While I am primarily a guitar guy (had an LP, currently with a Charvel) I have been getting more and more into synths. My GAS/lust for a Jupiter 8 is becoming unbearable. Fortunately my lack of funding holds it in check.
Ebay shows prices from 7-8K. And figure on at least a couple grand more for a service/recap. Ouch. But they sound like no other. Oh to be a rich man instead of so damn charming and good looking ;)
Not a Strat fan (though they are truly great, just not my thing). Although the ‘SuperStrat’ Charvel/Jacksons with Buckers gives me the shape if not the sound ;)
I found a Phil Kubicki Strat (Fender) at a yard sale. I took it apart and sold the pieces separately, because it was just too far gone to fix up.
I did, however, Beautifully refurbish a Carlo Robelli 24 fret electric guitar, and now it plays like a dream.
My main axe is a Les Paul, and it took me 47 YEARS to save up for it. Needless to say, I won’t be putting THAT one up for sale. It will go with me to my grave!
Re: Synths, I have had them all over the years, including, ARP, Moog, Yamaha DX7, etc. My first electric piano was a Fender Rhodes.
And I lived on the second floor at the time! LOL!!
Now, all I have is a Piano, a dean Accoustic/electric, and the Less Paul.
And my combination Bass/Batleth.