On the move again! Toying with selling a guitar that I never thought I'd sell...

Pabcrane · August 2023

From reading this and the other post I'd say you should keep it (which it seems like you've come round to). I find I play or rotate my guitars a bit - finding one fabulous for a while and favouring it until I start using another one more - perhaps this SG will find itself in favour again?

But even if it doesn't, putting myself in your shoes, I can't imagine the money you'd get for would be enough for the odd times you do play it and immerse in the memories.

Moloch · August 2023

As others have said, you won't get enough for it to justify the loss on a sentimental level.

cm01 · September 2023

I agree with the general consensus to keep it... which is a shame, because it's the only birth year guitar I've ever seen that I like!!

imalrightjack · September 2023

Thanks for the comments and thoughts. It's funny though because I really don't 'do' nostalgia much, as it doesn't strike me as particularly helpful or healthy (it certainly fuels existential angst, when I consider the first time I played this was over 30 years ago - which has whizzed by and, when the same passage of time passes again, I imagine I'll be dead). A lot of conflicting thoughts really, as much as I don't give a toss about 'legacy' or anything, I have nobody to bequeath it to and would rather it move on in my lifetime.

I will likely keep it but I doubt the feeling that it should move on will pass, so we will see. If anybody were genuinely interested, by all means get in touch.

SpoonMan · September 2023

I agree about the nostalgia thing.
I don't really like getting attached to material things too much.
You can't hold on to everything.
I'd rather know it's giving someone some enjoyment and continuing it's journey than stuck in a cupboard.

p90fool · September 2023

I'd sell it to be honest. Its value and its history will not outlive you, it might just end up as no-name £50 Cash Converters wall art.

That's just me though, I'm old and finally breaking my hoarding habit, and have also dealt with a few estates in the last few years where the treasured possessions of dear friends just starts to look like sad old tat in the cold light of day.

That wasn't meant to sound so depressing, sorry! There's also a joy in finding good homes for things where they'd be genuinely appreciated, I've had a lot of fun doing that lately, to be more positive.

BigPaulie · September 2023

p90fool said:

I'd sell it to be honest. Its value and its history will not outlive you, it might just end up as no-name £50 Cash Converters wall art.

That's just me though, I'm old and finally breaking my hoarding habit, and have also dealt with a few estates in the last few years where the treasured possessions of dear friends just starts to look like sad old tat in the cold light of day.

That wasn't meant to sound so depressing, sorry! There's also a joy in finding good homes for things where they'd be genuinely appreciated, I've had a lot of fun doing that lately, to be more positive.

I was coming here to advise the OP to keep it due to its sentimental value, but the quoted post has made me look at it differently.

What use is the guitar to the owner if it's not being played? There are enough people on this thread (myself included) who genuinely appreciate the guitar's back story and whose potential ownership of this lovely instrument would be enriched by knowing it.

I would still suggest that it's the OP's decision whether they keep or sell this guitar, but if they do sell it, sell it on here with the back story attached and do so with the reassurance that it's going to someone who will appreciate the guitar's history.

imalrightjack · September 2023

More wisdom there.

It’s available for £1k with an Epiphone hard case. Postage extra - or collect from Carlisle. Fitted with P90s and can include the aftermarket ‘DiMarzios’ (unsure) now-covered yellow-bobbin pickups for £50.

Offset · September 2023

p90fool said:

I'd sell it to be honest. Its value and its history will not outlive you, it might just end up as no-name £50 Cash Converters wall art.

That's just me though, I'm old and finally breaking my hoarding habit, and have also dealt with a few estates in the last few years where the treasured possessions of dear friends just starts to look like sad old tat in the cold light of day.

That wasn't meant to sound so depressing, sorry! There's also a joy in finding good homes for things where they'd be genuinely appreciated, I've had a lot of fun doing that lately, to be more positive.

That's an extremely perceptive post, especially the part about estates. Been there too.

If you don't really need the money, I'd keep it while you can still enjoy it but bequeath it to someone who can continue to enjoy it.

Nerine · September 2023

It’ll be worth peanuts to anyone else. To you it has value.

Sassafras · September 2023

Plenty of guitarists manage to play fast widdly stuff on an SG.

slacker · September 2023

No, no, no,

You don't love me and I know now

imalrightjack · September 2023

Added to my existing listing in Classifieds:

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/252002/fs-ft-patrick-james-eggle-oz-droptop-macon-96-namm-carillion-polaris-sg/p1

OilCityPickups · September 2023

imalrightjack said:

Thanks for the comments and thoughts. It's funny though because I really don't 'do' nostalgia much, as it doesn't strike me as particularly helpful or healthy (it certainly fuels existential angst, when I consider the first time I played this was over 30 years ago - which has whizzed by and, when the same passage of time passes again, I imagine I'll be dead). A lot of conflicting thoughts really, as much as I don't give a toss about 'legacy' or anything, I have nobody to bequeath it to and would rather it move on in my lifetime.

I will likely keep it but I doubt the feeling that it should move on will pass, so we will see. If anybody were genuinely interested, by all means get in touch.

