I was just reading an article in the www.guitarworld.com blogs section. A UK based player and new writer on Guitar World--William Baeck talked about the guitar you own and if it truly serves your purposes, especially if its a vintage or high end guitar. In my comment on Guitar World to William's article, I mentioned the fact that its great to have a vintage guitar and what you can get for it possibly. But if its so great why don't you ever play it? Other than you don't want to damage it or have it depreciate in value.Unless you have boatloads of cash and can have many vintage guitars sitting around waiting to be sold at auction to collectors. I say, don't bother. Just buy a solid Fender Strat or Gibson Les Paul that serves your playing purposes for live work and studio sessions. Believe me you can find a solid axe for 500 or less and have it sound better than your "lovely vintage" Strat.
Wiiliam has some great insight into why players are literally being held in a captive state with their vintage guitars they can't play or possibly damage which would take the value of their beloved guitar down a fair bit.
What I want to do as well is interview William and get some more insight from on how he can help you determine the right guitar for you, and not worry about playing it. Isn't that axe you love meant to be played?
You can't worry about blemishes and damage to it. Even if you can't play it anymore, isn't it better to have played it, than leave it sitting. It was meant to be used guys. Create great music today!!
Okay, here's the link to William's article. Hit him on Guitar World and tell him Markie sent ya.
http://www.guitarworld.com/are-you-being-held-hostage-your-guitar
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