1. 1996 Gibson R6 “Regent”
- Heart: Gorgeous, P90s, No.2. Feels special.
- Head: Custom Shop, appreciating asset, legacy piece.
Verdict: KEEP.
2. 2022 Fender Empire 67 Strat Relic
- Heart: No bond, redundant next to “Red.”
- Head: Still sells well, better to free the funds.
Verdict: SELL.
3. 1985 Gibson Les Paul Standard “FJ”
- Heart: Sentimental (50th birthday gift). Playable. Tim Shaws are gold.
- Head: 2nd legacy piece, Tim Shaws again.
Verdict: KEEP.
4. 1977 Fender Precision Bass
- Heart: Legendary, vintage mojo, but boat anchor heavy.
- Head: Will command good money on the market, you already have bass workhorses.
Verdict: SELL.
5. 2002 Fender Clapton Strat “Green”
- Heart: Familiar, sentimental.
- Head: Value peaks on Candy Green Claptons. Redundant next to “Red.”
Verdict: SELL.
6. 2008 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Heart: Chambered, playable.
- Head: Doesn’t inspire. Dead weight in the lineup.
Verdict: SELL.
7. 1988 Fender Clapton Strat “Red”
- Heart: No.1, my home.
- Head: Irreplaceable.
Verdict: KEEP.
8. 2023 Fender Japan Mustang “Faith”
- Heart: Family bond, pretty, unique tone.
- Head: Tonally limited, could be traded up into something USA-quality as a future legacy.
Verdict: KIV.
9. 2022 Fender Japan Junior Strat “Joy”
- Heart: Family bond, fun scale.
- Head: Same as above — great for sentimental value, but USA replacement would better match your legacy standards.
Verdict: KIV.
10. 2022 Fender Player Precision Bass
- Heart: Solid, does the job.
- Head: Could be replaced by Stingray/Thunderbird, which cover P-bass range but add growl.
Verdict: KIV.
11. 2020 Epiphone Gold Glory
- Heart: Cool P90.
- Head: Overshadowed by Regent and Free. No point keeping.
Verdict: SELL.
12. 2012 Gibson Studio ‘70s Tribute “Free”
- Heart: Quirky lefty, huge mojo, workhorse.
- Head: Already has a special role.
Verdict: KEEP.
13. Gretsch Boxcar Resonator
- Heart: Acoustic itch scratched, but rarely played.
- Head: Easy sell.
Verdict: SELL.
14. 2023 Cort G250 Spectrum
- Heart: Fun colour.
- Head: Zero bond, budget guitar that won’t appreciate.
Verdict: SELL.
15. Yamaha Guitalele GL1
- Heart: Cute novelty.
- Head: No real role.
Verdict: SELL.
16. Stagg Mandolin
- Heart: Never clicked.
- Head: Sell.
Verdict: SELL.
✅ Consolidated Status
- KEEP: Regent, FJ, Red, Free
- KIV: Faith, Joy, Player P-bass
- SELL: Empire 67, 77 P-Bass, Green, 2008 LP, Gold Glory, Boxcar, Cort, Guitalele, Stagg