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Once again, it's time for the FNGT!

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[–] • 2 pts

Gotcha, yeah you can be around some people and man, they just idolize them, and know so much.

Your guitar collection is enough.

I know you have a boatload, my brother's friend can't play but man he is a collector.

[–] • 1 pt

I also have a decent collection of cars. I've been investing heavily in them, 'cause I love them and I'm pretty sure the prices are going to be even more obscene as we move towards alternative fuel sources. So, I get to drive some cool cars and they appreciate in value while I do it.

And, it's perfectly acceptable to collect guitars and not be able to play them. Some of them are valuable - and some of them are absolutely stunning. They're works of art, they're works of history, and they're (oftentimes) engineering marvels. I could see collecting while not actually being all that proficient.

In guitar circles - we call those people "blues lawyers". They've got money for the best gear, but they only know about enough to play the pentatonic minor. But, if it wasn't for blues lawyers, Gibson couldn't sell a $50,000 Les Paul "Greeny" (in very limited numbers).

[–] • 2 pts

Man that is nice, a car collection like that. I know several I'd love to have, and drive.

[–] • 1 pt

I figure they'll appreciate in value and I'll appreciate them. So, I do.

And, at least on paper, the collection is worth quite a bit more than I've paid for it. I had a small collection but started collecting in earnest a few years back. I've invited folks to watch the auctions with me, 'cause you can tell when it's me bidding - plus I say when I'm bidding. I bid via telephone so they often refer to that.

A few folks have watched auctions with me, but not many. They're a lot of fun, even if you're not bidding yourself. I usually do Mecum auctions as I like their fees, they treat me well, and you can often get some great deals. The car I have out this weekend is a 2016 Porsche 911 R. It had 66 miles on it when I bought it. It's up to about 300 now. I paid a lot less than it is worth. You just gotta be patient and available to bid when the auction isn't full of people.

[–] • 1 pt

>But, if it wasn't for blues lawyers, Gibson couldn't sell a $50,000 Les Paul "Greeny" (in very limited numbers).

This right here!

First I've heard that term, my brother might know the term, he plays.

[–] • 1 pt

Yeah, we call 'em 'blues lawyers', sometimes 'blues doctor' or 'blues dentist' but it's usually 'blues lawyer'.