How Many Are "Too Many" Guitars?

In this episode Dave Onorato and I discuss the stories behind My Favorite guitars and try to answer the question of How Many Are Too Many Guitars?
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[@farmduck2762]

So Dave is assembling a collection of all his dream guitars and getting Rick to pay for them and store them. Brilliant!

[@nigel-b]

😂

[@Wytch]

It's simple, just follow the formula: No. of guitars you need = N + 1, where N is the number of guitar you currently have

[@alpha34098]

Consider that he was a musical producer from the Classic Era which means that he must have as many Guitars, Amps, and instruments in general as he can to allow a whole range of sounds for the musicians that are going to play a specific song. A very Important thing

[@rob-c.]

Do you ride push bikes by any chance? 🙂

[@krishnamakesmusic]

Dave's memory is just incredible. So is yours Rick!

[@juanziegler1471]

the , umms help summon memories lol Great job !

[@kimrouillard153]

It's called passion! :D

[@christopherbalmforth2514]

Yeah they can remember guitars but what about anniversarys

[@StylishJet91697]

@@christopherbalmforth2514they would never forget “anniversary collections”😂

[@nucleusmedicalmedia]

You might have too many guitars if you need a database to catalog them.

[@brushstroke3733]

Or that's the point where you are just starting to have enough! Hit my dopamine button, baby!

[@rikkousa]

Did you see the recent Casino Guitars featuring the collector how was part of an organized theft of his storage unit. This gang started selling them all over the country. Sad story. We all can learn something from this . For me, I told my wife that I need so many guitars in so many places to make them harder to count and to steal!

[@russellzauner]

@@rikkousa he made a LOT of security mistakes so I'm pretty sure my comment mentioning that while making a plea on their platform for help with what probably WOULD NOT happen to most people who manage their assets competently, especially when they have a LOT. It's like if I finally got promoted to a job that paid more than I can spend - eventually I would get an accountant and a lawyer to watch each other and a third guy to make sure they were staying in line too. I mean, when you have that much liquidity you can even hire a couple private detectives to keep an eye on things as well as each other. But they didn't. There was no sympathy in my heart, I don't care if they get them back - I hope someone is playing them somewhere. They didn't respect their money or their stuff so they didn't get to keep it, is the simple truth. Maybe losing all his shit will cause him to make a life evaluation and somehow become a better person and maybe even save his life because lord knows what he was doing to himself party wise if he accumulated that much stuff and was still going "ahhh I'll deal with that later, it's not going to happen to me". I don't know the guy personally but ffs I'm old and I've known MANY people who've had the same thing happen and nearly invariably it's because they were distracted with "other things" that are more fun than making sure your insurance premiums are paid and your locks don't all use the same key and that you have track of all those copies and etc and etc and etc. Hell, I do the same thing but I don't have storage units crammed with valuable non-depreciating hard assets.

[@bretthutcheson5710]

I do it graphically with a PowerPoint type document. Helps to limit/prevent duplication in the herd.

[@texanfournow]

It's actually a wise thing to do for insurance purposes. I created an Excel sheet and make edits as needed.

[@muchomusiclibre]

Why does Dave not have a KZbin channel? The guy is an encyclopedia of cool guitar stuff. I learned the steel wool trick for cleaning fretboard gunk from him. It makes a huuge difference.

[@richardthomas4001]

Clean ing unfinished frettboards is definately a good thing. Steel wool the fibers that ahed some getting stuck in the wood and rusting eventually. I would suggest trying bronze wool or a scotch brite pad. They both come in different " grits" so happy cleaning. Then a little oil. Nice

[@geofharris5546]

.. as long as the steel wool is very fine & top grade.. not your average supermarket fare.. used with boiled linseed oil, and wiped clean afterwards..

[@moonorbust7740]

And now I’ve learned this trick from y’all. Thanks!

[@tdb2012]

I've got to agree with Bill Woo's comment earlier; one of the things I really like about Rick's channel is they are never boring. You will always learn something. Love it!

[@Richard_Jones]

I don't really understand anything Dave & Rick are talking about but I love to hear them talk about it.

