Recently started gigging and after a hiatus while our singer became a father for the first time we're looking to pick up some momentum now.
I have a well used Gibson Les Paul Axcess which I've gigged and will continue to do so however just before Xmas I picked up one of the ebony Trini Lopez limited run models. I had thought I'd gig it as I do believe "guitars are for playing" but given it's somewhat fragile construction, the fact it would be very hard to replace and having just seen one for sale in the classifieds for £2300, all of a sudden a beater ES guitar for gigs is looking quite appealing.
So my question to those seasoned pub giggers is do you play your expensive & more collectable guitars at gigs or do you save them for at home?
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I’m so bored I might as well be listening to Pink Floyd
It's still interesting to hear what other people are playing though.
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I remember @ICBM saying he's a quick string changer so doesn't take a spare. It's a real ball-ache taking a spare and I'm coming round to the idea of not doing it.
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