still have it! still play it. what a great trip we had, bringing back the memories.

In 45 years I have found that giving guitars away is less painful than selling them every guitar that I’ve ever owned I felt I couldn’t part with but when I give them to someone who I know will play them I feel very good about my decision call me weird but that’s my experience

@Slothclawcolseslaw

3 жыл бұрын

Oh hello there new best friend 😉😉

@athromero

3 жыл бұрын

Its called the joy of giving.. I am glad that you have that spirit in you and may you be blessed..

@michaelgallagher3640

3 жыл бұрын

Santa is that you?

@niakain9194

3 жыл бұрын

I always give my guitars to kids that cant afford them. I will never sell a guitar. They should be free

@geraldhenrickson7472

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. I always feel better giving a guitar away. I thought it was just me.

I ran into McKnight at a music store in Phoenix a few weeks ago. He talks the same way in person as in his videos. Super passionate and knowledgeable and extremely transparent. I respect that.

@markiszak

2 жыл бұрын

Phil’s the man

@cdavidlake2

Жыл бұрын

Phil rules.

I still remember Phil at 15k subs thinking "he's such a low key, easy goin guy. I hope he makes something from these videos" I also remember thinking "this Australian guy sitting on his bedroom floor deserves to have a ton of subs asking him for lessons. I can't believe he's doing this for free" cut to 2021 Justin Guitar. Nice guys can win, folks

@michaelgreen5206

2 жыл бұрын

Justin Sandercoe is one of my favorite KZread guitar instructors, too!!!

@kodykindhart5644

2 жыл бұрын

Love yourself and others will follow

@martyshwaartz971

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelgreen5206 Bob Ross of guitar

I bought my oldest a Tagima from my local store after your reccomendation as her first guitar. She loves it. Honestly other than the frets needing a good polish for the price its mindblowing.

I've been watching you for a few years now and I appreciate the sacrifices you've had to make for the channel. It's never easy getting rid of a guitar you have a connection to.

Hi Phill, the things I like the most about your channel is this feeling you consistently pass which is that you're probably one of the most honest people I get to see in the KZread guitar channels and that really stands out to me as the number one factor that pulls me into watching your videos. Thank you so much and I wish you all the best.

Philip I’ve heard hundreds of regret stories about letting Gear go . . . but I’ve never heard anyone ever say . . . “I really regret keeping that particular product!” 🎸🤟😎

The one thing I've realized about buying guitars over the years is that the ones that vibe with you the most, regardless of the value, are the ones to keep. We shouldnt buy guitars for future buyers; Buy guitars for us. Musical instruments are personal objects that make us feel happy, no matter what the monetary value is and that feeling is very personal to you and not anyone else. Anyway I absolutely regret selling my baja telecaster :'(

@clicks59

3 жыл бұрын

I have modified and painted a few Squier basses that I much prefer over my older Fender p’s (73 and 75). I purchased the 75 p brand new so it has tons of mojo. I transformed the Squiers into what I really like, without the guilt of modifying a classic bass. The paint colors are totally custom colors so the basses are one of a kind. No regrets there. I do regret selling an old Univox fretless violin bass which was a Gibson knock off….

@jessieplaysmusic8530

3 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree with this statement, I spent over two years trading up from a USA special strat I got at a pawn shop to a 1994 Paul reed smith custom 24. The guitar by far the most beautiful and best feeling I’ve ever used. But the sound is meh. And I kinda preferred the strat 😂

@NyneForte

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@randymiles904

2 жыл бұрын

Good point man. Some of my favorite guitars are the ones I paid very little for at pawn shops. I love a guitar that I just BOND with.

@trushack

2 жыл бұрын

"We shouldn't buy guitars for future buyers; Buy guitars for us." - I LOVE THIS.

Victory being a brand like that and having a Chapman signature is at least thematically consistent.

@theArchive1O

2 жыл бұрын

Wym haha

I don't know why, but this is my favourite ever Phillip McKnight video. Fascinating from start to finish. Maybe because it was several stories of loves lost, back to back. Strangely compelling and honest.