[@kraftwerk974]

You're not alone in this situation 😄

[@andersestes]

me too

[@christopherhahn6079]

☆Just so all 3 of you know, what they said is 100% True. (To me) and them, but everything is to their perspective, so it could not be accurate to some. Just my opinion,... the more you know. Have a good weekend everyone...🙂

[@tjbison8430]

100%, well said. I can't agree with you more.

[@sunrisesetsflash]

I could listen the whole day to Dave talking about Guitars. Such a great guy! Awesome video!

[@stevefraser7501]

I love Dave telling you what you own. It's classic and nice to hear someone who loves what they do. I could listen to you both for hours, day after day.

[@KoryYinger]

It's mind boggling the amount of go to info Dave has on every single instrument. He just earned a sub👍

[@mykhedelic6471]

I need Dave as a friend.

[@mikedr1549]

Dave is the best! He's clearly such a guitar nerd - you can feel his enthusiasm when he starts talking. More Dave!

[@RogerThat902]

@@jojena_imm Agreed. He's leaving a lot on the table.

[@DavidRamos-nz4bh]

I agree, hearing good dudes talking guitar is an amazing way to waste time… I love it.

[@pallhe]

Wow, a Rick Beato signature Gibson. That's next-level, Rick. Congrats! Seems like an incredible guitar.

[@MM-kh7nx]

Am I missing something about Rick's signature guitar because I can't find any for sale or listed on the Gibson website???

[@pallhe]

@@MM-kh7nx I think Rick said at some point it was due out in the summer, but maybe Gibson hasn't released it just yet. I suspect Rick will announce it with some fanfare when it comes out.

[@MM-kh7nx]

@@pallhe THANK YOU so much for the reply!

[@Bill_Woo]

So glad to watch this. Rick's channels: only cool stuff. Never boring.

[@keithdoeskungfu]

Just FYI as a visual artist I found your conversation about the color of your guitars fascinating. Yellow and blue are considered complementary colors which are opposite on the color wheel. So it makes sense that you say they go together. Also, when you combine yellow and blue you get green, which happens to be my favorite color! Love your channel Rick! Keep keeping it real 😎

[@marcpassman7009]

Every guitar has a great story. Amazing memory of details. Actually, Makes one wonder how many guitars Dave owns. Next video idea, let’s go over to Dave’s house….

[@jjoosneaphh]

Dave's shop

[@58BURST]

The question should actually be, "how many guitars are enough"? ,and the answer is always, (Just one more)😁!

[@cotiga-davidpompiliu-viore9725]

😂😂😂

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

After many years of "just one more" I could open a freaking guitar center. And I am not even in a band anymore. Why do I "need" so many? And while I should be selling I just keep finding more I want. This is surely a sickness but could be worse.

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

Just one more time n we can’t resist though I always resist ,:-0

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

I want food, gear n anything all else, then maybe Flying V but that is definite maybe. ,:-0

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

n maybe new open hole flute ,:-0

[@yohojones]

Love all the guitar talk lately. Thanks Rick and Dave.

[@Funkybassuk]

Love it. At around 20 minutes in I began wondering if this would be a 3-hour video. Need a follow-up Part 2, 3 and 4!

[@peterkelley6344]

Cool. Been waiting for this one. Keep the guitars coming!

[@Tinbop]

More please, definitely want to hear about the rest of your collection and Dave’s commentary on setup/details etc. Would be nice to hear them all too.

[@robjuryu]

I’ve been hoping you would give us this guided tour, Rick! Super fun to learn more about your collection.

[@scottbaines4747]

Ditto!

[@coyotestardust]

That was a great look at some of the unique stuff in your collection. Would be happy to watch more of these for other guitars, or even the amp collection.

