I should not have played this guitar today...

"This too, shall pass..."

I find it interesting that I used the term "intoxicating", to describe my experience. As I approach 24 years of sobriety, I have learned through those years to properly address big decisions, to step back and fully assess wants versus needs.

Do I want the Silver Sky, yes. Do I need it, no. However, I have also learned the want is not off limits, as long as it's not spontaneous, it's thought through and does not strain either finances or relationships.

So, the Venetian blue Silver Sky is on the back-burner for now, as I continue to think through how to proceed in getting it without causing relationship and/or financial disruptions, and that I can justify for myself and not just another acquisition.

If I choose to buy it and it's gone, so be it. If I choose to pass on it, so be it.

If I were some form of musician, the purchase would have been a no-brainer. However, I am not.

Thank you, all, for your words and experiences, your responses have been helpful in keeping my thinking centered. Alas, at least I have some wonderful guitars already, so I am not losing out.

Once more; I'm grateful for what I have, and also grateful for what I do not have.

Regards,

J
 
I agree with your approach and the two conditions of no strain on the relationship or the finances.

But I also hear that you have player guitars already and you didn't mention any religious experience when playing them. Like I wrote when I quoted Matthew, the wise man will sell all the others and buy the one that speaks to him. It really makes that much difference. My first PRS was a Cu24 Artist and it spoke to me. I wasn't looking for it, I just had some time to kill and went in the store. It woudn't let me leave without it. I had just enough expendable income from that year's tax returns. Best extravagant purchase I ever made. Was I "worthy" of that guitar? Not even close. Did it make me a better player because I wanted to play it non-stop? Absolutely.

Talk with your sweetheart and evaluate what the sale of your guitars will bring in and figure out how to get it. Religious experiences don't come around every day.
 
SoCaliJ said:
If I were some form of musician, the purchase would have been a no-brainer. However, I am not.
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You kind of lost me here.

You have several guitars. You play them. You perhaps don't feel like a musician, I get it. For the longest time I would have said the same thing, and frankly it held me back.

Do you want to be a musician? Is something stopping you?

I would never prioritize someone else's money, but here is my bet: buy that guitar and you will get to a place where you think of yourself as a musician.

Buying a guitar that you don't feel worthy of is not only a great motivator -- as in, I'll show them! -- but it actually takes care of itself because the pleasure of the instrument draws you to it.
 
Rod/ said:
@SoCaliJ , have you tried the SE version of the Silver Sky? I was blown away . (Been playing a long time in bands, recordings ect and I’m really picky!!). The one I played had been set up correctly and that was I’m sure part of it…at under $700 it’s tough to beat…. Under $600 for a used one
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I do own a SE Silver Sky, Nylon blue with maple board, it's a fantastic guitar. Got it new from a local brick and mortar with a deep discount, because it sat on the hanger for 4 months. I had to work on the fret ends, not sharp and no sprout, but at the price I paid it was not an issue.

However, the current stock of SEs (all lines) at GC have serious issues; sharp fret ends, rough and chalky maple necks along with bundles of fret sprout. A complete role reversal from my two excellent 2024 SE guitars.

Anyway, I've been keeping track of a few NOS SE SS with rosewood boards at a nice discount, and if I go that route, hopefully this NOS guitar is old enough to predate some of the issues I've seen of late.

J
 
rwandering said:
You kind of lost me here.

You have several guitars. You play them. You perhaps don't feel like a musician, I get it. For the longest time I would have said the same thing, and frankly it held me back.

Do you want to be a musician? Is something stopping you?

I would never prioritize someone else's money, but here is my bet: buy that guitar and you will get to a place where you think of yourself as a musician.

Buying a guitar that you don't feel worthy of is not only a great motivator -- as in, I'll show them! -- but it actually takes care of itself because the pleasure of the instrument draws you to it.
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Your words are wise, and I have no logical or passionate response.


J
 
AP515 said:
I agree with your approach and the two conditions of no strain on the relationship or the finances.

But I also hear that you have player guitars already and you didn't mention any religious experience when playing them. Like I wrote when I quoted Matthew, the wise man will sell all the others and buy the one that speaks to him. It really makes that much difference. My first PRS was a Cu24 Artist and it spoke to me. I wasn't looking for it, I just had some time to kill and went in the store. It woudn't let me leave without it. I had just enough expendable income from that year's tax returns. Best extravagant purchase I ever made. Was I "worthy" of that guitar? Not even close. Did it make me a better player because I wanted to play it non-stop? Absolutely.

Talk with your sweetheart and evaluate what the sale of your guitars will bring in and figure out how to get it. Religious experiences don't come around every day.
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I've been crunching numbers, and considering what stays and what can go. And in all honesty, all I'd be doing is clearing rack space with little financial return for parting out two partscasters. Still, every penny counts, and it's letting go of a few to bring in the "one". I do get it.

Anyway, the largest block I have with myself in proceeding, is, who I once was. Pre-sober me would jump through fiery hoops to justify any rash money spending idea. Even done it a couple of times in early sobriety. So, nowadays when I get an itch, I scrutinize the hell out of it.

Again, thank you all for your thoughtful and insightful responses!

Regards,

J
 
rwandering said:
This is a good point . . . now I don't know about nominal from a brand new core to a used one, but . . . the thing does have value after purchase.
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Most music instrument gear has value after purchase.... way different than trendy clothes, hunting gear, fishing boat, etc...

I'm not saying go into debt or put your family in a bind.... but, if you like it that much AND can swing it -- I'd vote to get it.
 
SoCaliJ said:
As I approach 24 years of sobriety, I have learned through those years to properly address big decisions, to step back and fully assess wants versus needs.
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I completely get this! I've got a little over 10 years myself, and I also need to be constantly vigilant about my addictive/impulsive desires.

We joke about "acquisition syndrome" but it's a very real thing (and definitely not limited to just guitars/amps/pedals)!
 
show_a_little_faith said:
We joke about "acquisition syndrome" but it's a very real thing (and definitely not limited to just guitars/amps/pedals)!
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Ain't this the truth. I think I've finally figured out the right balance for me. My desire for a simpler life overrides my desire for more things (no matter how beautiful or great sounding they are). The trick is getting the right things.
 
SoCaliJ said:
...As I approach 24 years of sobriety, I have learned through those years to properly address big decisions, to step back and fully assess wants versus needs...
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show_a_little_faith said:
I completely get this! I've got a little over 10 years myself, and I also need to be constantly vigilant about my addictive/impulsive desires.

We joke about "acquisition syndrome" but it's a very real thing (and definitely not limited to just guitars/amps/pedals)!
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word. 20 for me. GAS is real, and we want what we dont have. I just did a rather bizarre thing for me which was to receive one new guitar on Wednesday and Friday ship out TWO guitars that are absolutely fantastic but never get played. it's sad. Now all i need is one more guitar, this paddle, the remote, and the lamp. that's all i need!
 
watelessness said:
word. 20 for me. GAS is real, and we want what we dont have. I just did a rather bizarre thing for me which was to receive one new guitar on Wednesday and Friday ship out TWO guitars that are absolutely fantastic but never get played. it's sad. Now all i need is one more guitar, this paddle, the remote, and the lamp. that's all i need!
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Sounds like you found your purpose!!!
 
rwandering said:
Ain't this the truth. I think I've finally figured out the right balance for me. My desire for a simpler life overrides my desire for more things (no matter how beautiful or great sounding they are). The trick is getting the right things.
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Spent a fortune over the last couple years acquiring cheaper squiers and fenders. All nice guitars, but I dug put my CU24 the other day and realised that I’d spent enough to buy another S/H CU24, which would have been a better option…
 
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