power of ten

Hi there, new to this site, though been browsing for a few days... so now i've joined group a quick intro. I'm Paul, Live near Belfast ,Came by site via a card slipped into case of new axe, bought from site member, Playing bass for a long old time, various bands, gigging once or twice a week, local bars and clubs, weddings, corperates etc. Have a thing for Musicman basses, though i have a few others. amp wise, after many breakdowns of ashdowns, peavey, and hartke's, i have fully embraced modelling technology... bass pod xt pro, crown power amps, and hartke cabs, or direct to pa if i'm feeling lazy.. So,... everyone seems to have a long gear list as their signature.... is it cool or just annoying.? People having basses that i think i would like, telling us how stunning they sound, feel, play.... oh no off to ebay again, spending money i dont have ... I do like the bass porn section, coool Nice to be here.... Paul