Ok you are drooling over a new guitar with that look in your eye and that lust in your heart. Your other half says:

Don't you already have a guitar?

Without sounding like an idiot, what is your best response?

;)  

QuoteWithout sounding like an idiot, what is your best response?

Well, I've never figured that one out.

Even, if it makes perfect, logical sense to me, my wife is not going to understand, because she doesn't play guitar.

BTW, I've neve understood why she needs so many clothes.   :lol:  

How's this -- "yes, darling, but I already have a pair of shoes, too.  And, as we all know, one can always do with a new pair."

Okay, lame, but it might work if she has more than two or three pairs (like me.) :-)

QuoteBTW, I've neve understood why she needs so many clothes.

...and shoes...and purses...and jewelry items...  :D  

QuoteOk you are drooling over a new guitar with that look in your eye and that lust in your heart. Your other half says:

Don't you already have a guitar?

Without sounding like an idiot, what is your best response?

;)

Yes dear I do have a guitar, but it's lonely, and needs a friend.  :unsure:

besides......

he who dies with the most toys WINS!  :D  

QuoteHow's this -- "yes, darling, but I already have a pair of shoes, too.  And, as we all know, one can always do with a new pair."

Okay, lame, but it might work if she has more than two or three pairs (like me.) :-)

Snowy,

But what do you say when she says her shoes only cost $xx.xx when the guitar costs $xxx.xx or even worse $x,xxx.xx?   :unsure:

BTW, I've tried that one before, that's why I had the follow up question.   :D

Bing

bing you sound like you've had this discussion before.  What I wouldn't give for some serum that makes my wife love guitars as much as I do.  As far as gassing over a certain guitar, I would have to say that I am really, really slobbery for that Baritone they are going to put out.  Man I can't take my eyes off it.
Enough! I look away. <_<  

Try this one:  "It is always the same hon, just because you have one thing you like, that doesn't mean you have to stop looking at others."  On second thought, don't try that one.  May not be good for your health! :P J

I find that a long dissertation citing specs, materials and types of sound produced by different woods can lead to confusion which is an effective means of getting around the subject.  :D  

Luckily, my wife gets it... I have about 5 different tunings that I use, and she knows it makes no sense to have to retune for different songs when playing for a crowd. Plus, I do fingerstyle and flatpicking. And she can hear the difference when I try to finger a dread, or flatpick the OM. She told me the other day that I really need a 12 string, and I told her that I think a baritone might be a great addition too, and once I told her what a baritone is, she agreed. I currently have 6 acoustics, so that would bring me to 8... More than 8 would simply be foolish!!  :lol:  BTW, I love my wife!!

For me it's simple,when I die she gets a bunch of FREE money.Free money is better then USED CARS,GIRLFRIENDS,plus she gets the life insurance.Now the real ? is why is there so much rat poison in a house with 7 Cats? :blink:  

I cleverly had her fall in love with my parlor. Then I gave it to her which of course took all the heat off of me getting a 000. Pretty fart smeller, eh?  

QuoteNow the real ? is why is there so much rat poison in a house with 7 Cats?

Life goes on Bra!

;)  

Come on guys.

I'm gonna need a better excuse gas is building up

http://www.larrivee.com/data/products/guit...OM-50/OM-50.htm (http://www.larrivee.com/data/products/guitars/OM-50/OM-50.htm)

Quote

QuoteNow the real ? is why is there so much rat poison in a house with 7 Cats?

Life goes on Bra!

;)

Don't mention bras....   :D


Seriously...

I've had this discussion several times with my better half.  The best way I have found to convince her is to sit her down in my music room explain why each guitar is diiferent, and how another one will fill a distinct void in my playing style.

"See, honey?  The big one here is called a dreadnaught.  It's for strumming.  {Strum strum}.  Now, this one over here is a Grand Auditorium.  It sounds different than a dread... {strum strum}  See how that sounds different?  {strum strum}  Now this smaller one is an Orchestra Model, or OM.  It's for fingerstyle.  It doesn't strum well -- See?  {strum strum} It sounds different than the others {strum strum strum strum}.  The other one?  Yeah, that's for fingerstyle too, but it's made of different wood.  It sounds different from this one -- See? {finger finger #1, finger finger #2}.  A world of difference!..."

