Not about instruments that play poorly (although they may), but a perfectly fine, maybe even valuable, instrument that is negative to you. Maybe it was bitterly fought over in a break up, reminds you of bad gigs, down times, terrible decisions. What would you do with an instrument like this?

Maybe this is the same as mojo or woo-woo but I'm a believer in the psychic power of physical objects and instruments are supposed bring good vibes.
Sell the thing.

Yeah.. no instrument is irreplaceable so if it bums you out move on. Let someone else enjoy it.

It's a good thing to do.

I had a lovely 70s Greco I bought stupid cheap in 2002 - the single best deal on gear I've ever had, £125 - and it was love. It could do everything I wanted a guitar to do. Then my life turned to shit for a couple of years. I recorded some pieces I still like with it, but every time I held it, I couldn't break down those associations.

Sold it to my best friend for less than half its market value. I'm glad for my time with it, but I don't miss it.

Sell it. Or in my case, ask members of extended family if they would want it first. If not, then sell it. Bye bye.

Waited almost 2 years for my EGC Bass VI to arrive. When it did, I was slightly disappointed but figured I would get used to it. About a year after having it, my SO at the time decided to destroy it along with some other stuff. Called Kevin and he said it could fix it up, but of course it was going to take a few months. Almost a year later, I got it back. Within 3 months of having it back, I sold it for a slight profit. Fuck that guitar forever.

sell for sure

it's the opposite of the cheap old guitar you have that you still love to play

life's too short

I’ve sold a few instruments with bad associations over the years, love the feeling when they’re gone. I often have a pang of worry for the person buying it though! But it’s not the instrument’s fault, and a chance to start a new story.

I've done so much horse-trading that I no longer have any instruments from the worst parts of my life. With that said, sell it or give it away. I received a guitar from a friend, and I suspect this was partly the reason.

Several years ago, I gave away a bass to a workmate because it represented a terrible band experience in my life. I figured he’d give it new juju. You mean to tell me I might’ve given him a cursed object?