Anyone else getting sick of GAS?

[laxu]

This is probably the first piece of digital gear that this can be said about.

After the Kemper, it is probably true of the Helix, GT1000, FXII, and several others. While the Helix is not my preference, it won't stop producing serviceable tones. Well, unless it breaks down. My bet is that the GT1000 will still be kicking in 2050.

I think it will be interesting to see how these end up.

I felt a bit nostalgic when in Japan I saw a used Yamaha DG-Stomp for about 20 €. It was all scratched but probably still worked fine, was tempted to buy one.

I think a lot of today's gear will be much loved by people on a budget, who can buy a GT-1000, or a HX Stomp for reasonable money by the time everyone else has moved on to The Next Big Thing(s). Even brand new, it has never been cheaper to get good tone out of modelers.

 

[Mikael Dez]

I'm kinda curious what kind of gear Deadpool plays? I've seen him in the forums but don't know where he's going or where he's been.

*inhales drag off of Marlboro Red 100* The story of deadpool_25 ain't for the faint of heart, son

 

[Mongillo19]

Yup, in 30 years that Kemper will still deliver the goods, as on day one of your use of it.

As much as we rag on it, I still regularly see the Kemper on TV concerts for halftime shows, amusement park shows, etc

 

[laxu]

As much as we rag on it, I still regularly see the Kemper on TV concerts for halftime shows, amusement park shows, etc

It's probably the most popular "stage modeler". Maybe it's just because people picked it up 10+ years ago, or maybe it's because you can easily plug it into a cab like any amp so it feels more familiar.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

As much as we rag on it, I still regularly see the Kemper on TV concerts for halftime shows, amusement park shows, etc

I think like 3 people rag on it?

Atomic gear still sounds great within its limitations and can be had for VERY cheap used.

There are plenty of clean-clean-ish amp sims from ages ago that can get the job done as pedal platforms. But who wants to use an HD500 as a clean pedal platform that requires its own external IR loader; external reverb; etc. when you can get a PodGO for so little? And honestly, the HD500 can absolutely get the job done, cue me rolling out this ancient thing that I keep on my soundcloud specifically for this purpose. All HD500, including cab sim, with nothing but volume knob and pickup selector changed during the take:

 

[jellodog]

All HD500, including cab sim, with nothing but volume knob and pickup selector changed during the take:

This sounds...

GROOVY!

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

This sounds...

GROOVY!

It's not the most dynamic sound in the world, but I could certainly see somebody having that sound and thinking "I'm totally fine with this" until the thing kicked the bucket. Much like a Peavey Classic 30

 

[dronerstone]

As much as we rag on it, I still regularly see the Kemper on TV concerts for halftime shows, amusement park shows, etc

I know several local touring pros who have used Kemper or Fractal in the past and have transitions to QC at some point.

 

[Diary Of An Axeman]

I know several local touring pros who have used Kemper or Fractal in the past and have transitions to QC at some point.

Most likely transitioned for the Bells/ Whistles and easy conveniences of technology.
Either way Kempers and Fractals will always have great tone to offer, no matter what the "Gear Fashionistas" say .... Good tone never goes out of style .

 

[dronerstone]

Most likely transitioned for the Bells/ Whistles and easy conveniences of technology.
Either way Kempers and Fractals will always have great tone to offer, no matter what the "Gear Fashionistas" say .... Good tone never goes out of style .

I agree completely.

 

[deadpool_25]

I can see how it happened. And if you werent using the 5150 channels, why keep it?

So you sold and got the fr12.

There was a pretty fair bit of overlap between me getting the FR and selling the Stealth. I like to make sure I'm happy with The New Thing before selling The Old Thing. Kinda makes sure I always have a setup I'm quite happy with.

 

[deadpool_25]

I know several local touring pros who have used Kemper or Fractal in the past and have transitions to QC at some point.

I know of one popular artist who went from Fractal to QC and back to Fractal.

ya Aaron!

 

[deadpool_25]

I feel like I want a 5150 for the lead channel, knowing full well that I would get bored when I realize the amp doesnt do much else, then sell it.

Maybe an ENGL Fireball would be a better version of the same thing. idk.

5153s are dope. The 6L6 is my favorite of the 50w versions. The red channel is definitely top-tier like everyone knows, but the blue channel is fucking god-tier. The 6L6 is more versatile than the Stealth.

For the record, I have only tried the 6L6 among the 100w variants and I like all the 50s more than I like that. I'd have tried the EL34 100 and Stealth 100 but didn't see the point. They're just too damn big and fit my use case even less than the 50s lol

 

[deadpool_25]

Enabler!

 

[woody]

In a studio where your paying by the hour

Especilaly there I wouldn't want to be caught up in my head, thinking about playing music.
Instead I'd just want to play, to create.
Thinking is The Inner Enemy to me. Always.

 

[woody]

I think it will be interesting to see how these end up.

I felt a bit nostalgic when in Japan I saw a used Yamaha DG-Stomp for about 20 €. It was all scratched but probably still worked fine, was tempted to buy one.

I think a lot of today's gear will be much loved by people on a budget, who can buy a GT-1000, or a HX Stomp for reasonable money by the time everyone else has moved on to The Next Big Thing(s). Even brand new, it has never been cheaper to get good tone out of modelers.

Those DG Stomps were solid kit and I totally could play gigs with one without complaints.
And just go and look how many studio players still have M9s on their boards.

 

[dronerstone]

Since there's a few big players whose boards I'm always keeping up with (e.g. Josh Homme and Troy Van Leeuwen, also Earth's Dylan Carlson, among others), I can't help but notice how frequently their rigs undergo small changes.

Replace a pedal here, add something there, various amps disappear/reappear, a new signature guitar build, etc.

It's clear we're not the only geeks, and even huge professionals do cave in to tweaking/overthinking and acute GAS.

 

[Jarick]

Maybe we need this to be the anti GAS thread? Like go in and post what you're GASing for and then everyone talks you out of it?

I really feel like next year I've gotta change it up. There's stuff everywhere and I should be able to clear out all the extra stuff and make about $5k off it all.

 

[iaresee]

TGP getting inundated with ads and making me quit it really curbed my GAS. Not browsing the buy/sell forums there was great for not spending money on shit I don't need.

 

[Jarick]

TGP getting inundated with ads and making me quit it really curbed my GAS. Not browsing the buy/sell forums there was great for not spending money on shit I don't need.

Honestly I've stopped watching many of the gear videos and reading a lot of threads on it. I've been spending a lot of time working on Truefire lessons the last couple weeks too.