Unfortunately, you cannot do this with guitars

[Goodallboy]

Originally Posted by Mark Stone

This. I hate to be an old lecturing know-it-all, but honesty in a relationship outweighs GAS, and pays off in the end. When I have wanted a new instrument, I've always been honest with her about it. Even if you know she doesn't want you to buy it, if you do so with her full knowledge it's better than lying. Wives do not like, nor deserve, to be lied to.

Wow, the OP was intended to be humorous - we (I?) sure threw a blanket on that!

.....and if you think you need to hide things from your wife you have problems a new guitar won't fix.

[Mr. Scott]

Originally Posted by Mr. Scott

I'm sorry, this one has lost me. The point is...?

Ah, NOW I understand! And you can do it with guitars!

[Dave T]

This:

As I consider my wife to be my soul mate and partner, I've rather eschewed the whole "under the radar" idea and rather try to bring her onboard when I get enthused about something. It's a good check on my impulses when she doesn't come along for the ride.

and particularly this:

.....and if you think you need to hide things from your wife you have problems a new guitar won't fix.

My wife talked me into making an offer on the used Goodall classical I had been admiring and visiting in a local shop for almost a year. Thanks to her I now have the finest guitar I will ever own.

Dave

[Tony Burns]

My friend, if you cant be honest and work this out with your spouse -
your relationship is doomed to failure .
Their are ways to work this out ( talk to her about it for starters )-and if your in financial strain
its probably best you dont do it anyways !