deanmass Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I am guessing I have spent no more than 5K. I recently bought a drum set for use in a band I am forming. I play a bit, have 2 sons and a drummer who drives an hour to practice. I got the set cheap ($750 for ecerything, Tama Rockstar Custom set with hardware/cymbals and throne-roc soc and king cobra pedal). Wife is torqued because I spend 'thousands on music gear'..... huh??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricknbokkerv2.0 Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Yet another reason My Ex is my.... "ex"... Ricky Click on some ads once in a while!! --------------> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpine Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 If I DON'T think about it I feel much better. www.relayerstudios.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Maybe 1.5k? Can't be more than that, and I too have bought a great used drumset - Ludwig Rocker Elites. BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendercaster Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 About $2,500. A couple guitars, drum machine, Digitech effects unit, cheap keyboard, odds and ends. My gear: http://fendercaster.freeservers.com/guit3.html If you own two Lexus cars, do you have Lexi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_Gould Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Damn - you would make me think about that...I don't really want to know the final figure - about as much as I spent on my house, I'm guessing. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennyf Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I'd have to root thru my tax returns, and I ain't doin' that just for you! In 2003, looks like about $5.5K. band link: bluepearlband.com music, lessons, gig schedules at dennyf.com STURGEON'S LAW --98% of everything is bullshit. My Unitarian Jihad Name is: The Jackhammer of Love and Mercy. Get yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 In the last 5 years? I'd guess about 2-3000. Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 8 Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Right around 5k. But much of it was purchased during a short period of time that I was setting up my home studio. I own a ton of music gear. Stuff I have collected since my teens. There isn't a need for me to drop a ton of money in gear anymore. I pretty much have everything I need to make great music. When my music is as great as it can get with the gear that I have, THEN I will look at some upgrades. Future purchases will be for ergonomic stuff, i.e. a couple of small lighter racks for transport. Maybe a few mics. The Ddrums....the ES 335....the Drum Workshop 6 piece, with the May Internal mic-ing system installed, are NOT a priority, and will have to wait. . . . . . . . Unless I can get them at a good price. . . . . . . . and my wife doesn't know. . . . . . . dammit, this is depressing! Can't we just talk about something else!?!?!? Super 8 Hear my stuff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Last 5 years? I'd guess 40-45K is quite close to the truth. But you have to remember that this is my primary gig. (That is not including the studio I formerly managed, where we spent about 100k between 1999-2003.) /Mats http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 around 3,000, not counting recording costs. Crap, make that closer to 4,000 Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 $3k, give or take. I've also SOLD $450. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 What is beginning to bother me is that much of todays gear holds little re-sale value. Makes it harder to justify new investments. /Mats http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Agreed. Particularly in synth and digital recording gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Pick One: A. None Of Your Business. B. Not Enough. C. Too Much. D. Somewhere in the same general area as Mats. E. All of the above, depending on who you ask and who's asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmieWannaB Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 About $5-6k God bless MusiciansFriend. Who else would give a deadbeat a credit card? Sweetwater keeps calling with purchase suggestions but they have enough sense to deny me credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLREFUSAL Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I usually average around 5K a year but 2000-2003 I went way overboard..I'm going to say around 35-40K in the last 5 years is about right. www.seanmormelo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F7sound - Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Last 5 years, probably 10-15 grand. Now this is my primary gig too, so I sort of have a reason that my Wife understands. Fortunately my larger purchases were made before the last 5 years, so we won't have to go into that. Today's gear may have virtually no resale value, but it does still have a tax deduction. The only saving grace when doing business. Michael Oster F7 Sound and Vision ReGurgiTron - resale value is not an issue here. Michael Oster F7 Sound and Vision http://www.F7sound.com http://www.regurgitron.com http://www.LaptopNoise.