Connoisseurish

**grygrx** · #1 11-30-2007, 08:49 AM

So effects forum, where are you at.

I voted: "I'm familiar with the majority of the varietals, but really know a lot about one."

NOTE: All individuals preferring carrots will be flogged

**Adam Barkley** · #2 11-30-2007, 08:56 AM

I think the word you are searching for is smellier.

TaySte_2000 · #3 11-30-2007, 09:14 AM

Big words make ugg scratch his head

stabbicus · #4 11-30-2007, 09:51 AM

Where are is your nose at?

I've been drinking a while and I kinda know what I like and dislike.

**grygrx** · #5 11-30-2007, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stabbicus

Where are is your nose at?

I've been drinking a while and I kinda know what I like and dislike.

Heh.. dyslexic haste =

caffiene-bomb · #6 11-30-2007, 09:58 AM

I prefer Carrots

Swift713 · #7 11-30-2007, 10:37 AM

Max Roberts · #8 11-30-2007, 10:56 AM

I chose "I'm familiar with the majority of the varietals, but really know a lot about one."

I've learnt about pretty much every pedal that is in production at the moment from you guys over the last year. And i've tried a fair few of different pedals from different brands.

magneezius · #9 11-30-2007, 11:09 AM

I don't understand the point of this thread

BassJunkie730 · #10 11-30-2007, 11:39 AM

It's to gauge your knowledge of effects.

For example - I chose "I'm familiar with the majority of the varietals, but really know a lot about one"

because while I've heard and tried and examined many many types and models of effects,

I've been designing and modding mostly OD/DIST/FUZZ pedals specifically Muffs and full range fuzzes - so I'd say my knowledge there is pretty commanding.

Chipsonfire · #11 11-30-2007, 01:45 PM

I honestly thought this was about wine at first...

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Originally Posted by abark000

I think the word you are searching for is smellier.

sommelier*

**grygrx** · #12 11-30-2007, 01:51 PM

I am familar with all these terms, I was really just trying to be cheeky

jucas · #13 11-30-2007, 07:29 PM

"I've tasted wine and it was good" I just went straight to expensive stuff so I could pretend to be a connoissuer.

Mudfuzz · #14 11-30-2007, 07:42 PM

I like coffee.

markjazzbassist · #15 11-30-2007, 07:45 PM

I've been drinking for a while (literally as well) and kinda know what i like and dislike.

depalm · #16 12-01-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by markjazzbassist

I've been drinking for a while (literally as well) and kinda know what i like and dislike.

+ me

dirtgroove · #17 12-01-2007, 04:15 AM

....the vaguest poll in the world... ...ever!

22pauld22 · #18 12-01-2007, 05:44 AM

I guess I prefer carrots ..
I have never owned any wine ? in gawd 20 years of drinking

I keep meaning too though .. I guess to keep with the food/drink theme .. I'm always too busy with the cake to bother with the icing

actually I'd really like a looper and I'm in investigation mode still .. but I kinda see that more as a tool rather than an effect

oh no I said the E word

**grygrx** · #19 12-01-2007, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grygrx

NOTE: All individuals preferring carrots will be flogged

Not sure anyone noticed the secret message in the first post.
Your flogging date will be scheduled shortly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BassJunkie730

It's to gauge your knowledge of effects.

For example - I chose "I'm familiar with the majority of the varietals, but really know a lot about one"

+1

Maybe I got too "heady" with this one. It seemed the perfect analogy.

The newbie, who has played with some effects, thinks they are neat, but had no real level of experiance.

The dabbler, who has explored a little more. Tried the bulk of 'types' and started to develop a taste for things from a position of knowledge. Has probably read the basics about the technical differences between effects .

The commited, who has tried every type of effect and has found one (or two) that really call to them. In those areas, they have owned many examples, and have tired or demoed dozens of pedals. May have some detailed technical knowledge about the differences between effects from both a theory (what is the wave doing) and/or the technical (how does this circuit work). Person can often identify effects used when listening to songs, and might be able to pick out specific pedals in their area of expertise... "oh he is using a big muff there, or listen to that wooly mammoth... it's so distictive"

The master, has owned dozens of nearly every type of effect. Has an valuable opinion in any discussion, and is likely able to discern and disect layered effects used in songs. May have advanced technical knowledge from either a theory or enginnering skills.

rollo47 · #20 12-01-2007, 06:52 AM

I work in a liquor store. I know enough to be able to upsell just about anyone who walks in the door. I also know what I like, and I have expensive taste.

EDIT:

I got the analogy, but ignored it because no one else seemed to get it and I figured perhaps I was missing something. That said, my answer remains pretty much unchanged. I work in a music store, too, though I only teach there - no need to upsell anyone. I know what I like, and I have expensive taste (though not as expensive as some).