dif strokes for dif folks--
pointers? huh. anything that sounds good or you just have no idea what it does
I'm not sure I understand what you are implying, here, or at least I hope I'm not
When collecting things, as opposed to buying for using (and disregarding the fact I actually use most of my gear), unless you have an unlimited amount of money and space you need to have some rules and stick to them. If I bought my guitars based on how good they sound I'd likely have a much different set of them. I decided to maximise the resale value, mostly, so focusing on rare / famous /sought after material first and foremost. Next I go for those things that are just plain cheap and can't be missed.
So, yeah, I know what a synth does, but I'm not running a second hand store (yet!), I'm trying to build myself a collection that is at the same time a good investment… and have fun at the same time, really loud fun.
i always wished drummers came with a stop/start buttom and a vol. knob.
Yes, I have that same wish whenever I'm not the one on the stool