Jared James Nichols

Blues rock guitarist Jared James Nichols has no time for collectors who prioritize vintage guitars over playing them.

Vintage guitar collectors

Nichols says 90% of vintage guitar collectors can't play their instruments when they hear them play.

“90% of these vintage guys... you hear them play it and you go, 'Dude you can't even play the guitar.'”

Guitar value

Nichols compares guitar collectors to dentists who value a sports car they can't drive.

“This is a '59 Les Paul. Oh, don't touch it. Don't even look at it.”

Touring guitars

Nichols says it's irresponsible to tour with a $100,000 guitar but guitars were made to be played.

“It's like having a sports car, and you can't drive it.”

Guitar playing

Nichols believes guitars should be played, not collected, to maintain their true value.

“After you see the same person do this over and over, you're like, 'I'm not into it, bro.'”