Good post, Phillip. Although I don't regret it, I had to sell my Peresson violin to provide care for my wife's final days of cancer. My history with that violin went back to the mid 70's. Having no children, that fiddle was my baby.

@simonrongeholmmadsen

3 жыл бұрын

My condolances man! I did the same with my 60's strat to care for my grandfather when he suffered from cancer aswell..

Great video! The gear i regret getting rid of are the Walrus Audio Slo(too lazy to turn the knobs and switches) and the Fender Engager Boost (didnt know what mid boost meant at that time). Will probably buy both of these next year.

Word up! So glad you made this vid, very interesting to see what you let go... and why! I don't usually let gear go, but was recently thinking of selling a Schecter Omen 6 that I thought I could flip into something else. But after some contemplation and this vid, I'm gonna hang onto it! Rock on!!! 🧚🏻‍♂️

I all ways enjoy your stories on the ones that got away. It makes us all feel better cuz you know we've all done it . Thank for making us not feel so bad , foolish and right down sad . Love the show .

I liked that San dimas, heritage and candy corn guitars. Those would’ve been keepers for me but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Keep up the great content Phillip. 🤘🎸

Love that daphne blue strat with the rosewood neck. I have the same strat but changed to a tortoise pickguard.

Kalamazoo, MI is full of guitar heartbreak. Your Friedman PT is here and enjoyed.

Easy way to not have regret of getting rid of gear, never get rid of gear. My only regret is being a gear hoarder.

Phil, I really enjoy you channel. I purchased a Road Flare Red Charvel a couple years back, and it feels and plays fantastic, so much that I eventually purchased another 4 Charvel pre-owned So-Cal's (2-MIM, 1-MIJ, 1-US). Out of the 5 Charvel's my 2 favorites are the Red San Dimas(MIM) and the Black So-Cal(MIJ).

Great video! Thanks Phil

Always so uplifting Phil, you are a shining example of positivity

My McCarty 594 is just perfect to me. I still rotate through my other guitars but like today I played the McCarty and thought why don’t I play this everyday?

I'm always tempted to try out one of the Charvels. For the most part, they have the specs I'd love to see in a Fender, and they're more accessible, price wise.

I once owned a Maton Phil Manning custom Stereo guitar, I bought it second-hand for a ridiculously low price, It sounded great and had the best neck that I can recall playing. A friend wanted it and offered me a straight swap deal on his Ibanez Cherry Sunburst Les Paul Copy. The Ibanez looked killer so I went for it. I still have nightmares regretting losing that Maton, it was special.

Regarding Explorers, to quote a Guy Ritchie film: "Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it does not work, you can always hit him with it." Explorer is my favorite body shape. And I'm not even a metal player.

@ehiracheta

2 жыл бұрын

I recently discovered the Explorer shape 2 years ago with an 80s Ibanez destoyer....honestly..the shape makes it easier to play than other traditional guitar shapes. Sitting or Standing its just so easy to do anything.

@thejeffersonlee

2 жыл бұрын

@@ehiracheta Pete Thorne has an Ibanez Destroyer that rocks. You're right, though, it balances perfectly in any playing position.

We all have stories like this I know, but the Heritage story pierced me to the heart.

Shame to hear about the experience you had with Victory. They’ve been very helpful when I’ve dealt with them, so let’s hope they’ve improved since you dealt with them.

My biggest regret of gear I let go is an original ADA Viper 1X12 (75 watt) all tube combo amp. It sounded amazing!!! Killer over drive channel and built in noise gate. An absolute metal machine!! Can’t even find one to look at online these days.

Awesome Phil, I think we all have those "I never should have moments" hopefully we've all learned a lesson here. 🤘

Great regrets video Phil, that's probably the wrong way to put it lol, we often say our hearts rule our heads, maybe sometimes we should go with it and stop over thinking the situation. Is that what we do with affordable guitars? we play it we love it but we convince ourselves it can't be that good because it didn't cost enough or it has the wrong name on the headstock? food for thought.

