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GSR · Post by **GSR** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 2:29 am

buying the same instrument that a famous artist uses?

i really wouldn't let it bother me that much... but what's the big deal anyway? for example, if you bought the same guitar that dave uses why would people say "you only want that guitar because dave matthews plays it"

what do you guys think?

DT · Post by DT » Sat Sep 20, 2003 2:53 am

i think it is and it isnt.... since we all have some kind of dave matthews disorder, i think the style of play that we all develop will lend itself more easily to a guitar that captures that- i mean, if we're trying to play songs like dave, why not make it sound as much like him as possible? On the other hand, you should never buy a guitar that you dont feel comfortable with, and what feels right to you when you try it is way more important than whoever wlse hhas it.

fatjack · Post by **fatjack** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 3:39 am

its all about what feels comfortable

The Man of The Hour · Post by **The Man of The Hour** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 3:56 am

1) use what you like for the reasons you like
2) Don't give a shit about other people's negative opinions if they conflict with your self-interests

Either you'll make a mistake and buy the wrong instrument - so you "waste" some money - you'll learn from it if you made that mistake. It'll play itself out.

Unless dave started endorsing squier stratocasters I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy any "decent" guitar dave's ever played/is playing.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 4:03 am

i think the problem is buying a guitar having not played one just because someone plays it... you should try it.. if you cant, try what you can and see what you like out of that..

DMBFan63 · Post by **DMBFan63** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 4:54 am

Its all about if you like playing it, buy it.. or atleast dream about buying it.. I wouldn't mind having a dm3md just because dave uses it.. i've never played one, but if i got offered on, i'd deffinetly take it.. I'd buy any taylor series dave uses cause i like their sound.. and i just love taylor all together:)

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 6:19 am

DMBFan63 wrote:Its all about if you like playing it, buy it.. or atleast dream about buying it.. I wouldn't mind having a dm3md just because dave uses it.. i've never played one, but if i got offered on, i'd deffinetly take it.. I'd buy any taylor series dave uses cause i like their sound.. and i just love taylor all together:)

yeah id have to agree... and by the way, these are 2 of the beauties on my wishlist that i thought you might be intrigued by:

Revoiced Jumbo 12 String
Master Grade Koa Top/Back/Sides
Normal K series binding/Purfling
Ebony Headstock Overlay
Florentine Cutaway
ES
Tree of Life Inlay
Clear Pickguard

Grand Auditorium 12 String
Master Grade Brazillian Rosewood Back/Sides
Sitka Top
Flamed Maple Binding
Ebony Headstock Overlay
Blank Fretboard
Brazillian/Abalone/Brazillian Rosette
ES
Clear Pickguard

ah 12 strings... man i have great taste lol

i have a few more on there should you be interested

DMBFan63 · Post by **DMBFan63** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 8:26 am

*drool*

Appfro · Post by **Appfro** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 8:42 am

id only do it for one of two reasons. either i was a collector and it would help or start a collection, or i just had an ungodly amount of money to throw away.

Dancing Ants · Post by **Dancing Ants** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:25 am

I don't see a problem with it at all...it's not YOUR money to spend, and if someone wants to buy a Chet or a 914 or Baritone Electric, it's their money, and they'll spend it how the want. It's also their life, and if they want to copy Dave, that's their inalienable right.

ticohans · Post by **ticohans** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 10:46 pm

I have no problem if you purchase an instrument that your favorite musician uses, as long as you purchase it because you really want the instrument. I think buying one of Dave's guitars just because Dave plays them is a little silly, though, as you could very well be able to find an instrument that you think sounds better and fits your needs more closely. Buy an instrument because you like it and because it's the one you want, not because someone else has it...

GSR · Post by **GSR** » Sun Sep 21, 2003 12:50 am

ticohans wrote:I have no problem if you purchase an instrument that your favorite musician uses, as long as you purchase it because you really want the instrument. I think buying one of Dave's guitars just because Dave plays them is a little silly, though, as you could very well be able to find an instrument that you think sounds better and fits your needs more closely. Buy an instrument because you like it and because it's the one you want, not because someone else has it...

i totally agree. the reason i asked was that i plan on buying a dolphin sn from warwick, because i've played them at guitar center and i love the feel and tone of the bass. but it also happens to be the bass that stefan used to use, and i didn't want my friends or family to think i'm blowing tons of cash just to use the same bass as stefan, know what i mean? don't get me wrong, its all about the bass itself, not who uses it, but the fact that stefan did use it, and i'm such a big fan of his, is kind of a perk.

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