SH73

So I'm trying to clear out but at the same time bidding on a nice cream Squier Strat. Luckily, I forgot about the auction so it went to someone else.

Dear or alive JBJ

22 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

They are nice and I enjoy playing them which encourages me to play more which is good for me in many ways. Fundamentally they bring me pleasure.

They do, and it all depends on the mood which one is played 

5 hours ago, nilorius said:

If i had a situation "money must be funny in a rich man's world'' - at start i would buy 5 different sounding feeling basses i like most, then would make a special room for collecting basses, guitars, uprights with their own interesting description and history. Currently i own 3 different basses which i like a lot and don't think to change my mantage till the end.

Would be good 👍 to be a rich man

20 minutes ago, Burns-bass said:

Was talking to a guitar shop owner and he was saying that he regularly gets calls from people who are disposing of guitar collections. Usually a parent or child. Even hobby guitarists now have thousands of pounds worth of gear.
 

I stripped mine back to what I consider the essentials, and that’s still a double bass, 3 x basses, acoustic guitar and 2 electrics. 
 

That’s still 7!

Hang on , I haven't mentioned my electric guitars and acoustics.

57 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Which bass is that SH 

It's SH signature royal sparkly blue 

9 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

If it’s your hobby/pastime/ interest and you have the money I don’t see a problem with it, my life is based around bass and reggae music ,and I’m constantly browsing basses , if I see something I like I buy it and if it turns out to be not to my liking I sell it,  good harmless fun I’d say and quite fulfilling when you get a nice one 

The issue is the bass I like the most I play the least. It's not the most comfortable bass to play. 

29 minutes ago, Machines said:

I've had 70+ basses in 20 years, and the 'hunt' for something exciting or rare is part of the fun for me, especially if I get it for a bargain price. That said, I have a fixed number I can accommodate at once, and as time has passed by I've narrowed them down to what works for me and there's now only 1 of 6 i'd not care if it moved on. I hope I will calm down in 2023 as 2022 has seen 13 basses come through the door 🙄.

Only 13 this year alone, I don't know why I'm moaning then

35 minutes ago, stewblack said:

I know that my problem with multiple purchases of music gear is just that - a problem.

I have always sought to fill the hole in my life with outside 'stuff', with quick fixes.

Addiction and unhappiness have driven much of my existence and despite repeated attempts to find a more enriching solution, I fall back into old habits.

It goes something like this. I'm miserable, triggered, angered, hungry, lonely - whatever - so I blow money I ought to be saving or using wisely on whatever is my obsession right now. Instant buzz mainly because it's a rash act. Excitement throughout the wait for the arrival of the latest superfluous purchase. Excitement when it arrives. Anticipation of its first proper use. Put it to one side and look for the next fix.

You've got the nail on the head here.

42 minutes ago, Beedster said:

Psychology of collecting basses is much the same as the psychology of collecting anything, all collectors justify the need for multiple items ranging from "I need this one because it'd different to that one" to "It'll be worth a fortune one day" but ultimately it's all driven by that little circuit in our brain that drives us to seek out and accumulate resources. It was a very helpful circuit throughout millions of years of evolution, it's often quite expensive these days  

Agreed, it's like anything else, never enough tools in workshop. New project equals new powertool.

Get some all weather Evo wooden glue form Screwfix.

Threads about owing multiple basses and similar pop up like undesirable rodents invading our gardens. So here is another one. Although I don't own too many bass guitars but in my opinion there are more I use. In past couple of years I played mostly guitars and drums as they provide a better satisfaction. Bass is only used nowadays,IF, I record a song. So why do I have the need for multiple basses? One , I rarely use, the other I only bought as a " must have it" at the time going through crisis. Another, was a bargain and with further pick up upgrade it sounds and plays like a top of the range bass. Another , I totally modified, painted, it's the most comfortable to play with. So, taking a step back looking at them, I could probably sell three and make a decent amount and buy one I'm after. But I know deep inside that I would regret selling them, but they don't get used!  Anyone in a similar position? 🤔 

I nearly sat down when I read this thread. But I'm still standing.

There's no harm Ed wants to keeps us in the loop.

1 hour ago, Bassassin said:

Looks like it's the latest instalment in that long-running occasional series, Curious First Posts On A Bass Players' Forum.

I need to sit down to read it...

Fender- Fender rumble put the control knobs at the front NOT the top!

Voted, well the summer is now over ,I  may dust off my instruments and start playing

Anthrax show was brilliant, old songs played most of the show.

Next on the menu is Iron Maiden. Purchased tickets this morning. The sale started at 9 am, but couldn't complete the sale until just after 10am. Used two different box office ticket providers, the sites are not user friendly. Not enough time to complete sale etc.... shocking system. And now they added a date at O2 in Saturday, too late already bought tickets for Friday.

Elvis is not Dead!

I've no idea what just happened ,it posted numerous times.

A month ago an e bay seller refunded the postage telling me there is a Royal Mail strike, what a nice gesture.

Now they are on strike again and my item is  late again.

Another parcels that should've arrived yesterday, the tracking says: Routed to incorrect depot. This is Hermes, they changed their name to Evri but the service quality did not, still appalling!

Anthrax on Saturday, Brixton academy. Unfortunately trains may be cancelled due to strike. So trying to find a safe parking nearby...

Came back from work, and managed to vote ,just

Ha 

Ting 

Over ill 

Ross 

Quiet Rio

Price

How much would the postage be?

Most my songs are written on basis of coincidence. I am unable to sit down and "write/compose" a song , not even for a monthly BC challenge inspired by a pic. It's all random for me, the idea just appears. It can start with a drum beat, chorus , solo or bass line etc. Then I either work around it or match the rest like a puzzle. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and hum a tune and record it in my phone. Other times it's a a pure randomness/ coincidence, for example I am tuning a guitar/bass, finding a sound on my keyboards and there it is ,idea just pops up. Lyrics, often don't make sense, just trying to rhyme them Ab ab abcd abcd etc. It's all about how I feel with music and lyrics....

On 14/07/2022 at 17:36, Nail Soup said:

Maybe someone told the thief to keep taking guitars until they had nothing left.

 

 

 

I'll get me coat......

Allllllllllll righty then!