Not a rant. But the Badlander is going to the shop for 6-8 weeks. What should I do "in the meantime"

[JiveTurkey]

Iconic 1 x 12 Comb. $900. Be there in 2 to 3 days if you order now.

Can run the Stomp through the Loop. Use the Amp unto itself. Check it out. Maybe even
do that nonsensical thing with the 4CM that some people think is the ultimate answer to
digital vs. analog.... until they actually try it.

One of my friends runs him FM3 into the FX return. Loves it as he should.

 

[TSJMajesty]

So you have gear you could use, but where's the fun in that, especially compared to the Badlander (I assume, or why did you buy it?)

This could backfire, but..., do you have a GC nearby? If so, they have a 30-day (or is it 45?) return policy. Try out some other stuff, return it, repeat.

Edit: Sorry. Just went back and read the other posts. Oh well... At least me and Drew were thinking along the same lines.

 

[Iron1]

Did you seriously come to a music gear forum and ask someone to suggest you NOT buy new gear? The answer is ALWAYS buy new gear.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Did you seriously come to a music gear forum and ask someone to suggest you NOT buy new gear? The answer is ALWAYS buy new gear.

What was I thinking?

 

[Whizzinby]

I bet the combo is awesome, but if I was going the Iconic route, it’s the head through a 412.

 

[la szum]

I bet the combo is awesome, but if I was going the Iconic route, it’s the head through a 412.

Which one would be cheaper to return??

 

[TSJMajesty]

Which one would be cheaper to return??

And?

 

[paisleywookiee]

What' I'm about to suggest might sound crazy...

Spoiler

Buy another Badlander.
Sell the worse sounding of the two, when the fixed one returns.

EDIT:
Joke aside, just use what you have for a few weeks.

EDIT2:
If I'm being honest, if it was me I might feel something I call "gluttonous remorse" when buying a piece of gear I totally and definitely do not need.
Are you familiar with this feeling?

They're remarkably consistent. I don't think I've heard a difference in about a dozen of them I've played.

 

[JiveTurkey]

They're remarkably consistent. I don't think I've heard a difference in about a dozen of them I've played.

plus the fact that buying the same thing is boring af (not that I haven't already been down that road 137,323 times)

 

[paisleywookiee]

 

[spawnofthesith]

Order this https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/E...nature-100W-Tube-Guitar-Amp-Head-118053942.gc

If you don like it send it back within 45 days problem solved

 

[JiveTurkey]

Order this https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/E...nature-100W-Tube-Guitar-Amp-Head-118053942.gc

If you don like it send it back within 45 days problem solved

That looks dangerous!

 

[Baba]

The answer is obviously always to buy something.

I agree with the Iconic idea. You might want to sell the Badlander when it gets back, and then you'll literally profit.

 

[KingsXJJ]

Hahaha… get a new toy. Maybe a FB MKII? I’ll understand if you are askeert.

 

[KingsXJJ]

Hahaha… get a new toy. Maybe a FB MKII? I’ll understand if you are askeert.

Run it into the Mustang…

 

[KingsXJJ]

This is the exact reason I use to justify a half dozen sweet amps. Redundant redundancy.

 

[Fireproof]

This is the exact reason I use to justify a half dozen sweet amps. Redundant redundancy.

Err’body needs a backup for their backup’s backup!

 

[KingsXJJ]

Is Mesa’s quality slipping? They were bout out by somebody right?

 

[TSJMajesty]

Is Mesa’s quality slipping? They were bout out by somebody right?

Gibson

 

[paisleywookiee]

Is Mesa’s quality slipping? They were bout out by somebody right?

No.