I'm genuinely interested in seeing how far ppl can stretch them monies and streamline a setup for their vision or needs. Lowballers, don't take this as encouragement to be obnoxious.
This isn't a "build the best most versatile rig!" kinda thread, nor is it a "build a touring board you can easily replace" or "who can assemble the most site-darlings for a song!" and should function as more of a thought exercise for some gear fanatic who needs to put the clamp on that moneyclip and challenge oneself.
Category 1: $500, no DIY builds, no gifts. Secondhand or new-only in current marketplace [good example: $40 Boneshaker, or a priced-to-move motivated listing]
Category 2: $500, no DIY or gifts, paying no more than $100 for each pedal
Category 3: $1000, no DIY or gifts etc. [no individual spending restriction, this could be a single $950 pedal and necessary connections]
Category 4: $1000, no DIY or gifts, paying no more than $200 for each pedal
Local stores, private offline sales or online and international. Wherever you can source your tools and toys [within reason] and provide receipts. Purchases made in the previous 12 months can count, but nothing prior to 2017.
No restriction to how many pedals/devices etc unless otherwise limited by the individual pricing limits within categories 2 & 4. Power supply/batteries/patch cords/cables ALL count toward the respective cost totals, plan accordingly, be practical. This is for effects setups-only. Instrument, amp, speakers, lessons not included.
The prizes: scoring badass effects for bargains and the accompanying satisfaction of premium results on shoestring budget
Everyone who participates and anyone caught mirin is a winner
Let there be many photos [I'll put my limited-money where my unfiltered mouth is and post up after the 'bowl]
Just identify which category you're trying to finesse when posting and if you'd like to share sonic results... clips
Edit & update:
The new rule is fewer rules.
Create your own category if you like, challenge yourself and show off a well-actualized vision. 1up your pal like anything you can do~
If you have a complicated rack or tabletop setup what are some stepped down, even spartan rigs you [might] put together, attempting to impose restriction with minimal or maximum concession. Go for it.