I bought your Vola! Wanted one after seeing Robert Baker playing them, the color of yours was cool and different, but in the end I just couldnt gel with it and ended up selling it for a bit less than I paid you. I have gone through SO many guitars..therefore I do have many regrets. LOL Gotta love the need to feed the sickness.

man, i really love your Daphne blue strat with all rosewood neck thats behind you. That is the best good looking strat in my opinion

I get what you mean about that 594, tried one on my local SamAsh, and loved it. Ended up getting a used one which looked awesome but didn’t feel the same at all. Ended up selling it, the SamAsh still has the other one there, which looks basically like a used guitar from the many times people have demoed it, but they won’t take one dollar off the price. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Phil...you do a great job on your videos,,,good job!!! My biggest regret was selling my 1992 Fender Strat Plus Deluxe (Blue Burst) that I sold to a famous country band member. At the time, I was off work due to a medical issue and needed the money. It was my favorite guitar...but family came first. I have found a few of these type guitars over the years....but none felt the same as the one I sold. Thanks!!!!

love it :good work Phillip McKnight

I have that same AZ! (The red and yellow one) Omg do I love it. Its so damn sweet and all 10 positions are so usuable. When i saw this video i just new that AZ would be on there cuz i herd you say you got rid of most of them and i figured you kept the MIJ...everyone whos tried both likes the premium better. Lol makes me feel lucky, but at least ya got all those other beauties!

Had the same experience with a Charvel So Cal in Rocket Red (Road Flare Red). After I sold it....and figured out it was a mistake....it took me over a year to find another one. Charvel discontinued that color and now they can't be found. I will definitely be keeping this one.

I finally found my first regret guitar. I had traded a Jackson Dominion Mark Morton series for a Schecter Apocalypse with a floyd. I really didnt want a floyd but I loved the finish. Shortly after our water heater took a dump and I had to sell it to Sam Ash. That guitar was a cold sweat at night afterwards till I finally ordered a replacement from AMS with a hardtail, its not the same but Columbus Sam Ash sold mine before I could buy it back. Its still listed under that store for curiosity sake on the finish. but thats the part that will bug me. the finish was just right. Not to green not to brown. But it is what it is. The new one is killer and I'm glad I have a hipshot coming from a hellraiser with a tonepro. And I have a set of the apocalypse p/u's on the way for my hellraiser to replace the EMG's but I'll always be watching my local market to see if the first one ever comes up for sale.

@Y2daT420

2 жыл бұрын

I had a Nice Bc Rich ive got to buy back ..lol set trugh neck and floydrose special.

Thanks for sharing!

Having just sold my 2 year old white Jem 7v this resonates. One of the last ones made in Japan. It’s sitting in a box waiting for UPS to pick it up and I’m wondering how much I’ll miss it in a few months! Totally not my style in looks or with the locking trem…but I do recognise it’s a great guitar.

I have a Mockingbird that I got while flying all over the USA working back in 2005. I have wanted one since the 80's and never could afford one. Naturally you play them when you visit music stores and keep the dream alive. I was in Texas and needed strings for my Washburn RR 11v I drug all over the country with me to play. I checked out the top of the line ones and one of the store monkeys talked me into checking out an NJ classic they just got in. The first chord I fretted told me it was going home with me. Not one of the MANY MANY Mockingbirds I played felt like this one did. So I made arrangements to have it inter store shipped back where I am from and picked it up the next time I got home. Two weeks ago I gave it some much needed love and set the neck up closer to what I like, redressed the frets and for giggles added an FRX that I originally got to put on my entry into the Great Guitar Build Off that didn't quite work out. Still working out those kinks but after the work on the neck it is back to being my best feeling and playing guitar to date. So I know what you mean when you regret sending something that felt great over another more aesthetically valued piece of gear.

Very honest and true video.

My top 5: Fender Big Apple Strat Fender American Standard Tele in vintage white Early 90's Les Paul in Tobacco Late 90's American Standard Strat in Inca Silver Early 90's American Standard Strat in Sea Foam green with matching headstock. I sold them all to help finance our first house. What you won't do for love.

You can def see the pain in poor Phil’s face with some of these guitars… 😢

Oh gosh, they used to make AZ's in seafoam green? Ibanez, I NEED - no - THE WORLD NEEDS you to re-introduce them!

