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Originally Posted by Pickcity
The 5000 series work for me because I don't mind taking them out to shows, and I don't feel that I'm sacrificing in sound, playability, etc. .
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I was a Pariah on Surf Guitar board back when I was in that scene for saying that I would never take something like a brown Fender out to your average barely paid surf gig in a bar. I would take a crate powerblock instead of my Blackface Showman or Bandmaster unless it was a really special show. By the end I was only playing the Showman at outdoor gigs!
I'm a HUGE believer in not taking really nice gear to gigs unless it is "worth it". The definition of "worth it" is of course personal. Things like nice Korean Gretsch and Epiphones are more than good enough with good care in set up, and maybe in some cases some minor upgrades.