Members Eye_Of_The_Liger Posted July 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 It's interesting to see the vote split almost right down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brandenburg Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 It's interesting to see the vote split almost right down the middle. I was just knowticing that myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sdresdre Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 wow. the vote is almost even. dun dun daaaaaaaaaaaaaaa . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willhaven Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 I save until I can get exactly what I want. {censored} compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaceU4her Posted July 17, 2007 Members Share Posted July 17, 2007 my amp, cab, pedal i used to record costed 325 dollars. If i didnt tell people what i used to record they would probally guess a rig worth 3250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 I save until I can get exactly what I want. {censored} compromise. Ditto, though I LOVE finding a deal... Market research sure does help one to recognize a deal when one presents itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Friendly Ranger Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 I save until I can get exactly what I want. {censored} compromise. You'll usually spend less money that way in the long run. Buy and flip is an expensive habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 You'll usually spend less money that way in the long run. Buy and flip is an expensive habit. BINGO, We have a winner!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gloryboy1981 Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 "You get what you pay for". I am a firm believer in that. I also do extensive research before making any big purchase in life. It saves much regret later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eye_Of_The_Liger Posted July 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 "You get what you pay for". I am a firm believer in that. I also do extensive research before making any big purchase in life. It saves much regret later. This is something I'm only beginning to learn... slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members machine gunner Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 You'll usually spend less money that way in the long run. Buy and flip is an expensive habit.Very true, but you don't always know what's going to mesh well w/ your rig... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wilbo26 Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 I just get what I want. Most of the time its cheap. Most of the time it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Do you go for the really-cheap-but-really-good (eg BM, Valve Jr. etc), or are you more easily willing to pay $$$ for the high end boutique gear because it's consistently better than the "cheap stuff"?This is a very good question IMHO. On one hand, high end gear is frequently wonderful stuff. While there are some "snake oil" products out there (IOW, high price doesn't always equal high performance), many / most high end products are among the "best there is" available, and the increased cost is worth it if you're after the very best. OTOH, I'm a big fan of "overachiever" products - things like the Danelectro Fish & Chips that perform well above what their price point might suggest. Frequently with the high end stuff, you have to pay considerably more for a small incremental improvement. IOW, while a mid priced item might get you 80-90% of the performance of the high end piece, it may cost 150% more than the mid priced piece in order to get that last ten or twenty percent improvement in performance. Is it worth it? Only you can decide that. Personally, my gear is a mix of high end and moderately priced, with the lower cost stuff being high on the "bang for the bucks" performance scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 "You get what you pay for". I am a firm believer in that. I also do extensive research before making any big purchase in life. It saves much regret later. Good point; as is the point about saving up and getting what you really want to begin with instead of "making do" with cheaper stuff that you'll quickly replace. Buy and flip IS an expensive proposition. That doesn't mean a beginner should buy nothing but top end gear, but if you've been at it for a while and you're serious, I'd recommend getting something you'll be happy with over a longer period of time rather than something you'll replace quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vermintide Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 I buy what fits my needs. More often than not that is very cheap. Dunno why. I always find moderate/cheapos that play great, and could be tweaked to sound good, but the higher stuff SERIOUSLY leaves something to be desired. Especially when I drop such a huge sum on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brandenburg Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 Most the stuff i buy I keep for ever...I have been fortunate enough to get it right the first time I guess.. ive have my Randall since '89,and my SG since '92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LoneStarGuitar Posted July 18, 2007 Members Share Posted July 18, 2007 I buy what I want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gloryboy1981 Posted July 19, 2007 Members Share Posted July 19, 2007 That doesn't mean a beginner should buy nothing but top end gear Another great point. When talking about effects, I think that beginners should start out with the cheap stuff. A used POD, or some Dano's, and just find out what you like, and dislike in the realm of FX. From there you can form an opinion of what you want/need, and start building up from there. That's what I did/am doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seifukusha Posted July 19, 2007 Members Share Posted July 19, 2007 depends, the used market is fickle like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fly135 Posted July 19, 2007 Members Share Posted July 19, 2007 The used market here is great. I buy and flip used on Craigslist all the time. I'm still a rookie player and I learn a lot by doing this. I could buy equipment that's 5-10x more expensive and only sound 2% better. IMO top notch equipment is only worth it if you have the chops to make use of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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