Musicman20 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Since my new Musicman got sorted and the new Ray I received is perfect, all im waiting for is my Bongo which I've wanted for a few years. I'm finally feeling like GAS is running out. The excitement/addiction of new gear is becoming less and less fulfilling now I've got some excellent equipment. It's been a mad 2 years of buying/selling and seeking new gear. It's probably a good job, because now I can focus on just gigging and saving towards other things that life throws at us. Does anyone else seem to have hit a wall with what they want? I'm actually really glad its happened. Maybe its a sign of the financial difficulty many of us face. I feel I can't take risks anymore like I used to, even though my current job is safe (ish). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Don't kid yerself, it won't last 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 My GAS is unabated...... my bank balance has other ideas I keep it in check until I can afford to let loose. I want a EUB and one these Class D light weight amps. Still enjoy playing what I have whilst I have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayben Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 My GAS died somewhat recently, I think that's more a case of simply not having the room for any more gear! Plus I get sentimental about my basses, so it makes it hard for me to sell any.. Such a pac-rat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immo Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Yaeh, right. G.A.S. ceased. Riiiight. I said it to myself maaaany times, all for naught. But I love it just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Who are you and what have you done with Gareth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1325105976' post='1479965'] Who are you and what have you done with Gareth? [/quote] Haha, I even try to spend less time on bass related sites now. The more I look the harder it is to resist anything new. So far, I'm quite happy to look at other 'normal' things I need/want to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The clue is in the title... '...[i]almost [/i]ceased'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Yep, I reached a point in my life late this year where I know buying more gear is just pointless for what I do. In fact I've become bored with the whole gear thing. I like what I have, it does the job so I have no need to look at or lust for anything else. Of course that probably won't last but for now my money will be going to help pay off the past mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 GAS hasn't gone, and I'm not yet bored with new toys, but I have definitely reached the stage where any potential purchase is going to have the devil of a time convincing me that it's actually better than what I already have. I find it hard to imagine something more fretless-y than a Wal Mach I ([size=1]please don't mention this to Clarky - it will only annoy him[/size]) or more Precision-y than a '66 Precision or more user-friendly than a Status Streamline. It's been a pretty intense journey, but it is at least possible that I've reached my destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I will be sorted once I have the Wal fretless I am after (and sold the way heavy Corvette fretless that does my back in). If anything I will have too much gear. Whether I hang on to all of it depends on band circumstances (eg, if the acoustic quartet spin-off project of Rattlin Bone ever takes off). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Haha Jack! I was typing my reply to Gareth as yours popped up! Edited December 29, 2011 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I can say that I haven't bought any gear in ages and haven't had a hankering for anything substantial since I got my Yamaha BBs a year and half ago and also happily married a couple of Mesa amps. Am I cured? I am waiting for the Zoom B3 effects unit to be available but that's to replace something that was trashed and I'm not particularly excited about it like I would be about a new bass or amp; does that count as real GAS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I've been in the fortunate position to have a reasonable amount of money to buy myself something recently and believe me I have trawled Ebay worldwide, Soundslive, Digital Village, GAK, Thomann and loads of others but there is hee haw that interests me. Its a funny old game. I've had everything from A to Z (except Alembic and Zon ) and I feel that I've done it all now and want to just enjoy playing the damn things without wondering what something else would be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The novelty of new gear wore off for me a while ago & it hasn't come back. I much prefer playing the same bass & having money to get away rather than stay at home with 30 instruments I don't play. In the last 9 months I've gotten a case & a practice amp - both needed & both were Christmas presents. Gas is great if you like the thrill of the chase but a real pain when it just becomes habit. I don't want to return to how I was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1325172085' post='1480528'] Gas is great if you like the thrill of the chase but a real pain when it just becomes habit. I don't want to return to how I was [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immo Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1325172085' post='1480528'] Gas is great if you like the thrill of the chase but a real pain when it just becomes habit. I don't want to return to how I was [/quote] For a moment there, I felt a chill of fear... But... Naah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1325172085' post='1480528'] Gas is great if you like the thrill of the chase but a real pain when it just becomes habit. I don't want to return to how I was [/quote] Agreed, although in my case I can't afford to do it anyway. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Very much agreed. My gas is finally done. Ironic really as I'm bass wise virtually back where I began! Hell, not far off amp wise either! I'm hardly playing bass at all at the mo, which is probably part of it, having ended up on guitar for the first time in my life?!!!? (power chords only!) but guitars dont interest me really. Just tools to a job. I have noticed however that when I pick up a bass to noodle or play at open mic, i not only love it, but am proper on form too! Typical! Heh heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1325189277' post='1480803'] Very much agreed. My gas is finally done. Ironic really as I'm bass wise virtually back where I began! [/quote] Funny enough so am I. I went in to my current band 8 years ago with just a JV Squier P, now my main bass is a Squier CV P..........loads more debt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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