FROM ONE COLLECTOR TO ANOTHER...
LETTING GO…
I have seen it in the life of some of my good
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guitar collecting friends, and I have seen it in
my own life. Some need arises or something
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changes financially in your life and you have to
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more of your prized collectible guitars.
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Whether it is a lawsuit era Takamine acoustic
face the fact that it is best to let go of one or
knock-off of a Gibson J200 you could sell
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to take a little vacation, or an all-original one
owner 1955 Fender Stratocaster in great
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condition you could use to fund your kid’s
college education… sometimes you just have
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to let something in your collection go.
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you can’t hold on to things too tightly. Have I
sold guitars in times of financial need that I wish
I had back? Yes, I have sold a few. Do I regret
CONTRIBUTORS
Guy Arseneau
From New York City where he pursues his writing career.
He developed his skills as a journalist at ABC-TV News
and PEOPLE magazine and now works as a freelance
magazine writer.
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Bob Cianci
A lifelong musician, music journalist, and author of the
book, Great Rock Drummers of The Sixties, and has
written extensively for many guitar and drum publications,
newspapers, websites, and fanzines.
Eric Dahl
Host of the FOX 17 Rock & Review show in Nashville, TN.
The program features new + cool gear that favorite artists
are using or that is new to the market!
Fox17.com/RockAndReview
Doug Doppler
When not writing gear reviews, the former Guitar Hero
session player and Favored Nations recording artist spends
his days, hours, weeks and years demoing the coolest gear
on the planet for his web site.
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Michael Elsner
Guitarist, songwriter, producer who has written for shows
including American Idol, Amish Mafia, EXTRA, The Sing Off,
and So You Think You Can Dance among others.
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selling ones that met a real need or took care of
a family situation? No, I don’t regret it.
Rick King
The owner of Guitar Maniacs in Tacoma Washington. He
lives in Gig Harbor with his wife Sheila, two dogs and a cat.
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Sometimes you have to throw a few fish back.
Joe Riggio
The people you sold them to sure appreciate
A professional guitar builder, repairman, and technician,
based in Tacoma, WA. He owns and operates “Servi