Collecting vintage guitars is one of the most rewarding hobbies. Not only do they look great on your wall, you also get to play with them! In this post I want to share some tips that I’ve learned over the years collecting guitars so that you can avoid some of the mistakes that I unfortunately made.
The most obvious thing that you can do is to set a budget and stick to it. It’s incredibly easy to go overboard when shopping for guitars. To get the best deals start with craigslist or the newspaper before you head out to stores or other collectors. It’s easy to find someone who’s willing to part with their guitar because they need the cash fast, and you walk away with a steal.
Be sure to designate whether or not you’re going to play on the guitars that you’re collecting. If you’re purely a collector it’s not a good idea to spend a lot of time playing the guitars because you risk damaging them or adding extra wear and tear. If you do play on them, be sure to be careful when doing so. Carefully insert and remove the guitar cable, take off any belt buckles that you have to prevent scratches on the back, and immediately store it when finished to prevent it from getting beat up.
Storing guitars is also tricky. If you live in an area that’s prone to earthquakes, there really isn’t a good way to make sure that they’re safe. Storing them on the wall looks great, but one hard jolt can send them to the floor. Also, excessive sunlight from a window will fade the guitar’s finish, and fluctuating temperatures can warp the neck. To be as safe as possible, store them in a hard case in a temperature controlled area.
Collecting guitars is a rewarding hobby and these tips can help you keep your collection for as long as possible! There aren’t many things worse than seeing something important to you get messed up because of carelessness. Take the necessary precautions and your collection will last a lifetime.
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