.
I saw my friend a month ago with "my" Tokai. She replaced the pickguard from single ply white to white-yellow-white and the pick-ups with three SD SSL-2's. I was so envious of the tone it created. From the Shadows to Dire Straits, the tone was perfect. It became my inspiration for a Warmoth Swamp Ash Strat.
I had a made in Japan Tokai Strat with the logo written in such a way that it'd look like Fender from a distance. It had a yellow two-piece alder body with a glossed one-piece maple neck and fingerboard. It looked like Blackmore's/Malmsteen's.
I sold it to a friend a decade ago to be able to purchase a made in Japan Ibanez with original Floyd Rose. I was so enamored with the tremolo tricks that I can't do with the Tokai and the badass look of the Floyd Rose. Later on, I began looking for the full-bodied sound of the Tokai and the sparkle of the single-coils, compared to the "electronic" sound of the Ibanez, and regretted selling the Tokai.
I saw my friend a month ago with "my" Tokai. She replaced the pickguard from single ply white to white-yellow-white and the pick-ups with three SD SSL-2's. I was so envious of the tone it created. From the Shadows to Dire Straits, the tone was perfect. It became my inspiration for a Warmoth Swamp Ash Strat.
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
In the late 80's I sold a mint condition 1979 cherry sunburst Les Paul Custom, MINT CONDITION, for a song. Tho I'm still not a LP fan, I should've kept it for recording purposes.
In the late 80's I sold a mint condition 1979 cherry sunburst Les Paul Custom, MINT CONDITION, for a song. Tho I'm still not a LP fan, I should've kept it for recording purposes.
Simon_F
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Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
If you have the nagging feeling DON'T SELL!
The ones I most regret are a '71 Goldtop LP Deluxe, a '74 walnut SG Standard, an '81 Tele and a Marshall JMP 2204 combo. :smack:
Oh, and a sixties JTM45 head. :crying: :alcoholic
If you have the nagging feeling DON'T SELL!
The ones I most regret are a '71 Goldtop LP Deluxe, a '74 walnut SG Standard, an '81 Tele and a Marshall JMP 2204 combo. :smack:
Oh, and a sixties JTM45 head. :crying: :alcoholic
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Hot _Grits
Buttery Toneologist
Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
If you can play the 57ri before you buy, do just that. Take a while, and a-b it against your current one. I love my 57ri, by the way. Does it have an alder or swamp ash body? -I prefer the alder models.
If you can play the 57ri before you buy, do just that. Take a while, and a-b it against your current one. I love my 57ri, by the way. Does it have an alder or swamp ash body? -I prefer the alder models.
paradesend
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Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
I usually dont regret the sale of gear...its more the price i let them go for...when i decide I dont want something I usually practically give it away....Im too nice
I usually dont regret the sale of gear...its more the price i let them go for...when i decide I dont want something I usually practically give it away....Im too nice
Boston Joe
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Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
Well, I don't regret selling an '81 walnut Firebrand SG standard.
I did trade off an '83 Gibson '58 reissue V back in 1990-- but no regret as the trade was for an '80 Charvel Strat. I knew the V (not a great guitar either) would be worth something in the future, but I also knew the Charvel would hold it value, PLUS it plays and sounds fantastic.
The problem I see today is that it's becoming more difficult to replace that good guitar that you traded or sold off. Good used guitars are either scarce or far too pricey. Back in the 80's, you couldn't giveaway a Les Paul or 70's Strat. NOW try to buy an old beater to modify for kicks.
I have an '85 Squier Strat that I wouldn't dare sell. I find little in new guitars that comes close to it-- and we're talking Squier here.
Well, I don't regret selling an '81 walnut Firebrand SG standard.
I did trade off an '83 Gibson '58 reissue V back in 1990-- but no regret as the trade was for an '80 Charvel Strat. I knew the V (not a great guitar either) would be worth something in the future, but I also knew the Charvel would hold it value, PLUS it plays and sounds fantastic.
The problem I see today is that it's becoming more difficult to replace that good guitar that you traded or sold off. Good used guitars are either scarce or far too pricey. Back in the 80's, you couldn't giveaway a Les Paul or 70's Strat. NOW try to buy an old beater to modify for kicks.
I have an '85 Squier Strat that I wouldn't dare sell. I find little in new guitars that comes close to it-- and we're talking Squier here.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
I agree with 54Stratlover. It's easier to part with something that is replaceable.
To me, that usually means guitars that I could top, with a bit of cash.
Then, there's the one's that were so handpicked, they couldn't be found again.
Those are the one's that would hurt me to watch go away.
Speaking of which, I just watched a guy drive away in a vehicle I babied for 7 years, just yesterday. Even though they give you money, it still hurts to walk them to the car, hand them the keys, and tell them to enjoy it and take care of it. That sucked.
I agree with 54Stratlover. It's easier to part with something that is replaceable.
To me, that usually means guitars that I could top, with a bit of cash.
Then, there's the one's that were so handpicked, they couldn't be found again.
Those are the one's that would hurt me to watch go away.
Speaking of which, I just watched a guy drive away in a vehicle I babied for 7 years, just yesterday. Even though they give you money, it still hurts to walk them to the car, hand them the keys, and tell them to enjoy it and take care of it. That sucked.
Norman_T
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Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
My '62 strat and '59 Les Paul (both of which my father bought me) when I was starting out in the music business. I sold both of them in the late '70s for not much money, when I gave up music for a few years, and to this day I have regretted doing so. I have never come across adequate replacements and am still looking to see if they may still be around somewhere.
As far as your dilemena is concerned the '57 re-issue strat is a good guitar and if you think that your existing strat does not cut it then get rid of it. If on the other hand you have got the strat the way you want it and enjoy playing it - why sell it?. Best thing to do is to do an A/B comparison and then make the decision. Of course one more strat is always useful in the arsenal!!
My '62 strat and '59 Les Paul (both of which my father bought me) when I was starting out in the music business. I sold both of them in the late '70s for not much money, when I gave up music for a few years, and to this day I have regretted doing so. I have never come across adequate replacements and am still looking to see if they may still be around somewhere.
As far as your dilemena is concerned the '57 re-issue strat is a good guitar and if you think that your existing strat does not cut it then get rid of it. If on the other hand you have got the strat the way you want it and enjoy playing it - why sell it?. Best thing to do is to do an A/B comparison and then make the decision. Of course one more strat is always useful in the arsenal!!
joelap
Red&Goldologist
Re: Every sold something you knew you'd regret later?
I'm in the process of debating whether or not to sell my Boss RV-3 reverb/delay. I don't particularly care for the sounds that comes out of the thing, and considering ive seen one go for 113 bucks on ebay, im debating selling it. Only thing that scares me is the fact that it goes for 113 now, will it be worth something later?
I'm in the process of debating whether or not to sell my Boss RV-3 reverb/delay. I don't particularly care for the sounds that comes out of the thing, and considering ive seen one go for 113 bucks on ebay, im debating selling it. Only thing that scares me is the fact that it goes for 113 now, will it be worth something later?
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