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Post by thehightenor on Feb 22, 2023 2:07:09 GMT -6
My Martin D-18 is one of the last things I'd sell, it records like a dream and is amazing for writing and it's gone up 50% in value since I bought it new a few years ago.
I'm a musician first - engineer second so metal boxes would be leaving my place before anything made of wood :-)
My vote - not to sell.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Feb 22, 2023 9:25:09 GMT -6
I thought you preferred the Gibson acoustics?
I say sell the Martin, buy a used Gibson for 2k, and use the rest to take a trip to Florida, get some sun, and eat some oysters. St Paddy’s in Tampa is gonna be a good time. Let’s party!!
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 22, 2023 9:47:53 GMT -6
I thought you preferred the Gibson acoustics? I say sell the Martin, buy a used Gibson for 2k, and use the rest to take a trip to Florida, get some sun, and eat some oysters. St Paddy’s in Tampa is gonna be a good time. Let’s party!! Don’t know if I prefer one over the other…although there are more great sounding Martins than Gibson’s imo. I’ve got a nice custom shop j-45 too. |
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Post by antbar on Feb 22, 2023 10:28:12 GMT -6
Johnkenn - most of what you've put forth as reasons for keeping it don't seem out of true love for the guitar. You sound pragmatic/practical about it, and to me, that says it's an instrument worth releasing back into the wilds.
Not long back I sold a synth very dear to me - it was loaded with "life and death," to be dramatic about it. But somehow I knew it was time to let it go. I found a buyer literally down the road from me and I knew the synth was going to a good home. Plus, I got what I was asking for it without haggling or hassle. I don't regret letting it go, even though I sometimes miss it. It sounds like there's probably some other guitar out there that you'd be happier with... the one you're thinking of selling seems more like it lives "on paper" than in your hands. I'm another vote for selling.
If it helps any, when I sold that synth, I described it to myself as "letting go." Cos I was holding on to all sorts of "But it's a classic... I SHOULD keep it!" feelings that didn't fit with the enjoyment it no longer gave me when I sat down to play it!
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Post by gwlee7 on Feb 22, 2023 13:02:53 GMT -6
Johnkenn - most of what you've put forth as reasons for keeping it don't seem out of true love for the guitar. You sound pragmatic/practical about it, and to me, that says it's an instrument worth releasing back into the wilds. Not long back I sold a synth very dear to me - it was loaded with "life and death," to be dramatic about it. But somehow I knew it was time to let it go. I found a buyer literally down the road from me and I knew the synth was going to a good home. Plus, I got what I was asking for it without haggling or hassle. I don't regret letting it go, even though I sometimes miss it. It sounds like there's probably some other guitar out there that you'd be happier with... the one you're thinking of selling seems more like it lives "on paper" than in your hands. I'm another vote for selling. If it helps any, when I sold that synth, I described it to myself as "letting go." Cos I was holding on to all sorts of "But it's a classic... I SHOULD keep it!" feelings that didn't fit with the enjoyment it no longer gave me when I sat down to play it! This right here. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Feb 22, 2023 14:38:40 GMT -6
I thought you preferred the Gibson acoustics? I say sell the Martin, buy a used Gibson for 2k, and use the rest to take a trip to Florida, get some sun, and eat some oysters. St Paddy’s in Tampa is gonna be a good time. Let’s party!! Don’t know if I prefer one over the other…although there are more great sounding Martins than Gibson’s imo. I’ve got a nice custom shop j-45 too. Off. If you have the Gibson too, ditch the Martin. Bases covered. Upgrade the vacation. |
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Post by geoff738 on Feb 22, 2023 21:47:01 GMT -6
Of. A bit off topic. But I just tried a whack full of acoustics. Including a $9k Canuck Collings. The winner was à Boucher OM. Quebec built. Probably crap resale, just a guess. But wiped the floor with the Martins and for me was right there with the Collings and Huss and Daltons. So I guess there are boutique builders that can bring the Martin thing for less. I just guess they might not be great if you need to sell.
Cheers,
Geoff
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 22, 2023 22:30:59 GMT -6
Of. A bit off topic. But I just tried a whack full of acoustics. Including a $9k Canuck Collings. The winner was à Boucher OM. Quebec built. Probably crap resale, just a guess. But wiped the floor with the Martins and for me was right there with the Collings and Huss and Daltons. So I guess there are boutique builders that can bring the Martin thing for less. I just guess they might not be great if you need to sell. Cheers, Geoff Was just talking about some of the boutique builders with the guy that came over to check my guitar out…man, I just haven’t played a H&D, Bourgeois, Collings that I’ve loved. Talking RW 28 style. Always thought Collings were too mid voiced and Santa Cruz is too bright. And I’ve owned several SC’s. Honestly, it probably doesn’t get “better” sounding than the Authentic I have now…probably more projection…and different voicing, but this guitar is only 9 years old too. And talking through this has made me realize I should keep it. Even though it’s not a tool I use every day right now, I’ll probably be happy I kept it in ten years. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 22, 2023 22:40:36 GMT -6
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Post by geoff738 on Feb 22, 2023 22:48:26 GMT -6
Seriously that sounds killer. So….