She eventually becomes so confused by the different guitars and the fact that she really can't hear any difference between them that she walks out of the room -- Success!!!!

Of course, when the new couch is delivered a month later, the roles are reversed... "Why do we need another couch?"

"Well, the one we had was for newly married people.  They sit on a couch differently than people that have been married for 15 years.  See?  {sit sit}  Feel the difference?...."   :unsure:

With mine, she prefers that I at least try to use it to write her a song. The sooner after getting it the better for all concerned.

Andy

AH!!!! That explains the penguins in the back yard too.Always wondered about them :huh:  

QuoteOf course, when the new couch is delivered a month later, the roles are reversed... "Why do we need another couch?"

Hahaha!!!!! This is funny. I got my new OM-03 on Christmas eve and they are delivering her new Lazy Boy recliner today..  :lol:  

But there really is a double standard.  

My wife doesn't see anything wrong with having 6 or 7 sets of dishes (I kid you not), and if I say "But you can only eat on one set at a time," that just gets ignored (or worse; we won't talk about 'worse'!). (BTW, I CAN understand having a Christmas/holiday set of dishes and a regular set of dishes; beyond this I'm confused - but it doesn't mean I don't have empathy, since we guitarists feel the same way about different instruments...)

However, what works for sets of dishes doesn't compute (in her mind, anyway) with guitars...as I said, there's clearly a double standard here (and we men always get accused of that!).

<_<

Quote

QuoteOf course, when the new couch is delivered a month later, the roles are reversed... "Why do we need another couch?"

Hahaha!!!!! This is funny. I got my new OM-03 on Christmas eve and they are delivering her new Lazy Boy recliner today..  :lol:

My Music Man cost me a new kitchen.  The Larrivee or Avalon (I can't remember which) cost me a new bed.  

When I bring up to my wife that the kitchen cost a lot more than my guitars,  my wife says, "well you benefit from those things too".  This is true, but I would rather have an old kitchen/bed and new guitars.   :lol:  I guess that's not the point though.

Oh well, I guess I'd rather keep my wife happy, than get new guitars.  As she says on occasion, "if mama ain't happy, nobody's happy".    :o  

OK, why do we get married again? :huh:

I am single and this thread makes me want to stay that way. :ph34r:  

Although my new LV-03RE is my first steel string, it is truly my '3rd' guitar.
I knew it would be a tough sale with the better half... Solution?...

My new Dining room set arrives tomorrow. ;)  

Golly - Men are SO from Mars.  :blink:  

QuoteOK, why do we get married again? :huh:

I am single and this thread makes me want to stay that way. :ph34r:

The good far out weighs any sacrifice.  At least in my case it does.  

David men need to be controled or we would be kaos,thus a wife. ;)  

Yes, Grasshopper...I have seen into this great mystery. :o

Verily: some guitars are to be strummed, while some are to be picked, and others may be used in open tunings. It is written that some are for recording, whilst others are for travel.

Hope that clears everything up! :D   :(  

Well, I think the fundmental flaw in your approach involves telling her about the guitar BEFORE you actually get it......you see, I'm a firm believer in the old, "it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission" philosophy.  And truthfully, sleeping outside isn't really all that bad.... :P  

don't worry about your other half, just keep a well stocked dog house :unsure:  

I have learned the answer...

My wife plays piano. Thankfully we only have room for one upright grand in our house.

She started playing the flute about six months ago. I saw my opportunity...

Since then I have bought 3 flutes for her from EBay. "We" are trying to find the "perfect" flute for her. When we do, we will sell all of the rest.

She now sees the logic behind my guitar purchases.

I am pretty sure I will never find the "perfect" guitar. ;)

Ron

ps. Do you see the LSV30 in my signature? I bought that after she started playing flute. The flute and nylon string guitar "sound wonderful together".

I am thinking that the new baritone and our piano would be a teriffic combination....

As I posted in another thread, here's what not to say...

When asked why I needed 3 guitars, I couldn't think of anything witty or wise to say, so without thinking I blurted out, "Well, we have 3 kids."

