How many guitars/basses have you owned in your life ?

[Paruwi]

One more €piphone in the collection

• FGN Virtuoso VFL-C
• FGN Standard JFL-C
• FGN Expert Flame EFL-FM-R
• FGN Expert Rise ERS-HM-R
• FGN NeoClassic TL-C
• FGN Standard Illiad HH
• FGN Masterfield MSA-HP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSA-SP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSB-CM (Semi-Hollow Bass)
• CoolZ ZST-V
• Epi ES-175 Premium
• Epi Dave Navarro Jane
• Epi Wilshire P90
• Squier 40th Anniv. Tele Custom
• Stagg SES-60
• Hartwood Fifty-6
• KALA Jazz-Tenor Ukulele JTE

makes a total of 65, sold 48, remaining 17


all together....

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

New Bass incoming

Peavey C-4 Zephyr

She looks to be in pretty good shape, now I just have to wait till Tuesday for her to arrive, will do a NBD once she's all set up

 

[Paruwi]

One more FGN in the collection

• FGN Virtuoso VFL-C
• FGN Standard JFL-C
• FGN Expert Flame EFL-FM-R
• FGN Expert Rise ERS-HM-R
• FGN NeoClassic TL-C
• FGN Standard Illiad HH
• FGN Masterfield MSA-HP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSA-SP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSB-CM (Semi-Hollow Bass)
• FGN Boundary-Ody-HH DMB
• CoolZ ZST-V
• Epi ES-175 Premium
• Epi Dave Navarro Jane
• Epi Wilshire P90
• Squier 40th Anniv. Tele Custom
• Stagg SES-60
• Hartwood Fifty-6
• KALA Jazz-Tenor Ukulele JTE

makes a total of 66, sold 48, remaining 18

 

[Paruwi]

Two guitars have left the collection

The G4M Hartwood Fifty-6
it was a nice toy, sadly a bit neck heavy and rarely got played

and the

Squier 40th Anniv. Tele-Custom
was one of my heaviest guitars with nearly 4 kg
I like my other Tele-shaped guitars more
and needed to make space and fill up the war-chest

• FGN Virtuoso VFL-C
• FGN Standard JFL-C
• FGN Expert Flame EFL-FM-R
• FGN Expert Rise ERS-HM-R
• FGN NeoClassic TL-C
• FGN Standard Illiad HH
• FGN Masterfield MSA-HP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSA-SP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSB-CM (Semi-Hollow Bass)
• FGN Boundary-Ody-HH DMB
• CoolZ ZST-V
• Epi ES-175 Premium
• Epi Dave Navarro Jane
• Epi Wilshire P90
• Stagg SES-60
• KALA Jazz-Tenor Ukulele JTE

makes a total of 66, sold 50, remaining 16

 

[soulman969]

I have no idea. I'm thinking more about when I'm eventually gonna stop buying them and actually play them more.

 

[otisblove]

Best guess is around 50.

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

one more gone = PRS SE Hollowboy II Piezo

One more added 10 days ago = Squier Paranormal Rascal

Although now she looks like this

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

Two more out, one more in
Gibson 50's tribute SG
Tanglewood parlour acoustic

Okay so over the weekend I decided to pass on my Harley Benton MM-84a to my son. This left me with a vacancy in my bass rack so I decided to check out some p basses, I used to have a 1982 JV Squier that I stupidly let go while my mind was in a fog after my wife passing away. While surfing this site I came across the Vintage V-4BLK with mirror guard (Phil Lynott & Steve Harris are my bass idols), I found one on evilbay. she arrived this morning.

Out of the box she virtually perfect.
Just a slight truss rod tweak and the action lowering to how I like it
Paintwork & hardware fit and finish are perfect
Intonation was spot on
The pickup sounds fantastic through my Ashdown ABM EVO III 500
Both controls are super responsive.

She's getting
Pure Tone 4 point jack socket
3 string retainer
Rotosound 77's Flatwound strings

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

Following on from getting my V-4BLK "the rocker" I decided to get the V-4MVW and see if I could turn into a passable Steve Harris homage. Again I found a fantastic deal on ebay £200 brand new and she arrived today.

Like the black one she's virtually perfect out of the box.
Just a slight truss rod tweak and the action lowering to how I like it
Paintwork & hardware fit and finish are virtually perfect
Intonation was spot on
again the pickup sounds fantastic through my Ashdown ABM EVO III 500
Both controls are super responsive.

