ras52 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 [attachment=186747:Aga.jpg] [attachment=186748:Camp_Gaz.jpg] Sometimes it helps..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Are they both GAS ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1426600798' post='2719704'] Are they both GAS ? [/quote] You forgot your coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Plus it has the advantage that it's more tax deductable than cheaper gear. Edited March 18, 2015 by paul_5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 It is a symbiotic relationship between the artist and her/his tools. There is no perfect instrument and no bass player ever made a great recording without a bass It is not about the musician or the instrument, it is about the musician AND the instrument, the goal is to achieve the perfect symbiosis. This can be achieved with cheap gear or expensive gear and is unlikley ever to be a consequence of just 'shopping'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1426677372' post='2720557'] This can be achieved with cheap gear or expensive gear and is unlikley ever to be a consequence of just 'shopping'. [/quote] This. My current squeeze is a frankenbass that's been routed and tweaked over many months and now it plays like a dream (to me). Total cost of the whole thing is less than £200. Who'd have thought it? I have to say that it really helps to calm the BC induced GAS every time I pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 its full of hot air this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Interesting original OP but, in this instance, I actually don't agree I am a very average photographer but a serious upgrade to my camera a few years ago produced significantly better pictures. Last year I upgraded again, same make of camera but a major revision model and my picture quality leapt forward again. This has inspired me to take a lot more pictures and to spend more time working with my camera because I know I'm able to improve my results. Relatively speaking I'm a better cook than a photographer and, again, an upgrade to my hob a few years ago really improved my cooking skills. It's a ceramic job that gives me way more control over temperature and on delicate things, like fish and seafood, it makes a huge difference compared to my previous one. This in turn has inspired me to cook more complex meals and use more interesting ingredients and, ultimately, has made me a better cook So, in my household, higher end gear has made a significant improvement Not sure the same can be said bout my bass playing though. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Nah, everybody knows that it's more about photoshop than the camera ....walks away with tin hat on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1426683553' post='2720699'] Relatively speaking I'm a better cook than a photographer and, again, an upgrade to my hob a few years ago really improved my cooking skills. [/quote] I read this and realised my cooker cost twice as much as my bass. The fact I though that this might be an excuse to buy a more expensive bass probably tells you where I stand on the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Would you mind giving me the details of the three cameras involved ? I am soon to be upgrading and keen to see how various upgrades enhance picture quality potential weighted against the cost etc. [quote name='molan' timestamp='1426683553' post='2720699'] Interesting original OP but, in this instance, I actually don't agree I am a very average photographer but a serious upgrade to my camera a few years ago produced significantly better pictures. Last year I upgraded again, same make of camera but a major revision model and my picture quality leapt forward again. This has inspired me to take a lot more pictures and to spend more time working with my camera because I know I'm able to improve my results. Relatively speaking I'm a better cook than a photographer and, again, an upgrade to my hob a few years ago really improved my cooking skills. It's a ceramic job that gives me way more control over temperature and on delicate things, like fish and seafood, it makes a huge difference compared to my previous one. This in turn has inspired me to cook more complex meals and use more interesting ingredients and, ultimately, has made me a better cook So, in my household, higher end gear has made a significant improvement Not sure the same can be said bout my bass playing though. . . [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 [quote name='tonybassplayer' timestamp='1426706068' post='2721143'] Would you mind giving me the details of the three cameras involved ? I am soon to be upgrading and keen to see how various upgrades enhance picture quality potential weighted against the cost etc. [/quote] Original one was a Panasonic bridge type camera. Can't remember the exact model I'm afraid but it was about £225 - £250. We also had a little compact Panasonic with a Leica lens that took pretty good pictures. It's still kept in reserve. Also around the £250 mark when new. Having got on with the brand we liked the idea of the micro 4/3 cameras so bought a G2. Great camera, lots of lens options (including some Leicas) and pretty cheap on the used market now. Kept our eyes on the upgrades but didn't take the plunge until the G6 came out. Quite a few upgrades on this model and picture quality is noticeably better. It's not a super high-end SLR but I really like the combination of size, features and quality by the way - I've said 'we' because the G2 & the G6 were both bought in pairs so my wife and I have one each & we swap lenses & spare batteries etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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