Somebody please convince me to NOT buy an Axe FX with my tax return.

[strat714]

NO!

 

[NeubyWanKaneuby]

All signs point to me upgrading from a GSP1101 to a brand new Axe FX II XL+ when I get my tax return. Can anybody convince me to NOT buy the Axe FX?

I bought an Axe back in June, and just sold my GSP1101. Could I still be happy with the GSP? Sure, but the Axe is light years better.

 

[electronpirate]

I have a pair of Alto TS12s and Mackie TH15s... Would these be suitable as FRFR speakers?

As not to dilute this entertaining thread, I would post in 'amps and cabs' (or better yet use the handy search button) as to what FRFR solution you want to pursue.

 

[USMC_Trev]

Somebody please convince me to NOT buy an Axe FX with my tax return.

No.

 

[iaresee]

Fortunately it's a 0% APR card, and I have plenty of time to pay it off

All deals end. Why not finish it faster? You'll never hear me advocate more purchases while a credit card is carrying debt.

 

[USMC_Trev]

I was taught to never buy toys on credit. If you don't have the cash on hand, you can't afford the thing.

 

[grandinq]

I was taught to never buy toys on credit. If you don't have the cash on hand, you can't afford the thing.

Yup. You just never know if some weird economic crash is going come in. I remember the crash of 2000. I was just about to cash in some investments for a house down payment. On paper we had enough that I was going to get a PRS too. Almost ordered the guitar, then the crash hit. I was able to salvage on okay down payment but no extra for toys. Glad I waited.

I spent several years saving for the Axe FX and while it was tough reading the forum about this great stuff, I glad I waited until I could really get it.

 

[iaresee]

I was taught to never buy toys on credit. If you don't have the cash on hand, you can't afford the thing.

I didn't learn this lesson until my 30s. My 20s were terrible not knowing this. I'll pass this wisdom along to anyone who wants to listen now!

 

[USMC_Trev]

I didn't learn this lesson until my 30s. My 20s were terrible not knowing this. I'll pass this wisdom along to anyone who wants to listen now!

Rule 1337: House and car are the only two things that are acceptable to finance. I take it even further that any credit card balance (every purchase - I do it for the miles) must be paid off every month. This is why my credit score is comfortably over 800.

 

[pauly]

What's rule 1338?

 

[iaresee]

What's rule 1338?

I don't know exactly but I do know it's not as fun as Rule 34.

 

[Teh Brootalz]

Do it dude! I bought mine a year ago, selling a Triple Recto and a 5150iii. There's so much to do, see and learn about the thing. Then you just want more guitars instead of amps and pedals. I love it. It sounds astoundingly awesome.

 

[GuttaLaser]

Absolutely Don't buy one Axe Fx with your tax return!!!!

Buy 2 Axe Fx!!!!

 

[stringrazor]

Don't do it. It will make you too happy.

so... convinced?