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Unsatisfied GAS and long lead times


Twigman
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Last week I succumbed to a severe case of GAS..

It started with wanting to utilise my i7 laptop as a go anywhere studio - so I reinstalled all my software on it and in the process upgraded to Sonar platinum from X2.
I also purchased a USB audio interface to use with the laptop - the interface in my desktop is a RME PCI card so couldn't be used in the laptop,
GAS unsatisfied I went and bought a small Akai 25 key MPK mini to take with the laptop...

GAS still not satisfied I decided now was the time to order the bass I've always wanted: a Musciman Sterling 4HH....
So I did. I thought my GAS would be quenched at last.
but there's a 6 month wait
6 months!!

I remember waiting 13 weeks for my first Barefaced felt like a long time but 6 months ?!

I really can't spend any more money right now to satisfy my GAS...so what do I do for 6 months?

How do you cope with long waits for gear you've ordered?
What's the longest you've waited between order and delivery?
How do you manage your GAS during these waits?

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Get a custom build - you're supporting the small British Bass Luthiery industry and something like ACG generally have build times of less than 16 weeks. If you choose to install the SimS pickup system (£426 for the pair) you get P/J/H options in each p/up and 15 permutations in total.

Alternatively you can have an Enfield with the same system - both will cost you less than the MM.

Here's some info on the system:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV8MV9WzHaA

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Enjoy the wait - the anticipation is part of the fun - and you've got six months of anticipation you lucky so & so. If it helps, I was playing my Stingray HH this evening at a rehearsal and it sounded immense!

I'm not helping am I?

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