Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

[StratTom]

I currently have 4 guitars, one which is an acoustic that I recently purchased. I don't play them all enough but I want to get back into playing more. I'm thinking about just having one electric for now, so I can focus more on my playing. Problem is, I think I want to sell them all, and get a really good quality guitar that I would be happy with. One of my 3 electrics is my first electric guitar (Cort Strat copy), which while it has some sentimental value, is the cheapest of the bunch and might need some work done to it. The other 2 are my Epi's (G400 and LP) and I feel like I can let them go for something else.

What would you do in my situation? Should I sell the 2 Epi's for a new axe and keep the cheapie for sentimential value. Or should I consider using the Cort as my only axe?

I should also add that money is not so much the issue here, it's that I am running out of space to put all the guitars. Also, I think I am possibly bored with my guitars that I have(is that possible?).

 

[ibanezrocks]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Sell the Epiphones if you're not happy with them and decide how much your first guitar means to you. You might want to just put it away for awhile and see how you feel when you play it again - if it surprises you and you get some pleasure out of playing it again if only for a little while it probably has some sentimental value, if you really don't enjoy it at all then I'd get rid of it.

Meanwhile get yourself something better than the Epiphones. You might be surprised how nice gear can motivate you to play more.

 

[lex666]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

How much do you like those epis and what kind of sound or music do you want to play?

My first choice would be to keep the Epi LP and sell the others. It would first depend on what model Epi LP and how much you like it and how that fits into the tone you're after.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

My first choice would be to keep the Epi LP and sell the others. It would first depend on what model Epi LP and how much you like it and how that fits into the tone you're after.

What he said...an Epi LP and a decent acoustic are a nice set up. Esp if the Epi LP is a Set Neck.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Have you upgraded the PU's in the Epi's? I have some G-400's & LP's, and with Duncan and DMz PU's, they sound great. Very enjoyable to play. Have yours had a set-up & string change recently? LP's have a distinctive sound & sustain, with that fat body. I have a C5/JazzN & Fred/Bluesbucker in my LP's, and I'd recommend those pairs to anyone. In my SG's, I like a C5/'59N, 498T (A8)/490R (A5), or a pair of Phat Cats or P-94's, all of which give muscle, cut, and bite. If your LP & SG sounded like mine, I bet you'd keep them.

I'd dump the Cort & start a fund for another guitar.

 

[lex666]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Have you upgraded the PU's in the Epi's? I have some G-400's & LP's, and with Duncan and DMz PU's, they sound great. Very enjoyable to play. Have yours had a set-up & string change recently? LP's have a distinctive sound & sustain, with that fat body. I have a C5/JazzN & Fred/Bluesbucker in my LP's, and I'd recommend those pairs to anyone. In my SG's, I like a C5/'59N, 498T (A8)/490R (A5), or a pair of Phat Cats or P-94's, all of which give muscle, cut, and bite. If your LP & SG sounded like mine, I bet you'd keep them.

I'd dump the Cort & start a fund for another guitar.

LOL, that was pretty much what I was gonna say next.

If the LP is worthy of keeping, drop in some 4 conductor 'buckers like a C5 & '59 and coil tap them. You'll be able to get single coils tones and still nail that crunchy Les Paul tone. If I had only 1 choice, this is the way I'd go...

I've got this same combo (not coil tapped tho) in my Epi LP standard. I'm not boasting when I say it sounds just like, if not better, than my Gibsons with the same pups. Even tho I've got 3 other Gibson LP's, the Epi is so good its definetely a keeper.

 

[Frantic_Rock]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

I would find a high quality instrument used.

Gibson les paul, American Fender, Jackson, Charvel. japanese Ibanez, or anything of that caliber - in excellent condition.

Shoot for $700 - $1000 range. For a les paul of course it would be a higher price most likely.

I would just sell the epis, and the cort and get 1 killer guitar.

But play it first - to make sure it is really amazing - before buying. Don't buy online or anything, where you can't try before you buy.

 

[ImmortalSix]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

I would sell all that junk, and get yourself a ________.

The point is to get yourself a nice quality guitar that won't leave you wanting.

I have an MIA Strat, and I don't really have the itch to mess with it.

I have import guitars that stay on the bench, getting new pickups, pots caps, nuts, whatever, all the time, just because they are lacking in some area.

