I knew we were getting screwed but...
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I knew we were getting screwed but...
This is ridiculous!
I'm hunting around for a closed back 8ohm 2x12 to pair with my Hellcat combo and am after something fairly decent like a Mesa, Bogner, Suhr or Cornford however these can be fairly difficult to get in Australia. Unfortunately Orange is ruled out due to the 8ohm mono requirement.
Looking at a Mesa Boogie Rectifier Horizontal 2x12 in Aus and the best price I could find was $1,300 on eBay and $1,600 in store. Even second hand was over $1k.
I then stumble across Thomann.de...
$800AUD delivered by DHL Express!!
I always say that I won't buy an amp or guitar without playing it first; luckly I have no such restrictions on Mesa Speaker Cabs.
No wonder Australian retail is dying.
I'm hunting around for a closed back 8ohm 2x12 to pair with my Hellcat combo and am after something fairly decent like a Mesa, Bogner, Suhr or Cornford however these can be fairly difficult to get in Australia. Unfortunately Orange is ruled out due to the 8ohm mono requirement.
Looking at a Mesa Boogie Rectifier Horizontal 2x12 in Aus and the best price I could find was $1,300 on eBay and $1,600 in store. Even second hand was over $1k.
I then stumble across Thomann.de...
$800AUD delivered by DHL Express!!
I always say that I won't buy an amp or guitar without playing it first; luckly I have no such restrictions on Mesa Speaker Cabs.
No wonder Australian retail is dying.
Orange Gear:
AD200B MkIII
OBC810
Non-Orange:
Bergantino NXT212
Bergantino Forte D
Woogie Lessie
Laney DBV-410
Basses:
Ernie Ball Stingray 4H
Rickenbacker 4003
Gibson Midtown Signature
Gibson Thunderbird
Gibson Nikki Sixx Thunderbird
Gibson Les Paul Bass
AD200B MkIII
OBC810
Non-Orange:
Bergantino NXT212
Bergantino Forte D
Woogie Lessie
Laney DBV-410
Basses:
Ernie Ball Stingray 4H
Rickenbacker 4003
Gibson Midtown Signature
Gibson Thunderbird
Gibson Nikki Sixx Thunderbird
Gibson Les Paul Bass
Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
Yeah man I'm from Perth ,music gear is a rip off ,I'm always buying second hand gear
Orange Thunderverb 50
Orange Rockerverb 50 MK1
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Orange Rockerverb 50 MK1
Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
Thomann is great, their cheap shipping rate (for under 30kgs) makes a huge differenceOU818 wrote:This is ridiculous!
I'm hunting around for a closed back 8ohm 2x12 to pair with my Hellcat combo and am after something fairly decent like a Mesa, Bogner, Suhr or Cornford however these can be fairly difficult to get in Australia. Unfortunately Orange is ruled out due to the 8ohm mono requirement.
Looking at a Mesa Boogie Rectifier Horizontal 2x12 in Aus and the best price I could find was $1,300 on eBay and $1,600 in store. Even second hand was over $1k.
I then stumble across Thomann.de...
$800AUD delivered by DHL Express!!
I always say that I won't buy an amp or guitar without playing it first; luckly I have no such restrictions on Mesa Speaker Cabs.
No wonder Australian retail is dying.
Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
+1 for Thomann, bought a lot of gear from them while living in Europe and they were always top notch. Of course, coming from the states I could never get over how MUCH stuff cost over there, so I am glad you are getting the opposite effect!!
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Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
Imported gear is terribly expensive.
In the UK/Europe, Mesa Boogie is much more expensive than Orange Gear - whereas states side, it's decently affordable.
I guess Australia is FAR FAR away, making everything costs so much more.
Any local instrument/amp makers in OZ?
In the UK/Europe, Mesa Boogie is much more expensive than Orange Gear - whereas states side, it's decently affordable.
I guess Australia is FAR FAR away, making everything costs so much more.
Any local instrument/amp makers in OZ?
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
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Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
Mesa Boogies are really cheap over here. I paid 900$ for a 2008 Dual Rectifier 3 channels in mint condition.
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Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
yeah, mesas are everywhere here, and they're so cheap. i could get a Rec or just about anything else for the same used price as my rocker 30 used.
Jason
Rocker 30
too many pedals
Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
Yep, and they price according to retail.Les Paul Lover wrote:Imported gear is terribly expensive.
In the UK/Europe, Mesa Boogie is much more expensive than Orange Gear - whereas states side, it's decently affordable.
I guess Australia is FAR FAR away, making everything costs so much more.
Any local instrument/amp makers in OZ?
A quote for a similar cab as an Orange CB was to set me back $1,200 by a local builder.
http://www.allansbillyhyde.com.au/prodc ... oogie.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;jason41224 wrote:yeah, mesas are everywhere here, and they're so cheap.
That's our version of Guitar Centre.
