Members ILikeGuitar Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Especially when you're here, looking at and buying guitars/equiptment more than you're playing haha. And when you are in college and making very little money. I went from 2 guitars to 5 in the 2-3 months I've been here. You guys are a bad influence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dimmypage Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 YEP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members baimun Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 When I was actively playing in bar bands.... I had a beat up 50 watt used marshall stack... a beat to hell charvel and a carvin kit. Now that I only intermittently sit in with bands (and then mostly as lead vocalist)... I have Mesa Boogie Rectoverb Epiphone Valve Standard PRS 20th anniversary std Luthier built Kornia custom Charvel Koa SanDimas Ernie Ball MM Axis Ernie Ball MM Silhouette 2 Fender Strats 2 Frankencaster Customs Charvel acoustic/electric Not to mention a full PA rig that I DJ with.... ... I don't see any problem with hanging out here... do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ILikeGuitar Posted August 4, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 ... I don't see any problem with hanging out here... do you? Besides an empty wallet and an extreme need for exercise, absolutely not! edit- I noticed I've been promoted to a full "Member"! I'm still a noob tho haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dances w/carp Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 The amount of money I've spent in the last year on this stuff is staggering by some standards..... and now I've found this site here......... son-of-a-....... I'm so screwed...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members foppy Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 It's the perfect hobby. Always more to learn--which costs nothing. Always more to buy--the sky's the limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonnyg84 Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Better guitars than crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamesclark Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Especially when you're here, looking at and buying guitars/equiptment more than you're playing haha. And when you are in college and making very little money. I went from 2 guitars to 5 in the 2-3 months I've been here. You guys are a bad influence ...but are you having fun yet?This is still cheaper than a car hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aenima_0 Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 I thought Golf was an expensive hobby...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamesclark Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 When I was actively playing in bar bands.... I had a beat up 50 watt used marshall stack... a beat to hell charvel and a carvin kit. Now that I only intermittently sit in with bands (and then mostly as lead vocalist)... I have Mesa Boogie Rectoverb Epiphone Valve Standard PRS 20th anniversary std Luthier built Kornia custom Charvel Koa SanDimas Ernie Ball MM Axis Ernie Ball MM Silhouette 2 Fender Strats 2 Frankencaster Customs Charvel acoustic/electric Not to mention a full PA rig that I DJ with.... This seems about right. Whats the problem again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allthumz Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 You speak the truth. I've put myself on a STRICT budget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ILikeGuitar Posted August 4, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 ...but are you having fun yet? This is still cheaper than a car hobby. Oh yeah guitar is sweet, trying to teach yourself at times can be frustrating and a slow process but it feels good after all that work and being able to play things you haven't been able to do before. I used to play brass horns and this is much more challenging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atimoc Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 It suddenly becomes a lot cheaper when everytime you're about to come to H-C you just close the browser and pick up the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave_Mc_2 Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 i think you can avoid the GAS, if you're disciplined. I've bought more stuff since i discovered internet forums, but at least i'm buying nice stuff now, and am generally happy with what i buy. I'm not trading guitars once a week like some people. Plus compared to most musical instruments, guitars are cheap. Cars, etc., are much more expensive than guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bbreaker Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 i think you can avoid the GAS, if you're disciplined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneSaw McGraw Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Its really relatively inexpensive when you think about it. Besides electricity, it costs nothing to use a guitar. Its not like you need to buy gas or paintballs or whatever you might be into. Stuff rarely breaks as long as you take care of it. And your getting what you pay for. Spend big bucks and your getting great stuff that will last a long time (usually). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndersonTech Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 You can spend a lot more money on hobbies that give you a lot less enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blueshawk1 Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 All hobbies are the same, they can be as inexpensive (relatively) as you want them to be or expensive as you're willing to make them. How ever much you spend on it....as long as you're enjoying it (as should be the purpose of hobbies), that's all that matters. Although you are also right in that this forum is an influence that can have you leaning towards spending more....opinions will vary on if that's good or bad........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sartana Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Oh yeah this site makes me want to own one of each type of guitar with each type of pup configuration,but I don't drink or party etc and I am gaining a nice collection that will last me a lifetime.Plus I have bought each guitar at either a good deal or a great deal thanks to this site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ieso Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 wait 'till the studio bug bites not just guitars and amps but microphones, mic pres, compressors, daws, monitors, interface, computers, drum kit, basses, synth, etc....just freaking endless and hopeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willeh Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Im gasing all the time, but at 15 is have no money to spend :'( Its christmas for me for my Edwards. I need a job.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jerry_picker Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Especially when you're here, looking at and buying guitars/equiptment more than you're playing haha. And when you are in college and making very little money. I went from 2 guitars to 5 in the 2-3 months I've been here. You guys are a bad influence Disagree. Vintage automobile collecting. Biplanes. Yachting. 10's-1000's of times more expensive. Trut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jasper2006 Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 I want it all. Is that so wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jerry_picker Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 I want it all. Is that so wrong? And once you have it all then what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bgmacaw Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Golf - more expensiveBoating - more expensive Plus it's hard to make these a business unless you're totally pro. Playing guitar is easy to make a part-time business where you can get a number of tax deductions and other benefits (ask your tax professional for more details). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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