WTF is going on up in here the last few days...

[loudgtr]

well said Brad.

One of the things I really like about this forum, is that you don't have to be embarrassed "for" having great gear, no matter what your skill level, or where you play. You can get opinions from relative beginners to seasoned pros around here. It's funny to know there are some big names that post on these boards, and some without anyone knowing who they are. Most of us are adults around here, and pay for everything with our own hard earned money, so there should be no shame in showing off what you've earned. Part of the hobby for me, is hearing the kickass sounds that come from these crazy boutique/pro pieces of gear, even if my skills are light years below the tools I use.

Learning guitar and creating music is still the priority, but the gear aspect is a big part of the fun too IMO.

Well said man

 

[racerevlon]

Brad--thanks for stepping in and up, and keeping this forum a cool place to talk tech and learn.

Cheers,

 

[Anonymous]

Rig Talk will always be my home.

 

[The Hoff]

Deal with it, I'm posting it here too. Just seems like the right time.

I can't handle stuff like this. I don't know. I just can't handle feeling so embarrassed for someone. I just had to turn it off.

 

[Shark Diver]

Can't we all just play Soldano's...

Brad rules.

 

[Motorpud]

Can't we all just play Soldano's...

Sure, send me one over. I'll PM you my address.

 

[Vrad]

well said Brad.

One of the things I really like about this forum, is that you don't have to be embarrassed "for" having great gear, no matter what your skill level, or where you play. You can get opinions from relative beginners to seasoned pros around here. It's funny to know there are some big names that post on these boards, and some without anyone knowing who they are. Most of us are adults around here, and pay for everything with our own hard earned money, so there should be no shame in showing off what you've earned. Part of the hobby for me, is hearing the kickass sounds that come from these crazy boutique/pro pieces of gear, even if my skills are light years below the tools I use.

Learning guitar and creating music is still the priority, but the gear aspect is a big part of the fun too IMO.

I have never seen ANYONE embarrassed for having great gear on ANY forum. REGARDLESS of skill. I have however, seen people be embarrassed for having run-of-the-mill gear. These boards are partly a cock-measuring contest...

Just an aside, you ever notice how some folks take these super cool pics of their gear? The lighting is perfect, it all looks like a magazine ad... That always cracks me up. Usually the better the gear, the snazzier the photo. Reminds me of guitar magazines in the 80's except it's some dudes basement/bedroom... LOL!

 

[Shiny_Surface]

Just an aside, you ever notice how some folks take these super cool pics of their gear? The lighting is perfect, it all looks like a magazine ad... That always cracks me up. Usually the better the gear, the snazzier the photo. Reminds me of guitar magazines in the 80's except it's some dudes basement/bedroom... LOL!

Collector types, playing is secondary.

 

[Vrad]

Just an aside, you ever notice how some folks take these super cool pics of their gear? The lighting is perfect, it all looks like a magazine ad... That always cracks me up. Usually the better the gear, the snazzier the photo. Reminds me of guitar magazines in the 80's except it's some dudes basement/bedroom... LOL!

Collector types, playing is secondary.

They sure are sexy photos... but did you really need a picture of your Custom Shop Les Paul and Marshall walking off into the sunset? Or the 2 of them on the gazebo? Or the 2 of them making a toast? Getting in the limo?
Pics of them with the pedals? etc... you get the point.

 

[Deleted member 3860]

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[Vrad]

I have never seen ANYONE embarrassed for having great gear on ANY forum. REGARDLESS of skill. I have however, seen people be embarrassed for having run-of-the-mill gear. These boards are partly a cock-measuring contest...

Just an aside, you ever notice how some folks take these super cool pics of their gear? The lighting is perfect, it all looks like a magazine ad... That always cracks me up. Usually the better the gear, the snazzier the photo. Reminds me of guitar magazines in the 80's except it's some dudes basement/bedroom... LOL!

Guys that list every piece of gear they own in their sig lines crack me up.
I got tired of scrolling through the "compensation" and shut off sig lines all together.

