molan Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) I did a bit of a deal with my wife recently - I'll sell the odd bass or two to fund something different but ONLY if I sell something first! So how come I've bought a Status Electro today and a Lakland DPLE and nothing has left my house (except for a wedge of cash!)? Couldn't resist the Status as it was such a bargain and I wanted something to sit on the sofa & noddle with in the evenings & had my eyes on a Lakland for a while and thought Dave's funky green DPLE was too cool to miss out on. So, lo & behold In the past week I've added a dinky MarkBass combo & a pair of basses to the stable. I did actually flog a pair of hi-fi speakers which paid for the MarkBass & most of the Status so I guess I can't complain too much Edited June 7, 2008 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Be jeezus, what speakers were they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 [quote]Be jeezus, what speakers were they?[/quote] Possibly the ones you get at Wembley Stadium? Molan, yes... GAS seems to be an incurable thing for many of us. Just when you think you're satisfied with your "lot", you see something else, or think up another way of making "your sound." It's scary & quite expensive, as we've talked about in the last couple of days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='206923' date='May 26 2008, 11:03 PM']So how come I've bought a Status Electro today and a Lakland DPLE and nothing has left my house (except for a wedge of cash!)?[/quote] Possibly soon to be followed by a suitcase full of your clothes and then you perhaps? It is a dangerous game you play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I think I've been sober for almost a year now. Although I did buy a tango book which I've yet to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 [quote name='The Burpster' post='206926' date='May 26 2008, 11:06 PM']Be jeezus, what speakers were they? [/quote] Acoustic Energy - original series and sat in a box for years! Sold to someone in the European Parliament in Brussels, maybe with more money than sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 [quote name='bassman2790' post='206974' date='May 27 2008, 12:01 AM']Possibly soon to be followed by a suitcase full of your clothes and then you perhaps? It is a dangerous game you play[/quote] I think my ex-wife would have echoed your sentiments There was a day when I popped out to buy some new strings and came home with a Laney 300w head, a huge old Fender 1x15 & a 2x10 as well. At the time my only bass amp was a tiny little Peavey - she wasn't impressed. . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 youll love the dple, if aint got the sweetest slim neck youll ever hold apart from the mrs that is ill eat my hat, tell me if im wrong when u get her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='207511' date='May 27 2008, 08:00 PM']Acoustic Energy - original series and sat in a box for years! Sold to someone in the European Parliament in Brussels, maybe with more money than sense [/quote]paid from your taxes anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I know what you mean. I have terrible GAS. Im never happy with my gear. Ive got a good set up now, 5 string, fretless, 4 string, combo+cab, zoom b2.1u Doesnt stop me wanting a Bongo, Burpsters P, 57 reissue, another 5 string, want rid of my combo for a head and another cab (which I have no need for) just got some new pups even though I was quite happy with the old ones. I BLAME BASSCHAT! that and I have far too much time on my hands at work so all I do is look for more stuff to buy. Wouldnt mind a D tuner for my Ray too although I have absolutly no experiance with drop D tuning lol. GAS is a bad bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='207521' date='May 27 2008, 08:02 PM']There was a day when I popped out to buy some new strings and came home with a Laney 300w head, a huge old Fender 1x15 & a 2x10 as well. At the time my only bass amp was a tiny little Peavey - she wasn't impressed. . . . .[/quote] Strange that, I poped in to get Strings and ended up with a MIM Jazz and no strings. went back in a few weeks later for the same strings and ended up with strings and my combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 [quote name='phsycoandy' post='207596' date='May 27 2008, 09:24 PM']youll love the dple, if aint got the sweetest slim neck youll ever hold apart from the mrs that is ill eat my hat, tell me if im wrong when u get her![/quote] Arrived today - very nice neck indeed And I actually sold something as well - that means I've now bought two basses and a combo whilst selling one bass. Still means I'm "down" on the transactions so far but I did shift those hi-fi speakers so I'm only out about £50 out. Mind you - I have just