Damnthatlazlo Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Having serious gas issues at the moment. Saw a guitar. I can easily talk myself into buying it. It’s not even suitable to what I’m playing musically…but could be…see what I mean. Anyone got any tips on reigning it in a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Damnthatlazlo said: ...Anyone got any tips on reigning it in a bit? Ah... You're new here, then..? ... 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) Step away from the source of GAS - is it online? Move on to the next page and tell yourself you'll revisit it tomorrow. I find that a day or two usually lessens if not removes the temptation of GAS as common sense/logic kicks in. Talk it through with band mates who understand the situation (and who have experienced GAS themselves) and that you know will give you an honest opinion. Could you borrow a similar guitar to try and satisfy the GAS without the 'A'? Good luck from a fellow GASer. 😄 Edited July 20, 2023 by Franticsmurf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisswanbon Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Buy it > Realise it's not appropriate for what you're currently doing > Let it sit in the F/S section at a loss for a few months before selling for far less than paid > Repeat 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Wait for a few weeks before buying. If you still want it after that, there's a much better chance it'll turn out to be a good purchase. If your GAS has moved its focus elsewhere in the meantime, you'll have saved yourself some money. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Buy it, the gas won’t go away, I’m not helping am I 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 GAS gets worse the further into the day you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Just buy it, try it, find you do or don't like it and decide the route forward from there, I have gassed for a Gretsch White Falcon since I saw Billy Duffy sporting his back in 1986, I still want one today, the pain doesn't go away.....that's it I'm off to buy a Falcon and the scratch that itch, I knew Basschat would help me see sense 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Yeah, the GAS struggle is real. I played a multiscale 4 string Spector on my lunch break. That was nice... Good job i didn't succumb else I'd have a very angry wife about now 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Drop subtle hints to your loved ones and hope that they will buy it for your birthday or early Xmas present. Or just buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just now, TheGreek said: Drop subtle hints to your loved ones and hope that they will buy it for your birthday or early Xmas present. Or just buy it. Just buy it.. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I’ve played for less than 30 minutes in over 2 years…….. still got bloody gas though 🤦🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJWW Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 It's unbeatable but in the past I've found giving your existing gear a bit of TLC can help stave it off e.g. give your bass a good clean and polish, new strings, setup etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Buy it and satisfy it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 20 hours ago, EJWW said: It's unbeatable but in the past I've found giving your existing gear a bit of TLC can help stave it off e.g. give your bass a good clean and polish, new strings, setup etc. Killjoy!! 😉😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Practise more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Killjoy!! 😉😉 Joy - killls !😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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