[@anneh-lint8480]

Thankyou for sharing. I enjoy hearing about what you have and why you like it. It's a fun subject. Ann

[@danmull5349]

Great vid! Thanks. Couldn't help but be reminded by Dave's t-shirt of going to see the 'house band' and Gazzarri's Crazy Horse West in 76-77 ish. Th house band was a monster 3 piece, playing covers. They went on to do pretty well.... (Van Halen). Ironically, working for Flag Systems as an engineer and grunt, we did sound for a show at Fountain Valley HS around that same time. Top bill was Papa Do Run Run and the opening act was ... yep.. Van Halen. Stage level was so loud, the mics were clipping fully padded! Bad-ass band.

[@brownsfan7753]

I like when Dave is your guest!!

[@peterelford2695]

Great to see gear talk on your channel, really enjoyed this thanks Rick

[@shockmarkets7384]

Your collection hasn't gone unnoticed. Thanks for the insight.

[@RonanJoshuaMurphy]

Great video!Yourself and Dave are legends.I love your blue Gibson signature and that white Kiesel guitar you play in some of your other videos looks amazing.

[@JulesFox]

This is such a fun video - love it. Dave is a complete dude. Great friend you have there Rick.

[@bigwhisky6157]

Cool stuff. Thanks Rick and Dave!

[@dareangelmusic]

They are like tools in a mechanics tool box but some you gravitate to and connect with more than others.

[@liquidsolids9415]

That was a lot of fun. Thanks for the guitar tour!

[@myfavoritesith]

I have never heard of a person having too many guitars.

[@AndyDion]

I have, especially in a small space. Have a buddy that has 47 and you start running out of room

[@ShaunZimmerman668]

No u can never have to many. I'm running out of room as well between guitars amps heads combos and cabs. Then wahs and other pedals all over the place. U can run out of room but I no people with more guitars than most stores 200 or more guitars and I would love to have them also. Lol. I'll find room. Make them fit. If I have to the bed and sofa kitchen table chairs whatever has to go to get them in lol!!

[@AndyDion]

@@ShaunZimmerman668 haha! Stack them high!

[@alejandrocompean5163]

A guy named Bonamassa perhaps?

[@Haku_records]

Bless you

[@alexbowman7582]

Hey it's not too many guitars it's not enough arms.

[@loveguitar2x]

I play for fun and collecting guitars not only for playing but as piece of art that I can hang on the wall. Supporting guitar makers while satisfying you passion is the best.

[@anthonysilva5312]

I recently snapped my right forearm in a bicycle accident and have been in a cast for over a month. Needless to say I can’t really play guitar now and have been just surfing the Internet lusting after more guitars. Then this video showed up… Thanks

[@michaellucas1102]

I have a strat with a solid rosewood neck. I love it. The sound is very snappy.

[@richsmith9063]

PHENOMENAL Guitar Collection !!! Thanks for showing....

[@thrakh5842]

It's cool to see Dave play :)

[@rickbeato2]

Dave is a killer player

[@maracasonfire]

@@rickbeato2 Hi Rick, Thank you for your videos, books and courses (I am a youtube follower and client, here in Lawrenceville, GA). I have a few guitars and would like to get in touch with Dave, for some consultations. I hope you can help me contact him (I don't have Facebook or Instagram accounts, and couldn't find his info online). Thank you, again and sorry to bother, this way. Regards, C.

[@johncox2552]

That Charvell build either Warmouth body is so freaking gorgeous!!!

[@tracylincoln3092]

Great vid, really enjoyed it I learned a lot---always do😊

[@tomf9130]

18:30 Thanks for the Barry Bailey shout-out. Both Barry and Atlanta Rhythm Section were spectacular and were/are spectacularly under-rated. They made some amazing records. A deep dive into ARS would make a great Rick Beato video!

[@flogginga_dead_horse4022]

Just bought my 21st guitar today and also have 12 basses. They all have their use and many are very different. Tunings, tremolos, amount of frets, pickup types, genres...

[@BkBk-gy6vr]

Gluttony

[@flogginga_dead_horse4022]

@@BkBk-gy6vr sure. Look at Steve Vai or Rick Nielsen. I actually play almost all of these...

