Good Luck Never Lasts

I got stupidly lucky last Friday and I didn't even realise until a few days after when I received a message from Guitar Gear Giveaway. I had entered into a competition to win a Boss ME-80, something I had wanted for the last couple of years. I brought two tickets which cost me £1.99 each. I think it was 250 cap ticket draw so I figured I had a good chance and so be it - I won. My prize was delivered from GAK a few days later. In fact it's arrived quicker than my eBay item that I won, that still hasn't arrived which is disappointing.

Me holding my prize, the Boss ME-80

 

I've only really had a few quick plays with this so far but from what I've heard I've liked, I'm most enjoying the tera echo delay setting - it makes my solos sound amazing. Not really figured out the wah control yet, it was set as volume control and I'm not sure how to change it yet. I think it's something to do with the dial right next to it but when I last tweaked that nothing changed... hmmm... I am very impressed with this unit though. It's certainly an excellent piece to add to my collection. If I ever find myself in a situation having to play an ampless gig, this has me covered.

As I mentioned I'm also waiting for another, this one is a Zoom GFX 707. It's the same multi-effects unit my dad brought me when I was first learning. I only got rig on my last as it was in poor condition. The one thats on it's way looked to be in good condition and the price was fair, hopefully this doesn't turn into something that I have to dispute with eBay or PayPal, although PayPal are supposedly really good at handling these things... I guess I might find out soon. I really don't want to have to do that though as I have enough to deal with this end as it is. I'm currently doing some "homework" for work but the copy of my handbook was published in 2011 - which is the one I received upon first starting in 2015 (o.O) I'm amazed - have learned today that I need to ask for a more recent print.