Dub-T-123 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Normally I would complain about boutique prices, but I just sold a used boutique pedal on eBay for $700 plus (expensive insured international) shipping. It was a truly high quality and rare piece but I’m sorta laughing all the way to the bank right now. Don’t fall for the hype on some of these things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I sat at the picnic tables out backa Fender and had a cigar and coffee with a couple Customme Shoppe guys. It was a hoot. That's as close to boutique as I'll ever get. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Normally I would complain about boutique prices, but I just sold a used boutique pedal on eBay for $700 plus (expensive insured international) shipping. It was a truly high quality and rare piece but I’m sorta laughing all the way to the bank right now. Don’t fall for the hype on some of these things some days you're the windshield. some days you're the bug.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I use 3 pedals. They are all in my car. I'm happy with that arrangement. I did put boutique pickups into my Squire Esprit. Its better, but only by a narrow margin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 great deal, for your wallet. Surfpup's Tubular Mods are as Boutique as I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Smart move. Just like the double seated out house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I have a buttload of boutique pedals. I love em all. I have always told my friends & anyone who ever asked me - if you're just playing at home for your goldfish or your dogs - you don't need boutique. If you're in a band & you're the lead player & you need to cut thru the mix with your solo - then boutique may be the answer for you. That having been said - I bought a new in the box old gray Ross Compressor for $20 from a guitar store in town. It had been sitting there for years. The owner of the store, Fred, said "you want that thing"? $20. I'm like alrighty then. Several years later, a guy in the band "Phish" was seen using one and the prices on those things skyrocketed. At that point I bought my 1st boutique pedal - a Keeley Electronics 2 knob compressor. I then listed my Ross compressor for sale on the old Harmony Central guitar forum. Sold it to a guy in Pennsylvania for $600. He was thrilled. I was thrilled. And away we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Since I have been building pedals somewhat obsessively for almost 10 years now my collection just got way beyond anything I can actually put to use. Since I have all the parts and experience to build the same or a better version of the pedal it’s a no brainer for me to cash in and put the money towards recording gear. I’ve been unloading a bunch of pedals on eBay and it feels good. I have several other very valuable stompboxes and some I know I won’t sell but others are hard to decide. I could get good money for my Univox Superfuzz. I tend to prefer the sound of my Ace Tone FM-2 and I can easily clone the Superfuzz, but when the hell will I ever find another Superfuzz that I’m willing to pony up for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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