CoolCat
Well-known member
when is it time to stop buying old cheaper rack gear?
what year is a cutoff? realizing if it fails its not worth repairing, if repairs are even possible most likely not worth it.
recently ive had a few broken, road worn and done, failed units....meters out, scratchy pots, one channel works one doesnt, this is broken but it "kind of works", new buzz noises etc...
and these are cheaper aka entry level rack pieces <$300 units, 2002, 1997, 2007 aged.
Its just weird because on Reverb, Ebay, Sales sites it seems people are increasing prices on these old things. I recently grabbed two units and both have failed parts and are dysfunctional units.
maybe I should have titled this BUYER BEWARE?
I think in the future , Budget gear is best bought Brand New, imo.
what year is a cutoff? realizing if it fails its not worth repairing, if repairs are even possible most likely not worth it.
recently ive had a few broken, road worn and done, failed units....meters out, scratchy pots, one channel works one doesnt, this is broken but it "kind of works", new buzz noises etc...
and these are cheaper aka entry level rack pieces <$300 units, 2002, 1997, 2007 aged.
Its just weird because on Reverb, Ebay, Sales sites it seems people are increasing prices on these old things. I recently grabbed two units and both have failed parts and are dysfunctional units.
maybe I should have titled this BUYER BEWARE?
I think in the future , Budget gear is best bought Brand New, imo.