Paralysis Through Analysis? Is that a thing? Yes, it most certainly is, sir.

Interpretation? Overthinking a situation to the point that forward motion or decision-making becomes "paralyzed," meaning no solution or course of action is ever decided upon.

Do you see this guitar? There are plenty of Rickenbacker 330s on Reverb at this very moment, including a number dressed in that iconic Fireglo finish. What's the determining factor in your choice? Condition? Reputation? Or, lastly, price?

"That's it, Lee! It's the price, condition, and, um, how about free shipping?"

Price and free shipping. Ah, yes, the Amazon effect. You know, you shop for some nondescript item on Amazon, find the "cheapest price," and just like that, the doorbell rings and you have your prize. That vaunted "cat butt tissue holder." Hmm, should look nice next to your "Godzilla garden gnome."

But what's often overlooked? Yep, reputation. What's it worth to you to acquire certainty?

"But, Lee, now come on. I've bought from so-called 'reputable dealers' and was let down."

I hear you, but you didn't buy it from me.

What causes this Paralysis Through Analysis? Too many choices and too many opinions. How's that? You wanna discuss this instrument on your favorite forum? Yep, that's where the experts reside, as the guillotine dangles by the thinnest thread just above the heads of small-business owners.

People, this is supposed to be fun and, if you play your cards right, an investment. Benefits over features. Speaking of features?

This Fireglo 330 is, by all means, clean. That's what I do, people. Clean.

Setup? Naturally. I'm a professional, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

"Lee, what about its functionality, and how are the frets?"

Works exactly as it was engineered to, and the frets? Perfect.

Weight? Light as a feather.

Case? Original, of course.

"Lastly, why should I buy from you?"

Because I act with complete certainty, and I realize that certainty is my own. But in times of need, you'll come to know it as well.

Paralysis Through Analysis, and going to Facebook for a false sense of relevancy, are we? No need. Be revolutionary and learn to be decisive.

The alternative? Safe and predictable, and that's not the way of greatness.

Sheep and shepherds.

Understood?