♪ ♫ Alotta Guitars, or Just a Few? ♫ ♪

[cc7]

In the past I've had many, and it made me uncomfortable.
I have 2 main gigging guitars: a steel string (Rainsong) and my Nylon (Taylor 114ce-N).
In a remote office I keep a cheap classical. Then there is my oldest guitar, which is
kept for sentimental purposes and because it plays/sounds great (Augustino dread, from 1981).
That one never leaves the house.
So that's 4. I also have a cheap electric, but that's just a diversion.

[Strumming Fool]

Which one's your bestie?

Enjoy,
Don

It can be a bit fluid - right now it's my sinker redwood/ovangkol GA that gets more play then others. But my 90s Taylors still get a lot of play time, and the K24, the Engelmann/maple and the adi/walnut all really shine as well....

[Strumming Fool]

But I still feel that seven would be an ideal number - one for each day of the week!

I hate to be the one to break the news, but some how you ended up with 8 guitars. 
Will one have to go?

I think Strumming Fool has been listening to the Beatles song "Eight Days a Week"? 

It was one of my favorite songs when I was a kid - but "eight guitars a week" is feeling a bit overwhelming!

[timfitz63]

*SIGH*  Judging from my signature, I guess I'm one of the guitar herders -- or probably more aptly, a guitar hoarder...  And those listed in my signature are just the Taylors...  I really should try to cull it down to a more manageable herd, but can't seem to find the heart to part...

I think there's a song somewhere in my story...  Perhaps a country song...?

[mgap]

*SIGH*  Judging from my signature, I guess I'm one of the guitar herders -- or probably more aptly, a guitar hoarder...  And those listed in my signature are just the Taylors...  I really should try to cull it down to a more manageable herd, but can't seem to find the heart to part...

I think there's a song somewhere in my story...  Perhaps a country song...?

With a herd the size yours maybe you should move to Texas Ha!  Then it won't seem so big.

[TaylorGirl]

*SIGH*  Judging from my signature, I guess I'm one of the guitar herders -- or probably more aptly, a guitar hoarder...  And those listed in my signature are just the Taylors...  I really should try to cull it down to a more manageable herd, but can't seem to find the heart to part...

I think there's a song somewhere in my story...  Perhaps a country song...?

With a herd the size yours maybe you should move to Texas Ha!  Then it won't seem so big.

Better yet, you could become an authorized Taylor dealer. 

Tim, you have an incredible collection. If that is what makes you happy in life, go for it! Life is all about enjoying what you do.

[timfitz63]

*SIGH*  Judging from my signature, I guess I'm one of the guitar herders -- or probably more aptly, a guitar hoarder...  And those listed in my signature are just the Taylors...  I really should try to cull it down to a more manageable herd, but can't seem to find the heart to part...

I think there's a song somewhere in my story...  Perhaps a country song...?

With a herd the size yours maybe you should move to Texas Ha!  Then it won't seem so big.

Already live there...  At least theoretically...  Plus you know the old adage about nature abhorring a vacuum; more space just means more space to fill...

*SIGH*  Judging from my signature, I guess I'm one of the guitar herders -- or probably more aptly, a guitar hoarder...  And those listed in my signature are just the Taylors...  I really should try to cull it down to a more manageable herd, but can't seem to find the heart to part...

I think there's a song somewhere in my story...  Perhaps a country song...?

With a herd the size yours maybe you should move to Texas Ha!  Then it won't seem so big.

Better yet, you could become an authorized Taylor dealer... 

The thought has crossed my mind.  But then again, I'd have too much trouble letting go when something really cool came across my path, so I don't think that's the solution either...

... Tim, you have an incredible collection. If that is what makes you happy in life, go for it! Life is all about enjoying what you do.

I like this answer best...!

[donlyn]

*SIGH*  Judging from my signature, I guess I'm one of the guitar herders -- or probably more aptly, a guitar hoarder...  And those listed in my signature are just the Taylors...  I really should try to cull it down to a more manageable herd, but can't seem to find the heart to part...

I think there's a song somewhere in my story...  Perhaps a country song...?

Maybe just re-work some new lyrics to "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail". I'm sure Buck wouldn't mind.

And if you part with any, there's always "All My Ex's Live in Texas". That'll set you 'Straight'.

 

[timfitz63]

*SIGH*  Judging from my signature, I guess I'm one of the guitar herders -- or probably more aptly, a guitar hoarder...  And those listed in my signature are just the Taylors...  I really should try to cull it down to a more manageable herd, but can't seem to find the heart to part...

I think there's a song somewhere in my story...  Perhaps a country song...?

Maybe just re-work some new lyrics to "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail". I'm sure Buck wouldn't mind.

And if you part with any, there's always "All My Ex's Live in Texas". That'll set you 'Straight'.

 

Good suggestions, Don!  It wouldn't be the first parody I've written...!  Can't seem to compose music worth a lick, but I can make all the right words fit...!

[donlyn]

How about a new title too,

"I've got a Tiger by the Tale"

since country songs often tell stories.

For example, I here there is more than a little truth to "Wolverton Mountain".

[timfitz63]

How about a new title too,

"I've got a Tiger by the Tale..."

Or how about "I've Got A Taylor, Not For Sale"...?

[mgap]

Good stuff you guys.
Tim: well maybe a new home in Alaska.  That will make them fit better, then, of course, you could fit in a few more.  I have a cousin in Fairbanks he sez that there is plenty of room up there.  Then again there are more airport delays and cancellations than in Texas,  makes it tough in the winter to move around. 

[Mark Stone]

My goodness you all are a riot! What kind of a forum have I joined here? 

[TaylorGirl]

My goodness you all are a riot! What kind of a forum have I joined here? 

A fun, friendly place full of people who are passionate about Taylor's. Our claim to fame is helping people spend money.

[Craig]

After my last purchase I had to ask Josh for an increase in the size of signature allowed. It looks like a few of you have taken advantage of that 😀

Craig