tiboy
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When you see a guitar for sale that is in excellent/near mint condition but has had multiple owners do you assume it’s a dog?
I would certainly be asking for very detailed, well lit pix from all angles, etc. As Alnus said though, plenty of case queens out there for a variety of reasons!When you see a guitar for sale that is in excellent/near mint condition but has had multiple owners do you assume it’s a dog?
Yes.When you see a guitar for sale that is in excellent/near mint condition but has had multiple owners do you assume it’s a dog?
my grandfather was the same about used cars.One person's dog is another person's dream guitar.
People sell guitars for all kinds of reasons, not the least of which is "Hey, I overspent and need the dough, like, right now!!"
I haven't bought a used guitar in a long time...20 years at least. That's not because I think sellers are pushing dogs. It's that I don't trust people to take proper care of the guitar by keeping it cased, properly humidified, not screwed-around-with, etc., and I like having a warranty. I won't even buy a one-owner guitar because it'd violate my commitment to being completely OCD.
I don't want someone else's screw-up. If they hung it on a wall, mistreated the thing, or never washed their hands after pooping, they're gonna say that in a listing? I'll pass, thanks. Not taking any chances.
I like being OCD.
I'm pretty much the same though I do make exceptions for used mattresses and undies.One person's dog is another person's dream guitar.
People sell guitars for all kinds of reasons, not the least of which is "Hey, I overspent and need the dough, like, right now!!"
I haven't bought a used guitar in a long time...20 years at least. That's not because I think sellers are pushing dogs. It's that I don't trust people to take proper care of the guitar by keeping it cased, properly humidified, not screwed-around-with, etc., and I like having a warranty. I won't even buy a one-owner guitar because it'd violate my commitment to being completely OCD.
I don't want someone else's screw-up. If they hung it on a wall, mistreated the thing, or never washed their hands after pooping, they're gonna say that in a listing? I'll pass, thanks. Not taking any chances.
I like being OCD.
I’ve had great good fortune with buying a couple of used amps. But I’ve never bought a used guitar. My general motto is “It must be returnable or exchangeable.” Consequently I have only purchased guitars from known reputable dealers that have a return window. Twice I bought guitars that were perfect on paper, but not for my reality. So back they went. More importantly I am in a GAS remission phase of life.One person's dog is another person's dream guitar.
People sell guitars for all kinds of reasons, not the least of which is "Hey, I overspent and need the dough, like, right now!!"
I haven't bought a used guitar in a long time...20 years at least. That's not because I think sellers are pushing dogs. It's that I don't trust people to take proper care of the guitar by keeping it cased, properly humidified, not screwed-around-with, etc., and I like having a warranty. I won't even buy a one-owner guitar because it'd violate my commitment to being completely OCD.
I don't want someone else's screw-up. If they hung it on a wall, mistreated the thing, or never washed their hands after pooping, they're gonna say that in a listing? I'll pass, thanks. Not taking any chances.
I like being OCD.
A person after my own heart. I'm far fussier about my guitars than my underwear.I'm pretty much the same though I do make exceptions for used mattresses and undies.
So was mine.my grandfather was the same about used cars.
One person's dog is another person's dream guitar.
current trend is to gig with something 22w and under or digital.