[@mritsme9901]

Really enjoyed this

[@jimdixon5130]

A very interesting video, thanks Rick. I have only maybe had about ten guitars, over 25 years of playing. Often bought cheaply for necessity's sake (i.e. because of moving around and not being able to move with stuff). But I did get a US std Strat, and then a LP standard when I was able to, years and years ago. You know, i never loved either of them. I recently bought a cheap guitar again, out of necessity, and I love it. It's said a lot to me about buying something you like, rather than buying a brand.

[@rcannonp]

The blue Les Paul "Standard" is the most beautiful guitar that I've ever seen.

[@thomasrobinson182]

My first guitar was a Teisco masonite guitar I bought in high school. Then Ovation, Peavey T-60, LP Studio, Ibanez Jazz Artist, Yamaha 12 and Fender 12 strings and a Carlo Robelli I got for free, which is surprisingly decent.

[@TVsBen]

I'll let you know when I get there. For now, I've got five very distinct guitars that all sound different. SG with P-90, Les Paul Classic, PRS CE24 Semi-hollow, PRS SE Hollowbody 2 with piezo, and American Pro II Stratocaster. There's still room for a Tele and an acoustic or two. So at a minimum seven or eight guitars isn't too many. :D

[@gpdaelemans]

If I didn’t know better, I’d think this video was intended for Ricks wife. 😉

[@trent69marc]

would be interesting what she thinks when rick explains to her: oh it´s the pick ups! that´s why i need 6 or 7 les pauls *smile

[@jeffwickermusic134]

I have the same problem with my wife. She will ask me “every time” I get another guitar, exactly how many guitars is enough? And I say “just one more”, Lol! 😎👍

[@pheldge8806]

No way it would be a problem, it could go this way : "honey, first I need them for the job, and, you know, the kids will love them too ... " ;)

[@yomuthabyotch]

only wives of poor average schmoes give a crap how much money their husbands spend on gear.

[@trent69marc]

@@yomuthabyotch hm i don´t know but it sounds you´re very familiar with that topic!

[@luamano5913]

Fun video, major admiration.

[@leonelson945]

Never too many! Thanks for the inside scoop on your collection.

[@jrTall26]

Great stuff Rick. Let’s see more

[@MultiCugel]

I've never seen that side access for the trussrod! That is fantastic, wish all guitars had this.

[@wizardfox5794]

19:55 Ricks face going into solo mode haha

[@jimmyc5498]

Good to see Dave.

[@johnblackwell2164]

Loved it!

[@honkytonkinson9787]

I’ve increased and decreased over the years, currently have 5. Lately I’m into not having so many instruments to keep up with and am thinking of getting rid of one or two guitars. My dream job would be to be able to curate and buy/flip guitars, with enough independent wealth status to be able to afford to lose some money with the “job”

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Love the white strat! Bought a Gibson DC a couple of years ago so the DC/P90 box is checked!

[@williamrobinson7061]

A very enjoyable and informative video!

[@banesovilj]

Love this episode!

[@solkvist8668]

The optimal amount depends on what you want. I was happy with 2 for ages, an electric with humbuckers and an acoustic. I now own 3 electrics and an acoustic. Recently picked up a strandberg and I don’t think I’ll be going back to other guitars just on an ergonomic standpoint, which means my collection is going to shrink down again. Some people have dozens of guitars, but outside of pickup configurations and body designs there frankly isn’t much to it for me. Saved me thousands of dollars, which is nice at least

[@micheleparker8123]

Finally! We get to see all those tantalizing guitars behind you; except I figured the ones you showed us today weren't nearly all of them! 😁

[@germancarluv]

We all need a friend like Dave.👍🏻

[@bebop425]

Would be cool to see you talk about how you eq your amps with different guitars and pickups for clean and dirty. How to dial in good tone and why it is good

[@macknickelson4866]

I love Dave... Since I always love seeing where licks come from (blues players).

[@cyrusmanasseh-drspontaneouspro]

This episode should actually be called Rick shows off his beautiful guitars - anyway, great fun to watch !! I do love it when Dave corrects Rick on what guitars he has - hilarious

[@richardlindquist5936]

OK, I'm glad to finally get the story on the Pelham blue LP. thanks!

