HengistPod Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I had serious GAS for a Thunderbird for 15 years before I eventually got one. That was 20 years ago now, and I'm beginning to wonder whether to try playing a proper bass guitar. As we know, a 'bird is not proper - to me, it's almost like a different instrument. This idea of "change" comes into my head every so often, but to tell the truth I always find it quite dull and end up back in my happy Thunderbird place. So I have several "normal-type" but slightly-different-from-each-other basses up in the attic. Currently, I'm quite fancying either a black Aerodyne Jazz, or a 5-string Jazz. My heart knows that the latter would soon be another attic job, but the former is continuing to make eyes at me. Meantime, I'm currently gigging my Epi Classic Pro, having decided to rest the Gibsons. It's a revelation, much better than I'd expected it to be in a gig situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 [quote name='Trueno' timestamp='1477042787' post='3159400'] It's better just to practise more and maybe strike out out in a new direction. ... but a shiny new bass is more fun. Who am I trying to kid? [/quote] If i spent as much time practicing as I did looking at/researching/travelling up and down the country collecting new gear I'd be a fantastic player 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 There's definite rush to getting something new - the whole process of planning and choosing and then coming home with your new toy ... or succumbing to instant lust ... I've managed to deflect my GAS onto guitar picks - having an account with TimberTones is dangerous, but only on a small scale. Right now I want this: http://timber-tones.co.uk/sun-tones-mixed-tin-of-4-guitar-picks-2634-p.asp If that's enough to stop me looking for a Lakland 5 (which wouldn't match up to my GMR Flow In 5 anyway), it looks like a good deal to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesTheCat Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 As with Stylon up the page I am the worst at spending money. Music wise I've never spent more than £50 on any one item, but they fortunately all keep me entertained. I'm awful at getting rid of stuff though so give it a few years and I'll have spent thousands of pounds on a room full of cheap and knackered basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbass Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Its all to do with simple fact that we think that spending more money will make us better musicians. I'd alway had 'name bases' but was never really happy. Sold my last Fender recently and bought a £100 Chinese Squire P....and I've never been genuinely happier and why? Price. Weight.Tone. But I had to go through the process of owning the expensive guitars to get where Iam now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 [quote name='JonesTheCat' timestamp='1477217734' post='3160568'] I'm awful at getting rid of stuff though so give it a few years and I'll have spent thousands of pounds on a room full of cheap and knackered basses. [/quote] Haha, that's another thing that we've got in common! I've still got every guitar and bass that I've ever owned! I'm a bit better at getting rid of amps, though only a little bit. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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