My wife is awesome

[Mr. Willy]

Get an epiphone and throw some good pups in it.. make sure it plays well and is comfortable done!

As for employment, my backup plan is to become a male escort (for ladies not dudes!) if ever I lose my job. I should add however that i am single for the most part so i can get away with that.. if i were married, forget about it!

I've seriously thought about getting an Epiphone or PRS SE and throwing some quality pickups in it. Some of those guitars are great for the money.

 

[Gooseman]

It seems clear that you don't know the full extent of our situation, nor should you. We're doing ok, and have very little debt. We just don't bring in what we did the last couple of years. Is it ok if you allow us to make our financial decisions for ourselves?

Well which is it? Are you jobless and can't find one, the two of you don't make a lot of money and times are tough? Or are you doing ok? Fairly big difference there.

Sometimes the ugly truth just isn't pretty. The ugly truth is you have a family, one job which apparently isn't a whole lot of income (your words), you have spent months looking for another job (your words), and you are wanting a $1.5k guitar so you don't have to ding your more expensive but already plenty dinged up guitar.

I don't care what you do with your money. Just trying to point out what appears to be a rather irresponsible decision for your situation (a situation that you described) and that perhaps further consideration is warranted.

Wow, aren't we judgmental. I don't think you know enough about him or his situation to comment. Congrats man, you are a dick. You aren't providing an ugly truth, you are just being a dick. Seriously. Have the moderators look at your harrassing comments. You are clearly one self-righteous troll, aren't you?

Judgmental? He was going on the guys own words and IMHO was giving him good advice.

Okay, I have no issues with you ejecta, or Rogue for that matter, but let's say that your premise is correct -- he was giving him "good advice." First off, did the poster write this article seeking advice on how to manage his financial decisions? No, he didn't. Instead of just opting to see the advice as good, look at the advice itself. It was unwarranted and a bit condescending in tone. Did the poster issue all the necessary information to begin the self-righteous observations of Rogue? No, he didn't. If you don't have all the information, why comment? Clearly the fact remains that you are correct in your assessment that the advice given could be useful. But that would be based on the terms that the advice was given. Rogue had no reason to offer such evaluations to the poster, just as you don't really have a premise to stand on pertaining to the said "advice." Clearly, Rogue just wanted to be a condescending troll and make a useless comment.

 

[berklee]

We were talking the other day about this new band I've started up and how I'm a bit nervous taking the PRS Custom she bought me as a wedding present to gigs. I know, I know, guitars are meant to be played, and this one gets played a lot and already has it's share of dings. She says, "We need to buy you a good guitar you won't mind carrying to a gig. Which guitar would you like?" I says, "I dunno, depends on the budget." She says, "Is $1500 good? Maybe $1800?"

I love her so much.

We don't make a lot of money and times is tough lately. I don't have a lot of guitars either.

CSB.

Now the quest for a new guitar begins.

Feel free to ignore me on this one, but if it's got sentimental value I'd say that's all the reason to play it more. If you know you're going to keep it for life, I'd say play the hell out of it. Let it get cracked, scratched, beer poured on it, etc... because at the end of the day, it should endure just like your relationship. If it's meaningful to you, then spend as much time with it as possible and realize that it's the sum of the experiences you have with it that make it valuable... not just where it came from.

Think of your wife - she'll never stay the way she was when you married her (insert joke here), but it's the fact that she travels and grows old with you that makes you get a deeper appreciation for her. Why shouldn't your guitar, something you want to have project such emotion do the same?

 

[Gooseman]

Ejecta: Imagine you were discussing something with someone, perhaps the purchase of variable X. The person you are talking to is me in this hypothetical. I know nothing at all about you, except for a few vague facts and the truth that you want to purchase X. Instead of commenting on X, or anything about X, I choose to instead make a huge judgment about you, based on little facts, then present to you a solution based on such ill-advised facts. All you wanted to do was share with me the fact that you were going to buy X. I, on the other hand, found this to be the perfect opportunity to suggest what you should and shouldn't be doing with your finances without knowing much about you, let alone having your permission to discuss those details.

 

[ejecta]

Clearly, Rogue just wanted to be a condescending troll and make a useless comment.

And he's judgmental?

 

[Mr. Willy]

My wife teaches and was tenured two years ago. Come to New England - the teaching jobs are pretty plentiful, except in Rhode Island. Good luck.

I live in the South, and I'd have to get certified to teach in whichever particular state I would teach in. I really do like NE though. It's very beautiful up there. Don't know if I could take the winters though.

