How many guitars...?

Grolschevik

Probably been done before, but...

1) How many guitars do you have?

2) How many guitars do you need?

3) How many guitars do you want (not €500,000 vintage classics, but real, in production guitars that you can buy new)?

Me:

1) Just two, a 1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard and a late '70s/early 80s Pearl Les Paul replica.

2) I don't think I actually need any more for what I do. However...

3) Apart from wanting vintage classics, I feel that I want a decent Strat, a decent Tele (but with a 'bucker at the bridge), a decent hollowbody (eg Byrdland), a decent semi-hollow (eg 335), an SG, and a high-end acoustic. And, bizarrely, something like a Hofner Shorty.

I have no interest in superstrats, Jazzmaster or Jaguars, or any sort of bass.


If someone asked the same question of me about amps or pedals, I'd be in permanent indecision. I think I'm lucky to have found the guitars I want to keep for the rest of my life. But I don't think I'll ever be able to say that about an amp or a drive pedal. I want them all. Literally.

Squidgy Black

1) I've only one at the moment, a Schecter Diamond Series C1 with Seymour Duncans.

2) I could do with having two, I rarely play metal unless it's actually in my metal band, I could do with a tele or strat for the indie stuff I've been asked to play etc. I had a squier standard strat, but sold it.

3) There's too many to list. By right I'd like to have one of all kinds for variety and to try them out to find which one I like best. To be honest, I'd probably never have more than 4 if I was loaded. The main thin I'd go for would be a decent tele, a jazzmaster, a nice les paul and something crazy like an 8 string with emg's.

kranog

1) 10
Gibson Les Paul Standard (Honeyburst)
PRS CE22 (fire flame)
Schecter Corsair Porl Thompson with Duncans
Ibanez S7420 7 String with DiMarzios
Ibanez RG321EX with active EMG's
Custom Hand Built Strat - with Duncans (built by my good self)
Yamaha Custom Tele with Duncans
Takamine EA40C
G&L L-2000 Tribute Bass
Cort GB54 Bass

2) I need 1 I guess - but sure that's not an appropriate question!


3) I had a '52 Fender Tele that I miss - I'd like to get another one.
Generally, I love building strats & tele's so I think I'd like to make a couple more if I find the right components!

Welease

1) 9
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Fender Strat (Jap)
Eros MKII Les Paul
Squire Tele
Squire Bullet
Squire Jazz Bass
Encore Semi Acoustic
Alhambra Acoustic
Charvel Strat

2) 1 - My favourite is the Squire Tele.. but it I had to only have one, I would probably keep the Les Paul Standard.

3) None really.. but if I do buy another one again, it will likely be a Jap Tele..

si_guru

I have 2.

1991 (64 re-issue) Fender Telecaster - Custom Red
2003 Gibson Les Paul in Vintage Sunburst.

I don't want any more.

Paolo_M

1. 11
2 X Les Paul stds (different years and pu configs, one std tuning, one Eb std)
1 X USA strat deluxe
1 X Squire strat (HSS, used for D dropped C tuning)
1 X IBanez RGT (EMGs, for teh trash metulz and brootz)
1 X Squire P-bass
1 x Crafter Electro acoustic
1 X Hand made Spanish geetar
1 X Mandolin
1 X Ukulele
1 X Guitar Hero Controller

2. I use all of them regularly, and would like more.
eg. I like to have an acoustic set up for DADGAD and another for slide in open G, another for Eb tuning, and a 12 string as well as the one I have.
A single guitar set up in a specific way does limit you creatively once you're at a certain level.
I'm also learning piano/keys, I got a Axiom Pro a while back. Eventually I'd to be able to play every instrument to some level. Freud might say that I'm overcompensating for the fact that I have a very poor singing voice but what does he know!!

3. I'd ideally want a guitar of each type set up for each tuning and style that I play. If you run the permutations that's probably 100+. Probably not going to happen though...:(
I'd also like a couple of banjo's and other stringed instruments.

8k2q1gfcz9s5d4

1)5
1994 USA strat, HSS Active emgs
2001 Mex strat
epie les paul standard
Tanglewood TW155 (acoustic)
Hohner countryman (acoustic)

2)for giging, i only only use the USA strat with the mex or LP as a backup. could live with just the USA strat!