[@johngregory7329]

I know exactly what you mean about owning a lot of guitars. Currently I have thirty one bass guitars. Each one has it's own personality and unique sound. Can't wait for the next video on your other guitars. I love your blue PRS. Stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John Gregory / Zepbass from Munster Indiana.

[@michaelarthur4764]

Great episode!

[@georgeperillo6421]

I own a 1975 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Burst that someone over the years had routed out for Humbucker's (Duncan 59 in the neck, Duncan Classic in the bridge) with a mahogany neck. I had the fretboard planned and re-fretted with smaller stainless steel frets. I also replaced the electronics (original pots were stamped 1974) with 1950's style wiring. It's killer, love the stainless steel frets it's the way to go for sure.

[@cvv3670]

Excellent - Dave sounds like a guitar magician with what he knows!

[@Rattdogg4q2]

My friend used to have a deluxe that was routed out and had the original late 70s patent pending L500 Bill Lawrence pickups in it and brass nut... that thing was one of the best playing guitars ever! I have those pickups out of that guitar now, both Rhythm and Lead matching set.

[@philcory5043]

My first quality guitar was a lawsuit era Les Paul Special Double Cut (cherry red)in 1976 2 P90s and still sounds great. Now a Gibson man through and through with actual Gibbo Double Cut - love it! :) great show man

[@thepatriot4355]

I have 8 guitars 7 electrics and 1 Acoustic/electric with Fishman electronics I'm very satisfied with what I have

[@woodysprott5790]

Yes, you do need to do more acoustic guitar videos👍 That was great though. Really enjoy walking through those electrics!

[@RollieFingers59]

Dude just keep turning out awesome content

[@davidnolting1873]

Would love to have a les Paul like the red standard. Why no arch tops or thin line jazz set ups? You’re such a great jazz player as well thought you would have had something lying around for a joe pass solo gig.

[@acdclexu6296]

man i absolute love Gibsons the SG and the the deluxe and of course your dcs love it all day long

[@YaoEspirito]

Thanks for mentioning 'Spooky'. Such a distinctive guitar sound!

[@sergejkrynycky728]

I'm a passionate guitarist and guitar nerd. And some time after I got my third electric I got anxious about not having enough time to play all three of them enough. So I sold one and I feel much better having only 2x nice electric and 1x acoustic guitar. I always wanted to have 10+ guitars. Never thought I'd feel this way.

[@heyjarrod]

Exactly how I feel, and I have the same amount as you now. I would be happy just playing my almost 40 year old Kramer, but I’m still trying to spend maybe equal time on my new Jackson. Many more, and most will just sit on the wall getting dusty.🎸😝🤘🏻

[@reidponce]

I find myself favoring my tele and les paul...my strat isn't getting any love. May need to trade for an acoustic.

[@ianedmonds9191]

@@reidponce I've had my Ibanez RG570 since 1992 so that's 29 years. I've gigged it and modded it and it's been my favourite forever. It doesn't stop me wanting other guitars with a different flavour on a recording. My last purchase was a £100 guitar from the Ukraine. I needs work but ultimately it will sound different to anything I have. You can acquire gear and it's not a problem. All my guitars are up on really good neck grips and all look fantastic sand play fantastic when I take them down. I have a 1964 Teisco VN2 baritone Guitar. It was my first electric guitar. I'd played acoustic for about 2 years. I played it through a Vox AC30 that the Yacht club my father was a member of that sat in an unused hall in the building. I'd played guitar for a few years but didn't have my own amp. The sound of the electric through the Twin 12s of the Ac30 was Crazy. We were not able to properly overdrive it for long because were under the bar and it was crazy loud but that sealed the deal for me. I bought an amp off another local guitarist called a demon 20. 1 channel but had a boost switch that turned it into an animal of an amp. Complete distortion fuzz overdrive. All of it. It was a great amp to learn on because it was either clean or an animal that you had to work hard to clean up to mild overdrive at high attack. Also it would randomly not work and that would require beating it and lots of reverb noises until whatever lose connection made contact. Great amp for me as a 14 year old boy. Luv and Peace.