What a surprise seeing my comment on your video! I had to sell my first "cool" guitar. 1985 MIJ Fender Strat "Contemporary" with a pearl body, black pick guard/headstock with rosewood fretboard. Ugh, wish I had it still.

I am SO glad I still have (nearly) all the guitars I have bought in the 10ish years I have been playing. Only ones I sold are a BC Rich that I got for Christmas during high school, my first "real" guitar, and the First Act that I got just to see if I enjoyed the instrument. Sold the BC Rich to a good friend, so I could buy it back one day if I wanted it. The first nice guitar I bought myself with my part-time job money from high school was a used Ibanez Iceman IC400 with the hardshell case for around 230 bucks; seeing the price of these things going for easily double or triple that price these days is insane! Will never sell it.

I had an '82 Gibson Spirit that my mom bought for me when I graduated from Army basic training. She was a single mom and didn't make alot of money so I know how hard she had to work to get the money for it. Fast forward about 20 years I had a sewage backup into the finished basement of my house that cost me alot of money to get sorted out. I had to sell some gear to get some of the money and that Spirit was one of the things that had to go. I sold it to a store I have a good relationship with and they gave almost what it was worth. A few days later I figured out a way to get the work on the house done cheaper and called the store to buy the guitar back. They had already sold it. I haven't been able to find anything close as far as playability or mojo since. I sometimes don't even want to play anymore because when I do I reminisce about it and get disappointed with whatever guitar I'm playing.

Have you checked out the Tracii Guns Kramer? That’s an interesting pointy guitar. Be interested in seeing what you think. Also Guild has some interesting models and pickups. I saw a semi hollow with 3 P90s that looked cool. Love the channel.

Hi, this is Brian Kim Keenan. Thanks Phil for a great video. I swear to God that I wondered if a reviewer like yourself regretted losing touch with the equipment you reviewed. You answered that question. Ive sold lots of equipment and replaced it with non satisfying results. Now I know, it just wasn't myself having those regrets and problems. Thanks again.

Great stories Phil! I have several gear regrets as well... but the greatest loss was my first guitar and amp that were both stolen at different times... my first electric guitar, the Charvel designed Super Strat the Gibson WRC SR-71 in white with black parts (it's Authentic right?) ... and an early 70s Fender Silverface Twin Reverb I found in my grandparents garage (they have been holding it for a musician who moved back to the home country... it had been sitting there for decades. I was 17 and asked them can I have this? They contacted the guy and he said I could use it as well as the guitar that's there, an early 70s natural ash Strat.. it weighed a lot so I didn't play it much compared to my Super Strat Gibson which also had a really good Kahler floating bridge (The Spyder). Of course the Strat through the Twin did not sound like heavy metal and I didn't know much about how to make it sound better with pedals since I was more into the keyboards and synths then anyway... boy do I wish I had them now! The guy visited one year and took back for the guitar but let me Jane the amp (to heavy to ship home to Hungary at that time). Unfortunately, a few years later my brother Andrew was borrowing the amp and it was stolen a few days after they had a party. I also once sold a '96 spec built USA Strat Plus Deluxe in vintage white, vintage colored maple neck, 3 Gold Lace Sensors, 2 point trem, roller ball nut with the Schallers... and actually bought it back, then sold it again! Crazy...I know... and I miss that guitar....A LOT!! There are also many Keyboards I regret selling... but this comment is already too long as it is! 😎🎸🤘🎹

The funny thing is; when I watch these guitar guy videos, I end up missing half the show because I almost always end up picking up my guitar and settin' to some noodlin'. 💀

@Madchris8828

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with that if you enjoy it. Noodled the other day with my guitar in drop C trying to pickup new chords to play when playing rock and metal. Checked my distortion to see if they sounded good too, lol.

Hi Phil, great vid as always. Very interesting to see that I am not the only one who made wrong decisions when it comes to buy/sell guitars. I need to sell some of my guitars. What place for selling do you recommend?