Find an instrument that speaks to you in a way you can't describe with words and buy it.

 

[rowdy27]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Keep 'em & go fishing..get some fresh air.
The SG is a great little guitar. The LP needs a pickup upgrade..BurstBuckerPro's!

 

[blueman335]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Keep 'em & go fishing..get some fresh air.
The SG is a great little guitar. The LP needs a pickup upgrade..BurstBuckerPro's!

+1. You don't want to be down to one guitar. OMG how boring.

Not sure what kind of music you play, but I'd get some kind of 335 (and keep the LP & SG). Those are the 3 that I'd have to have. Anything less is unimaginable.

 

[StratTom]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Thanks for the input guys. I should have mentioned that the LP just doesn't feel right to me. As much as I have always wanted one, everytime I play it I feel like I am trying to like it. I tend to play rock and punk, trying to move away from power chords and develop my skills more. The idea of having a semi-hollow does sound nice, but I would still want a solid body. So maybe I can't have one electric after all.

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

I should have mentioned that the LP just doesn't feel right to me. As much as I have always wanted one, everytime I play it I feel like I am trying to like it.

That right there is reason enough to let the LP go. Don't keep something hanging around that just doesn't gel with your style and tastes. I had an ES-333 for a couple years, but just didn't bond with it. Great guitar that didn't get along with me, so I let her go. With that, I funded a G&L ASAT that is far more to my personal liking.

Don't wait around for a guitar to start feeling right. It's not going to happen.

- Keith

 

[lex666]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

don't wait around for a guitar to start feeling right. It's not going to happen.

- keith

+1

 

[apj]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Unless you're a studio musician and need a variety of sounds as a job requirement, you really don't need to have more than one or two guitars. I would sell them all and buy at least one really nice guitar, you will really appreciate why high quality guitars are more expensive. If money is not an issue get whatever, if it is, look on the used market. Depending on what you want, cheap lp studios, sg's, and whatever else can be had at good deals

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Unless you're a studio musician and need a variety of sounds as a job requirement, you really don't need to have more than one or two guitars. I would sell them all and buy at least one really nice guitar, you will really appreciate why high quality guitars are more expensive. If money is not an issue get whatever, if it is, look on the used market. Depending on what you want, cheap lp studios, sg's, and whatever else can be had at good deals

There is something to be said about having just one or two guitars. You really get to know those two guitars, and having less to work with forces you to get the most from them—it's a blessing of poverty, so to speak.

I could see myself getting away with one SG-style guitar and one Tele-style guitar…and being perfectly happy doing so.

- Keith

 

[scottish]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Thanks for the input guys. I should have mentioned that the LP just doesn't feel right to me. As much as I have always wanted one, everytime I play it I feel like I am trying to like it. I tend to play rock and punk, trying to move away from power chords and develop my skills more. The idea of having a semi-hollow does sound nice, but I would still want a solid body. So maybe I can't have one electric after all.

Stop wasting your life away and find a strat that speaks to you, lol. Sell whatever is necessary. I think in general its safe to say that most guitar players will feel at home with either a strat or an LP, if not both. Since the LP isnt doing it for you....you know where to start looking.

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

I'm with ImmortalSix: sell them all and start searching for one guitar that feels great to you.

 

[lex666]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Since the LP isnt doing it for you....you know where to start looking.

Yep.

ES335

 

[KeeperOS]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

I'm gonna more or less rehash various previous advices but what the heck.
If you have a guitar you really don't gel with (not in tone or tuning stability or generally, things that can be improved upon but rather general feel) then don't think about it, sell it.
Now if that guitar is your first one then see if that guitar has any kind of sentimental value to you, especially if it is a guitar you wouldn't get much out of is you did sell it.

Then, try to be as uncompromising as your pocket will allow. Get the best for your tastes from the get go, trying to have as little in upgrades as possible (pickups are naturally always in though

 

[blueman335]

Re: Thinking about going down to one guitar. What would you do?

Stop wasting your life away and find a strat that speaks to you, lol. Sell whatever is necessary. I think in general its safe to say that most guitar players will feel at home with either a strat or an LP, if not both. Since the LP isnt doing it for you....you know where to start looking.

OMG, not a Strat! I'd rather stick needles in my eyes.