Believe me I'm still hearing about that stupid comment  :ph34r:  

QuoteWell, I think the fundmental flaw in your approach involves telling her about the guitar BEFORE you actually get it......you see, I'm a firm believer in the old, "it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission" philosophy.  And truthfully, sleeping outside isn't really all that bad.... :P

Works fine until

You come home to an echo

or

these words from the immortal Stevie Wonder really ring home

Maybe your baby done made some other plans.

QuoteGolly - Men are SO from Mars.  :blink:

Now was that a helpful comment?   :lol:

As one who comes from Venus, please tell us the secret code...   :unsure:  

Quote

QuoteWell, I think the fundmental flaw in your approach involves telling her about the guitar BEFORE you actually get it......you see, I'm a firm believer in the old, "it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission" philosophy.  And truthfully, sleeping outside isn't really all that bad.... :P

Works fine until

You come home to an echo

or

these words from the immortal Stevei Wonder really ring home

Maybe your baby done made some other plans.

Why did you have to go making sense?   :lol:

Kind of makes you think what's really important when you put it like that.  I know folks were just kidding, but trust is central to a healthy marriage.

A long time ago, right after I got my first CD player, I decided that my Epicure 150 speakers were not doing the new DDD cds justice. I found a used set of Klipsch Cornwalls (large ultra-efficient speakers) that I wanted to get (I got a great price on them). I told her and this was basically how the conversation went:

Wife: But your old speakers sound good.
Me: But these will sound so much better.
W: You don't need a new pair of speakers.
M: I know, but I really want them.
W: We can't afford it.
M: You know that new dinette you wanted, how 'bout if we get the speakers and the dinette.
W: OK

Conversation last year (after I had recently gotten an LV-03BW and Rob was holding an OM-03K for me):

M: I want to get another guitar.
W: Why do you need another guitar, you just got one. (She mercifully left out the part about how I have several guitars and can't play any worth beans, there are some lines we just do not cross!)
M: I know, but I want another one. This is a different size guitar and is Koa wood, like Hawaii. (We'd just been there)
W: But you already have several guitars.
M: But this is a great deal and Larrivee is out of Koa and who knows when they will get some more.
W: But you have so many guitars already. (To my credit, I did not point out that I did not have as many guitars as I intend to have)
M: Yeah, I know I don't need one, but I want it. OK, how about if I sell one and replace it with this?
W: OK

That's how it works.  :)

Quote

Quote

QuoteWell, I think the fundmental flaw in your approach involves telling her about the guitar BEFORE you actually get it......you see, I'm a firm believer in the old, "it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission" philosophy.  And truthfully, sleeping outside isn't really all that bad.... :P

Works fine until

You come home to an echo

or

these words from the immortal Stevei Wonder really ring home

Maybe your baby done made some other plans.

Why did you have to go making sense?   :lol:

Kind of makes you think what's really important when you put it like that.  I know folks were just kidding, but trust is central to a healthy marriage.

I could have said the secret to a happy marriage is separate checking accounts but the Stevie Wonder thing popped into my head instead.

Very good question! It just so happens I was in Las Vegas and I took my wife to a Kenny Loggins concert and the guy had about 10 guitars on stage and he played them.....and my wife looked at me and said, "WOW!!! I guess you do need several guitars!!!""""

"What a woman!!" huh???

Brad

Quote

QuoteGolly - Men are SO from Mars.  :blink:

Now was that a helpful comment?   :lol:

As one who comes from Venus, please tell us the secret code...   :unsure:

Now, if I told you, then it no longer would be secret, now, would it?

Another answer!!!

This answer is from a friend....

He told his wife, "You know honey? A lot of guys lust after other women and flirt and some even sleep with them..... ME? I just lust after guitars... give me ONE woman and many guitars and I'm a happy man!!!

Well, each guitar offers a slightly different experience, and that makes it fun.

Quote

Quote

QuoteGolly - Men are SO from Mars.  :blink:

Now was that a helpful comment?   :lol:

As one who comes from Venus, please tell us the secret code...   :unsure:

Now, if I told you, then it no longer would be secret, now, would it?

How did I know you were going to say that?   :blink:  

QuoteVery good question! It just so happens I was in Las Vegas and I took my wife to a Kenny Loggins concert and the guy had about 10 guitars on stage and he played them.....and my wife looked at me and said, "WOW!!! I guess you do need several guitars!!!""""

"What a woman!!" huh???

Brad

I've used that one before.  That's the point where she says, "but you're not a professional musician".  

