I think my wife at some point asked if it was more important to have a guitar that's easy to play or that sounds good. Sort of a guitar priority list thing. I didn't really know at the time, so I started pondering.

At this point, I'm completely convinced that it's sound. Of course that's within reason -- a guitar has to be fairly playable.

I have trotted out many different guitars when I play with others, looking for something new and fun after using my Agile LP for a long time. 335, tele, metal-type guitars, maybe a few others too. Every time I get to where I think the tone is pretty decent by futzing with my amp, and things are going pretty well. Then I'll pick up the LP and plug in, and the contest is over. The sound of the LP is what gets me every time, and after that I put the others away and just use them at home.

I'm wondering what all of you think is most important in a guitar. Sound? Playability? Something else? Features? Comfort?