NeubyWanKaneuby
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I bought mine for home use. I honestly don't "need" 95% of the gear I have, but I have it anyways.
I look at it this way: it's my intense hobby. Some guys fish. They spend lots of money on a boat and equipment. Are they looking to make a living off of it? No. Some guys golf. Again, that can cost big bucks between all the clubs, tee times, maybe membership. They're not heading to the PGA. I've always felt people look at music differently, that if we buy guitars, amps etc. these are impractical toys. Maybe, but no more so than the fishing and golfing crowd.
And like anyone with a hobby, you want to do it right and do it well. The Axe Fx is the first piece of equipment outside of my guitar that I feel lets me really do what I want to do. Even if it what I am doing is what I did yesterday, which was spend an hour just noodling with my favorite presets. I've only had mine for 5 months, so I am almost in the denial stage; I can't believe something sounds this good. I just want to play and play when I hook into this thing. Not because I'm going to make a hit record or take the stage with thousands of screaming fans, but just because beautiful sounding music provides an intense joy.
So I'll echo what others have said. I f you can afford it (and I spent several years saving up) do it.
my girlfriend really likes buying me things without asking me first
Now that's awesome!
OK, it's time for the ring, you've got a great girl there, under no circumstances let her go!I use mine at home for recording and practice. Maybe one day when im not so insecure I'll play live at open mics or whatever, but for the moment, I'm perfectly happy with it. Absolutely the best piece of gear I've ever owned, probably WILL ever own.
p.s. I didn't buy it, my girlfriend really likes buying me things without asking me first. So one day, I see the UPS truck stop in front of our apartment and she says "Ooh your present is here". I was blown away. I had wanted one since the Standard days and then out of nowhere, BOOM I'm the proud owner of Mark II XL+. Granted I had all sorts of feelings, guilt, joy, apprehension etc. I wanted to send it back and make my lady use the money on more reasonable purchases like shoes or takeout chinese but she told me that my future is guitar and music and this will help me get there, and well, I couldn't argue with that.
It's nice to have someone who believes in your dreams and is willing to drop major dough to help you realize them.
In any case, I say go for it. I couldn't imagine not having an Axe Fx. If something ever happened to it, I dunno what I would do. Cry, curse the gods, cry some more. I love this thing.
I find this whole discussion utterly ridiculous. If all you guys could actually see what I've invested in my personal hobbies I think those of you who are questioning this decision, would be floored. I have a home studio, that would rival most professional studios.
No deal...and it's like I said earlier.Well that's an obnoxious response. So who do you think you are to tell anybody what they can and can't do?
You have every right in the world to disagree with my opinion, and I wouldn't fault you for one second for doing so. Next time worry about you, and I'll worry about me. Deal?
I'm using Sennheiser HD650 headphones and just got the Friedman ASM-12. Both sound excellent, very articulate. You can run the ASM at near 0 volume so you don't make your cat go hide. I can't say enough good things about the ASM!
I find this whole discussion utterly ridiculous. If all you guys could actually see what I've invested in my personal hobbies I think those of you who are questioning this decision, would be floored. I have a home studio, that would rival most professional studios.
I get it, the question is probably coming from a young kid, who doesn't have a lot of money, been there done that, as many of you have if not are already experiencing. The guy who posted before about Lotsa guys have their boats, they have their Harley Davidson's, they have all kinds of other toys that they like to invest in, ours is music, this is our passion, there should be no limit other than your financial limitations!
I just bought a $5000 Taylor acoustic guitar, it's what I wanted, and I can afford it. I wish everyone else could , but I understand respectfully that not everybody can afford to do that.
I don't say when I say here, to boast, please don't think for one second that. I have been blessed, and not for one second I have I not appreciated that fact. I am though much older than most of you, I'm in my 50s, I've been playing guitar since I was 15 years old, and recording and playing music is my passion, I don't want to boat, I don't want to Harley Davidson, I want more guitars, I want more amps, I want more compressors, I want more EQ's, I want more great microphones, and I'm going to continue pursue this as long as my wife supports me in it. Why, because I love making music! By what you can afford, work hard, be responsible with your finances, you have extra cash, my suggestion is by quality. Buy used if you can, that's always the best choice, and no matter what, enjoy every minute of making music!