Minor niggles
The frets could do with a re-polish (a couple of rough spots)
The bass weighs 8Lb 6.5ozs but is slightly neck heavy
Factory fitted strings are rubbish to say the least
She will be restrung with flatwound Rotosound 77's (not sure which set yet, I ve got a standard set and a Steve Harris set) I've completely fallen for flatwounds

The only mods I'm thinking off (again because I already them in my parts draw)
Pure Tone 4 point jack socket
3 string tree to stop any A string buzz (though she doesn't have any at the moment)
Mirror vinyl over the pickguard
Either fit a no load tone pot or wire volume directly to output ala Steve's own bass
I may fit a Gotoh 201b or Fender Hi-mass (may have to shim the neck to keep my prefered string height)

I dont follow West Ham football club (manchester City thru and thru) so she'll possibly get either of these

Or possibly this one (can't beat a decent hamburger

 

[jtees4]

Impossible for me to answer, but I'll estimate. I was born in 1958. Picked up my first guitar around 1966-2000 I owned about 3 guitars and maybe 2 basses. Then I went nuts. After 2000 until now, I've owned close to 200. Things were different 20 years ago, prices were low (especially on non Gibson Fender stuff) AND shipping costs were low. Craigslist, EBay and then Reverb were great, sellers were reasonable. I didn't plan it, but I turned my guitar love into a good part time business. a IMHO Shipping costs killed it off the most. These days if I see a deal I will grab it, and usually sell it or something else off, but it's rare now. Plus I moved and my new area is not good for selling like where I came from previously.

 

[macca9091]

Inspired by a similar thread somewhere else I thought it could be interesting here, too

it might be a bit tricky for @Fullmoon 1971 .....

I'll start ...

• • 70s Classical Guitar >sold
  • 70s Steelstring #1 >sold
  • 70s Steelstring #2 >sold
  • late 70s Ibanez LesPaul >sold
  • 60-70s Framus SG-type >sold
  • 80s Hohner headless G2 (licensed Steinberger copy)>sold
  • Epi BBK Lucille >sold
  • Epi DR200CE
  • Epi LP Ukulele
  • Epi LP Ultra-II >sold
  • Epi Nichthawk Custom >sold
  • Epi LP Special DC >sold
  • Epi LP Junior #1 >sold
  • Albatross Jaguar-Type Custom >sold
  • Epi LP Junior #2 >sold
  • Epi SG-Special 61 Reissue >sold
  • Epi Tak Matsumoto DC Custom
  • Epi Dave Navarro Jane
  • Fender PawnShop 51 >sold
  • Tokai LC-98 BB >sold
  • Gibson Midtown Custom >sold
  • HarleyBenton TE20 >sold
  • FGN NeoClassic LC-10
  • FGN Masterfield MSA-HP-C
  • FGN Masterfield MSA-SP-C
  • FGN J-Standard JFL-C
  • FGN Expert FLX HP
  • FGN Masterfield MSB-CM (Semi-Hollow Bass)

makes a total of 28, sold 18, remaining 10
though I'm not done yet

Damn! You’re either single or blessed with a mindblowingly supportive partner!

2024 Epi IBG H-45 Viper Blue
2023 Epi IBG Firebird Vintage SB
2022 Epi IBG J200 Natural
2021 Epi IBG OF ‘64 Texan Cherry SB
2022 Guild 2512 Natural
2022 Guild Starfire I w/Bigsby Emerald
2023 Guild Starfire I Bass Dark Walnut
2022 Gretsch G5420T Orange Stain
2021 Fender Player Tele Butterscotch
2008 Fender Strat Hwy 1 White
2010 Ovation Celebrity Deluxe Black
1978 Memphis LP (lawsuit era from 70s
Ibanez factory), Tiger burst
2007 Martin D-35 Natural (sold)
2022 Gibson LP Classic Cherry Red (sold)
2022 PRS Paul’s Guitar Faded Blue (sold)

”… just one more!”

 

[Paruwi]

Damn! You’re either single or blessed with a mindblowingly supportive partner!

