the edge form U2 has quite a range of guitars... i can believe that Jimi paige has over 1000 guitars... i think he has probably got more...

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blues - its a religion...

I hope those are real Ibanez's and not cheap imitation Ibanez's. I didn't look.

( hope that doesn't get me in trouble)

Thanks everybody for sharing some great stories, I was certain I'd hear a few.

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08 Fender Highway One Tele-Sunburst
09 Squier Custom Tele II-Blonde
04 Squier Standard Strat Antiqueburst
07 Washburn D10SCE natural with Rosewood backing
Fender Mustang II amp


Experience is the best teacher

The biggest collection of guitars that I ever saw personally was when the owner of Waco Vintage Guitars (after we'd conversed a dozen times and I'd bought a couple guitars from him) took me into the very large back room of his DFW shop. He collected the flashiest Gibson LPs and had dozens and dozens of the guitars in hard shell cases. He opened a few and let me look, but not touch. Many of the serial numbers were 000001.

He owned several of the big antique malls in the DFW area, so he had plenty of cash coming in, not to mention what he made buying and selling guitars. He told me he had a direct line to Gibson and a friend there always called him when a new model was coming out so he could get the first one.

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Dennis in CR
Rockin' since 1963

Man my parents say I have to many gutars.... I only have 7 haha

Maybe I should show them this thread so they might let me get more haha.....

A friend of mine in New Jersey has over 100. I think it's great, why would I be jealous? He has plenty of room, he can afford it (no kids), and he PLAYs them.

I myself have almost 30 or so, if you include acoustic guitars and bass guitars, and a few other stringed instruments (banjo, mandolin, ukelele).

I don't really mean jealousy in a bad way. But we know how humans are. Thanks for your story.

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08 Fender Highway One Tele-Sunburst
09 Squier Custom Tele II-Blonde
04 Squier Standard Strat Antiqueburst
07 Washburn D10SCE natural with Rosewood backing
Fender Mustang II amp


Experience is the best teacher

Here ya go, this is my stuff-- 4 years ago:

I don't know who does have tons of guitars (probably many rock superstars do have a large collection), but I'd certainly have only the ones I would actually use; so few but sweet for me. If I were into collecting, I'd probably get no more than 20 basses/ guitars, considering how much some of them cost (and I'm not wealthy).

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Gear:
"Nessie" '09-'10 MIM Fender Standard Jazz Bass, blue.
"Nightshade" '09 Yamaha RBX375 Bass, black.
"Spike" '09 Epiphone G400 Guitar, red.
Smallish VOX 10watt amp to move around and jam with buddies.

True, a few different stringed instruments could increase the collection. I'm planning on getting an ukulele sometime soon.

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Gear:
"Nessie" '09-'10 MIM Fender Standard Jazz Bass, blue.
"Nightshade" '09 Yamaha RBX375 Bass, black.
"Spike" '09 Epiphone G400 Guitar, red.
Smallish VOX 10watt amp to move around and jam with buddies.

Ive got 4 guitars right now and the most expensive was my Hwy 1 Tele which I got for $595 brand new. I would definatley like to get a Strat and LP one day but right now I'm satisfied which my limited collection. I love all 4 and play them. I just thought some members would tell some great stories about collections when I posted this topic and I haven't been disapointed. Great looking Bass by the way!

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08 Fender Highway One Tele-Sunburst
09 Squier Custom Tele II-Blonde
04 Squier Standard Strat Antiqueburst
07 Washburn D10SCE natural with Rosewood backing
Fender Mustang II amp


Experience is the best teacher

I know slash said that he swiches out from 120 guitars to 80... Nothing like 1000!

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You cant always get what you want

Nice collections, I like reading about these and checking out the pics.

Here is a prettty classy collection of MIJ LP's, he has a lot of rare and desirable guitars.
http://www.k4.dion.ne.jp/~yjibika/en_index.html#top

The only good one I've seen myself is a local one. Great collection of guitars, pedals, amps..ect.

I had over 100 guitars. Might be down to 80 now? Sold over 25 guitars just to make room. Mostly low end stuff but also a Les Paul Standard.

I have everything from Masterbuilt Strats, 56 Reissue Les Paul, Martin HD-35, to Hello Kitty guitar, Powerpuff Girls guitar and one of those cheap Gretsch Americana Guitar.

I'm continuing to re-evaluate guitars and getting rid of them. Unfortunately I just bought:

1. Mark Hoppus Shell Pink Bass (I have many basses too) from GC Used site
2. Wayne Kramer Strat from Ebay (love it! fantastic strat)
3. 60s Road Worn strat on sale at Sam Ash during PRez day
4. Vista Musicmaster shell pink (yup i collect shell pink instruments, that's why I have the hello kitty even though it's just pink) on its way from ebay

Yeah I know I've gone waaaay overboard. It is hard for me to dump a guitar that plays well though. It hurts in fact. Will continue to reduce though. I am making progress.

my favorite guitar collection. we have a few of the same guitars.
gotta love this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPGjhuD2wkE

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"The good thing is in a club situation, most of the patrons are trashed and really can't tell the difference."