I can't remember how many subs you were at in 2016, but that's when I first subscribed. I know it was WAY under 100k, possibly around 35k, but you were still doing retail at your store. Every once in awhile, you talked a little about some of the issues you encountered as a smaller dealer, and after you got past a certain monetization threshold, you phased out the retail portion of your business, and concentrated on lessons, and other aspects of the business. I personally think that whatever trades you made that resulted in you being able to keep growing, scale your business, and stay true to what you've been doing all these years, they were wise trades.

Man, Phil I thought you were going to cry. My biggest regrets selling gear- selling a 78 fender bassman with matching cabinet, and selling a 40th anniversary american strat .

Lol one of my regrets is when I sold my pink Charvel SoCal. I remember watching your video for the red San Dimas as I was waiting for it to arrive (also was my first purchase from Sweetwater). I sold it after a few months thinking I could buy another one whenever I wanted but they were gone from everywhere... Been waiting for another one to pop up but the few that have more thjan I would want to pay. I'm not sure what is the deal with those first run of 5 pack of colors but they were better guitars than some of the other SoCals I've picked up since.

Awesome can't wait to watch it through. Ill get back to you in a few. #4 The Naggs (probably spelled wrong) is An awesome looking guitar! That woodgrain is one of the most beautiful guitars I've ever seen Not being a book matched flamed maple etc. I can see why you regret that one. I'm sure it played as Nice as it looked. Thank Y u for doing this video Phillip

I have put so much thought and research into every guitar purchase that I have never wanted to sell any of them. And of course I bond with them once we spend time together (walks on the beach, the usual).

It took me AWHILE, and some headaches, but I finally got my hands on the Lizy Hale and ya, I absolutely love it. I still can't understand why the discontinued it so quickly.

For me its a 30watt Silvertone amp w/ 2x12 cab from the 60's I sold when I was young. 1999 Kramer Baretta w/ Floyd + D-Tuna. 1980's G&L Nighthawk. Other than that Ive been lucky enough to hold onto everything ive loved (musical wise).

Sold my Marshall 20w practice amp, luckily the buyer Bailed!.......the next day I was SO glad, and still use it!!

yeah, my 07 explorer in natural, Zakk Wylde Epiphone LP and a fender employee owned blue hardtail hss Strat that just played and sounded amazing.

'72 Les Paul Deluxe routed out with original PAF's in it.. that axe was magic

You have to get that bad cat amp aligned better. It’s killing me off enter and behind the shelf leg… 😉

Great vid, I found it entertaining. I'm not a hoarder but I def have hoarder tendencies. I have a Boss RC-30 that I have never taken out of the plastic. I have an Epi LP Custom that I haven't taken the stickers off. I have some guitars that I haven't touched in years. This is helping me to think about selling some shit to buy some shit! I just hate to sell stuff..this subject is therapy..lol

I may be crazy... But, I've considered selling my favorite guitar for some I don't have and it's middle price. Every time I pick it up I see I love it. It's a gretsch 5422. Nothing special but... I can't get rid of it. I sold everything I had to get on a sail boat for 3 years and I've missed some of it. Truth is. I still remember all of them. And that's what matters to me. No regrets, just fond memories. That's okay right. I think so.

Great video Phillip. I've only sold one guitar, but I know your pain.

The guitar I regret getting rid of the most was my Ibanez RG2610. They are pretty rare these days. A couple years after selling it I saw it for sale on Craigslist again. I didn't have the money to buy it back at that point. Wanting to fill that RG shaped hole in heart... I just purchased an RG550 in Desert Sun Yellow a couple weeks ago. I've already put in a pair of pink Dimarzio PAF Pro's like the early JEM models had.

Man, I miss my Squier baritone Jazzmaster... I bought it in 2018 at $350 and sold in 2019 at that same price... I think 2020 is when the price skyrocketed? Now they go for more than a thousand bucks... money aside, I really do miss that thing a lot. it was so gnarly, I'm a bassist so it satisfied my love for the low notes.

I put my Richmond Dorchester DOWN...just to watch this video. This, in itself, is solid evidence that regret videos are spell-binding...to at least me anyway. Thanks Phil.

The guitar I regret selling was my Squier red Affinity. The worst sounding pickups I heard, but I never knew anything about modding a guitar.

