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In the OP's position that's very good advice.
Don't talk politics and don't throw stones. Your royal highnesses.
All the convenience of digital, with the tone of valve.
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youEven if you're shit, equipment makes less difference than some people think.
But yes, players who are really good seem to be able to sound good even on horrible equipment.
It's almost as if learning to play is more important than buying gear. Hmm....
Don't talk politics and don't throw stones. Your royal highnesses.
I have enough gear to make 90% musicians jealous and honestly, I am absolutely shite compare to them and they can make my gear sound the way that I cannot. I have therefore stopped buying gear and instead trying to practice more.
Covers all options from unmic'ed backline to going direct, reasonably portable, not expensive, and will sound great if you learn what you're doing with it.
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Ain't nobody got time for that.
Don't talk politics and don't throw stones. Your royal highnesses.
Secondly, I’m sure Messi is a better footballer than me, playing in Croccs, it doesn’t mean I shouldn’t buy a pair of football boots if I go and play.
BTW I’m not denying that practice is the primary/only factor that will lead to me sounding any good, it’s that gear shouldn’t be categorised in what’s for beginners or advanced players etc. Everyone has the right to play what they want/can afford.
Playing with tone, in my opinion, is a skill in itself that should be developed. If you think about it most of the best players are known as much for their tone, as they are for their playing. Yes tone is in the fingers.... The Edge has 30 of them on his right hand, to get that epic delay effect.
My current practice amp is a 57 Champ that I bought from someone on here. I’ve noticed that since having it, I’ve started to understand dynamics a lot more and how to lean on the amp to get the sounds needed to make what I’m playing sound more interesting. My previous amp was a Blackstar HT1R and although good, I would say since having the Champ, this part of my playing has improved a lot. It shows there are benefits to having quality gear and it’s not only the reserve for professional musicians.
As expected there are a lot of conflicting views here. I think I’m leaning on the side of keeping it simple and going for a decent amp and a simple pedalboard.
Thanks for all the comments, massive help!!
Just don't what I do and also buy a Bogner, Lazy J and then another board. Well, you can, YOLO and all that but it's kinda a waste TBH.
A Boss Katana will do everything you want (and takes pedals really well) but it's a bit soulless.
I did think about this. Someone is selling a 50w locally for £90. Would you recommend the 100w though?
In general, the best advice I can give is to use the lion’s share of your budget on a really good valve amp, followed by the guitar; at the end of the day, this is what’s going to be producing your core sound. The pedals are (often necessary) enhancements to this.
Stuff like Helix floor stuff is just the ticket for some people. Myself, I simply wouldn't ever swap a valve amp of choice and a few pedals even if you paid me to.
If you like effects laden sounds, I think there's a good case for going digital.
It depends what you're into, I don't like much in the way of obvious effects, and don't like sport guitars, so most of the gear in any guitar shop is of no interest whatsoever. I've got friends who love Helix and modelling based amps, but they listen to music that I'd turn off in 5 seconds flat if I heard it, it's called "crap music". Each to their own though, so buy the right gear for the music you aspire to be playing (or are forced into playing).