About this episode
Janek discusses his decision to sell over 200 bass pedals and how simplifying his setup is enhancing his creativity and focus.
After years of building one of the most extensive bass pedal collections imaginable, I’ve made a big decision… I’m letting almost all of it go. In this episode, I talk through why I’m selling over 200 pedals , what triggered the shift, and how simplifying my setup is already changing the way I make music. This isn’t just about gear, it’s about creativity, focus, and letting go of the “collector mindset” in favor of something much more intentional. Owning more gear doesn’t necessarily make you more creative. In fact, it can do the opposite. I reference the Generation Loss Mkii as a key component of the process. It’s about removing friction, reclaiming focus, and getting more out of less. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Janek
Topics covered
- bass pedals
- creativity
- focus
- collector mindset
Keywords
- gear
- music
- simplifying setup
- Generation Loss Mkii
Mentioned in this episode
Products: the Generation Loss Mkii, bass pedals, Generation Loss Mkii
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