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boss freak
Gold Member
USA
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 Posted - 06/10/2005 : 01:16:42
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| I've recently discovered that some collectors don't consider a pedal "collecatble" if it's not in near-perfect condition. Sure it's nice to have a rare model in good condition (no paint chips, etc.), and I try to take care of my pedals, but as long as I can still use the pedal for what it was intended to be used for (the EFFECT), I'll still pay collector's prices for some pedals. Any thoughts? |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2005 : 07:20:56
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Of course we all want them mint and nice, but that is not always possible. They are build for use, not for collecting...
If you look at Stratocaster collecting for example, 20 years ago no collector would buy a not completely original for his/hers collection. Nowadays itīs very hard even find a fully original pre-cbs strat at an y price. So even the refinished ones are in a way collectible these days.
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boss freak
Gold Member
USA
663 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2005 : 07:47:31
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You're right about that. I would of course love to have all of my pedals in perfect condition with boxes, etc. but from some things I've read out there on the net, it almost seems some would prefer not to have the pedal at all, regardless of it's scarcity, unless it's near-perfect in appearance. Just seems a little strange to me, that's all.
With guitars, I guess it makes a bit more sense in a way. *I'm not exactly sure why*, but I can see the reasoning for wanting a vintage guitar that's not scratched, chipped or dented too badly. |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2005 : 08:45:55
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You have to pay for what you get...
I rather collect a few more scratched pedals than one mint for sure.
Just like I love the sight of a really beaten up strat, the same goes for pedals.
Thereīs an air of history with well used equipment... |
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boss freak
Gold Member
USA
663 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2005 : 08:56:12
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| I totally agree. I would almost prefer to have a pedal that has been kicked around a bit as long as it still works! The cheaper price doesn't hurt any either!!! |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2005 : 11:06:11
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| I'm with you both on this one. The good thing about Boss pedals are that they always work no matter how battered and bruised they are. |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2005 : 20:33:13
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| I'm likewise into Boss pedals for their effects, but I've noticed a bit of 'collector envy' (???) in my buying habits lately. I don't mind if a pedal isn't in perfect condition paint-wise (my MIJ SD-1 and PH-1r are nowhere near mint), but I'm less likely to bid on a pedal on eBay unless it comes with the box and manual. sure, you can get most manuals from rolandus.com, and I store my pedals either in a pedalboard or in a cabinet (my basement sometimes floods, otherwise a few pedals would stay on the floor) instead of their boxes, but I digress. I guess I do 'collect' related Boss paper at least. |
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arcanon1313
Silver Member
USA
414 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2005 : 22:14:02
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| I really don't think that the finish has to be perfect. it's made to get beatten up as long as the damnthing works i'm happy. |
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gurran1928
Gold Member
Sweden
650 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 11:42:29
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| I think it's better when you can see that it's old.. |
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Basstyra
Gold Member
France
523 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 11:51:54
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I personnaly love both. A beat up pedal allways has something to tell, needs care... Plus, you can use it.
A perfect old one, you're afraid to hit it each time you play with.
And I don't see the point of collecting if it's not to play with all this, even if it's really a few. |
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Vim Fuego
Gold Member
Denmark
566 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 12:25:23
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First of all I'm trying to get'em all - regardless their appearance. Then when a nice piece comes along I try to buy it and sell the first one - you can almost always get your money back.
Just sold my DM-2 for more than I paid for a much nicer DM-2 WITH box 
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 13:36:40
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| in my case i have all the pedals i want to make music. anything else is just bonus and for collecting really. |
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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
645 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 16:20:29
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Being reletively new to boss pedals I would love to get my hands on more pedals regardless of appearance just to see what they sound like and to see if how I can use them in my setup.
On the other hand, a nice new pedal does look great...
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 20:56:25
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| I have duplicates of some Boss pedals. One is in excellent/mint condition with box and manual. The other is in lesser condition and the one I use for playing. I only really do this with the more collectible ones. It gets a little expensive. I still need to buy a second SP-1, VB-2, ang SG-1! |
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stratman
Silver Member
Australia
283 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2006 : 01:23:00
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| I prefer them shiny and new looking - with boxes and manuals |
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gurran1928
Gold Member
Sweden
650 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 16:55:20
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| But it's really cool to duplicate.. can you send me some pics of your collection.. because I got high.. |
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collectability vs. playability