[@BkBk-gy6vr]

I agree I use to think I needed 10 guitars and always buying and trying just to realize I can cover all walks of music with my 3 electrics and my acoustic. No more driving myself nuts trying and buying returning guitars Im finally content.

[@jameshullihen649]

@@reidponce NO NO NO!!! Don't ditch the strat! I have tele, lp and strat- love them all equally but U can easily get more sounds/variations out of the strat!!!

[@CenterThePendulum]

I’m happy once I’ve collected all the pickups for electric and go-to acoustics with different woods. Where I’m at: - 335 (Fralin Medium PAF) - ‘57 Historic Goldtop (Ox4 Low PAF) - ‘57 Historic LP Special (p90) - ‘Strat (Single Coil) - ‘64 Silvertone 1446 (Mini Gibson HBs) - Vintage ‘64 Epiphone Texan (Mahogany) - D28 Standard Bracing (my preference, Rosewood) Next up and hopefully last, Jazzmaster and Hummingbird for Square-Shoulder Mahogany. Waiting now for the “How many amps” vid from you Rick…

[@brunosilviomartins]

Loved it! Next one do the Teles! Cheers!

[@MrHeliosoul]

Love the color!

[@mozeshane8646]

I'd say there is 2 types of guitars you own: 1st, the one! 2nd other purpose guitars (open tunings, etc.) *note the guitar 'the one' is the guitar you can comfortable adapt to anything you play... So they all can be the one... I get it aswell :D

[@adamloris]

Love it.Thanks. Why isn't there anyone like Dave Onorato in London, UK!

[@hughjarrse]

There will be, you just have to find him

[@bmckee5430]

Your Gibson acoustic is the best sounding acoustic across KZbin airwaves I've ever heard. Every time I hear it I'm stunned by the tone! There's literally nothing that compares to it!

[@sparkeyjames]

Great GAS video. I enjoyed it immensely.

[@TheGhostGuitars]

I love my 86 Charvel Model 4 in "white pearl" altho by now it's actually cream pearl. I'm swapping out all the electronics for what is functionally the same same as stock but with a few upgrades. It's now fully active (as opposed to it originally being only active controls) with EMG 81TWX + SAX + SX with push/pull master volume that splits the humbucker to the south coils, SPC & EXG tone controls, and new set of 3x 2-way on/off pup switches. The switches and metal set-screw knobs are black to match the black hardwares including the original Kahler trem and bar.

[@hybridnoisebloom]

That metallic blue Les Paul is stunning.

[@thegreyocelot]

Thanks for this video guys. I’ve been curious about that Charvel for a little while now and couldn’t find anything like it online

[@TheUpagegiu]

That 72 cherry deluxe is just stunning!!!!!!

[@albertoalvarenga6037]

Rick's such a Boss, he has a personal guitar tech even though he's not a touring guitarist. I think I'm gonna drop to 9's on my L Peezy, lower gauges really suit, vintage pickups and amps.

[@muchomusiclibre]

Some absolute wonks were blasting Rick's signature guitar on a music forum I browse, and I had to tell them I think it looks killer with the blue paint. I own a black early 2000's DC Special and it plays like a dream, but I wish it had neck binding like Rick's. I think it's so cool to choose a Special DC as a sig Rick, they're the sleeper guitars in Gibson's arsenal.

[@captainhauser1764]

Great video, as always! Thanks for sharing. There is no such thing as too many guitars!

[@limpindug]

Thanks guys, you realise Keith's hiding behind the sofa kidding on he's not jealous. 😂😂 Respect and stay healthy all.

[@thelonelydirector]

I know it doesn't need to be said but the lighting in your videos is just freakin' great!

[@queenhenry3314]

My little brother and I have almost the exact same report. He’s like rain man when it comes to gear, it’s awesome. Whereas I’m a plug and play except I know what i like and trust him to tell me what I need.

[@allardvanderstarre5238]

awesome video well done

[@hatuliko2009]

Rick I think you would love the Eric Johnson strat... A really cool classic/modern combination