I'm married for more than 25 years (with the same wife)

makes a total of 28, sold 18, remaining 10
though I'm not done yet

that was ~ 7 years ago ^^

• FGN Virtuoso VFL-C
• FGN Standard JFL-C
• FGN Expert Flame EFL-FM-R
• FGN Expert Rise ERS-HM-R
• FGN NeoClassic TL-C
• FGN Standard Illiad HH
• FGN Masterfield MSA-HP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSA-SP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSB-CM (Semi-Hollow Bass)
• FGN Boundary-Ody-HH DMB
• CoolZ ZST-V
• Epi ES-175 Premium
• Epi Dave Navarro Jane
• Epi Wilshire P90
• Stagg SES-60
• KALA Jazz-Tenor Ukulele JTE

makes a total of 66, sold 50, remaining 16

I am lucky with what I've got over the years

 

[sgrady41]

Currently have 26 but have had
Many pass through my hands the last
11 years. Many I should of kept.

 

[Imerkat]

BC Rich Bich
BC Rich Warlock
Epiphone Dot
Epiphone Wildkat
Epiphone Baritone Les Paul
Noname Acoustic Nylon
Noname Acoustic Steel
Fender Telecaster Modern-Player
Epiphone Les Paul Special Distressed Custom
Epiphone Wilshire Red
Epiphone Wilshire Back
Epiphone Firebird VII
Gibson Firebird T 2016
Gibson Firebrid T 2016 again
Gibson Firebrid T 2017
Ibanez RGKP6 w/ Kaoss Pad
Epiphone S310 Silver
Epiphone S310 Black
Epiphone Sheraton 1988 Terada
Epiphone Sheraton 60th Anniversary
Epiphone Casino 60th Anniversary
Variax Shuriken
Variax Shuriken SR270
Epiphone Spirit
Epiphone Coronet (Tamio Okuda Custom Elitist)
Epiphone AlleyKat
Gibson Firebird (120th Anniversary)
Gibson Firebird V 2003
Gibson Firebird Non-Reverse Custom
Gibson ES-390 Vintage Burst
Gibson ES-390 Red
Gibson ES-Les Paul
Variax Shuriken SR250
CycFi Thor MKII
Galveston LP knock off

 

[Paruwi]

update:

One new (used) guitar added to the collection

I call it 'The Poor Man's Taylor T5'

This Crafter SA.TM.bk joined the crew today
it is a hybrid type with the Kent Armstrong Lipstick & a LRBaggs Piezo pickup

and soon one more FGN will be added

• FGN Virtuoso VFL-C
• FGN Standard JFL-C
• FGN Expert Flame EFL-FM-R
• FGN Expert Rise ERS-HM-R
• FGN NeoClassic TL-C
• FGN Standard Illiad HH
• FGN Masterfield MSA-HP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSA-SP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSB-CM (Semi-Hollow Bass)
• FGN Boundary-Ody-HH DMB
• CoolZ ZST-V
• Epi ES-175 Premium
• Epi Dave Navarro Jane
• Epi Wilshire P90
• Crafter SA.TM.bk
• Stagg SES-60
• KALA Jazz-Tenor Ukulele JTE

makes a total of 67, sold 50, remaining 17

 

[syco]

If we are counting stringed ( Stand up bass , Ukulele , Mandolin , Fiddle , Banjo ) instruments , 200 + over my lifetime . 40 at the beginning of the year , scaled backed to the 36 currently .

 

[Paruwi]

and soon one more FGN will be added

done.....

• FGN Virtuoso VFL-C
• FGN Standard JFL-C
• FGN Expert Flame EFL-FM-R
• FGN Expert Rise ERS-HM-R
• FGN NeoClassic TL-C
• FGN Standard Illiad HH
• FGN Masterfield MSA-HP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSA-SP-C
• FGN Masterfield MSB-CM (Semi-Hollow Bass)
• FGN Boundary-Ody-HH DMB
• FGN NeoClassic NST120-RAL
• CoolZ ZST-V
• Epi ES-175 Premium
• Epi Dave Navarro Jane
• Epi Wilshire P90
• Crafter SA.TM.bk
• Stagg SES-60
• KALA Jazz-Tenor Ukulele JTE

makes a total of 68, sold 50, remaining 18

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

One more gone.

2002 Maverick JR-4 (Jim Root signature model)

44 Remaining

 

[Eddd]

58

 

[Supernotch]

This might be a gloomy take, but I generally don’t like to think about instruments I used to own. Losing them was rarely a happy event, and I tend to get attached easily.

The most heartbreaking was perhaps my Rickenbacker 360. I bought it brand new in the early 2000s. I loved that guitar so much. About 10 years ago I suffered some catastrophic financial difficulties and was forced to sell it. It still haunts me to this day.