It is a long process but absolutely worth it. When you finally have all of the equipment you need to make sounds the way you hear in your head, it is entirely satisfying. At one point in my life, I was completely happy with the sounds I was producing, but now, I’m not happy with more than an aspect or two of my sound.
I hope to reach my soundscape happiness very soon. I only need to rid myself of my previous happiness tools. It is a bit of a bother to be selling my Strat, but you do what you must to accomplish your immediate goals. Mine being gaining possession of an Aguilar DB750, after which, I will sell my Ampeg SVT 3 and purchase an Ampeg 6X10 or Avatar 4X10 to round out my amp section. And after that, I will be looking into Warwick basses to finish off the trio of sound. Then of course, random pedals and nik-naks to finish the detail of the sound I am searching for.
This will potentially replace all of the guitar playing equipment I had except for a few select guitars. Of which, the Gibson V, Jackson Dinky, Ibanez Iceman, and my Ibanez 7 string will survive the selling process.
Speaking of which, if there is an interest, I have an American Fender Strat, 70’s Reissue. It’s got the giant headstock and a 3 bolt, bolt on neck. I’m selling it for $950 or best offer. There is a Contact Me tab at the top if you are interested.
RJ Ellsworth 