My 59 Strat, for which I paid $532.00 is now worth over $30,000.00. Even my 82 reissue of a 52 Tele is worth over $4500.00 (new cot: about $700.00).


That does not happen with keyboards. They depreciate like crazy...especially ones with the latest programming.

Look at Tommy Emmanuel or our member Rory Hoffman to see instrument flexibility.


Play what you want, but let's not fail to give the lonely guitar it's due. In my case, I give it to all 300 plus of mine.

And, I appreciate the way more than 7 figures I have made over the years on appreciation. Add to that the depreciation I have been able to take FOR THESE appreciating INSTRUMENTS AND YOU HAVE A WINNER!


Russ