I married a smart lady... :D

I really WANT a forum guitar.  Why, I'm not sure, because I don't really NEED another guitar.  I have a jumbo with spruce top and mahogany b&s, a grand auditorium with cedar top & mahogany b&s, and a grand auditorium with spruce top & rosewood b&s.  They are all nice guitars.  The next nice guitar is not going to satisfy my GAS and then I'll have to think up another argument.  It's a never ending conundrum.    :huh:  

QuoteWell, each guitar offers a slightly different experience, and that makes it fun.

I think you've got it..truthful and to the point..and since I can't play for beans either (...wouldn't even get paid 1 bean!), it's all about what makes me happy and can I justify that budget-wise compared to all the other "wants" we both have.

Quote

QuoteWell, each guitar offers a slightly different experience, and that makes it fun.

I think you've got it..truthful and to the point..and since I can't play for beans either (...wouldn't even get paid 1 bean!), it's all about what makes me happy and can I justify that budget-wise compared to all the other "wants" we both have.

I think we are saying the same thing, but it took me half a page.  :lol: Professional hazard, I guess.

I have to admit that I get off on the quest for the next one almost as much as owning them. Being in the hunt for the holy grail is fun for me. Seems that a lot of us are limited only by spousal constraint. I guess I'm lucky. My wife dosent care what I spend money on as long as we stick to our financial plan. No borrowing from savings or running up credit cards for discretionary items. She is much more frugal than me but doesn't begrudge me my toys. She did gulp a little when I came home with the Huss & Dalton but understands that these instruments retain at least some of their retail value unlike computers, TVs, chainsaws, etc...

I found that if you take her to this forum (or other similar ones) and show her the signatures of some of our well-supplied members it is easier to help her understand that you are exersizing restraint by just getting 2-3 guitars.

"Honey, I'm dying from ........... (whatever). I didn't tell you before because I wanted us both to be happy these last days together."

Next October, and you're still looking pretty healthy, "Oh, by the way.....I'm cured."

Only works once, if that.

Well the wife's new Lazy Boy just arrived and she is happy and I am happy. Now she is talking about a new couch. Hmmmm...... <_<  

I'm soooo close yet so far with my wife. The problem is is that I can totally justify purchasing a new guitar since I only have one other that does not suit to play fingerstyle and has frequently needed repair after a lifetime of neglect.

Speaking of being from MARS, this is something that my wife has no sympathy for. She is a "dinner and a movie" date and has said that preoccupation with music is something that she has outgrown. Someday I will wear her down, but in the meantime life always seems to throw something our way that justifies frugality - though we still seem to find money for other luxury items that fit her interests more than mine.  <_<

On the bright side I have the support of my 11 month old son who just lights up whenever he sees me bring out my acoustic guitar. My wife has picked up on this and has discussed buying him a $20 ukelele for his birthday.

At least she taking care of somebody's GAS - but what am I? Chopped liver?
:blink:

Neil sorry to say but yes. :(
The other thing I do at her request is as long as I tell her{before} I buy,and everythings paid up to date its no problem.This does go back to my original statement,Its Free money in a wood form.As to this mars thing I though we where from pond scum,its nice to know its a planet. :blink:  

Best Response:
"Yes honey, you are correct... I don't need another guitar."

Timing is everything... and ultimately you have to find a way to make her (or him) think it was their idea.  Also, plan ahead.  I few unexpected gifts for no apparent reason can't hurt.

Man, that sound sneaky and manipulative. <_<

Honestly, while I joke about needing permision from my wife, my guitar limit is self inflicted at the moment.  I have an amazing wife and I know she would be excited to see me get another guitar.  It's just that the one I have now is perfect and the next one is going to need to be exactly what I am looking for.
-josh

Another line I used last night as my lovely better half reminded me,"but honey I can fit at least another 50 guitars in this room and you can still get to the bed and see the TV." ;)  

The response lately from Momma is "Why don't you spend some money on lessons?"  Dang that is so cold. :ph34r:  :(  :lol:  

QuoteThe response lately from Momma is "Why don't you spend some money on lessons?"  Dang that is so cold. :ph34r:  :(  :lol:

Ouch! That hurts! True (in my case) but it still hurts!