I've been staying busy and working towards goals since the job loss. My certification is in English, and recently I became certified in world history/social studies this past July, so that broadens the subjects I can teach. I'll also be starting my Master's degree this summer. It's hurts (mainly my pride) not having the income of a full time position, but I'm doing everything I can to use the free time I have now to move forward professionally.

 

[ejecta]

Ejecta: Imagine you were discussing something with someone, perhaps the purchase of variable X. The person you are talking to is me in this hypothetical. I know nothing at all about you, except for a few vague facts and the truth that you want to purchase X. Instead of commenting on X, or anything about X, I choose to instead make a huge judgment about you, based on little facts, then present to you a solution based on such ill-advised facts. You may respond negatively to me, but many people would.

Do I have to solve for x? I wasn't that good at algebra.

 

[crankyrayhanky]

I think words of caution are appropriate; OP put it out there....

1800 is not a beater to me. Plenty of quality knockoffs in the sub 1000 and sub 500 range.

Beware though- I know talented and qualified people who are in desperate straits because the job market is so barren. Worst case scenario is years, not months- which would put all of your gear in serious jeopardy (eBay) if that were to unfold. Hope not for your sake....

anywho, if $1800 GAS wins out, Congratulations, I'd look at Charvels, Wolfgangs, and perhaps a used carved top or Diablo SG

Lol, I just played both sides!

 

[Gooseman]

Ejecta: Imagine you were discussing something with someone, perhaps the purchase of variable X. The person you are talking to is me in this hypothetical. I know nothing at all about you, except for a few vague facts and the truth that you want to purchase X. Instead of commenting on X, or anything about X, I choose to instead make a huge judgment about you, based on little facts, then present to you a solution based on such ill-advised facts. You may respond negatively to me, but many people would.

Do I have to solve for x? I wasn't that good at algebra.

No, you don't, nor does there have to be any personal tension between the two of us. You stated clearly that the advice was good. I am commenting on the advice itself. If you disagree and would like to discuss this, please tell me where Rogue's comments were educated and warranted? I recall the poster letting us know two things - his wife is cool, and he is going to buy a guitar. Those are the only definites I can gather without assumption. Otherwise, I too, can have fun being silly!

 

[Mr. Willy]

Feel free to ignore me on this one, but if it's got sentimental value I'd say that's all the reason to play it more. If you know you're going to keep it for life, I'd say play the hell out of it. Let it get cracked, scratched, beer poured on it, etc... because at the end of the day, it should endure just like your relationship. If it's meaningful to you, then spend as much time with it as possible and realize that it's the sum of the experiences you have with it that make it valuable... not just where it came from.

Think of your wife - she'll never stay the way she was when you married her (insert joke here), but it's the fact that she travels and grows old with you that makes you get a deeper appreciation for her. Why shouldn't your guitar, something you want to have project such emotion do the same?

All of what you're saying makes very much sense. I'm not being sarcastic either; this is a new way for me to look at the situation. I really do appreciate it. On the other hand let me remind you...I'm getting a new guitar.

 

[Ola Englund]

wait wait.... Your wife buys you your guitars? So she is YOUR provider... that means she's the man in the house...

I lost my full-time teaching job last June. I was at the school for three years and right at tenure and was non-renewed with no reason given. I've applied for about 7 jobs (every time there's an opening in my field) and haven't got the job yet. I've bought her many things as well: new sewing machine, yarn, etc. Things she's into. There's no such thing as her money or my money, it's our money. I like to run things by her before I spend anything out of respect for her and my marriage.

Thanks for the kick while I'm down though. I appreciate it!

You're welcome...

Seriously sad to hear that, I've heard that story so many times last 3 years now... I'm just happy to still have a job...
Hope it works out for you in the future!

 

[Les Zombie]

you can buy some nice prscu22,cu24,mccarty, etc for 1500 used on ebay or just looking around the forums if you want another prs, for 1500 theres alot of choices.

 

[Gooseman]

Clearly, Rogue just wanted to be a condescending troll and make a useless comment.

And he's judgmental?

We are all judgmental and discriminate. I was discriminating on comments that were actually said, not assummed or implied. Rogue was inferring that the poster is a financial boob that needed his financial advice, when the poster was merely sharing the fact that he is going to be buying a new guitar.

 

[Mr. Willy]

wait wait.... Your wife buys you your guitars? So she is YOUR provider... that means she's the man in the house...

