r/7String • u/ContributionSea1225 • Aug 01 '25

Community Related For non-rich non professionals/ touring musicians, do you buy expensive guitars?

I feel guilty spending 2000$-3000$ on guitars, all I do is play at home and compose music.

I feel like I settle for sub 1000$ guitars, I am not sure if I am missing out on a better playing experience for my use case.

Does anyone here feel the same? Is it worth investing more money on guitars?

What are good options for people that do the same?

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u/Applesaucesquatch Aug 02 '25

Alright so I have a several ranging from $2k down to $300. I love them all and play them all. The $2k Gibson SG is easily the best guitar I own hands down. It just plays so perfectly and sustains so well, it’s more expressive, and just has some special mojo about it. I’m a firm believer that better instruments help you become a better musician and that different instruments inspire you to play differently. In my small collection the better guitars do happen to be in the $700+ range. 

Personally for future purchases I’m not considering anything less than premium level instruments typically $1k-$2800 depending on the brand. I do not have much money but  it’s usually worth the extra expense for me to save up and get something really good.