@brettadkins7563

3 жыл бұрын

At least you can pick another one up for cheap and this time you can tear it apart all you want

@ricmel8008

3 жыл бұрын

@@brettadkins7563 yes indeed

@kaoe145

2 жыл бұрын

I had one I bought some off name pickups model after the Texas blues pickups my computer broke and I need a new one so I traded the guitar I still to this day regret getting rid of it those knock off pickups sounded killer and I can’t find them anymore

@ricmel8008

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaoe145 I was hoping you could tell me the pickups name 🤣🤣🤣

@brettadkins7563

2 жыл бұрын

@@ricmel8008 I’m pretty sure they’re called “knockoff” I’ve heard of em, they sound great.

I've always been the guy with the quirky stuff. Not the norm. Anyway I got a Steinberger GM4T for $550 at Dan's (this was 1998 or so and I collect Steinys) I ran into some money trouble and pawn it for $150. Well I lost it and to replace my white GM4T (thanks Vito) it's around $2500 to $3000. Transtrem is amazing if you learn to dial it in right! THANKS PHILLIP FOR ALL THE GREATNESS

I had a Daphne blue American standard strat with a solid rosewood neck. Like the one in the background. I installed an ivory nut, it was killer. Sold it on reverb. Regretted it the instant it old.

I had that exact Ibanez AZ, and I also regret selling it. Just something about the finish made me want to play a certain way.

I think we all have had sellers remorse which is why I limit my purchases and have been keeping everything I bought. I acknowledge that eventually I will need to make some tough decisions.

Had it, loved it, didn't use it, sold it, regretted it. That's the progression of my PRS Zach Myers, too. I'm going to have to get another.

Tagimas are great made in Brazil with local wood guitars! They are more accessible to BR musicians than any NA brand

In the shot where you're cheering with your AZ at 5:50, the guy with the green guitar is Mika Tyyskä, aka. Mr. Fastfinger, holding his green Ruokangas guitar - if you can get your hands on one, try it out. Perfection (and this is reflected in the price :D). My biggest regret is giving in to the GAS about a year ago. I should've kept playing my old cheap guitar and ordered a Ruokangas. Ultimately cheaper and would've ended up with a better guitar.

Mine is a half regret. I traded it at Guitar Center not knowing what it was at the time. I had a Mesa/Boogie 50 watt Rectoverb combo. It was the Mark 1 version with just vintage and modern modes on the dirty channel. It sounded good, but weighed a ton and was way too loud. Either too quiet or blow your head off. I have an 8-string guitar now and that would be a cool amp to play through. Oh well, live and learn. Maybe it’s still out there. 🤔

Ugh I feel this pain. Back in the day,about 10-12 yrs ago I had a Marshall JMP 1 pre anp. Jeez that thing was sweet. Totally satisfied my "need" for that Steph Carpenter tone. And more. Dang also I remember only paying like $450 ish for it on ebay. Now I see ppl asking $1000 wow. Also at that same time period I had a Candy apple red Jackson DK something with the maple board and black sharkfin inlays and Duncans. Miss that too. Most recently tho a Diezel VH4 2 pedal. But that's not toooo costly to get again. And hey, I thought Sid Vicious said 'regrets i had a few' ... Oh well 😂

Fernandes Brad Gillis signature model from I think '86 or '87....that's the one I want back.

So true on the MIM Strats. They now cost a lot more used and usually( for the money) on par with the MIA . That’s the old standards. I no longer am interested in Fender with all the changes. Too confusing. Love Squiers more!!!

Marshall JCM800 2205, I didn't need it as I've got a 2210 as well. It went to recording studio and gets used plenty but I miss it a little.

65 Olympic white Strat 74 Natural Telecaster thin line 76 Burgundy Les Paul 60s Vox Ac 30 Ibanez Pat Metheny Blonde Lowden Acoustic …. Really should have kept that one

My biggest selling regrets are a 2001 USA strat deluxe, and a Peavey 6505+ combo.

great episode man!

