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Janek Gwizdala Pedal Clearout




Let me help the discussion.

“Wow he’s charging top wack, even some totally unrealistic prices on some”

But

Always interesting to peak into a collection and could be some real rarities that get listed so I’ll be keeping an eye on his shop.

Apparently he’ll be listing around 200 pedals.

But I look forward to hearing from all the people who think he’s asking to much and letting us all know that they won’t be buying anything. We’re glad you joined us and took time out of your day to let us know 👍
 
I had AI run a comparison with market values. Pricing all seems well within reason, with several good deals and no "Once owned by Janek Gwizdala" premiums tacked on. He's selling a lot of them for less than I would have, and his name has infinitely more cachet than mine.

Boss BC‑1X — $175
Used range: $180–$220
→ Under market. Great deal.

Boss OC‑5 — $140
Used range: $150–$180
→ Below market. Solid.

Xotic Tri‑Logic Bass Preamp — $200
Used range: $220–$260
→ Under market.

Aguilar DB 925 — $80
Used range: $90–$120
→ Under market.

Aguilar DB 599 — $140
Used range: $150–$180
→ Below market.

Aguilar Fuzzistor — $120
Used range: $140–$180
→ Below market.

Aguilar Octamizer — $120
Used range: $140–$180
→ Below market.

Aguilar Chorusaurus — $150
Used range: $160–$200
→ Below market.

Aguilar TLC Compressor — $160
Used range: $180–$220
→ Below market.

Aguilar Filter Twin — $150
Used range: $180–$220
→ Below market.

MXR Dyna Comp Bass Mini — $120
Used range: $130–$160
→ Below market.

Darkglass Element — $190
Used range: $200–$250
→ Below market.

UAFX Del‑Verb — $289
Used range: $250–$300
→ Good price, slightly below average.

Meris MIDI I/O — $50
Used range: $45–$70
→ Fair to good.

Boss BB‑1X — $120
Used range: $130–$160
→ Below market.

Xotic X‑Blender — $200
Used range: $220–$260
→ Below market.

ZVEX Sonar Vexter — $170
Used range: $180–$220
→ Below market.

Pigtronix Mothership 2 — $120
Used range: $140–$180
→ Below market.

Pigtronix Infinity Looper 2 — $120
Used range: $150–$200
→ Below market.

Boss ES‑5 — $300
Used range: $250–$325
→ Fair to slightly favorable.

🟦 FAIR / MARKET‑CORRECT PRICES

Darkglass Alpha Omega Ultra — $400
Used range: $350–$450

Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra — $400
Used range: $350–$450

Singular Sound Beat Buddy — $300
Used range: $250–$325

Singular Sound Footswitch — $50
Used range: $40–$60

E.W.S. Tri‑Logic III — $180
Used range: $160–$200

Boss PN‑2 — $350
Used range: $300–$400
(These fluctuate wildly because they’re discontinued and collectible.)

🟥 HIGHER-END PRICES

3Leaf Audio Octabvre MkI — $700
Used range: $650–$900
→ This is actually fair for a white MkI, but it feels high because the market is insane.
Not a gouge — just a rare pedal.

Miura K3 DI & Preamp — $400
Used range: $300–$350
→ Slightly high, but Miura scarcity pushes prices up.

Moogerfooger MF‑107S FreqBox — $600
Used range: $450–$550
→ A bit high, but Moogerfoogers are volatile.

Moogerfooger MF‑102 Ring Mod — $450
Used range: $350–$450
→ Top of market, but not unreasonable.

Moogerfooger CP‑251 — $850
Used range: $700–$850
→ High end of market, but these are collector pieces.

Electro‑Harmonix / Sovtek Small Stone — $750
Used range: $500–$700
These can hit $750, but that’s the extreme top.

🎯 Summary: What’s actually happening on this page
Most Aguilar pedals are underpriced

Most Boss pedals are underpriced or fair

Darkglass is priced normally

Moogerfoogers are high but not outrageous

The only real “ouch” is the Sovtek Small Stone (and that's only by $50)

The Octabvre looks high but is actually fair for a MkI

Many items are genuinely good deals
 
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Let me help the discussion.

“Wow he’s charging top wack, even some totally unrealistic prices on some”

But

Always interesting to peak into a collection and could be some real rarities that get listed so I’ll be keeping an eye on his shop.

Apparently he’ll be listing around 200 pedals.

But I look forward to hearing from all the people who think he’s asking to much and letting us all know that they won’t be buying anything. We’re glad you joined us and took time out of your day to let us know 👍

I just hope this is not going to be a group effort to 'manage' his right to charge whatever he wants.

He has, probably, a few rare/hard-to-find pedals that many on TB had salivated for, for years, that will not be less unobtanium by virtue of being on the market, because of price.

Janek, Fender, Gibson, etc.. can charge whatever they want for items they own.

Cash is king, and if you don't like the prices keep walking.
 
Well he is not a "Serve the Song" - Keep it Simple guy -- studio bass player ( he certainly can play this way but does he want to or does his soloing keep producers away ). And he does have gigs with great players but the audience for those are small, not sure how the book sales are going. only 2.2K subscribers on YT. Guy needs to make a living. I am assuming and guessing here of course.


No different from the TB'er on the classifieds. Did he get some for free, is that what we are envious about.?

And of those Moogs are going to fetch premium and he is actually charging reasonably for them. In fact I have a friend who is looking for the CP and I just forwarded it to him.
 
Well he is not a "Serve the Song" - Keep it Simple guy -- studio bass player ( he certainly can play this way but does he want to or does his soloing keep producers away ). And he does have gigs with great players but the audience for those are small, not sure how the book sales are going. only 2.2K subscribers on YT. Guy needs to make a living. I am assuming and guessing here of course.


No different from the TB'er on the classifieds. Did he get some for free, is that what we are envious about.?

And of those Moogs are going to fetch premium and he is actually charging reasonably for them. In fact I have a friend who is looking for the CP and I just forwarded it to him.
This is his second channel, his main one has over 100k subscribers. That being said I think he probably makes more off of book and lesson sales than anything else
 

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