committed to spend another £600 or so & this purchase will require additional expenditure to power it up - ho, hum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 Well - the Modulus VJ has gone to a good home but the Lakland & the Status have now been joined by a rather delightful Sadowsky NYC in a beautiful deep blue quiled maple finish and the MarkBass has two new, and significantly larger, EBS cabs - a 2x12 & a 2x10. The wife is far from impressed Another couple of hundred pounds worth of motorcyle bits should sell on Flea Bay this week so that'll make a bit of a dent in the debt mountain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='214622' date='Jun 7 2008, 09:02 PM']Well - the Modulus VJ has gone to a good home but the Lakland & the Status have now been joined by a rather delightful Sadowsky NYC in a beautiful deep blue quiled maple finish and the MarkBass has two new, and significantly larger, EBS cabs - a 2x12 & a 2x10. The wife is far from impressed Another couple of hundred pounds worth of motorcyle bits should sell on Flea Bay this week so that'll make a bit of a dent in the debt mountain![/quote] Glad you got hold of the Sadowsky in the end - I know you have been watching that for ages... and isn't Neil a top bloke?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham fisted Bass Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='206923' date='May 26 2008, 11:03 PM']I did a bit of a deal with my wife recently - I'll sell the odd bass or two to fund something different but ONLY if I sell something first! So how come I've bought a Status Electro today and a Lakland DPLE and nothing has left my house (except for a wedge of cash!)? Couldn't resist the Status as it was such a bargain and I wanted something to sit on the sofa & noddle with in the evenings & had my eyes on a Lakland for a while and thought Dave's funky green DPLE was too cool to miss out on. So, lo & behold In the past week I've added a dinky MarkBass combo & a pair of basses to the stable. I did actually flog a pair of hi-fi speakers which paid for the MarkBass & most of the Status so I guess I can't complain too much [/quote] Is that all?.......You only live once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 (edited) I've been trying to trim my collection down as I would love to go to gig with only one bass. That bass being my gold warmoth 54 P bass. I have, however, ended up with 2 12 string basses, an acoustic bass and a bass collection alongside, [i][/i]and[i][/i] an original trace elliot valve preamp combo for the 12 string. Oh, I also have a fretless in bits and a 1973 telecaster bass in bits. My gas now is for a Chandler Royale or Hamer B2A. Edited June 8, 2008 by Delberthot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='214695' date='Jun 8 2008, 01:20 AM']Glad you got hold of the Sadowsky in the end - I know you have been watching that for ages... and isn't Neil a top bloke??[/quote] Neil was a really nice guy. Great collection of basses & more than happy to let me try any of them. And what about that collection of pedals? Went round with a plan to spend half an hour & get back home & stayed nearly two hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 [quote name='Ham fisted Bass' post='214699' date='Jun 8 2008, 01:33 AM']Is that all?.......You only live once.[/quote] God point - let's see if I survive the op OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 My GAS is killing me at the moment. It's a simple GAS aswell. All I want is a Musicman Stingray in either Black Cherryburst or Pacific Blueburst with maple neck. Failing that, Teal with maple neck would do. I would sooner have 2EQ but would settle for 3EQ. Second hand they go from £600 to £800. Not a lot of money but money I just don't have at the moment. One day maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='207511' date='May 27 2008, 08:00 PM']Acoustic Energy - original series and sat in a box for years! Sold to someone in the European Parliament in Brussels, maybe with more money than sense [/quote] ah ok - they will be adding them to their expenses claim P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I'm not gigging for a few weeks, so I'm gassing. for what, I'm not sure though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='214905' date='Jun 8 2008, 02:22 PM']I'm not gigging for a few weeks, so I'm gassing. for what, I'm not sure though![/quote] Buy a pedal - that'll keep you happy for a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I know how you feel. I'm GASsing for a Status Streamline at the mo' Not that I'm in a position to be spending that kind of money right now. Time to rotate the collection again... ...That can help to alleviate trapped GAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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