Hector Arcadius Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Actually, I will take the debate to another level. You do have the cash in hand you are at an age to make mature and responsible decisions for yourself. Do not explain any further to your dad why you want / need another amp. He doesn't get it anyway. This is beyond that. It's about your right to make financial decisions, based on your budget and your desires. Take the conversation there. Try to get him to explain back to you why you SHOULDN'T / COULDN'T buy this. Most probably I get you in a fight with your dad, but, in total honesty, there are certain battles that cannot be avoided. And most of the times, they're better fought sooner than later. Good luck man. PS: I ''need'' that amp too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 everyone should own a blues jr unless you own a POS tube amp combo from the 50s or 60s, old crap is better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Keep doing research ...........any quality equipment .......just like tools is a good investment.......and will hold some of it's value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 I tried telling him that I wanted it rather than needed it guys.... he's refusing to drive me there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwness Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 So you have to have your dad drive you there. I think I would save the money for a car. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 walk 38 blocks, what the matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Blues Junior There's one for 320 near here. That's a very good price for a Blues Junior. I bought mine almost four years ago for $300 when they were selling new for $400; they now sell new for $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 "Mom ,Dad we need to talk about this amp....if you can not understand me musically then you don't know your real son" Try that and see what happens hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMarie Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Did he tell you you couldn't buy it or is he simply refusing to provide transportation? If it's just a matter of refusing to drive you there, well...if you want that much you will figure out how to get it home! If it's a straight out NO...part of growing up is learning that your folks are just people too. Respectfully find out why he's against it, and then decide if having the Blues Jr. is gonna be worth the fight. If you decide to get it anyway, YOU will have to behave like an adult. In 10 years you guys will laugh about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 just tell your folks thats ok your not into playing music anymore and you spent all the money on drugs beer an a hooker.......( JUST KIDDING ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 So you have to have your dad drive you there. I think I would save the money for a car. CW I dont even have a permit.... there are these things called LAWS..... and Jesse its 30 miles away..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 did you tell him that the blues Jr. is more quiet? You know, less watts so less volume ~ right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 did you tell him that the blues Jr. is more quiet? You know' date=' less watts so less volume ~ right?[/quote']yup..... :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 yup..... Make a reasonable argument, counter their points, and use facts to win them over by being rational. If that doesn't work, hop on a bus, buy it and tell them to shove it by being irrational :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 ok lem go back in time an think like I had to get the parents to go my way.............hmmmmmm.......nope I could do whatever I wanted with money I had.......... OK how bout you start playing with your current amp on max gain and horrible feedback real loud..........tell um it's broke an nothin can be done. Then tell um you kind of like it like that and don't need any better equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Make a reasonable argument' date=' counter their points, and use facts to win them over by being rational. If that doesn't work, hop on a bus, buy it and tell them to shove it by being irrational [biggrin'] I tried...... OK how bout you start playing with your current amp on max gain and horrible feedback real loud..........tell um it's broke an nothin can be done.Then tell um you kind of like it like that and don't need any better equipment. ROFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Maybe I missed something but why won't he let you buy it? You're too young for a learners permit so it's not like saving money for college is right around the corner. Did you tell him that is has tubes and that is why you need it? Sell the SS amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Did you tell him that is has tubes and that is why you need it? Sell the SS amp. yup. He's stubborn as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Well just keep savin your money..............also start keeping how much you got private ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 ... or diamonds.... :- Actually' date=' my wife gets it. She knows when a guitar sounds good. Comes from sitting at a lot of gigs watching the crowd - and the musicians she knows in the crowd. That, and she has a pretty good idea of what makes the hair stand up on my arms when I hear something I like. Of course, she has to take a deep breath when she sees the price tags but she's seen how I get heartburn in a hurry when the sticker shock rocks be back. She knows I won't spend stupid money. The joke is, I'm the guy who will spend $4,000 on a guitar but I won't pay 40 cents to put cheese on a burger.[/quote'] neo, my wife is the same way. she never really cares to listen to me play, but she knows that i am very passionate about my playing, despite only being a bedroom rockstar. she also can hear the difference...she's the reason i bought my r8; i wasnt even going to play it because i didnt like the finish. but she thought it was "pretty." so i plugged it in to humor her and even she said "wow, that sounds great." so i bought it. to the op, i was in the same boat when i was living under my parents roof. i had a crate gt80 combo amp. it was lound, but it sounded pretty bad. (or at least I sounded bad lol). i had that amp for about 10 years before i bought a new one. and that was when i was out of school and paying all my own bills. i suggest getting a job, saving up the necessary funds, and then selling your old amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I had NO amp when I was living at home. I had an acoustic made by Conn (?) if I recall, cost a whopping $100 in 1979. Bought my own gear from day one - after I moved out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 dont you guys know, you gotta buy all your gear before you move out and the jaws of life clamp down with real expenses....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Dom, if you miss this Blues Jr., there will be others. So you have to pay $30 more for the next one - big deal. If I didn't have "issues" with my finances, I would probably own a thousand guitars and 50 amps by now. Responsibility kinda sucks that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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