My Gibsons are/were all pretty safe purchases. Lots of 335, 345, 355's, L-5's (23), Johnnie Smith's, Switchmaster (2-three P-90's),Barney Kessels, etc. Throw in a couple of Melody Makers, Flying V's (Yea my buddy Lonnie Mack), ES 295 (the Scotty Moore/Elvis guitar-circa 1952), ES 175 (a modern ES 295, with Humbuckers), a few Les Pauls and a couple of really cool 335 Pro's (same shape as a 335 but solid). Had/have no bolt-on neck Gibsons.

My intent was to purchase "proven winners" for investment purposes. I preferred to play Guild, but they didn'/don't appreciate as much as Gibsons.

Fender was simpler...as many pre-CBS Strats, Teles, P Basses and Jass basses as possible, plus early re-issue (82 reissue tele's, bringing close to $4,000 today).

Most valuable is a Broadcaster...think more than a medium priced home.

After almost 50 years of collecting, I REALLY LOVE GUITARS!

But, I'm perfectly satisfied with my choice of liquidating the excess and donating the proceedings and giving a few "treasures to family and valued friends.


Good to talk to you!


Russ
To see the old man play, Google RCL solo guitar (for a good laugh)!