Members Zachman Posted July 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Isn't this a bit low? I have a small/medium rig and have spent the current equivalent of over $3000 on it. surely some people have $10k+ rigs here.I wish I could redo the parameters of the poll, but I can't. I used to get a lot of {censored} from guys about expensive rack gear, so I figured If I went too high, some might think I was trying to initiate some trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted July 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 i want to use zachman's rig expense as reference Nah, The Groove King and Steve VHT has me beat by miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted July 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 I also wouldn't use the term invested. Ouch, you paid retail or actual street value... Bummer I recommend using the approach of buying gear like an investment, because it can be done and should be, with the kind of numbers that we are seeing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mueller Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 sub, but very close to, $2000 for the guitar gear I have right now. I'm way over that if you include stuff i sold and other equipment (bass/acoustic/drum/recording) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FearTheVoices Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 im at around $4400, i figured that price on what i could sell my stuff for used at top dollar. If new then, yes im over 5k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Collapse Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 Nah, The Groove King and Steve VHT has me beat by miles That old Groove King post on guitargeek was sick. Quick guess I'd say I probably have around $4,000 of stuff. Or at least, that's what I paid for it. I try to only buy things that I could sell for more money than I bought them for if I had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DanJep Posted July 3, 2007 Members Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'm at about $3k with electric guitar gear but pushing $10k if you include Drums and Keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grayeyes777 Posted July 4, 2007 Members Share Posted July 4, 2007 way over 5 g's if you include my studio stuff. my computer by itself is 3600. I have probably right at 5000 in guitar stuff tho (that i've spent... i try to get everything on the hookup). My 2200 music man i got for 11. my lonestar head i got for 925 new. i'm very cheap and a compulsive bargain shopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willhaven Posted July 5, 2007 Members Share Posted July 5, 2007 I've got about $5K worth of guitars alone. My amp and cab probably around $2K worth. Pedals, maybe $1K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Christobevii3 Posted July 5, 2007 Members Share Posted July 5, 2007 Used guitars: Telecaster with strat neck upgraded pickups BC Rich mockingbird natural upgraded pickups Sheraton II upgraded pickups Around $1200 total here Amp: Crate v3112T $525 Effects: Fender tuner dyna comp (3 knob) EH small clone MXR evh phase 90 crybaby wah EH double muff VS mr jekyll and dr hyde Mr echo delay guyatone microflanger Gator power brick lavacable cables $650-700 So probably around $2000-2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaSkip Posted July 5, 2007 Members Share Posted July 5, 2007 Dang, I blew the lid of just in guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted July 6, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 Wisdom, that ALL should apply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DADGADammit Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 i've spent just a little over $5000 and i don't even consider myself even close to a "huge pedal board owner." every single item i've ever bought was used though and i could get every cent back if i wanted to, most likely. i only want more though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kurtisqpublic Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 Some folks can have crazy amounts of cash tied up in guitars and amps. I am very selective and usually sell a piece to upgrade when it comes to amps/effects. As for guitars, I've been spoiled early on. I never had a lot of money or a rich family but I have been blessed with parents who believed in my aspirations from an early age. My first guitar was a cheapy. Once they knew I was serious I got my first real guitar (72 stratocaster). I have a handful of vintage and higher end gear and keep the herd thin but I am still upward of about 15-20K replacement value... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BTBAM Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 6450 in pedalboard. 4890 in guitars. 3300 in amps. = 14,640 Those numbers don't seem like they are placed where they should be, I would expect my guitars and amps to maybe be more. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jet Bycraft Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 I'm way over $5001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members asdfjkl semi Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 MIM strat ~ $400 + Upgrades ~ $250 + (New neck soon ~ $300) Hot Rod ~ $600 Pedals ~ $200 (got most of them free or used) Cables ~ $50-100 However much that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sainty Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 Ouch, you paid retail or actual street value... Bummer I recommend using the approach of buying gear like an investment, because it can be done and should be, with the kind of numbers that we are seeing here. No I didn't, I just don't consider it an investment...maybe if I was going to make money but then Iwouldn't buy it if I think I'm going to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sainty Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 Here's a question, How many of you have got insurance if your gear doesn't fall under your home insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members starsailor803 Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 Wow, just added mine up. My rig including four guitars, (current) amp, and pedals is around $6300. Probably throw in another $150 for misc. items. I don't even want to add up my old gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted July 6, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 Here's a question, How many of you have got insurance if your gear doesn't fall under your home insurance?+99999999999999 I do, and suggest that EVERYONE with gear that values in the $5000+ range have.GREAT point!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted July 6, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 No I didn't, I just don't consider it an investment...maybe if I was going to make money but then Iwouldn't buy it if I think I'm going to sell it. Hmmm, you should consider it an investment. Just think about the guys who bought a Fender Strat in the 50's, for a couple hundred bucks, and are now looking at values in the $50K+ range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sainty Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hmmm, you should consider it an investment. Just think about the guys who bought a Fender Strat in the 50's, for a couple hundred bucks, and are now looking at values in the $50K+ range. Depends though, either you get lucky, have a good eye for scouring the 2nd hand market or buy vintage gear that will go up in value (after a hefty investment in the first place - when you could spend the cash on "better" stuff) your gear isn't too likely to appreciate in value. All the stuff I own is quite common so not likely to get more valuable, but it is the stuff I want. That matters more to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted July 6, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 Depends though, either you get lucky, have a good eye for scouring the 2nd hand market or buy vintage gear that will go up in value (after a hefty investment in the first place - when you could spend the cash on "better" stuff) your gear isn't too likely to appreciate in value. All the stuff I own is quite common so not likely to get more valuable, but it is the stuff I want. That matters more to me. Understood, though I am not necessarily advocating the increase in value rather using smart shopping practices so as to minimize the reduction in value. A lot of guys go through a bunch of gear in the quest for the perfect this or that, and the potential loss of value, adds up pretty fast. So If they purchased a given pedal used for a good deal vs paying retail, the odds are in their favor that the "hit in value" has already been taken, and they are not so exposed, upon resale. Investment principal #1 But low, sell high. That's all I was eluding to, mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sainty Posted July 6, 2007 Members Share Posted July 6, 2007 Oh yeah, I agree. I'll buy used if I can. Saves some money and loses less value if you do sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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