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Single Coils (from where) Manifesto has graced the internet for quite some time. I have taken time to translate the best into words that most people can understand.

Collecting guitars is fun. But actually keeping more than five guitars properly set up, in fresh strings, and in tune is a pain. More than five is for collectors, not players. That's just the way it is.

Yes, it is a pain, maybe when you get 12 you should plan on having a guitar tech. I have more than 5 but rarely bring more than 3 to a gig. I have several styles of gigs I do, so each of my guitars gets pretty regular use.

The guitar and amp markets are dominated by lower end gear. The high end gear is the most fun to discuss. But most players are shemps who play in their bedroom on low priced equipment. That's just the way it is.

I agree and I will trade you my Marc Sean Price for your entire collection.

The $800 rule. On solid body guitars you get what you pay for (at regular street prices) up to about $800. After that, quality continues to increase with price, but with diminishing returns. Another way of saying this is that you pay most dearly for that last 10% or so of quality. That's just the way it is.

I still am amazed at the number of people who are trying to gig playing guitars that are not matched to their playing ability or amplifiers. This year I watched a young man play a starter $99 bass guitar into a $750 bass amp. Great amp, crappy tone from a crappy guitar.

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