What’s your opinion on using a Private Stock as a main instrument?

[HoovHead]

I have been obsessed with Private Stock guitars for years and finally pulled the trigger on a new one (NGD Post coming). I purchased it strictly for the purpose of playing it as my main instrument. While I have already made the decision use my PS as a guitar (not art), I was wondering how other owners use their PS guitars.

 

[strat63]

I have in the past. No reason not to play a great guitar.

 

[BrianC]

I agree with using it. It is going to take a hit and you have to be OK with that. But you were like right on stage! Isn’t that what it’s really all about?

 

[veinbuster]

I advocate playing the best you have for the job.

 

[GADonis]

It's a guitar and its purpose is to help one make music. I think it is a shame when an excellently crafted tool does not get used for their intended purpose. Of course I don't have a PS and if I did I'd be very nervous about taking it out to the local dive bar. My 594 does make occasional appearances at the local dives.

 

[bodia]

Do it!

 

[alantig]

I don't play out, but my PS is my #1. I keep it in the case, so it doesn't always get picked up for everyday play, but when it gets down to time to record, it's almost always the first one I reach for unless I need something else specifically, like the Silver Sky or a 7-string.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Unless the places you play require a chicken wire fence in front of the stage, PLAY IT!

 

[11top]

Yes. Life’s too short.

 

[El Fenix]

Unless the places you play require a chicken wire fence in front of the stage, PLAY IT!

I hope he plays both kinds of music. Country AND Western.

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

I hope he plays both kinds of music. Country AND Western.

RAW HIDE!

 

[Mozzi]

Why not?

As long as you can accept any battle scars as part of your journey and memories together and not 'worry' about the financial costs (or losses) then why not?

They are built to be played as a main instrument, whether the customer plays them or puts them on the wall as 'art'. There is no reason NOT to play unless you are buying as an investment or art-piece in which case,the closer to 'As New', unplayed condition the more 'valuable' it could be but otherwise, play it!!!

 

[ScottR]

Play it like you stole it!
(Yeah, that's just me talking to myself...again).

BUT to each his own.

 

[ViperDoc]

For sure play it, that's why it was made. But bring a worthy case for transport.

 

[RC Mike]

You’ll have a better relationship with the guitar if you play it.

That said, these are things meant to be joyful. Whatever brings you joy with it is what you should do with it.

 

[RickP]

If you want to, heck yeah! I’d do it if I had one.

 

[dmatthews]

If you want to, heck yeah! I’d do it if I had one.

Ditto.

 

[Axis39]

I play my '58 Twin out....

I used to play my '68 ES-340 out.

I play what makes me feel good about the way I sound, or feels good to my hands when I'm playing. I don't think of price tags.

If I thought of price tags, I doubt I'd ever buy much in the way of music gear... LOL

 

[Andrew Paul]

You ordered a special guitar to your specs.... USE IT !!!

 

[Andrew Paul]

Unless the places you play require a chicken wire fence in front of the stage, PLAY IT!

WELL SAID !!!