I try to satisfy my GAS with small items instead of large ones but now my wife thinks that I've REALLY got a problem. A bag of picks here, a couple sets of strings there, a musical staff - the list goes on and on. You should have seen the look she gave me when I brought home a humidifer last winter!  

:ph34r: So how much did THAT cost?  :ph34r:

All good feedback.

My last purchase of L-03 went well. At Christmas, it cost me a knew computer for one of my offspring, after I "volunteered" to spring for that, I told her all I wanted her to get me for Christmas was just buy me some picks and contribute towards a specific acoustic pick-up (long list of specs, till she glazed over), and btw I was thinking about getting another guitar for that pick-up......found some good deals, many options (more specs, more glazing), then made the buy. (thanks Dave)

Presently, for present gas (electric, poss hollow body or G&L Legacy), I really encouraged one of our longest/best friends, a couple who were our neighbors for 10 yrs to "share with me some of his wealth of knowledge on electrics".  Now Charley is about 51yo, owns same record store for last 20 years, and whose kids I knew from birth on, is really in my mind a master. He has played in house bands and multiple bands for 40 years, has many new and vintage guitars.
Now if someone ELSE said it would be good for me to get another guitar, how could I not? In fact, I just reminded Karen (better half) I might get it this week-end, didn't even get a "are you sure you want to get in now". Which means, good Lord willing, if I can find one I like, I can get it! Haven't mentioned it might come attached to a new amp, but I'll cross that bridge..... :(  :lol:  

For me it's always been best to go the route where I explain why the new guitar will work better than any of the others.Or I'll point out some distinction like " this kind of music sounds best on this guitar".
If that doesn't work I start to drop little hints about selling the C-10,which alway gets her because she is sooooo attached to that guitar! It was purchased while we were still dating and she can't stand to part with it.Seems when I took her with me to WildWood music to buy it it wasn't a good idea but it sure has paid dividends since!! She usually relents and I'm a happy man again.
Ron
And yes I know it sickening, but hey...ya gotta do what ya gotta do, right?

This is not a problem I've had.  She physically bought three of my Taylors for me (the Pelican, 600-SPEC and 510-LTD).  She LOVES Taylor guitars and probably knows more about them than I do.  She has bought other guitars for me I no longer have.  She bought my Parlor so I'd have a guitar when I go on the road...she bought the Taylor Big Baby I had before that.  She told me to go ahead and get the Forum Guitar because she knows I've always wanted a good small body all-mahogany guitar.  She's the one who suggested I get the Mayes when the opportunity presented itself to have it built in six months instead of 18.  And she's the one who told me it was ok to buy the Huss & Dalton NAMM show DS-W one-off guitar that's on the way to me right now...just because it's a cool guitar (of course, it was also because we sold our old house in one weekend for MORE than our asking price...).

Why does she?

She figures they keep me off the streets and it's cheaper and safer than motorcycles.  And she always makes sure we can afford one before we buy it.

So...I don't have that problem...

I think I have it.If she knows nothing about guitars
go out and buy 10 to 15 cheap beaters at once."Look
dear,I bought all of these guitars for what I would
have had to pay for one(Insert expensive brand name
here)"
Then over a period of weeks,months,years, depending
on how you can swing it,replace them one at a time with the brands of your choice :lol:

Mike

Disclaimer:Actually doing this might one day prove
hazardous to your health! :blink:

On the fun side:
This Mars/Venus thing has me confused...so, we are just space cadets flying around and bumping into each other?  And if we bump really hard, there are little asteroids, and, hey... better get married?!  :lol:
What say you, Snowy?!

On the serious end: I have really always had to believe trust and no power struggles creates this most wonderful relationship which we then officially labeled "Marriage"...
so if I sell any artwork (or this old Mustang I have), I can get any other "toy" I want/need, because we really arent that well off.  That puts me too work creating, and i get something in return investment  :)  

gotcha all beat.

i'm an artist.................visual.......so is my wife..........I work on "objects"..............she paints on canvas..............I decided to merge my art making with my love of guitars and began the "Art guitar project" and began scheduling shows for this year as well as eliciting guitars from many makers..............two coming in from Larrivee.......20 guitars later my wife now understands it takes 6 to make
ONE instrument as versitle as a piano.

