I actually get a little nervous about these people who store beautiful vintage guitars in warehouses. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently asked me if they could have one of my guitars for their walls. I don't have 50 other guitars. It's a mixed bag for me. Instruments should be played, but nevertheless I understand the business aspect of it.
People do tend to collect things.
I'm always astounded at how many new sounds you come up with on each record. Yes, but it's something I enjoy doing. I go about creating new sounds in a variety ways. My favorite way to vary my sound is by combining electric and acoustic instruments. They can range from an old Fender Princeton to an Epiphone with an old tremolo unit to an old Valco amp.