Knowledge Is Power! How To Trade Up Guitars

#GUITAR #MONEY #trading
Today I reveal how I got all my guitars and what to watch out for when collecting on a budget. People always ask how I have all these guitars or if I'm rich. No, I'm not rich, I'm passionate and intelligent about what I want and how I get it and now you can be too with a little bit of know-how.

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The Neurotic Guitarist Benny Goodman

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[stanphillips]

I'm disabled and living in a nursing home in Miami. I made a mistake based on a Fender Squier lead II that was beautiful and not only the red and black sunburst finish with matching tortoise shell scratch plate (and the plate on the back of the trem)
So i researched the most affordable guitars that weren't cheap but, just as I was about to go through Sweetwater with the 45 dsy return policy, a rep sold a guitar out from under me (even though he'd promised to wait for my call until 10pm he didn't answer the phone at 8:30 and I contacted him the following day and he was talking 2 week waiting list).
I got in touch with a local shop and made arrangements to buy a Fender Squier Affinity SSS thinking I'd get the same feel but, its got to thin a neck profile and, it needs a setuo but, since it was more difficult to play from a hospital bed than i thought, i now have no desire to play.
Its in mint condition and I was looking for trading options so i can get motivated to play again.
This facility keeps all of money save a small personal needs allowance of $130.00 that I spend every cent of on the things these $hit holes don't provide so I'd need a straight trade, guitar for guitar.
I'd rather have beat up and playable than this guitar that might fit someone's hand's but, mine need a chunkier neck profile.
I guess I was just seeing if there was a way to do _something_ ? I maybe came to the wrong place but, I liked your video nonetheless and, I'll say this:
I bought the guitar in 2020 and, im so much better educated about what I want and I wouldn't make the mistake i made back then with the stimulus check money but, alas that's gone and I'm stuck with 1 guitar, no capital and the guitar (even with a setup; it didn't come with Allen wrenches) it's not even close to the Squier lead II I had to sell when I got sick in order to pay for medicine until my disability insurance was approved.
I subscribe to probably 10 guitar channels here on YouTube and my love for the instrument is stronger than ever but, for numerous reasons (i was in a different facility before where I could call a woman who'd get me setup but, here! Their all far to busy .
My health has improved and im no longer under hospice care and my condition is emphasema (so singing is harder than it used to be 🤣) and, although I broke my back my pain is well managed so soon ill be able to sit in a chair but, I just want have that feeling that the guitar is calling to me to be played because there's no string continuity meaning the B is more difficult to bend than the high E and that's across all 6 so even if I could adjust to the neck profile I'm not out there anymore and, able to hang out and trade equipment with other musicians so unless there's a windfall in my life I'm just bitchin' I suppose.
Not about my health or living in a nursing home. I don't want sympathy, I'm cool and life happens right.
Bitchin' about the mistake I made... maybe I'll call the guy i bought it from but, although I thought i was suporting local businesses, i think the guys not that cool.
Another thing I figured out too late .
Cool video brother ✌️❤️🎸🎶🙏

[artemdemchenkov]

So simple and so true, Benny. I discovered your channel recently, and you quickly became my favorite guitarist on Youtube due to your incredible attitude and passion. And honestly, I don't know which discovery I like most, your Youtube channel or your outstanding Lost Symphony.

[adamgray]

Benny! Everything he says is true guys. Not only about the advice regarding not having emotions or preconceived notions when buying guitars, but also with regard to how he treats people. I know he's a good guy based on many interactions. He always speaks the truth and is generous with his time. And I can testify that my best deals on guitars fell into my lap because I kept my ears open and emotions of if it. My most prized guitar, the actual first PRS Singlecut ever off the production line, fell into my lap one day. I actually passed on it the first time I was offered it but when it came around again a year later, and at a lower price, I pounced because the price and timing were right. Similarly I bought a Collings I-35 Deluxe at a crazy deal because I wasn't necessarily looking for it and was open to it when I saw it. Now I play that guitar more than any other in my collection and gig with it. Anyway, thanks Benny for the content and the attitude. Good vibes bud. 👍

[t_rent]

#anotherone dude you may be starting to recognize me cuz you keep blowing me away with your vids. you did it 3 times in this vid alone:

1. Don't be looking for something specific, that's how you pay full retail. (I narrowly escaped this fate [Escape the Fate sick band btw ha] recently, bidding on a guitar on eBay. I got outbid and I'm glad.

