thebrig Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Just over an hour ago, the postman delivered my wage slip, and to my delight, I have been given a £1,200 bonus which I was not expecting. I know that I should put it away for a rainy day, but I'm gassing like mad, even though I really don't need any more basses. Maybe I should just put another "bitsa" together on the cheap, and put the rest away. What do you think guys/gals? By the way, the missus doesn't know yet, should I tell her? Help please! Edited July 16, 2011 by thebrig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 By something 2nd hand that you like the look at and is worth double should it be bought new. You'll get a bass you love the look off, own something that's already of 2nd hand value (unlikely to loose anymore if you re-sell) and get to be the envy of your bass playing friends. £1200 will get you a bass worth 2k in the for sale section.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Buy the misses something nice then getting another bass will be even more fun lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Use it to finance a CD of your band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I would donate it to Pakistan, which is a very needy country..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 [quote name='neilb' post='1305544' date='Jul 16 2011, 10:17 AM']I would donate it to Pakistan, which is a very needy country.....[/quote] MB1. Maybe the Weirs can help you with that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1305530' date='Jul 16 2011, 10:06 AM']By something 2nd hand that you like the look at and is worth double should it be bought new. You'll get a bass you love the look off, own something that's already of 2nd hand value (unlikely to loose anymore if you re-sell) and get to be the envy of your bass playing friends. £1200 will get you a bass worth 2k in the for sale section....[/quote] Get an Overwater Perception and you're looking at a £3k bass for about £1k. I'd be looking at something about half that and put the rest away if I were in your shoes. Many good basses can be got for £6-800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Allocate yourself a (GAS) chunk of your bonus..... buy the missus a gift..... stick the rest in the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMech Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 'forget' a zero, and tell the missus it was £120? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Clearly all that money is making you think irrationally. Give it to me and I'll put it to good use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 A nice little amp head, always fun getting a new amp, you have a Shuttle why not something big and valvey for home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 You could get a very agreeable double bass for £1200. Then in a way it's not buying another bass, it's different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Oh and if there is any left over and you want to get me a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 find a shop that will do a 'wife receipt' there used to be a hi-fi shop in chatham that would do you a genuine receipt at the retail price and also a 'wife receipt' at a fraction of the retail price the latter for you to show 'she who must be obeyed' and trot out the predictable line of ..... but darling it only cost £xxx.00 look ive got the receipt here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Sit on it until you know what to spend it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Yeah, ask a bass forum if you should buy a new bass or not. That'll be a balanced discussion. Honest opinion: I think you've already got some very nice basses that cover a lot of ground style and sound wise, and you say yourself you don't need anything, so I'd rule out any serious purchases (ie >c£250) unless you're shifting one out first. A bitsa perhaps, or something around that area, or how about an effects pedal or two? Personally, if that kind of money dropped in my lap right now I'd consider either a holiday or even just a nice meal and save the rest. Hey, I like good food. Edited July 16, 2011 by Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Tell your missus. Plan it out together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 [quote name='neepheid' post='1305698' date='Jul 16 2011, 12:49 PM']Tell your missus. Plan it out together.[/quote] does she play bass too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Don't tell the missus, she'll want to buy a holiday or some new double glazing, something sensible. Go buy a jetski, or a really unrealiable sports car, or a hot tub. And beer, lots of beer. Resist the gas, it's a slipperly slope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Ummm, is it actually a bonus?? Or is it an over-payment that they're going to ask for back lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 If the missus is your wife/partner and you live together, and have a joint account, I can`t see how it`s possible that she wouldn`t find out, so come clean. If however, you don`t live together, or have a joint account, tell her about the £200 bonus you got, and suggest a nice weekend away somewhere. Then on the Monday afterwards, spend the leftover grand on something you really want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Oh sod that, nice bunch of flowers, a bottle of wine and dvd "Oh my time with you is all precious my dear" blah blah blah, all that romantic stuff. Then blow the £1170 you have left on something you really want. (And yes I am that little red guy on your shoulder) After speaking to so many of my mates dads it's become clear that as soon as you get married you see less of your money, as soon as you have kids you see none of it. So seize the oppurtunity. Edited July 16, 2011 by Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 [quote name='thebrig' post='1305526' date='Jul 16 2011, 10:02 AM']Just over an hour ago, the postman delivered my wage slip, and to my delight, I have been given a £1,200 bonus which I was not expecting. I know that I should put it away for a rainy day, but I'm gassing like mad, even though I really don't need any more basses. Maybe I should just put another "bitsa" together on the cheap, and put the rest away. What do you think guys/gals? By the way, the missus doesn't know yet, should I tell her? Help please![/quote] buy a nice envelope filter pedal, or one of those Shine Telecaster basses (cheap!) and put the rest away. Then, I am sure in a not very distant future you'll come across something you really want... bingo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1305866' date='Jul 16 2011, 03:02 PM']Just got to get the right gal [/quote] +1000 My only restriction is I cannot jeopardise holidays because I spent the money on toys. But as long as we can go on holidays... and they fit in my music room, then it's ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Well I'm going to be dead boring and say put it away. These are uncertain times we are living in and you never know what's coming round the corner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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