Do you feel like your PRS is too nice?

[Tony M.]

I gig with all of them.
Even the nicest ones have seen the inside of a biker bar.
They are supposed to make music, not sleep in glass cases.

but...

No guitar stands.
No wall hangers.
No, you can't borrow it.
No exceptions.

In my hands or in the case.

 

[TheCraftsman]

Agree with most here, unless you’re buying a piece for a glass display case, they’re built to be played, it’s a disservice not to, you wouldn’t buy a car just to wash it and put it back in the garage.

 

[Prina]

It's only too nice if you pay more for the appearance that you don't appreciate or if it prevents you from playing it.

My PRSi, all used, are in the sweet spot of looking good enough to encourage playing them.

 

[veinbuster]

Agree with most here, unless you’re buying a piece for a glass display case, they’re built to be played, it’s a disservice not to, you wouldn’t buy a car just to wash it and put it back in the garage.

I play the guitars I have in a glass display case.

 

[walrus]

My S2 is battered. I prefer my guitars that way, with a story. As long as it's not intentional.

My S2 was bought used, with some slight wear and tear, and even a poor "paint job" on a ding. Not really "battered", though! But I'm calling it "mojo" and playing it every day to wear it out some more!

 

[SinSir]

I play the guitars I have in a glass display case.

Right!?! I immediately thought of those times I've seen a famous guitar in a display case at a shop or exhibit. If it hadn't been played would it be in the case? Would the player even be known muchless the guitar? Play em fellas!

 

[davesultra]

Given my playing level, pretty much anything above a Squire or Epiphone is too nice for me. Hasn’t stopped me from buying way too many “nice” guitars over the decades. So, sure my PRS is too nice. Seeing as my playing out days are over 20 years gone, my PRS shouldn’t get too banged up in the music room.

 

[RickP]

I gig ‘em all. They still look nice after years on the stage, rehearsals, and home playing. But they do get played!

 

[deepender]

I haven’t had as many opportunities as I’d like, but yeah, mine goes out when I can fill in for the regular guitar players.
Speaking of which, regarding the post from @davesultra , there are great gigging opportunities these days in church bands. You don’t get as many opportunities to kick on the RAT distortion (believe it or not, there are times I’ve used it) but I’m still playing live at 70. Have been for decades. And I don’t see that ending real soon.