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Post by raizen82 on Feb 14, 2007 2:42:48 GMT -5
what's a good beginner effects pedal or stompboxes? i like alternative, rock and sometimes clean acoustic. i sort of want a multi-effects in one package (boss me50) but looks like it'll burn through my pockets. besides, i've completely no idea about elec guitar effects and stompboxes, seriously 0%. and i don't want to waste money on something i might rarely use.
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Post by bam on Feb 14, 2007 5:35:41 GMT -5
If you're a beginner, my suggestion is BORROW a few stompboxes and/or multieffects units and TRY them all. Believe me, 80+% of all beginners follow others' suggestions and ended up buying the opposite. (including me back then  ) |
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Post by raizen82 on Feb 14, 2007 12:54:46 GMT -5
hmm.. great idea. now to find people to borrow from xDDD
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Post by sumgai on Feb 14, 2007 20:49:04 GMT -5
raizen, I've let others help you with your pickup problems, so now that we're actually talking to each other, this would be a good time to  you to the forums! Although it's a bit of hit to the wallet at first, remember that most stores nowadays have a full-refund return policy. Not all, but most. Better, this applies to quality used stuff too, at least it does at GC, I know that for a fact. If you go into a music store to try out pedals, I recommend that you take your own guitar at least, and your amp too, if they don't have one similar to yours. The last thing you want is to find a really great pedal in the store, and when you get home, it sounds like crap with your rig. HTH sumgai |
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Post by ChrisK on Feb 14, 2007 21:01:35 GMT -5
Use a credit card for the "tryout" period at Guitar Center, All it costs you is the interest for a month (1 - 2% for the "loan" from the credit card company). When you return it, you get a credit on your card (which offsets the debit).
Don't use cash or checks, the refund will be in a store credit (then you get to loan the store your money at NO interest).
I ALWAYS take new gear home to try it on my exact system.
Just make sure that you understand the return policy up front (and get it in writing if possible).
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Post by sumgai on Feb 14, 2007 21:14:02 GMT -5
Use a credit card for the "tryout" period at Guitar Center, All it costs you is the interest for a month (1 - 2% for the "loan" from the credit card company). When you return it, you get a credit on your card (which offsets the debit). That small amount of interest was the 'slight hit' I was speaking of, in my post above. Better yet, if someone gives you incorrect information about the refund policy, you have the 'ultimate refund' in your wallet - the credit card company isn't gonna waste time with them, they'll just credit you, and be done with it. (So long as you can prove that you handed it back, in saleable condition, etc. - a good reason to have witnesses for this act.) sumgai |
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Post by raizen82 on Feb 16, 2007 13:19:42 GMT -5
what do you guys think about the DigiTech RP80? seems very cheap, $80 for a guitar multi effects.
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Post by ccso8462 on Feb 16, 2007 14:10:07 GMT -5
The thing I have found on multi-effects is that you get what you pay for. But if you don't need something built like an anvil that will last through years of gigging and multiple war zones, the cheap ones can give you some great sounds. I've got cheap and expensive pedals of different brands, and the advice that bam and the others gave about try before you buy is the best you'll ever get. Of course, if money is not a real problem, buy them all. The one with the most toys wins!
Carl
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Post by sumgai on Feb 16, 2007 14:48:33 GMT -5
Carl,
The one with the most toys is gonna see me at his estate sale! ;D
sumgai
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Post by sumgai on Feb 16, 2007 15:00:27 GMT -5
raizen,
The RP-80 is good, but that's a new price. As it happens, right now eBay has several RP-100 and RP-200 units for less than that.
Of course, if you need that 'new unit' warranty, then eBay is out. (The sellers that claim 'new' are almost always retail dealers, and charge accordingly.)
Almost anything is gonna be a thrill for you at this point in your guitar-playing life, but speaking financially, I'd try to make sure I could either get back out if I didn't like it (returning it, if bought new at a real store), or that when it comes time to sell it, I don't take too big a hit (buy used, sell for nearly the same price - not much loss).
HTH
sumgai
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Post by UnklMickey on Feb 16, 2007 15:16:31 GMT -5
...The one with the most toys is gonna see me at his estate sale! ;D... this assumes you will outlast Chris? |
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Post by raizen82 on Feb 16, 2007 15:46:46 GMT -5
well, i don't really need something as rugged and performance tested rigs like the ones you guys have hehe. just something to practice with and besides, i don't go to gigs.. yet.. lol. hmm.. maybe i shoud pay you guys a visit and maybe steal some pedals in the process, hahaha. anyways, thanks alot for the advices. and yeah, hope i can try some before buying them.
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Post by sumgai on Feb 17, 2007 5:47:59 GMT -5
...The one with the most toys is gonna see me at his estate sale! ;D...
this assumes you will outlast Chris?Piece o' cake! ;D sumgai |
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Post by Ripper on Feb 21, 2007 14:10:33 GMT -5
Most amps these days already come with a distorted channel so you wont need one right away. I suggest a nice chorus pedal. I use a Boss RT20. Its a rotary pedal that gives you that swirling Leslie sound, but you can set it to give you a sweet 12 stringy sound.
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