Members bluesnapper Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Had an ominous-looking envelope waiting for me after work.... I gritted my teeth and opened it... "...Dear Sir/Madam, I am pleased to tell you that you are due a repayment of income tax for the year shown above. A cheque for the sum of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikesr1963 Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lincoln40 Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Time for a Gibson Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IamBurnout Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hookers and blow... Or maybe a new American Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesnapper Posted November 26, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Happy with my Strat... bought a Les Paul Studio over the summer... I'm thinking about getting my acoustic refretted - the first few frets have worn down to the board! Maybe a boutique practice amp... these are awesome - http://www.dc-developments.com/cornell_plexi7_combo.htm Maybe a 1x12 speaker cab to boost my gigging combo... Or a car. That gear won't move itself!:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lincoln40 Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hookers and blow...Or maybe a new American Strat. REPORTED:cop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dc* Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Good result! Either way your going to get Gas..... - Buy the car - all your money will go on Gas and your GAS won't be cured.- Buy a Guitar - at least a temporary cure for GAS. Depends on how much you need the car, remember you'll need to budget for insurance, tax and general running cost's won't leave much from your rebate to buy the car. However on a cold winter morning's commute you'll enjoy the car far more than a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Get your car. You'll be happier and better off in the long run. Then save for a nice git as a reward for your wise decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 's mel gibson Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Ya gotta have wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KoaFreak Posted November 26, 2010 Members Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hookers and blow... Or maybe a new American Strat. I don't do drugs, and I've already got enough guitars and a nagging gf. So hookers, then more hookers it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SGRocker30 Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 I got rid of my car and license 8 years ago and never looked back. Get yourself a killer amp or a Rickenbacker for that kinda loot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thefallacy Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 see what is in KoaFreak's avatart? see if you can buy that. you should easily be able to find an analogue, and insert yourself into the picture, and probably have some cash left over for a material good, like a refridgerator or one of those scanner/printer things..., or maybe even a car...You can get a truck here in the states for $500. That's what, 150 quid?....{censored}, you could have 2 bisexuals for a night, plus a fridge, plus a truck to move your gear. what am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sylvesterlowery Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Get the car.I know a shiny new guitar sounds like the ticket right now, but do the responsible thing and put the windfall towards a car. Take at least 1000 of it for the car and the rest towards a new guitar if you must (maybe throw a few bucks towards something nice to keep the missus off your back).In the long run, you will thank yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 First good guitar I ever bought was/is a 1983 Custom Shop Edition Les Paul Studio Standard. The salesman said that "it's as good as putting your money in blue chip stock". Even though I was just 27 at the time, I knew he was giving my willy a good yanking with that statement, but it felt good. an '83 bought in '84 for $800 + tax now worth maybe $1500 or so. How'd I do?? Well, that's a bit over 3% a year. Not too horrid I guess. Answer is clear, invest it in a Les Paul. Used if you have to. did I help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zantor9 Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Get the car. I know a shiny new guitar sounds like the ticket right now, but do the responsible thing and put the windfall towards a car. Take at least 1000 of it for the car and the rest towards a new guitar if you must (maybe throw a few bucks towards something nice to keep the missus off your back). In the long run, you will thank yourself. This. I would be getting the GEEtars but that's me. Do the refret, get the car, and get the hookers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SGRocker30 Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 I kind of get a kick out of hearing car purchases described as "responsible". Guess it's a matter of perspective. And considering the OP lives in a (geographically) small island nation with {censored}loads of public transportation, I'm sticking with the guitar or amp man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strtdv Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 an '83 bought in '84 for $800 + tax now worth maybe $1500 or so. How'd I do?? Well, that's a bit over 3% a year. Not too horrid I guess. You did pretty terribly. Did that even match inflation over that time period? If you're buying a regular production guitar, not something vintage or otherwise special, don't kid yourself that it's an investment. It's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lonnie99 Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 SG is right. One doesn't need a car in the UK unless you live out in the styx. I went to high school in London and I can count on both hands the times we used our car in 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nickeroo Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Get a nice Vigier or Strat or booteek amp. Who needs a car anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strtdv Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 It depends where you live. Public transport is pretty useless over here, so I need a car pretty much every day. Also, if you gig, someone in the band needs a good sized car or van. If you genuinely don't need a car though, don't get one. They're very expensive to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IamBurnout Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Paid $200 for my pickup truck. It's what it hauls that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stevenjuel Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 guitar for sure. i live in minnesota and if i can make it around without a car anyone can. you can take a bus/bike/walk pretty much anywhere unless you live out in the middle of nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hookers and blow...Or maybe a new American Strat. ROFL Hookers and blow. Are you on HardForum.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IamBurnout Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 ROFL Hookers and blow. Are you on HardForum.com? Bah. Stole that line from the amps forum. That's the canned answer to any 'what should I buy?' thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bklixuz Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 try robbing a bank to pay your fees. stain your life for once. lol im only joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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