Normally not something I post..

[gtr2]

I normally don't post gear purchases.

A) because my GAS has slowed since becoming more involved in DIY

B) I just don't 

But.. today I had one of those rare occurrences that never happens to me.  I'm the lucky one who got an unbelievable deal.

Wife was going through yard sales looking for a small chair for our daughter.

I just got home from work and my phone rings.. "hey I drove by this place and they music stuff for sale"  They are just putting the stuff out now.  (it was late am)  Okay I said, let me know if anything looks interesting.  Not expecting her to call back, I got a call and she said "they have pedals, guitars, and old amps, seems like something you'd like."  I say "okay, on my way!"

I hang up, hop in the truck and beeline to the place.  Even though I was still hesitant that there would be stuff worth purchasing at a yard sale and if it was they'd be asking big bucks.  But I did happen to have some cash on hand, which I never do.  But fate would have it that he had some good stuff cheap.

This is what I scooped up... guy was going through a rough time and just needed to get rid of the stuff!

2002 reissue deluxe electric mistress
misc Boss pedals, not a boss guy but cheap
boomerang +
and a ...
'68 Bassman Silverface "Dripline" (runs a little hotter than I think it should, but sweet sounding)

all for a song!  Now I'm indebted to my wife 

Josh

[jtn191]

killer! so jealous.
Boss may be cheap but they do the job; could be used for trades 

[jubal81]

Whoaaaaa. That is one hell of a haul. Congrats.
Little lady deserves a dinner out for that find.

[atreidesheir]

silverface bassman was only played by Paul MCCartney delivering his best bass tone (early 70's solo and Wings).  I have used one for guitar and sounded pretty good.  Good clean tube tone.
 
I walked into a pawn shop 6 years ago and there was a tc electronics chorus/flange for $49.  Bought it and ran out before I was seen.  One of the best days of my adult life not involving love or children.

[pickdropper]

That's quite a score there, Josh.  The tube bassman is particularly cool.

And you got a Metal Zone out of the deal.  At some point in their life, everybody seems to have owned one of those.

[PhillyWill]

May I please borrow your wife?   

[nzCdog]

score!

[Haberdasher]

that's quite a haul, congrats!

all for a song!

Let me guess, Freebird?

[TheCobbenator]

Congrats, man! I've wanted a bassman for forever. And I've been seriously considering buying a metal zone to put a klon circuit or something equally confusing in, lately

[midwayfair]

WOW!

The Bassman's a particularly nice score, but the Boomerang too -- those don't come up used very often.

[GrindCustoms]

Man!

More power to you! that's an awesome catch, always wanted to give the Boomerang a try!

And..........i don't feel the need to comment about the fender.....

And you got a Metal Zone out of the deal.  At some point in their life, everybody seems to have owned one of those.

I still have one! Hahaha!

[TNblueshawk]

Wow, killer diller.

I think I would tell Lady Gtr2 that tonight is her lucky night     

[gtr2]

yeah, I was lucky..

Even though I could flip the bassman for over twice what I paid, I think it will be something I hold on to for a long time!

Do I dare say this would be my second metal zone in my pedal acquisition career.    

[gordo]

Wow, best of done so far was my wife snagging a decent toaster oven to bake the finishes on my pedals.  Having repaired or rebuilt a truckload of black and silver face bassmans I agree: hang on to that puppy.  They're nice little amps, a great piece of amp history, and an easy fix if it blows up.

[raulduke]

SCORE!

I agree Josh; you hold onto that Bassman. They are only going to get rarer (and increase in value) anyways.

I think you owe the Missus a treat for her sterling work