I was obsessed with the Music Man Saber Bass for many years & finally scored 1 of the reissues for a reasonable price. Here’s the problem: the thing is the most beautiful boat anchor I’ve ever seen & because of its value I would never want it to leave the house & because of its weight I can’t really comfortably play it for more than about a 1/2 hour. I feel like I should sell it as it’s certainly not something I need but I am very concerned about the potential regret factor.

Sold my JCM900 50w head a couple weeks ago. Wasn’t using it. Almost immediately regretted it. Working on buying a new Marshall head. Kinda forgot how expensive they can be lol

I've been doing some gear reviews on here myself, I'm not tot sad about passing them on after. I don't see a lot of point hoarding gear that I may or may not use later on but I'm sure there will be something eventually..

Hey Phil: Just a service announcement, Sweetwater has two ash-old yella fininsh San-Dimas guitars in the upper 7 lbs range.

Exactly! Sometimes finding the right PRS is the one you need to buy. I actually am not crazy about custom 24s....but I CAN NOT do without my particular Custom 24...and no custom 24 i play sounds, resonates or feels like it. I've had several other CU24s...but sold them all. When you shop for guitars in person...no matter what price point...try everything...even something you may not really be looking for...because if you find that guitar that gives you that "magic" that's the one.

I know what you mean the PRS 594 being the right one ☝️ This shows that all guitars that should be more or less the same as they are the exact same model can be so different. I wanted a Casino for years but couldn’t really afford or justify paying for one ( as I had enough guitars). I made my mind up to get one and tried loads of new ones, I was just so disappointed they were terrible. One day I walked into my local Guitar shop in Ringwood ( England) on the back wall there was a second had cherry red Epi Casino for as much as a new one, I said to the guy in the shop “I could buy a new one for that price” he replied “okay do it but it won’t be the same as that one, try it” I picked it up and played it OMG it was a guitar made in heaven (well actually in the Samick factory Korea) no hesitation I bought it and that was 5 or 6 years ago this guitar is stuck with me for life. What a guitar! Well worth the money every penny.

Two regrets I had a "92" Les Paul Classic 60 gold top and a early 70's Martin 00018 I sold them both for various reasons At the time it seemed to be the right thing to I miss them both.

I sold a few instruments and parts to fund an Ibanez universe. The only one of the bunch I regret selling is the PRS SE Billy Martin sig. I love my universe but really wish I still had the PRS.

I didn't know all of those craftsman walked off the job at Heritage. I have been looking at those. a bit pricey though.

Still waiting for a Godin Stadium ht demo. I am interested in that guitar.

Hi Phil. I reached out to some friends at Heritage. Expect to hear from them soon.

Looks like there will be a Lzzy Hale Gibson explorer in the future.

There are a couple. One being a Marshall MG50DFX. I know it's solid state and not expensive, but I loved it. Second was an Epiphone Les Paul custom in Alpine white. I didn't like the weight, so got rid of it. I wish I still had it though. I also sold my Adrian Smith Jackson. After my dad died 9 years back, in a moment of madness I bought one on a credit card. My wife when she found out went mental, and I always felt guilty after that. I wasn't thinking straight, and had nowhere to turn. Maybe if she hadn't been such a cow, I'd still have it. A pedal one was an Ernie Ball Crybaby Jimi Hendrix model, that sounded amazing, and looked cool as hell. I traded it along with some other stuff, and almost instantly regretted it. I contacted the guy, but he had fallen in love with it immediately, so I had no chance. Weird thing was, I tried another one around a year later, but it just didn't sound the same. I know that sounds crazy. Lastly turned out OK. In 2010 I was made redundant, so I sold my beloved 1999 USA Series Stratocaster. Luckily I sold it to my brother in law. A coupe of months back, I was up at my sisters looking at doing some work for them as I'm a Carpenter. We were chatting and I told him, I was considering buying another electric guitar. I have basses and acoustics, but I didn't have a 6 string electric. He replied to say, what about you're old Strat. I nearly passed out as I didn't think he would ever let it go. So a week later we did the deal and she came home. I had to give her a major clean up, fret dress etc... I also changed the scratchplate to a tortoiseshell one. She's never leaving again. It's hands down the best, playing, looking and feeling guitar I've ever owned. So a happy one to end on.