3) Really want a gibson LP standard. Im mainly a strat and LP man!

rcaz

1) I have three, a Mexican Tele Standard (hot rails bridge), CIJ Jazzmaster and Squier '51.

2) I could live happily with just my Jazzmaster.

3) Something hollow and something nicer for humbuckers maybe.

Ravelleman

I have 3: my 2004 Gretsch Annie (Filtertrons), my 2010 G&L Legacy and my 2005 Fernandes Ravelle (SD 59/Custom Custom).

I think I could happily survive with just my Legacy.

At the moment I want three things: an Epiphone Elitist Casino, a G&L ASAT (Classic, Bluesboy or Special) and a high quality dread´ like a Martin D 28.

dfkorg

1: 10 plus a few bits
1968 Fender Telecaster
1996 Fender Stratocaster (Mexican) with Duncan Hot Rails in bridge
2002 Gibson Les Paul Special w/Bigbsy
2004 Tokai Love Rock Gold Top (Japanese)
1972 Framus Archtop
2003 Stanford D20-P Custom (built just for me)
2002 Martin 001-R
2009 Guild M20
2008 Cort SJB6 acoustic bass
1983 Squier Bullet bass (Japanese)
Daddy Mojo 4 string cigar box guitar
Ohana SK25Z ukulele
Ohana CK50MG ukulele
Atlas Cuatro de Puerto Rico

2: The Stanford and the 68 Telecaster. That Tele has seen a lot in its 43 years and the Stanford oozes acoustic mojo.

3: Just want a Gretsch and a great 12 string. A double cutaway White Falcon, a White Penguin LTV or a Chet Atkins solid body with leather trim would do for the Gretsch, and it's hard to look past the 412 Guild as a 12 string

CrackisWhack

3

McIlroy A30c
Gibson SG standard
Fender Strat American deluxe


I don't need any more for the moment!

Demeyes

1)
13 including basses

Agile Intrepid 8 string
Schecter C7 Hellraiser
Ibanez RG7621 - Am selling it so will be gone soon
Jackson Sl2H
Jackson SL3
Charvel Model 4
Harley Benton Tele
Sx strat copy
Richwood stra copy
Samick 3/4 size body
Tangelwood Acoustic
OLP Tony Levin 5 string Bass
Fretless Jazz Copy

A few of them are cheap guitars but most play alright and have been upgraded a bit. I really want to pick up a few more higher end guitars but it'll be a while. I've got my mind set on getting a nice 7 string from the states in the next few months, haven't decided on one yet though.

2)
Probably a nice 8 and 7 string, a good 6 string superstrat, single coil vintage style, something with humbuckers but not metal. I'd also need a 5 string bass. That would do me for most things.

3)
There's a load of guitars I'd love to have to cover a lot of bases. A nice hollowbody, a fan fret 7 or 8, a chapman stick, a fretless guitar, a dobro etc. As well as having a few more nice varied standard electrics. Of course I don't think I'll ever be happy with what I have and will always be looking at more.

punchdrunk

jaysus this is embarrassing

1:Gibson ES-135
2:Gibson SG standard cherry
3:Gibson WM-J45
4:Martin 000-15
5:Reverend USA Wolfman
6:Fender '52 Coppercaster
7:Fender MIJ Jaguar
8:Fender CIJ Jaguar
9:Fender USA Tele-sonic
10:Fender USA Ash fat tele
11:Fender MIJ '62 Strat Reissue
12:Fender USA Highway HH Strat
13:Squier MIJ Strat (with fernandes sustainer)
14 Squier MIC tele
15:Warmoth Telecaster Baritone
16:Squier butterscotch Telecaster
17:Lindert Locomotive (will be converted into a 12 string soon)
18:danelectro U1 reissue
19:Artisan Lap steel
20:Aria 335 copy
21: Fender CIJ Mustang bass

yeah I probably need help!

realistically an acoustic (I love the Gibson) a Tele (the coppercaster is my main guitar) and a semi hollow of some sort (probably the 135)

