Kiwi Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 OK here's my thing. Its fair to say I've got a bit of kit. I bought most of it in anticipation of using it either live or recording at some point. I'm not using it though and I've reached a point where I've started to wonder whether I will. The band scene in the earthquake striken city where I am is mostly pub based and the rock orientated set lists haven't changed in 20 years which is a bit...disturbing and disappointing too. I don't plan on leaving NZ until the global economic situation picks up which could be 5 or 10 years maybe, assuming a new financial world order hasn't asserted itself by then which could mean that NZ is a better location anyway. I don't use 4 strings much, but I like having access to them if the mood to listen to them strikes me. If I gig its normally with one bass, I would take the '00 Spector since I've modded it for gigging. Love the sound of the rest of my basses but just feel they don't get used enough. Same goes for amps, love the Shuttle 6.0 when I'm feeling lazy and the rack sounds great in stereo. I'll keep the MIDI rig until I've satisfied myself whether I can make it work (waiting for a piece of kit to arrive). But the Trace V8 is a rock amp through and through, and I've never felt satisfied playing rock. Some of you have already been through this rationalisation process, did you make the cull or cave in? PS: The Alembic and Shuker are staying with me to my grave. The Spector WILL probably stay with me because its so highly customised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Speaking for myself - talk is cheap, but when push comes to shove I haven't got the heart to downsize...the closest I get is a trade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I think you need to decide what is of the most value - either the sentimental or practical value of having the kit to hand; or having the cash in your hand. It's not the best time to sell, it would seem, which would pose a challenge - unless you need the cash now, there may be better times to go to market and maximise the money you can make from the sales. Of course, that then begs the question of what you will do with that cash, and whether you're really trying to ride out the global financial storm - people often have good intentions with saving, which the For Sale section does it's best to derail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Why not keep the herd for a few years and if the economic upturn doesn't happen - sell a few and fund your international adventures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 you're thinking backwards. "do i have daftly too many basses more than I need esp when theres not much of a vibrant music scene to use them in" think instead - "I can make some of the most exciting original music in the area - and I have the tools to do it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Luke I like your thinking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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