Too many guitars, too many discounts, too much 'depreciation' after a new guitar is carried out of the music store. Takes a looong time for an instrument to appreciate - if ever.
"It takes a lot of devotion and work, or maybe I should say play, because if you love it, that's what it amounts to. I haven't found any shortcuts, and I've been looking for a long time."
-- Chet Atkins
-- Chet Atkins