That's really nice ... love that burst. I think were it me I'd keep hold of it - as others have said, the lack of a logo will knock some off what you'd get for it - and replacing it with anything that pretty would cost silly money. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but to me a proper worn SG looks the bollocks.

Kittyfrisk · September 2023

OilCityPickups said:

imalrightjack said:

Thanks for the comments and thoughts. It's funny though because I really don't 'do' nostalgia much, as it doesn't strike me as particularly helpful or healthy (it certainly fuels existential angst, when I consider the first time I played this was over 30 years ago - which has whizzed by and, when the same passage of time passes again, I imagine I'll be dead). A lot of conflicting thoughts really, as much as I don't give a toss about 'legacy' or anything, I have nobody to bequeath it to and would rather it move on in my lifetime.

I will likely keep it but I doubt the feeling that it should move on will pass, so we will see. If anybody were genuinely interested, by all means get in touch.

That's really nice ... love that burst. I think were it me I'd keep hold of it - as others have said, the lack of a logo will knock some off what you'd get for it - and replacing it with anything that pretty would cost silly money. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but to me a proper worn SG looks the bollocks.

Gorn already.

imalrightjack · September 2023

Kittyfrisk said:

OilCityPickups said:

imalrightjack said:

Thanks for the comments and thoughts. It's funny though because I really don't 'do' nostalgia much, as it doesn't strike me as particularly helpful or healthy (it certainly fuels existential angst, when I consider the first time I played this was over 30 years ago - which has whizzed by and, when the same passage of time passes again, I imagine I'll be dead). A lot of conflicting thoughts really, as much as I don't give a toss about 'legacy' or anything, I have nobody to bequeath it to and would rather it move on in my lifetime.

I will likely keep it but I doubt the feeling that it should move on will pass, so we will see. If anybody were genuinely interested, by all means get in touch.

That's really nice ... love that burst. I think were it me I'd keep hold of it - as others have said, the lack of a logo will knock some off what you'd get for it - and replacing it with anything that pretty would cost silly money. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but to me a proper worn SG looks the bollocks.

Gorn already.

To Mr @Woodandwires ;

Confident it’s going to a good home!

beed84 · September 2023

It’s all academic now, but here’s Allan ripping it up on a 70s SG:

https://youtu.be/-mGvt2HFJ7c?si=ngSu7h9olC12BwLY

roberty · September 2023

beed84 said:

It’s all academic now, but here’s Allan ripping it up on a 70s SG:

Unreal

Kittyfrisk · September 2023

Too much of that there jass, man

Woodandwires · September 2023

Quick update, sadly my sausage fingers are struggling with the utterly fabulous neck on the guitar. I have been in conversation with @imalrightjack the guitar is great just my huge great big hands. SO, I am offering it up to anyone who was initially interested for the price I paid, exactly as in this listing.

imalrightjack · September 2023

Woodandwires said:

Quick update, sadly my sausage fingers are struggling with the utterly fabulous neck on the guitar. I have been in conversation with @imalrightjack the guitar is great just my huge great big hands. SO, I am offering it up to anyone who was initially interested for the price I paid, exactly as in this listing.

I have to say, for £1,000, you will struggle to get a guitar anywhere near as good as this. The neck is pretty narrow at the nut (I can't recall what I measured it at - 40mm?) but this would suit a lot of people very well.

FreddieVanHalen · September 2023

imalrightjack said:

if I held onto everything that had a connection to my past I'd be a ridiculous hoarder.

You say it like it’s a bad thing ;-)

Creed_Clicks · September 2023

Here's a beat up old SG. Might not be your bag, but Woody Weatherman wails on his for Corrosion of Conformity.

RocknRollDave · September 2023

An ancient knackered wreck from 1973 that nobody is interested in.

but enough about ME, what a lovely vintage guitar! GLWTS

Svartmetall · September 2023

imalrightjack said:

Master luthier Haydn Williams retained the original ebony board and built a new wenge neck

Full back-story here: https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/183769/the-ongoing-salvation-of-a-70s-gibson-sg/p1

If Haydn's worked his magic on it, it'll be at least as good as the original ever was. And guitars with stories - like my Dave Copeland custom 36-fret from the 'Mystery Guitar' thread, or my prized Washburn EC-29 protoype - are always ones I'd recommend keeping. Don't lose that history.

imalrightjack · September 2023

It’s actually boomeranging back to me in a typical Fretboard deal!

imalrightjack · September 2023

If anybody is interested, this is again up for grabs for £1k. It's a genuinely great guitar but I've no use for it. However, I do need an electro acoustic, so if you've anything (preferably smaller), and are interested, drop me a message.

axisus · September 2023

What a beauty!

imalrightjack · September 2023

axisus said:

What a beauty!

Thanks, @axisus - it really is. Just had a play with it and it's so slick. I 100% believe it's the best guitar on the forum at this price. Anybody with small hands looking for a guitar?

Offset · September 2023

imalrightjack said:

axisus said:

What a beauty!

Thanks, @axisus - it really is. Just had a play with it and it's so slick. I 100% believe it's the best guitar on the forum at this price. Anybody with small hands looking for a guitar?

Try posting it on TRUTH Social.

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