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasPA Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Hmmmm, lets see 1999: Tascam TDM 8000 Event 20/20 BAS MAC G3 Logic Audio Ensoniq ASR Pro X DA88 X 3 2001: Kuzweil PC2X Emu Esyth Digital Performer HR824 Korg 168 RC Waldorf Q Novation Super Nova 2002 Pro Tools TDM 2003 KRK E8 Tascam SX-1 MPC 4000 Hmmm hurts just thinking about it especially the $10K I paid for the Tascam TDM 8000. I have a headache now, you do the math!!!!! Dallas http://TrilogySound.com Reading, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwayne Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 In the last 10 years, alot, in the last 5 years not that much, but I manage to keep it all updated to current standards. I could spend a king's ransom on new stuff, but I'm as poor as a church mouse, so that'll have to wait until I hit the lottery, but at least I don't owe out billions. I've gotten into the habit of spending about $50-$100 or so a month on upgrades or software, sometimes a little more sometimes a little less, and that keeps me current and out of debt. At this time, I'm more interested in paying off my mortgage, to become debt free, as much as possible. I still owe a little on some of my gear, so I'm also working on paying that off too. Living' in the shadow, of someone else's dream.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 If you're buying music gear for its resale value, are your priorities in order? Originally posted by Mats Olsson.: What is beginning to bother me is that much of todays gear holds little re-sale value. Makes it harder to justify new investments. /MatsThe ONLY piece I bought that I figured resale value for is my Hammond, and that was really just a smokescreen for my wife (it's true that I could resell for more than I paid, but I'll probably never sell it! ) Which brings me to a common thread on this thread - why do many wives have such a hard time with the concept of purchasing gear? Don't they understand that a drumset is to us as new china is to them? You certainly don't need four sets of plates in the house.... To answer the question, I've purchased quite a bit of gear in the past 5 years. A few keyboards & accessories, a PA system, a bass amp, a couple guitars, a drumset.... perhaps $7,500 total. (Wow!) I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 In USD, about $12,000 "That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." - Banky Edwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFTurner Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Around 7 grand. Kind of shocked when I started giving it some thought... seems like such small steps but... a computer here, a software there, some cheap hardware, a guitar, some monitors, some more software here.... hmmmmm... I probably should be in the dog house... lookin over my shoulder. William F. Turner Songwriter turnersongs Sometimes the truth is rude... tough shit... get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylver Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 5-6k I'd guess. More of that has come in the last two years. Being more productive has done a huge amount for eliminating resistance to purchases. I really don't know what to put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrix Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Well, I got a new workstation two years ago so this was a biggie- I figure $7-8 K over the last 5 years including instruments and recording gear. This is a hobby for me. I usually compare it to boating or hunting or serious snow skiiing and rationalize that its a fair bargain. FWIW- only just lately my wife has gotten more relaxed about this spending. My dad (big music fan) died and my wife's dad is 81 and fading. So, she's adopted more of a - "Hey life is short you enjoy this so what the hell" attitude. So how far do you think I can push this??? Check out some tunes here: http://www.garageband.com/artist/KenFava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwayne Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Over the years, I would say I've accumulated all totaled, somewhere between $30,000 and $40,000 worth of stuff. Some people have boats, some have kids, some have antique cars, with similar expenses. I don't even want to think about re-sale value. But I do manage to trade a few things here and there, to keep things interesting. Next up, XP upgrade, and a DVD burner, and dvd stand alone player for the living room. Living' in the shadow, of someone else's dream.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpine Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 WOW.... This is why Musicplayer loves us. Its all about the Benjamins. www.relayerstudios.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexoffset Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 ...probably $20,000 in the last 5 years with the majority being spent within the last two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Yeah, and they're gonna love me more. Even though I don't consider myself GAS-afflicted, a guitar synth is entirely likely along with a new mixer in the next year or so I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwayne Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I think you have to look at it as a long term investment, in yourself. Not just one piece of equipment, but as a whole studio. Then look at what are the possibilities. One hit record and your investment, can be returned. Record other people, you have a job. If everything else fails, you can sell it off, and get some of your money back. You can develope skills at your own pace. You can learn all about computers. You can meet many people. You can enjoy the music, whether it's your own or somebody elses. You can learn a lot about electronics, carpentry/construction, computers, sound design, music production, promotion, musical techniques, musician skills, music arrainging, sales, promotion, songwriting, ....and you get unlimited recording time... So is it worth it ?? You could do worse. Talk with a carpenter, or a plumber, or a doctor, and see how much they have to spend on "the tools of the trade". Living' in the shadow, of someone else's dream.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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