I complain , too many guitars, can't wait to get them out of the house and pare down to 4,5,6.........................and i HAVE to play them all to keep them "alive".   tough work.......

genious, pure genious.

QuoteAnd if we bump really hard, there are little asteroids, and, hey... better get married?!  :lol:
What say you, Snowy?!

LOL - that's very sweet, Naboz  :P But . . . I'm already married (happily) and I'm afraid a bit too old for "little asteriods"!!  heh heh

Thanks for the laughs, though.

My wife and I made a deal a long time ago.  We both work hard for our money and we should both be able to enjoy it.  We give ourselves an allowance every payday and we don't care what it's spent on.  Usually clothes for her and toys for me.  This has always worked great.

Another thing that works really well is to start off by talking about a guitar that costs 2 or 3 times as much as the one you really want.  Then, after a couple of weeks promoting the expensive guitar, show her how reasonable you can be by settling for a "cheaper" guitar that sounds "almost as good".  You'll be a hero.

A final thing you can do is show her a guitar that was made a long time ago and ask her to show you some clothes that she bought back then.  Warning: this will backfire if you never let her buy clothes and she can actually produce some items purchased in 1980.  :)  

QuoteGolly - Men are SO from Mars.  :blink:

AMEN! :lol:

Deb

Actually, I'm really lucky. My husband justifies my guitars much better than I do. I have a terrible time justifying spending money on myself. The other rule is that I save my "allowance" which is the money over and above what I put into checking & savings after I get paid until I have enough to pay cash for the guitar. That helps me live with the purchase.

Also, it didn't hurt that I bought him his Guild 12-string last year for Christmas... :)  

QUOTE (naboz @ Feb 6 2005, 09:08 AM)
And if we bump really hard, there are little asteroids, and, hey... better get married?!  
What say you, Snowy?!


"LOL - that's very sweet, Naboz  But . . . I'm already married (happily) and I'm afraid a bit too old for "little asteriods"!! heh heh

Thanks for the laughs, though."

OOPS...
Sorry Snowy,
I did make it look like I was flirting/asking, but I am also very happily married.  "What say you?" was inquiring into my interpretation of the Venus & Mars thing! (If we had a blushy smiley, I would add that now!)

Heh heh --- no worries!

Quote

QuoteGolly - Men are SO from Mars.  :blink:

AMEN! :lol:

Deb

Deb,

I was wondering when you were going to jump into this... :lol:  

Quote

Quote

QuoteGolly - Men are SO from Mars.  :blink:

AMEN! :lol:

Deb

Deb,

I was wondering when you were going to jump into this... :lol:

I tried to stay out of it (I'm so outnumbered), but with an opening like that...;)

Deb  

QuoteMy wife and I made a deal a long time ago.  We both work hard for our money and we should both be able to enjoy it.  We give ourselves an allowance every payday and we don't care what it's spent on.  Usually clothes for her and toys for me.  This has always worked great.

Another thing that works really well is to start off by talking about a guitar that costs 2 or 3 times as much as the one you really want.  Then, after a couple of weeks promoting the expensive guitar, show her how reasonable you can be by settling for a "cheaper" guitar that sounds "almost as good".  You'll be a hero.

A final thing you can do is show her a guitar that was made a long time ago and ask her to show you some clothes that she bought back then.  Warning: this will backfire if you never let her buy clothes and she can actually produce some items purchased in 1980.  :)

These are some good ideas!  

QuoteHow's this -- "yes, darling, but I already have a pair of shoes, too.  And, as we all know, one can always do with a new pair."

Okay, lame, but it might work if she has more than two or three pairs (like me.) :-)

I don't want my wife buying shoes that cost the same amount as a new Larry.  If I totalled up her entire shoe collection, it matches the price of just one Larry.  If I add another, I'm going to have to put an addition onto the house just for her shoe collection expansion.

-Scott

I would never buy a guitar twice unless it has some historical or artistic significance.  For example, I would not buy a LS30 or something justt because the new one has a better trim level (I may trade in for one).

If I had the money <_< I would buy the modern models D'Aquistos (original of course) or say a Monteleone (or many other artistic instruments) that shows up.  Similarly I would snatch up any hand made larrivee by Jean himself.  All these instruments to me would have an emotional and historical value.