I still want a Gretsch,a bass VI and a ricky

damonjewel

Q1

My guitars

1) 1987 tokai suoer edition strat
2) 1995 MIJ Fender strat 54 ri
3) 2005 Yamaha F310 acoustic
4) 1984 Ibanez roadster bass (modified)
5) Epiphone LPjr (modified)
6) Squier Telecaster ( heavily modified)
7) Wesley Acoustic bass
8) Harmonia lapsteel
9) Vintage V99 LP
10) Dean semi acoustic Classical
11) Valencia 7/8 classical
12) 2011 Mahogany Partscaster with p-rails

Q2

I don't think I need any

Q3

A real nice top end archtop or semi with a very jazzy neck pickup, a jangly 12 string Rick, a gritty as hell sounding P90 loaded guitar, a Bass VI for laughs and a Rick 4000 series bass

My wife thinks I have way too much gear, but she also thinks Gretsch's are super cool and I think she has kind of half sanctioned that I buy a Gretsch white falcon....that will do babe that will do

-=al=-

Ive 9 guitars... one bass and acoustic, the rest electric

Ideally I think I'd need 4 guitars

There's probably only a handful of guitars I'd be interested in if there was no limits in anything

Rented Mule

1) How many guitars do you have?

1) 1988 American Standard Fender Strat
2) 1987 Kramer Ferrington
3) Martin 000CXE
4) Takamine G-series
5) Kramer Pacer (this is going to be a gift for my 16 year old)
6) ESP LTD Kirk Hammett Junior Electric Guitar (for my 3 year old)
7) Fender Telecaster Joe Strummer tribute
8) Jackson Randy Rhoads RRFR5
9) 1984 Charvel (formerly owned by Dweezil Zappa)
10) Neal Moser strat (also formerly owned by Dweezil Zappa)


2) How many guitars do you need?

Ridiculous question !! There is only one answer .....MORE !!


3) How many guitars do you want ?


Buddy Blaze 'Shredder'
J Frog - 3D Skull 'n Bones
Ibanez Jem series (have no idea which one since there are dozens of them over the years)
'62 Gibson SG
'59 Gibson Les Paul
PRS Custom 24


Being a life long Jimmy Page fan, I would love a double neck. I have heard that they aren't really great to play, but there is still a part of me that doesn't care.

smokiebeverage

1) Too Many! (9)
1991 Gibson Les Paul Natural
Black Sparkle Danelectro
1st Ed Gibson Robot Les Paul
Fender Strat Lite Ash
2007 Fender Strat American Standard with tronical tuning (Robot tuning before Gibson Licensed it)
Stanford OM5 Acoustic
Salvador Cortez CS-220 Classical Guitar
Martin Backpacker
Godin Radiator

2) 1!

3) Nice tele (Fender or G&L), Gibson 335, I'm still 50/50 on an SG

dubtom

This may sound crazy but I've 5 and only started lessons a few weeks ago. My main instrument has been 5 string Banjo for a few years,just never got around to seriously learn to play Guitar. Yesterday I got a Tak Ef440 SC GN, the rest are cheap and cheerful ones I picked up on adverts over the last couple of years. I have 5 banjo's too, I guess I don't need all them either:o

gerarda

Right now - just the one:

2003 Black Gibson Les Paul Std with a few upgrades. The long term plan is to add a Deluxe Strat and Tele.

Malice

Grolschevik wrote: »

1) How many guitars do you have?

I've got 8 and they are:
1 x Yamaha Nylon-stringed acoustic
1 x Mitchell Steel-stringed acoustic
1 x American Series Fender Strat
1 x Squier Precision Bass
1 x Peavey Predator
1 x Ibanez K7
1 x Ibanez K5
1 x Ibanez SR706

Grolschevik wrote:

2) How many guitars do you need?

The correct answer is all of them . Seriously though, I tend to most often play the three Ibanez instruments. The others are all sitting in their respective cases as they either lack the requisite low B string or they're just not very much fun to play.

Grolschevik wrote:

3) How many guitars do you want?

I've a vague hankering for an 8 string guitar but I'd like to play one first to make sure the neck isn't too wide for me. Other than that I'm pretty much set.