Exactly...
Like someone's gonna go...
Gee I wonder what vrad uses to get his epic tones... I need the tone on "vrad live in his basement volume 1"... who the fuck cares! LOL!

 

[AmpliFIRE]

Just an aside, you ever notice how some folks take these super cool pics of their gear? The lighting is perfect, it all looks like a magazine ad... That always cracks me up. Usually the better the gear, the snazzier the photo. Reminds me of guitar magazines in the 80's except it's some dudes basement/bedroom... LOL!

Collector types, playing is secondary.

Your Wizzard of Ozz quotes crack me up However you're missing an important one:

"DerekB made me carry my own amp when I went to his house"

 

[Digital Jams]

Just an aside, you ever notice how some folks take these super cool pics of their gear? The lighting is perfect, it all looks like a magazine ad... That always cracks me up. Usually the better the gear, the snazzier the photo. Reminds me of guitar magazines in the 80's except it's some dudes basement/bedroom... LOL!

Collector types, playing is secondary.

Your Wizzard of Ozz quotes crack me up However you're missing an important one:

"DerekB made me carry my own amp when I went to his house"

" I brought the amp for them to play so there was no time for me, why should I play my amp when I brought it for others to check out???"

 

[shreder75]

what I find funny is that people find any of the barbs back and forth shocking or unexpected....it happened on HCAF....then it started to happen on here eventually when everyone defected...it's the nature of the beast....sooner or later someone's going to have a difference of opinion or someone's not going to like something that was said and BAM..flame war...this isn't the first time it's happened, even en masse..and it's not going to be the last either...

there's a lot of 'this place used to be so cool and mellow' as if it were immune to what is, I've found to be in my experience, pretty run of the mill, cyclical forum crap...LOL....there's lots of phases....high activity, a lull, a flame war..not always in that order, but it's a good bet that sooner or later the place is gonna explode...

any place that mixes opinion and some semblance of anonymity is going to be prone to it....it'll pass =)

 

[Shiny_Surface]

Just an aside, you ever notice how some folks take these super cool pics of their gear? The lighting is perfect, it all looks like a magazine ad... That always cracks me up. Usually the better the gear, the snazzier the photo. Reminds me of guitar magazines in the 80's except it's some dudes basement/bedroom... LOL!

Collector types, playing is secondary.

Your Wizzard of Ozz quotes crack me up However you're missing an important one:

"DerekB made me carry my own amp when I went to his house"

I almost doubled over when I saw him post on TGP that he played a Dumble.

 

[PaulyPanacea]

amen Brad!

 

[glip22]

The madness continues. Prepare yourself for a vacation.

 

[Mailman1971]

The madness continues. Prepare yourself for a vacation.

Hey....I am not in this one no more...

The animals are running loose!

 

[Digital Jams]

Just an aside, you ever notice how some folks take these super cool pics of their gear? The lighting is perfect, it all looks like a magazine ad... That always cracks me up. Usually the better the gear, the snazzier the photo. Reminds me of guitar magazines in the 80's except it's some dudes basement/bedroom... LOL!

Collector types, playing is secondary.

Your Wizzard of Ozz quotes crack me up However you're missing an important one:

"DerekB made me carry my own amp when I went to his house"

I almost doubled over when I saw him post on TGP that he played a Dumble.

Ah...........so now he is pulling a Great Pharro and becoming a Dumble expert

 

[droptrd]

I have never seen ANYONE embarrassed for having great gear on ANY forum. REGARDLESS of skill. I have however, seen people be embarrassed for having run-of-the-mill gear. These boards are partly a cock-measuring contest...

Just an aside, you ever notice how some folks take these super cool pics of their gear? The lighting is perfect, it all looks like a magazine ad... That always cracks me up. Usually the better the gear, the snazzier the photo. Reminds me of guitar magazines in the 80's except it's some dudes basement/bedroom... LOL!

Guys that list every piece of gear they own in their sig lines crack me up.
I got tired of scrolling through the "compensation" and shut off sig lines all together.

Im gonna put every piece of gear I own in my sig. Even the cables on my pedal board and how many picks i have at the moment