I lost my full-time teaching job last June. I was at the school for three years and right at tenure and was non-renewed with no reason given. I've applied for about 7 jobs (every time there's an opening in my field) and haven't got the job yet. I've bought her many things as well: new sewing machine, yarn, etc. Things she's into. There's no such thing as her money or my money, it's our money. I like to run things by her before I spend anything out of respect for her and my marriage.

Thanks for the kick while I'm down though. I appreciate it!

You've always been cool, I have no problem with you. Thanks for the kind words, and you're clips always rock.


You're welcome...

Seriously sad to hear that, I've heard that story so many times last 3 years now... I'm just happy to still have a job...
Hope it works out for you in the future!

You've always been cool, I have no problem with you. Thanks for the kind words, and you're clips always rock.

 

[ejecta]

Ejecta: Imagine you were discussing something with someone, perhaps the purchase of variable X. The person you are talking to is me in this hypothetical. I know nothing at all about you, except for a few vague facts and the truth that you want to purchase X. Instead of commenting on X, or anything about X, I choose to instead make a huge judgment about you, based on little facts, then present to you a solution based on such ill-advised facts. You may respond negatively to me, but many people would.

Do I have to solve for x? I wasn't that good at algebra.

No, you don't, nor does it have to be some personal tension between the two of us. You stated clearly that the advice was good. I am commenting on the advice itself. If you disagree and would like to discuss this, please tell me where Rogue's comments were educated and warranted? Otherwise, I too, can have fun being silly!

The guy's own words gave plenty of info that would lead any clear thinking person to say that maybe he should rethink the idea. If you don't see that then I think this conversation is over. Now you can judge Rogues motives or whether the guy asked for advice or not. I think he opened the door with giving out freely his situation and that's fine but I think if "times are tough" for someone... telling them the truth that is sometimes hard to hear whether they asked for it or not IMHO is the right thing to do.

 

[Rogue]

"Times are tough" may be a bit of an exaggeration. I do teach part-time at a community college. Let me clarify for you so you'll feel better, and you'll understand, somewhat, our financial situation (even though it's none of your business). The only debt we have is a mortgage. We own no credit cards, nor do we ever buy anything on credit. Both of our cars are paid for. We have always put a substantial amount of our money in savings. We're not on the poverty level, nor are we on the verge of starving. The main point of this thread is that I'm going to be getting a new guitar soon. We can afford it, and that's all you need to know. I need no lecture from you about my responsibilities towards my family or towards being a good man. I can figure these things out on my own, and I'm learning every day. Why don't you just try to be cool and say something like congratulations? Is it too hard?

Well, certainly "We don't make a lot of money and times is tough lately" is very different from this comment. This is what my original comment quoted and all the info you gave. It seemed clear to me based on that information, coupled later with information that you lost your job and can't find another one, it would be irresponsible for someone to buy a $1.5k guitar? Do you agree?

If this is not your situation, fine. I'm glad times are not as tough as your original claim. My comments were based on those.

 

[ejecta]

I was discriminating on comments that were actually said, not assummed or implied.

So was Rogue.

 

[crankyrayhanky]

I recall the poster letting us know two things - his wife is cool, and he is going to buy a guitar. Those are the only definites I can gather without assumption.

We don't make a lot of money and times is tough lately

There's no assumptions there IMO. Keep in mind I have no restraint myself in GAS, but it's easy for me to advise on other's situation

 

[ejecta]

We don't make a lot of money and times is tough lately

There's no assumptions there IMO. Keep in mind I have no restraint myself in GAS, but it's easy for me to advise on other's situation

Ahhhhh the refreshing voice of reason. Well said and I agree with your GAS point since I can get caught up in that too.

 

[Rogue]

Ejecta: Imagine you were discussing something with someone, perhaps the purchase of variable X. The person you are talking to is me in this hypothetical. I know nothing at all about you, except for a few vague facts and the truth that you want to purchase X. Instead of commenting on X, or anything about X, I choose to instead make a huge judgment about you, based on little facts, then present to you a solution based on such ill-advised facts. All you wanted to do was share with me the fact that you were going to buy X. I, on the other hand, found this to be the perfect opportunity to suggest what you should and shouldn't be doing with your finances without knowing much about you, let alone having your permission to discuss those details.

The "facts" that were given were "We don't make a lot of money and times is tough lately".

So tell me Gooseman, is it reasonable or not reasonable to buy a $1.5k guitar based on the that information?