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#364418 - 04/05/13 09:10 AM
Guitar collection 200 pieces lighter...
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I have sold 207 of my 213 stringed instruments. Thought I was going to keep just 41, but just couldn't make those final decisions. The ones I kept include 4 I have willed to good friends, three of which are members here, and 12 my two boys want.
Good news is, I have raised the funds I need to make a significant donation to the New Orleans Habitat project and enough to complete the wing (music-complete with studio, instruments and performance center/stage) at a youth center I'm working with in Lexington.
I'm rehabbing one of my B-3's and a 147RV to either put in the center for use in live performances or to ship to New Orleans.
The time is right. My hand condition forces less work on stringed instruments, and no one needs 300 plus stringed instruments, 2 B-3's, a C-3, and M-100, plus 15 other keyboards. Plus vibes, accordion(s) and lots more.
Of course, this week-end I saw a Godin A6 and thought it was something I HAD to have.
Instrument withdrawal is a BITCH!
Russ (RIA-Recovering Instument Addict) Lay
Off to a studio session in Louisville
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#364511 - 04/06/13 02:04 PM
Re: Guitar collection 200 pieces lighter...
[Re: The Saint]
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Thanks, folks. You know, after the "big unload" I feel pretty good. I kept all of the sentimental pieces and some of the key ones for specific music.
I had lots of dupes. For instance, I had 23 L-5's. I kept 2: the old, worn one I play all the time and a 1971 that is perfect and built by one of the best Gibson builders.
Same with Strats and Tele's. I kept 2 each and liquidated about 40.
Sale of the L-5's generated over $190,000.00 and the Strats and Tele's netted over $270,000.00.
The others were "one-offs"...things I bought just because I thought they were neat at the time.
I can tell you that the most valuable piece sold for $277,000.00. I won't miss it.
Hey, I have over 100 pieces left (still trying to cut down the number to 41). That STILL stands as a formidable collection, in most eyes, particularly when you look at what's left (Howard Roberts, 53 ES 295, Birdland, Barney Kessel, 175, 335, 345, 355's, Flying V, Les Paul's, My very first Strat (now worth $29,000.00), D'Angelicos, pre-CBS Jazz and P basses and lots others).
The end of my string instrument playing days is near, and I am feeling that I've been very stingy and self-centered to just let them sit around.
Just today, I decided to donate a cherry C-3 and a 147. It has the bass/percussion upgrade, so I'll give one to the Habitat project and one to the local center, where we are starting a music co-op for inner city kids.
That means I'll still have my B-3 at the club where I use it 8 or so jobs a month, and the C at the center, where I'll be forming performance groups of youngsters of different ages.
JAZZ-U is the name of the program. Because of where it is, we'll be concentrating on funk influenced jazz.
I feel GOOD about this.
We also sold the King Air, but that was just because we weren't using it. That effort funded a hospital upgrade in my home town from my family.
Still got the Cessna 180 and the gyro copter, though!
STILL enough toys!
Russ (big-OLD Kid) Lay
Edited by captain Russ (04/06/13 02:07 PM)
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#365173 - 04/18/13 11:01 AM
Re: Guitar collection 200 pieces lighter...
[Re: sparky589]
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My Gibsons are/were all pretty safe purchases. Lots of 335, 345, 355's, L-5's (23), Johnnie Smith's, Switchmaster (2-three P-90's),Barney Kessels, etc. Throw in a couple of Melody Makers, Flying V's (Yea my buddy Lonnie Mack), ES 295 (the Scotty Moore/Elvis guitar-circa 1952), ES 175 (a modern ES 295, with Humbuckers), a few Les Pauls and a couple of really cool 335 Pro's (same shape as a 335 but solid). Had/have no bolt-on neck Gibsons.
My intent was to purchase "proven winners" for investment purposes. I preferred to play Guild, but they didn'/don't appreciate as much as Gibsons.
Fender was simpler...as many pre-CBS Strats, Teles, P Basses and Jass basses as possible, plus early re-issue (82 reissue tele's, bringing close to $4,000 today).
Most valuable is a Broadcaster...think more than a medium priced home.
After almost 50 years of collecting, I REALLY LOVE GUITARS!
But, I'm perfectly satisfied with my choice of liquidating the excess and donating the proceedings and giving a few "treasures to family and valued friends.
Good to talk to you!
Russ To see the old man play, Google RCL solo guitar (for a good laugh)!
Edited by captain Russ (04/18/13 11:06 AM)
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#365588 - 04/25/13 09:05 AM
Re: Guitar collection 200 pieces lighter...
[Re: captain Russ]
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Loc: netherlands
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Hello Russ, Haven't been here for a long time so I am very surprised you are cleaning the house, since I recently did the same. (for another reason as yours though) Just finished yesterday with writing down what I have left. I still have exactly 41 guitars left (what a coincidence ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default_dark/smile.gif) ) anyway I cannot decide easily which ones I will keep. At least another 30 guitars must go. Probably I keep 2 LP, 1 Strat, 1 Tele, 1 X175(guild), 1 es-335, 1 prs custom 24, 1 D55(guild) Greetings, Fred
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#365601 - 04/25/13 12:16 PM
Re: Guitar collection 200 pieces lighter...
[Re: freddynl]
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So good to hear from you, Freddy! I LIKE your "keep" list. Mine would be very similar...I'd keep the old Guild you saw years ago, plus a neat little 150 I acquired recently. I like PRS, but I'll have an L-5, Barney Kessel and 335, 345, 355 (several in that category) on my final 41.
I like Parker, so I'll keep an acoustic/hibred) and a Custom.
Funny thing. It didn't bother me at all to sell my old Super Reverb, Dual Showman, Bassman...7 of my old tube Fenders. I mostly play nylon string Godin Multiac thru a PA or acoustic amp now. I kept a couple of little tube guys, but mostly play a JazzKat PhatKat (12" with tube pre-amp) now.
Be well, and please keep in contact.
You're one of the good guys!
Russ
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#365637 - 04/26/13 02:18 AM
Re: Guitar collection 200 pieces lighter...
[Re: captain Russ]
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Loc: netherlands
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So good to hear from you, Freddy! I LIKE your "keep" list. Mine would be very similar...I'd keep the old You're one of the good guys! ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default_dark/wink.gif) Wow Russ Hello Russ, Just added 3 more guitars on the keeping list I completely forgot. Rodriguez FF (flamenco guitar) Gibson SG (Bought this used in 1971 and was my first quality guitar and survived 10 years touring, not for sale)) Guild G212 (12 string guitar) greetings fred
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