However I just dont think I'd be ready to plunk my money down for another Larrivee classical simply because the new one is made with out an cutaway.

...to me it's all about G.A.S. once you have the BUG it's hard to get rid of it.Time will only tell when you allready have had ENOUGH !!! LOL !!!


Peace!!! ;)  

I guess I'm lucky to still be single. I spend my money on what I want (which usually isn't much) My g/f is totally enamored with me when I play the guitar. :D
She sees the genuine love I have for the instrument. So much so that she just bought me my Om-03. When I told her I was going to buy the forumII guitar..her response to me was "you had better buy me a fat diamond when you propose to me" Fair enough said I.

                        Chris

QuoteI guess I'm lucky to still be single. I spend my money on what I want (which usually isn't much) My g/f is totally enamored with me when I play the guitar. :D
She sees the genuine love I have for the instrument. So much so that she just bought me my Om-03. When I told her I was going to buy the forumII guitar..her response to me was "you had better buy me a fat diamond when you propose to me" Fair enough said I.

                        Chris

Chris,

Just don't play out anywhere where other potential g/fs will swoon over your playing!!!

-Scott

QuoteI guess I'm lucky to still be single. I spend my money on what I want (which usually isn't much) My g/f is totally enamored with me when I play the guitar. :D
She sees the genuine love I have for the instrument. So much so that she just bought me my Om-03. When I told her I was going to buy the forumII guitar..her response to me was "you had better buy me a fat diamond when you propose to me" Fair enough said I.

                        Chris

My wife and I will be married 22 years in May.  I sold my Gibson Les Paul to get my wife's engagement ring.  And it is definitely NOT a fat diamond.  Every now and then she'll look at it and start squinting (pretending she's having a hard time seeing it).

If a guitar is going to cost you a fat diamond, you need to get an expensive one.   :lol:   Well, maybe not, cause you may have to sell it anyway.   :unsure:  

Can women tell a diamond from a cubic zirconia :blink:

                                  Chris

Chris to answer you YES THEY CAN DO YOU THINK THERE BLIND.I had a friend make a custom ring for my wife.I joke about her here but I gotta tell ya she's the greatest.As long as I tell her in advance{So she can makeroom} my guitar habit is fine with her........OK she left the room .....just kidding honey......... :D  

Quote

QuoteChris

My wife and I will be married 22 years in May.  I sold my Gibson Les Paul to get my wife's engagement ring.

Awwwww - that's sweet!  Awesome!!! :D  

I guess you're right Unclrob..better not risk it. She already warned me about buying her ring from Walmart.

                         Chris

QuoteCan women tell a diamond from a cubic zirconia :blink:

                                  Chris

You'd better believe it, Buster

Time for me to get sappy here.Buy her something unique,at least a G grade,something that will make her say she nevers need any other diamond again as all will pale before her engagement ring.Make sure your wedding band is made at the same time and has at least 7 smaller diamonds and locks with the engagement ring.A nice pair of Diamond earrings as a "I love you more today the day we married".Wait about 6 or 8 months to do this.

or . . . buy her a diamond eternity ring.

Snowy called me Buster!!! :lol:  

Quote

QuoteCan women tell a diamond from a cubic zirconia :blink:

                                   Chris

You'd better believe it, Buster

OK, here's a story along this line.

I'd just taken my kids and grandkids to Disneyland. Got home and got a call from my son who asked, "How do you tell the difference between a diamond and cubic zirconia?"

I told him, "I don't know, look for the one with the  most sparkle, the most fire. Whichever one looks the most lustrous to you. Why?"

He then told me that my daughter-in-law had won a drawing along with 5 other people. They had the chance to select one of 6 rings. One was a real diamond ring with about 3 carat, total weight. The other 5 were CZ.

Well, she was allowed to go first and, in the words of the Knight in Indiana Jones, "She chose wisely!"

So there must be something to this innate ability to tell the difference.

The word that comes to mind is "uncanny"

dbirchett

I'll bet you can tell a Real larrivee or Taylor from replicas.  The workmanship and quality is undeniable.  A diamond will always be a diamond.

The end of the story is that I bought the ring from my son and daughter in law and it is sitting very comfortably on my wife's hand. We had planned to get her a larger ring for our 25th anniversary. We did it about 2 years early. Going on 29 this year.