2. Take your emotions out of it/emotion is the death of logic (This hit hard for me cuz I definitely get emotional about certain purchases.)

3. Treat people well. (It doesn't blow my mind that this is a thing per say, but it resonated with me anyways)

Again, keep up the great work man. Your content is among my favorite on YouTube

[camaderrygoat]

Being nice is so overlooked, you get told that as a child, then somewhere around 15 years old it's all but forgotten for many people.
Makes life waaaay easier and pleasant

[HyperBlueZYZ]

Sweet! Not only a guitar collecting philosophy - it’s a perfect general ethos:

Work hard. Respect and love the people. Educate yourself. Remove emotion from objects. Trade up.

#goodonya #solidgold

[jonbon]

hope all is well w ur new place dude. stay humble😊 i think u r awesome.

[IamMedicine]

I am 61 year old metal head and your channel inspired me to play again after 2 years. I do own a Floyd Rose V24 arrow with plenty sets of strings. It's the best metal guitar I ever played.

[hwnfrd]

Hard work !, you're 💯 % absolutely right. Surrounding yourself with the right people, being at the right place at the right time, knowledge and hard work is a recipe built for success. Everyone knows this but only some follow it.

[EVHiii]

This is probably the most unique and interesting video on YouTube right now about guitars

[PastorDanMoore]

Great advice on buying and selling guitars. I remember when I bought my Taylor acoustic, I took my time. I was looking for a deal for a Taylor or a Martin. I did my research. There was a model that was selling for around $1100. I got it for $699 on sale after talking with the sales person. It had everything I was looking for. Knowledge! And being kind.

[FenderMarko]

When I discovered you were Lost Symphony I subscribed immediately...take another piece is a beautiful piece of serving up the cool content brother and you're right about being decent when buying guitars, that approach has saved me a small fortune over the years.

[msh]

This advice applies to anything you want. Work hard, be bold and make smart decisions.

[maxfaith]

Your right Benny!!! I took guitars that I had, and traded up for something that was worth more a 1965 fender stratocaster. The Guitars I had were newer, but the person who had the strat needed Money to help his daughter with school so I suggested that it would be easier to move the cheaper guitars than a expensive vintage stratocaster. He agreed to the trade.

[goodapollo]

Great video! I'm enjoying your channel quite a bit!

[vinniesworld]

Looking forward to this one! One thing I've never been able to do is to grab guitars/amps that are obviously good deals for trading. I only buy the ones I like, and never want to part with them...

[DarkVelizar]

Great video man. Thanks for selfishless advice! Keep them posting, especially on those oldies baby, yeah

[markpell]

Spot-on man! My modest collection are all good to very good, some nice/great, and by being careful and doing my homework I've got less total $ in them than half of new retail or used market price, including shipping. Needed minor repairs, setup, reconditioning, et cetera I can do myself and to me that's part of the fun. They're not for sale unless part of a bargain for something else I want and that's when they turn back into $. I bought them to have and play, not with the illusion of investment. New subscriber.

[AndrewWukusick]

Just watching the recently added stuff on Reverb or Guitar Center's used stuff and jumping on random good deals is how I've been able to afford having a dozen guitars, half that of amps, and over 65+ pedals. Deals are out there, and if you're patient and know where to look, they'll come to you.

[applehead]

I only buy great deals! I’m up to around 50 guitars and I’m 51 so a guitar per year is not bad although I’m out of room in my house. Got almost same amount of amps ! I work extremely long hours for these gems .