Actually, not thinking, am going to do it. I have a '62 RI Strat from 1983, a 2003 '58 RI Les Paul with Brazilian fretboard, a sweet '69 Princton Reverb with a seperate 12" conversion, and a '69 Super Reverb. I mentioned my stuff, not to spam, but more to mention it is great equipment that will appreciate in value in the future and it is more than clutter.

But that being said, my Collings OM2H IS the guitar for me. I enjoy playing electric, but it doesn't motivate nor inspire the way that the Collings does. And if you did the quick math, there is about $7K in electric guitars and amps that could be put to better use.

I don't gig, and my chops are less than stellar. So I'm wondering if any of you out there have been in a similar situation and sold off all your electric stuff. Any regrets? Did your playing improve with your Collings? Did you end up going and getting another electric set up after you sold out?

Just curious, but I think this is a true epiphany, and with just one guitar, I'll be able to get more focused. By the way, I'm 45, am divorced, and have one 8 year old daughter who shows little interest in electric guitar.

Thanks!

Dan

I sold a Les Paul I had some time ago, but I was not really ever very much into electric guitar anyway.
Rick

Dan,

Been there. Did it. NO regrets!! I loved Tele's, and had a great Tele and a cool 2 piece ash body Strat. Amps, the whole deal.

Sold it ALL, and have focused on quality acoustics ever since, about 5 years now.

Life is sweet!

Gary Collier
Atlanta

Dan - my friend's late father did this back in the 60's or 70's. He had some PA equipment and an electric. He sold it and got an acoustic for around the house strumming. It just so happens that its a '67 Braz. D28 that my buddy plans on passing down to his son. He told me about it a few years ago. He pulled it out of an old dusty case and handed it to me. My jaw dropped. (They had no idea what the guitar was worth - all they cared about was the sentemental value). I bought him a humidifier and took him up to Elderly to get the pickguard replaced. I'm wandering from your question, but love sharing that story...anyways...I really think this is the way to go, esp. if you have no plans for gigging or playing in a band.

007 - Will the new pickguard affect the value of that D28? I few years ago I went deep into the trenches on a search for a 1969 or earlier D28, and it seemed at the time that any modifications from the original setup had an affect on value. Did anyone at Elderly even bring this up?

Dan - how do you plan on selling your gear (eBay, friends, ad in the paper, etc.?) There are some nice things in that list, as you already know.

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Originally posted by elambo:
Dan - how do you plan on selling your gear (eBay, friends, ad in the paper, etc.?) There are some nice things in that list, as you already know.

Probably Ebay. I go by pickard3 and am 100% positive with 235 deals. The Super Reverb might present some challenges, but removing the chassis and speakers would make it safer.

Drop a note if you're interested in any of it.

Take care!

Dan

my recommendation........don't do it (at least keep some of the electric gear).

why?

variety is the spice of life.

Dan I like your idea of less and more focus. I think one acoustic and one electric and a good amp for each is perfect. Of course I don't practice what I preach and have two of each. But that strat and one of your amps sound like keepers to me.

I'd keep the best amp and best Electric.

I'm sure I'll have regrets, but I have posted all my stuff here on the buy/sell site. I'll let it sit for a week and they go Ebay. And yes, I'll contribute a sellers fee for all sales from this forum.

Thanks to all who responded! I think there might be a D2HSB out there calling my name...

Dan

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Originally posted by elambo:
007 - Will the new pickguard affect the value of that D28? I few years ago I went deep into the trenches on a search for a 1969 or earlier D28, and it seemed at the time that any modifications from the original setup had an affect on value. Did anyone at Elderly even bring this up?

Yes it was brought up. But you have to understand this was not a matter of cosmetics. Rather one of necessity. Taking a pickguard off a 60's Martin is like changing the oil in your car. The old ones curl and cause the infamous "pickguard crack" on the soundboard. Preventative maintenance.