Hmmmm... Rent pedals?

[hannaugh]

Kind of an interesting idea.  I don't know if I would actually use it, but I guess it could be cool in some situations. 

http://www.tryapedal.net/

 

[mayfly]

Kind of an interesting idea.  I don't know if I would actually use it, but I guess it could be cool in some situations. 

http://www.tryapedal.net/

You can rent all kinds of stuff for sessions and tours.  Not sure about the business model for only renting pedals.

 

[Cagey]

For what they're charging, it's a pretty low-risk proposition for them since they'd amortize fast.

I just found out not too long ago that you can rent camera lenses. Really nice ones, very reasonably. Helluva lot more risk there, but they're making it work. Of course, I imagine camera buffs who know what to do with high-end lenses probably don't beat the snot out of them in normal use.

 

[pabloman]

It's perfect for my pedal ADD. :headbang1:

 

[jrfox92]

Ah, yes, i remember when i first heard about them earlier this year. It sounds like a good idea, but then again, I always wondered how someone would react once their rent-a-pedal went screwy. Would Tryapedal help? Or would they be stuck with it?

 

[stubhead]

Aw, this is ridiculously brilliant. The percentage of pedals that will convert to "rent-to-own" has got to be sky-high, because how many people stand in front of their amp with a new pedal saying "Whoo ! Yeah! That's bitchin!" etc. These people are as evil and snakey as the damn casino owners. I wish I'd though of it.... :laughing7:

 

[Cagey]

Good point. Look how many people with credit ratings to the right of the decimal point or lower go to "rent-to-own" joints for furniture and consumer electronics to get $300 couches they eventually pay $1,200 for and $600 TVs for $2,400.