1. UKMG Guitar Survey Guitar players from a discussion group were asked about how long they had been playing, and what was their favourite make of guitar.

2. Their Ages The graph here shows that the majority of the people in this group are between 30 and 60 years of age. The average age is 40.4 The graph here shows that the majority of the people in this group are between 30 and 60 years of age. The average age is 40.4

3. How long they have played guitar As most of them are over 40, it is not surprising that most have played the guitar for over 20 years. As most of them are over 40, it is not surprising that most have played the guitar for over 20 years.

4. Number of guitars owned Again, the older guitarists have enough money to own several high-end guitars each. Most own more than 3 guitars. Again, the older guitarists have enough money to own several high-end guitars each. Most own more than 3 guitars.

5. Favourite makes High-end guitar makers are represented well here, but it is surprising that so few Gibson guitars are among the sample. Ibanez was more popular than expected – this may point to a high number of Steve Vai fans in the group. High-end guitar makers are represented well here, but it is surprising that so few Gibson guitars are among the sample. Ibanez was more popular than expected – this may point to a high number of Steve Vai fans in the group.