Keep it!
Mind you my thing is to keep stuff. A lot of toing and froing until I make a choice but then I usually stick with it. Others do otherwise.
Cheers,
Geoff
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 22, 2023 22:50:34 GMT -6
Seriously that sounds killer. So…. Keep it! Mind you my thing is to keep stuff. A lot of toing and froing until I make a choice but then I usually stick with it. Others do otherwise. Cheers, Geoff Yeah…not selling things is my thing too… /s |
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Post by hadaja on Feb 22, 2023 22:51:41 GMT -6
+1 for keeping it.
I remember the agony you went through testing out guitars and coming to the conclusion this was the one for you.
Imagine doing it all again.
$5k for something that is a tool at your disposal isnt too bad to have hanging around. Its not that much $$$.
You probably spent more then $5k buying and selling the Retro Sta compressor.
You should rename it the Retro Boomerang Sta.
Keep it.
I have an older late model 1980’s PRS electric guitar i never use but i know i would be very sad if i ended up selling it.
Cheers
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Post by geoff738 on Feb 22, 2023 22:51:46 GMT -6
Er, ah, ok!
Cheers,
Geoff
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 22, 2023 22:56:25 GMT -6
+1 for keeping it. I remember the agony you went through testing out guitars and coming to the conclusion this was the one for you. Imagine doing it all again. $5k for something that is a tool at your disposal isnt too bad to have hanging around. Its not that much $$$. You probably spent more then $5k buying and selling the Retro Sta compressor. You should rename it the Retro Boomerang Sta. Keep it. I have an older late model 1980’s PRS electric guitar i never use but i know i would be very sad if i ended up selling it. Cheers I currently have another sta. I’ve lost count. The clock is ticking on it, though. |
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Post by spindrift on Feb 22, 2023 22:58:03 GMT -6
What's wrong with you people? NEVER SELL ANYTHING!!! After all, this is gearsl....uhhhh, sorry wrong forum and era.
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 22, 2023 22:58:06 GMT -6
Btw - this is the second time I’ve realized that my two main mics are Soyuz…I really have no affiliation at all…but I’ve just ended up loving both of these mics.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Feb 22, 2023 23:46:01 GMT -6
I finally get to say "I told you so" !  |
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Post by geoff738 on Feb 23, 2023 0:55:47 GMT -6
+1 for keeping it. I remember the agony you went through testing out guitars and coming to the conclusion this was the one for you. Imagine doing it all again. $5k for something that is a tool at your disposal isnt too bad to have hanging around. Its not that much $$$. You probably spent more then $5k buying and selling the Retro Sta compressor. You should rename it the Retro Boomerang Sta. Keep it. I have an older late model 1980’s PRS electric guitar i never use but i know i would be very sad if i ended up selling it. Cheers I currently have another sta. I’ve lost count. The clock is ticking on it, though. Oh dear. Cheers, Geoff |
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 24, 2023 16:46:48 GMT -6
A small update. The guitar didn’t sell, and I’m kindve relieved…and I went to twist the release knob on the sta and it crumbled away. Strange.
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Post by dok on Feb 24, 2023 17:42:14 GMT -6
Btw - here’s a quick recording I did last night of it. Stereo mic’d. link doesn't appear to be working now, dang! I wanted to hear this thing. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 24, 2023 18:06:40 GMT -6
Btw - here’s a quick recording I did last night of it. Stereo mic’d. link doesn't appear to be working now, dang! I wanted to hear this thing. See if this works. Click me |
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Post by drumsound on Feb 24, 2023 18:06:54 GMT -6
Btw - here’s a quick recording I did last night of it. Stereo mic’d. link doesn't appear to be working now, dang! I wanted to hear this thing. Me too |
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Post by gwlee7 on Feb 24, 2023 18:51:27 GMT -6
link doesn't appear to be working now, dang! I wanted to hear this thing. See if this works. Click meThat works for me |
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Post by dok on Feb 25, 2023 1:48:42 GMT -6
No dice. No sweat, though, in my head it sounds like the platonic ideal of an acoustic guitar which is pretty good.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2023 7:38:04 GMT -6
I've sold or traded two special instruments: a 1965 Fender Precision and a 1968 ES-340. Both solid sweet playing axes that helped me make a living in younger days. In exchange I got mics, stands, an interface etc. All of those things are gone. I miss the instruments and know that replacing them would cost me a lot more these days. But the gear I swapped for taught me a lot that helped me make a living for a lot longer than the years I stood on stage. I'll occasionally kick myself for letting those instruments go, but the trades helped me build a career that was a lot more dependable. There are quite a few on this list who are in my age category, and most of owned a lot of vintage gear when it was brand new. Same for automobiles. Can't help but be a little wistful for some of them.
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