Members avapxia Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 Actually, I was thinking about posting this exact same thread. For me, I find that monetary responsibility and spousal happiness are a small part of the equation, but I could definitely get by with buying alot more stuff than I have now. The main thing is that I don't want to be "the gear guy", i.e. my favorite artists use a limited quantity of effects, which I think enhances their creativity. It's more about getting a whole lot of sounds out of a few key pedals versus having every pedal known to man on your board and using each for one particular bit. It's sort of like the difference between My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. MBV didn't use all that many effects back in the day, but their sound was revolutionary. Slowdive used everything, but their sound wasn't nearly as mindblowing. After seeing swervedriver and what they were able to do with 9 pedals on their board, I decided to limit myself to 9 pedals on mine. That means that everytime I decide to buy a new pedal, I have to justify it in the sense of what it's replacing on my board and why. It also means that I usually sell off the pedal it kicked off the board, so in the end, I don't end up investing all that much more into pedals or gear. +1 Don't want to be "the gear guy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cg_25 Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 -money, (I am a saver) -and ridiculous prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloojeans Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 money, it's the be-all end-all... what we need is more of it and that means working harder or (perish the thought) selling gear! *faints* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smrz Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 -money-is it justified this is the obvious answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fantomius Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 -money, (I am a saver) -and ridiculous prices. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orourke Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 money issues the wife lack of space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members letsgocoyote Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 probably jsut money and my wife helps me not spend, in a good way though. like so i dont go overboard and put us low on cash, but still cool with getting cool stuff for good deals when they come up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members haze015 Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 i have become the "gear guy". which really annoys me, because it just goes to show just how much other guitarists only look at what you're using rather than how you use it. these days, what i actually do in the various bands is totally different to what i used to do, one band is a very stripped down thing, pretty much a cranked marshall and a fuzz (people thought my bandmate was mad getting me involved as i'm the 'pedal guy') and the other is laptops, synths and drum machines. i'm still working out what everything does on my laptop, alot of it way beyond any hardware so i've got very little reason at the moment to buy pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DanJep Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 Probably the fact that I can get most of the sounds I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 that I am done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesmann Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 When you've got all the sounds you need to cover the music you perform it is finished! get a few backups just in case. When you get gas go play your rig and refresh you memory how good you rig really sounds. I've been through alot of pedals keeping the ones that work for me and selling the others or returning the ones that don't. No more needed here:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jules-RM Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 the fact that i don't need it Yup, I'm pretty satified with what I got. No need for anything else. Though I may still get a looper someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LoneStarGuitar Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 what stops me? my damn house! I have plenty of room, but I am in the process of remodeling it. Not cheap at all, and with my income, it is a bit of a juggling match to see what I purchase. I make my mortgage, utilities, truck and phone payment, with some left over every munth.. so spending a couple hundred bucks is out of the question. Now, if somebody would care to purchase a few of my pedals and my rickenbacker, I am picking up a new bass and amp... then a drumkit and a fender rhodes for the backyard shed/studio/jam room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeremylp Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 nothing. lol just my conscience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Taylor. Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 -money-is it justified These. "If I DO pull the trigger on this, am I ever gonna USE the thing? I've made it THIS far without one." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fenderman1991 Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 Mainly money. Naturally justification. I don't even browse for items unlesss its justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundgardener75 Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 Money (of course), and the space in our apartment. After getting the G System, I've stopped GASsing for effects, although I'd like to own a really good talkbox. If somebody can suggest me a really good one, PM please. I've stopped GASsing for guitars too, thanks to the SD P-Rails. I'm just saving up for Lee Jackson's amps that he designed. I've got one, got about 12 more heads (and one combo) to go. And Mike Soldano's Yamaha amp designs (T-50 and -100 heads). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WWW Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 Local availability. I have no patience, plus I like to try before I buy. That doesn't always work out. I've been happy with demo'd gear, but when I get home and run it through my rig I sometimes change my mind. Thank god for return policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yazzman Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 logic, thinking about improving technique and learning songs rather than becoming a gear whore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WWW Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 logic, thinking about improving technique and writing songs rather than becoming a gear whore.Fix'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members damacy Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 happiness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kayzer Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 Money or Poker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members junior4 Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 money, for me i'm kinda happy with what i have now...if i stilled lived with my parents i would probably have a lot more gear, all my money goes to gas, rent, student loans, and thousands of other bills....life after college is awesome! haha...i know it will get better down the road, i hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ReckedTrek Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 I used to use about 4 pedals. Then i joined a Pink Floyd tribute for a while and I bought tons of pedals. After the band, I kept on buying for a while (addiction) and got up to about 12+ pedals on my board at any given time, but no band. Now I'm back in a band and I'm down to 5 pedals, and any few pedals that I buy now will replace pedals on my board. Most of the replaced pedals will be sold. I now find it easier to play and focus on playing as opposed to which effects I want on/off at any given time. 1. Is the new pedal going to acually help me make better music. 2. Am I getting everything out of what I already have before just adding another pedal, especially one I'm only going to use for 10 seconds a night that costs $300+ 3. Lastly, I try to determine if I'm being impulsive or is it a pedal that I really want/need. If I put it off for a while and after a few months I still want it, then I'll get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DanJep Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 Money or Poker... You don't get to post in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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