OK. My turn. Westheman, do you see the irony in the third post on this topic? lol
1) I prefer archtop accoustics but Telecasters make me *****
2) I own or posess 22
3) I have Gibson J-45, Hamer Strat, Epi El Capitan, Epi Allen Woody, Gibson 335, Epi PR-5E, 1937 Epi Deluxe, 1966 Epi Casino, 1966 Fender Jazzmaster, 1966 P-bass, Martin LT-18(?), 1967 Guild Starfire 6, 1965 Gretch Country Gentleman, a wonderfull LTD H-50(I know), and about 14 hand-builts.
4)Most of my older instruments were bought from music stores that are now out of business. The newer ones were all bought from internet order music blobs. Except the beloved H-50 that I bought used (no less) at Front Row Center Music in Benton, IL. Ask for Kelvin!
5) To play, the Epi Deluxe and the PR-5 for guitar. The Wasp and the Studio for bass(hand-built).
6) Yes
7)1968 VOX SuperBeatle, 1967 Fender Bassman, 1972 Sunn 200S, 1966 Twin Reverb, 1969 Pro Reverb and several gig-racks.
8)60, 40, 100, 60, 40, 160, 320, 400.
9)44
10) As a player, 7 on guitar, 8 on bass. As an owner, 10 on both. I love guitars!