Orange Gear:
AD200B MkIII
OBC810
Non-Orange:
Bergantino NXT212
Bergantino Forte D
Woogie Lessie
Laney DBV-410
Basses:
Ernie Ball Stingray 4H
Rickenbacker 4003
Gibson Midtown Signature
Gibson Thunderbird
Gibson Nikki Sixx Thunderbird
Gibson Les Paul Bass
AD200B MkIII
OBC810
Non-Orange:
Bergantino NXT212
Bergantino Forte D
Woogie Lessie
Laney DBV-410
Basses:
Ernie Ball Stingray 4H
Rickenbacker 4003
Gibson Midtown Signature
Gibson Thunderbird
Gibson Nikki Sixx Thunderbird
Gibson Les Paul Bass
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- Tiny Terror
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Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
OU818 wrote:Yep, and they price according to retail.Les Paul Lover wrote:Imported gear is terribly expensive.
In the UK/Europe, Mesa Boogie is much more expensive than Orange Gear - whereas states side, it's decently affordable.
I guess Australia is FAR FAR away, making everything costs so much more.
Any local instrument/amp makers in OZ?
A quote for a similar cab as an Orange CB was to set me back $1,200 by a local builder.
http://www.allansbillyhyde.com.au/prodc ... oogie.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;jason41224 wrote:yeah, mesas are everywhere here, and they're so cheap.
That's our version of Guitar Centre.
Jesus .... 3995$ for a head they sell 1700$ brand new at my local shop...
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Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
Pffft, if you think Australia is bad, you should check out prices in New Zealand. Wallet raping is prolific here. There's only 2 music retail chains here now, and they don't stock the same brands, so there's zero competition.
Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
and suddenly, semi rural america is not so bad after all...I feel for you.
Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
At least you don't get video games banned for being not suitable for children.ryanmaiden wrote:Pffft, if you think Australia is bad, you should check out prices in New Zealand. Wallet raping is prolific here. There's only 2 music retail chains here now, and they don't stock the same brands, so there's zero competition.
Orange Gear:
AD200B MkIII
OBC810
Non-Orange:
Bergantino NXT212
Bergantino Forte D
Woogie Lessie
Laney DBV-410
Basses:
Ernie Ball Stingray 4H
Rickenbacker 4003
Gibson Midtown Signature
Gibson Thunderbird
Gibson Nikki Sixx Thunderbird
Gibson Les Paul Bass
AD200B MkIII
OBC810
Non-Orange:
Bergantino NXT212
Bergantino Forte D
Woogie Lessie
Laney DBV-410
Basses:
Ernie Ball Stingray 4H
Rickenbacker 4003
Gibson Midtown Signature
Gibson Thunderbird
Gibson Nikki Sixx Thunderbird
Gibson Les Paul Bass
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- Duke of Orange
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Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
Blimey, those prices are horrendous.....
That's terrible - £2700 for a mesa dual rectumfrier.......
Buying an amp that doesn't sound that good's never been so expensive.........
That's terrible - £2700 for a mesa dual rectumfrier.......
Buying an amp that doesn't sound that good's never been so expensive.........
Ant
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
Orange Gear: RV50 MKI, R30, AD15, PPC212
And.... Genz Benz Black Pearl 30
Past Orange: AD30TC Combo, TT, AD5
Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded, Vigier Expert Retro 54, Gibson SG 70s Tribute, Aria Pro II RS X80, G&L ASAT Special Tribute
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- Tiny Terror
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Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
Mega Boobies Anal Rectumfrier
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Re: I knew we were getting screwed but...
man, those prices are crazy.
things work different in the u.s.
shipping and distribution is highly sophisticated. i know a guy that deals in uk equipment on a very large volume. he warehouses tons of marshalls and voxes, and moves it out every day on a steady basis. he's trying to do the same with orange.
its complicated. the maker needs to be able to supply. then, a distribution system is required to the retailer, or to directly to the customer, depending on the method.
during desert storm and other u.s. conflicts the government consulted with wal mart on how to move stuff around efficiently.
a crude thermometer is the number of trucks [18 wheelers] on the road. the more you see, the cheaper stuff is.
sv-
things work different in the u.s.
shipping and distribution is highly sophisticated. i know a guy that deals in uk equipment on a very large volume. he warehouses tons of marshalls and voxes, and moves it out every day on a steady basis. he's trying to do the same with orange.
its complicated. the maker needs to be able to supply. then, a distribution system is required to the retailer, or to directly to the customer, depending on the method.
during desert storm and other u.s. conflicts the government consulted with wal mart on how to move stuff around efficiently.
a crude thermometer is the number of trucks [18 wheelers] on the road. the more you see, the cheaper stuff is.
sv-
Orange TV50
Orange Rockerverb MkII 2x12 Combo
Orange DT
Orange AD5
Orange PPC212
Vox AC50
Vox AC30
Vox AC4
2 Vox NT's
Marshall TlS 100
Marshall JCM800
Marshall slant
Mesa TA
60's Silverface Fender Twin
65 F SuperVerb
Bunch of others.
Orange Rockerverb MkII 2x12 Combo
Orange DT
Orange AD5
Orange PPC212
Vox AC50
Vox AC30
Vox AC4
2 Vox NT's
Marshall TlS 100
Marshall JCM800
Marshall slant
Mesa TA
60's Silverface Fender Twin
65 F SuperVerb
Bunch of others.
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