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Post by growler on Dec 8, 2008 9:20:50 GMT
This is something I posted on the IGS in answer to one of their threads on guitar values, it may be of interest to some people
Just to add to this thread, it never ceases to amaze me how with this forthcoming recession, If not already upon us and affecting stacks of people already, how some people can think about ' buying guitars as some sort of an investment.' Personally in all my years of buying guitars , it has been for the sheer enjoyment of playing music on them ...... the last thing on my mind would have been what sort of investment would they become in the future.
Something occurred yesterday that got me thinking. My 16 year daughter asked me if she could have a guitar for Xmas, I ordered her a heap of shit of E-bay ( cutaway acoustic in black( she liked the colour) ,it comes with gig bag , tuner plus extra set of strings). Price £ 40, - $ 60. If she learns to play it great, if not I have not lost a lot. But what occurred to me is there must be stacks and stacks of guys like myself , approaching 60 , and what the hell is going to happen to all these guitars we have acquired over the many years, and are going to leave behind........ Boy are'nt the guitar playing kids of the future in for a free guitar give away bonanza ,
Nothing would give me more pleasure than exiting this life knowing that my guitars are going to be past on to my daughters who have hopefully learned how to play a guitar by then, and to give them the same pleasure of playing them as they have given me ....... not to be used as some sort of investment. Finally they can sort it out between them who has the Lowden and who has the Gibson Les Paul, as for the 12 stringer and resos ...... who knows
Regards Growler
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Post by maxxengland on Dec 8, 2008 11:21:19 GMT
I'm leaving instructions for the acoustic to come with me in the box when I go. Can't guarantee electricity at the other end......
I do worry about the Strat though, I'd hate to see a damn fine tool get abused and then stuck in the back of a wardrobe.
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Post by growler on Dec 8, 2008 13:06:19 GMT
Maxxenland
Be careful with what you are doing ....... One of the most poignant threads I read on a guitar forum a couple of years ago, is of a Mother who's Son was tragically killed in the Second world war. She had buried his much loved National along side him .............. Quite why I was seeing a recent photograph of the guitar was a mystery to me, but I would hope some peoples quest for owning a National would stop at digging a grave up?
regards Growler
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 11:18:11 GMT
I'm leaving instructions for the acoustic to come with me in the box when I go. Can't guarantee electricity at the other end...... ROFL |
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Post by steadyrollinman on Dec 9, 2008 18:00:52 GMT
In complete agreement with you growler. The guitars we buy are based on pure pleasure of playing. That said, imagine how we would feel if we discovered one day that some distant relative had bequeathed their treasured guitar collection. And just imagine if some of those guitars were original Nationals in beautiful condition and really sang. These guitars sure won't go with us to the grave or in the fire, but some lucky bugger will have a good day when we go. Who knows they may even remember us!
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Post by growler on Dec 9, 2008 19:22:44 GMT
I was discussing this situation with my wife yesterday regarding what to do with my guitars if the girls have no use for them, it was nice to know she will ( GIVE ) , yes give them away......., to hopefully someone who will appreciate and look after them as I have. This is not some sort of morbid thread, it is a reality,
It is the result of my generation being able to acquire these guitars in abundance along with all the other paraphernalia that comes along with guitar ownership , I have a room full of it, amps, mics, recording equipment , mic stands, guitar pedals , banjoes , charungas, the list goes on and on. As I said this stuff will be given away , and as Steadyrollinman says " some lucky bugger will have a good day when we go".
I know of a situation recently where a young guy was killed in a motorcycle accident, the mother gave his guitars away to his guitar playing mate, mind you he said he felt a bit uneasy about taking them. My other passion in life will not be leaving much behind ........ bird watching....... a pair of binoculars
Cheer up Christmas is just around the corner and we have 2009 to look forward to , what a year thats promised to be
Regards Growler
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 22:54:59 GMT
Growler
Good points here. I am 58, 2 sons who learned to play but don't at present, but likely will in the future (both students who work!!!!!). I want my partner, if she succeeds me to give the 5 guitars I own away to those who could use them....my sons, friends who play. I wouldn't bury or burn them!
That said I want to go on playing untill my fingers fall off! 2009 lilely to good? The Obama effect blues is waiting to be written: right now I am too tired.
Barry
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Post by wolvoboy on Dec 10, 2008 12:01:05 GMT
i have lots of grand children if any of them develop a passion for music then they will get a guitar my daughter who is pregnant wants to keep our family name{ johnson}when she gets wed, i'm trying to persuade her of[Roberta for girl and Robert for a boy} and from an early age i shall infuse him or her with the blues, and one day will get my Duolian, so hopefully i will have more grand children,so i can buy more guitars to leave them.( great excuse to have a MM Blues}
wolvoboy
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Post by melp on Dec 10, 2008 17:33:49 GMT
Hi All,
In my view the investment concept, other than as a justification for acquisition, if you need one, is nuts. Unless you have access to either a time machine, or forward viewing 20/20 vision instruments are not a good long term investment. If you really want to do this then try something else! Gold, platinum or diamonds sound about right.
What happens to my guitars when I am no more? Not sure I care much, sure would like someone else to get some pleasure and use out of them.
However, in my case its a not an issue, my son will be packing the gig bags before my body is cold - and that's just fine.
Interesting thread, reminds me that we never really own anything, its all just on loan. Here to enjoy while I am still around.
cheers
Mel
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Post by Gerry C on Dec 13, 2008 12:35:45 GMT
Some time ago a family friend of my daughter's partner passed away. He had been a semi-pro jazz player, and indeed a pro for much of his working life. His family gave away his instruments, records and kit to his friends and family: what was left was auctioned and raised a good sum for the charity the family had chosen. Although I did not know the guy personally, my daughter's partner's father had played with him for many years (on reeds and keyboards) so suggested that I might like some of the stuff. So I acquired a mint boxed set of Django Reinhardt LPs, a really good pair of Custom Sound CS112 PA speakers and, best of all a Castelluccia 'petite bouche' gypsy jazz guitar which is an absolute monster. I've already made my will and all my instruments will go to those who can play them and care for them: they have been great friends to me and I want them to be looked after and loved when I'm gone, just like my human friends...
Cheerily,
Gerry C
A blues guitarist died and, of course, went down to the Hot Place, having done the cross roads deal some years before. Satan smiled evilly at him as the player said, "What will be my eternal punishment, O Lord of Darkness?" Satan smiled even more evilly, handed him an Eko Ranger 12-string and said, "Here! Tune this!!" ;D
And does anyone recall the name of the bluesman who got blind drunk one Christmas Eve, went down to the midnight crossroads and sold his soul to Santa?
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