I am also reminded of an article in Premier Guitar a while back, pointing out that guitarists are quite lucky that the cost of a top professional level instrument is really very low, compared to say, a violinist, pianist or harpist, to name a few. Those instruments can cost as much as a house and take a career to pay for!
"GAS never sleeps" - Gil Janus
"Now you got to pay your dues. Get that axe and play the blues." - Spudman
Gear: Epiphone Sheraton II, Epiphone Wildkat, Epiphone Emperor Joe Pass, Fender MIM Strat, Tacoma DR-14, Johnson JR-200 resonator; Fender Super Champ XD amp