Talk Me Out Of GAS

[ezbass]

OK I'm away at the in laws for the weekend and decide to visit one of the local music stores. Not too much in the way of basses, but some nice stuff nonetheless. Tried this beauty
and now I have raging GAS . To make matters worse the shop will do a very good price on it too, the swines!

Problem is I can't really justify it and I will have to unload one of current basses, my Roadworn P with extra P p/up. To make matters worse I'm not working much at the moment and spend most of the week volunteering so the wife will technically be buying for me. Not normally a problem as usually she would make discouraging noises, but this time not so much. Oh woe is me

Edited November 15, 2010 by ezbass

[paul h]

Just buy it.

[Musicman20]

Hmm...id think about it. Its not the prettiest Sandbery ive seen.

These are more my thing, but might be more money!

[url="http://www.jamguitars.co.uk/sandbergbass.htm"]http://www.jamguitars.co.uk/sandbergbass.htm[/url]

[paul h]

Actually, get a tobacco burst, light relic PM4.

[Bilbo]

STEP AWAY FROM THE BASS.........

[Doctor J]

If the wife has to buy it... that's the line right there.

[bassmachine2112]

NO

[Schnozzalee]

Find a friend who thinks that bass/guitars are overly expensive and boring that works for me. My old man is awful for deterring my interest he's all like 'thats the biz!', 'Haven't you wanted one of those for ages?', 'You only live once' etc this tends to lead to a very empty wallet and months of baked beans on toast.

[Brave Sir Robin]

Steal it.

hmmm on second thought, don't, I think the shop attendant knows you too well by now. If GAS fever makes you do it anyway, you didn't get the idea from me, understood?

Edited November 1, 2010 by Brave Sir Robin

[thodrik]

Ummm, it doesn't have fret-markers, not great attention to detail...

Nah, sorry can't help, lovely bass. I would maybe prefer a white pickguard or another colour, but otherwise I really like it.

[JTUK]

it doesn't do it for me..but if you like it, then how much do you like it..?

Not enough or you wouldn't ask here, I'd say.

[ezbass]

Good effort guys unfortunately I'm not helping my own cause by phoning the shop and driving the price down. Looks like I'll have to start cosying up to the Mrs with statements like "this'll answer all my bass needs", etc. Hmm she's probably wise to that, but nothing ventured, etc. Watch this space.

[wingnutkj]

The D and G strings don't go over the centre of the pole-pieces. Avoid it like the plague!!

[Earbrass]

A technique that has worked for me is to impose a "cooling off" period. Say to yourself - "If this still seems like a good idea in a month's time, then I'll get it". Chances are you'll be looking at something else by then (if you're anything like me, which, now I come to think of it, very few people seem to be! ).

[tom5string]

I always found Sandbergs to sound boring and getting lost in the mix ..... keep the Roadworn, that's a great instrument!

[ezbass]

[quote name='Earbrass' post='1009273' date='Nov 2 2010, 08:14 AM']A technique that has worked for me is to impose a "cooling off" period. Say to yourself - "If this still seems like a good idea in a month's time, then I'll get it". Chances are you'll be looking at something else by then (if you're anything like me, which, now I come to think of it, very few people seem to be! ).[/quote]
That's pretty good advice, but trying to keep a lid on raging GAS is tough.

[TheGreek]

[size=3]DON'T DO IT!!

As if you're gonna listen to us!![/size]

[Truckstop]

Fake your own death.

Truckstop

[cocco]

I like the double $ jazz supreme thing. I'd love to get my hands on one of those!

[ezbass]

I succombed, well it was inevitable. Expecting delivery Monday. I've got a 7 day return option if it doesn't work out. Watch for piccies and a review.

[lowhand_mike]

you could see that coming from the first post lol, nice though and the 7 day return is a good touch

[TommyK]

[quote name='tom5string' post='1009278' date='Nov 2 2010, 08:26 AM']I always found Sandbergs to sound boring and getting lost in the mix ..... keep the Roadworn, that's a great instrument![/quote]

+ 1 to this...sadly...

I had one...... for about a week. Thought it sounded good at home, build quality and finish was breathtakingly good. You would think with the MM pup it would cut through really well but not in my experience, probably the worst sounding bass i have played in a band situation.

There......that should help...

[TommyK]

Oh crap........

Didn't see the "i've bought it" post.....Sorry...... Ignore what i said it will be great (hopefully)

[ezbass]

[quote name='TommyK' post='1021821' date='Nov 12 2010, 07:03 PM']Oh crap........

Didn't see the "i've bought it" post.....Sorry...... Ignore what i said it will be great (hopefully) [/quote]
If it doesn't cut the mustard it goes back.

[swanbrook]

I love sandberg basses I still haven't bought one as I really have to sell a few before I buy anymore! But one is defo on my list !
Hope she plays well for you and congrats on the new bass