Do you play the occasional gig? Naturally you still have your toys.....tell me you have your toys.
We’ve been in the music bus. for a long time, but have not played in Nashville. Took a break from playing pro. for a season. Raising kids become more important than the constant hustle for gigs, touring, and studio work.
We now have two kids who are musicians. One child (aspiring bass player, guitar, songwriter, singer) has a Strat, but really wants to get a Tele. When we were first looking at used guitars, I recommended a Tele, but he was set on playin’ a Strat. He loves SRV. Now he realizes how great the Tele’s are, so that will be his next big toy purchase.
One thing’s for certain: used Strat’s (American, Japan, or MIM) are easy to find. Tele’s......not so much.
I don’t gig anymore. 20 years of playing 5 to 7 nights a week kinda burned me out. Plus, I’m not a fan of current Country, except for a few performers. I still have all my toys, about 20 guitars, and almost as many amps! 5 Teles, but I really only play the ‘91 MIJ with a late 60’s Maple neck and different pickups, and my old Strat, a ‘57 custom color,LPB. Going to start thinning the herd drastically. Shipping 2 ‘63 Shobuds to OK today, only getting one back after knee levers are added. It’s insane!!!!!!!! But when I’m gone, my Sister would hold a giant yard sale, and sell the Strat for 50 bucks, and think she got a good deal!