‘What Have We Learnt Over the Years BEFORE & AFTER Buying Gear’
Over the years I wince when I add the total cost of spend … What would I tell my 18 year old self?
Exposure to Music is #1. That is a given.
Go see more bands while and when you can!
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Ha ha … straight of the Bat. Yup, Must admit I prefer to listen to Jazz & Blues LIVE! over the HiFi. Just so much atmos and humanity is added! for instance.
Nothing…
I still spend way too much money 
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Yes, Yes, Yes. And some of the best shows I saw were not even that well planned…just wanted to see a live show and they were available (for example, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in a small club in 1974 (before I’d heard of him), Tim Buckley in early 1970s, etc. Live music is the best (and I’m really missing it right now).
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Yes and if I have learnt nothing else in the last few years it’s that unfortunately the older bands aren’t lasting forever. You may never get the chance to see some of them.
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Start with the pole:
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I’ve always been a researcher of purchases and the internet has made this easier. I’ve never regretted waiting a little longer and reading a little more. I tend to start researching the subject first then read as many reviews as you can…
Takes me ages to buy gear, but that’s the idea…
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