Best gear I purchased in 2022

[Aaron David]

I downsized to an apogee duet FireWire, running the free version of ToneX for my bass plugin. Sounds great!

also picked up a Diamond CPR-1 compressor (for the 3rd time). Overall tone enhancer more than a compressor.

 

[CalgAaron]

I didn't get much for gear this year. Mostly strings. I did pick up a used JHS reverb pedal but that was the most extravagant purchase for 2022. I need a new cab. A 210, 115 or a 112. Need some that that is easy to carry that'll be good for rehearsals and small gigs. That'll be my big purchase for 2023.

 

[conttador]

Yikes... I coulda bought TWO houses in Youngstown for all that money.

Please don't tell my wife!!

 

[wysiwyg248]

Suhr J classic courtesy of Mr. John Fox (thank you), purchased it to gig with as I own a Suhr NAMM that is too expensive to go around with so is now for studio work only. The consistency of these basses (both sound amazing and were built 10 years apart) is out of this world.

 

[instrumentlevel]

Mesa Subway 115. Light, punchy, and deep. A great pair with my D-800. Love it.

 

[robertusf]

Found the Genz up in Wisconsin this summer… then set up an ampless rig with the HX Stomp for shows using IEM

 

[Low Down Brown]

Picked up a 2001 Ray and a Barefaced Super Twin.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Vox head phone amp. All I really need to practice at home. It has a built-in drum machine with a few patterns, an aux input so you can play along with input from whatever and, enough power to drive most headphones. And, CHEAP like $50. I'm sure this has been posted before but, I just had to bring it up again.

I bought a Mesa WD-800 which is totally awesome. Fits in perfectly with what we are trying to accomplish band wise. I highly recommend them.

 

[Hans Gruber]

I got quite a bit of stuff in 2022, I like all this stuff:

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As a teen in in the 90s, this is pretty everything I ever dreamed of owning. WOW!

 

[baxter_x]

One of the best amps I have ever played and owned:

 

[EatS1stBassist]

Vox head phone amp. All I really need to practice at home. It has a built-in drum machine with a few patterns, an aux input so you can play along with input from whatever and, enough power to drive most headphones. And, CHEAP like $50. I'm sure this has been posted before but, I just had to bring it up again.

Gretsch SS. 37 year old Rebel for $350. Cheap Glarry Strat that I have already modded.

 

[MingusBass]

These. All are incredible.

 

[murphy]

Gretsch SS. 37 year old Rebel for $350. Cheap Glarry Strat that I have already modded. View attachment 4923525View attachment 4923526View attachment 4923527

love the scooter

 

[Eddie Booph]

I visited my local guitar store and this LSL immediately felt like home. Then I had to go back a month later because I couldn't resist the vintage Ampeg that I plugged into while I was there for the bass!

 

[JakobT]

I didn't buy a lot of gear in 2022, but my definite favourite is this:

 

[Outbush]

That's a toss up for me.I discovered the Hercules GS402BB guitar stand which is a really, really good stand. I bought 2 of them because I also bought a Fender Professional ii series Precision fitted with a '62 Custom Shop pickup and a gold anodised pick guard. Absolutely love the Precision too…

 

[Daniel Piper]

 

[Ggaa]

FDeck HPF.

 

[skyline_01]

This handsome little rig, damn near mint. I happened upon it at Sam Ash and went back to grab it the next day. Marked $500 for both (!) but I traded some stuff and was barely out of pocket.

The Doubler ended up having a "farty" sound when digging in on lower notes that I didn't discover until later, but I'm having a tech check it out soon. I opted not to return it bc EA is gone now, and this stuff is hard to come by as it is.

RUNNER UP: Sushi Box Finally DI (killer unit)

 

[Relsom]

I got a great deal on a Shuttle 6.2-210 Combo. I already had one so I ordered an EXT crossover and handle from agedhorse and converted the cab to a STL-2-210EXT.

Also....In my quest for a nice playing 4003, I landed this '86 from another local TBer. Its a little beat, but plays oh so nice....

Then out of nowhere... along comes this 2007 4003FL. I couldn't resist...