Antique Musical Instruments

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As a sometimes musician, I have a very strong belief about using instruments for decorative purposes: you should not. People who collect antique musical instruments really bother me, and sometimes they anger me outright. It seems to me that, whether or not it is an antique musical instrument, its purpose is to be played. I can understand decorating your walls with a few antique musical instruments that are in no shape to be played at all, but if they are playable, there is probably someone somewhere who would simply die to be able to make music on them.

Anyway, being antique is not what makes musical instruments beautiful I have a Martin guitar instrument that only dates from the 90s, and it is still one of the most lovely axes that I have ever seen or heard. I have heard antique musical instruments that are even nicer sounding than my Martin guitar instrument, but not many. In my opinion it is still one of the nicest guitars ever, even if it does not stand among the antique musical instruments. It has a beautiful rosewood top, inlaid with abalone shells and everything, and the sound is just unbelievable if you ask me. And that instrument is practically new.

The only reason I see for looking for antique musical instruments is if you are in for something very specific. For example, there are a lot of medieval instruments that are not used any more except by a few people who are big fans. Unless you look among a lot of antique musical instruments, there is no way that you will find one with the authentic old sound that some people hold so dear, and it is important to get the right sound when you play. But except for finding antique musical instruments that are not made any more, why would you not get one that is simply old, and so a little less expensive. It will be as nice to play, and probably will even look as nice, so what is the difference. No difference at all, that’s what.

Of course, I have seen antique musical instruments that are absolutely beautiful and one of a kind. Everyone goes crazy for something that is special and hand crafted. These kinds of antique musical instruments are a delight for anyone to behold. They would be even better to play. But that’s just my opinion.