tonybassplayer Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 I just have to say that I think you're all naughty boys ( and girls ) on this website. Before I joined I was more than happy with my Yamaha TRB playing through my budget conscious Behringer amp and twin cab set up but now now !!! My first acquisition ( after following all the debates about the relative merits of MIJ, MIA etc ) was a Geddy Lee Jazz ( lovely to play and sounds great ) Then I just had to give these much talked about Wizard Thumper pickups a try so I bought an ebay special Squire Precision, bought the Wizards and fit them and yes, they do dramatically, alter the sound !! Now I spend all my time researching the relative merits of the Mark Bass amps and cabs as I have become obsessed with ditching the Behringer stuff for some light weight, cool looking loud gear !! Going to make the purchase soon. Now ( and this has just started ) I have got really in to following the custom built threads and I have fallen in love with some of the bass's I see being built and have convinced myself that I now desperately need one !! When will it all end ?? or does it ?? Quote
stingrayfan Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 Haha... It's got to you too. Since joining this site, I've swapped basses about 10 times and changed my amp rig three times. It's fun trying different stuff though. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='268314' date='Aug 23 2008, 09:02 AM']I just have to say that I think you're all naughty boys ( and girls ) on this website. Before I joined I was more than happy with my Yamaha TRB playing through my budget conscious Behringer amp and twin cab set up but now now !!! My first acquisition ( after following all the debates about the relative merits of MIJ, MIA etc ) was a Geddy Lee Jazz ( lovely to play and sounds great ) Then I just had to give these much talked about Wizard Thumper pickups a try so I bought an ebay special Squire Precision, bought the Wizards and fit them and yes, they do dramatically, alter the sound !! Now I spend all my time researching the relative merits of the Mark Bass amps and cabs as I have become obsessed with ditching the Behringer stuff for some light weight, cool looking loud gear !! Going to make the purchase soon. Now ( and this has just started ) I have got really in to following the custom built threads and I have fallen in love with some of the bass's I see being built and have convinced myself that I now desperately need one !! When will it all end ?? or does it ??[/quote] Just like an extended 12" disco remix of [i]Le Freak[/i] by Chic it will end, but goes on and on and on and on.. P Quote
Kiwi Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 lol congratulations, your assimilation is complete. Quote
Alastair Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 -sniff- I smell GAS ...yeah so this site (in conjunction with talkbass) is bad for your wallet! Ps. The mark bass LMII is kick ass. Buy one. Now. Do it. Go on. You know you want too... Quote
markytbass Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 I thought one bass was enough until I came on here Quote
The Burpster Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 [color="#FF0000"][size=7]"Resistance is Futile!"[/size][/color][i][/i] Quote
bassfan Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 (edited) I too was once like you.... happy with the way the Squire sounded through the Marshall Amp... one day, trolling through the internet for Bass related sites.... it all went pear shaped, I found this site and GAS hit me! Now the proud owner orf a Warwick bleached blonde, Fender Marcus Miller and a MarkBass CMD121P (cracking combo amp by the way!)... a pedal is on it's way.... I have been converted..... My wallet has been depleted..... My fingers hurt...... .... I love it! Edited August 23, 2008 by bassfan Quote
s_u_y_* Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 Have your time of madness. I personally think it's healthy and you gain so much experience by chopping and changing. 2007 was a terrible year for me. I went through 13 different basses. Now I have reached a place of enlightment (and poverty) so I now know what I want. Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 I've not managed to lose any of the basses I've boght since joining. Distributed the cheapies around other peoples houses, but not sold at least. Got silly now. And I've bought ludicrous amounts of pedals, not too bad on the amps, but the cabs? Damn. Quote
silverfoxnik Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 [quote name='s_u_y_*' post='268408' date='Aug 23 2008, 12:00 PM']Now I have reached a place of enlightment (and poverty) so I now know what I want.[/quote] Is that it then; you only get the enlightenment with the accompanying poverty?? Quote
Dubs Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 I have fallen foul of the GAS since I joined this site, but it’s been a lot of fun buying and selling lots of stuff. I’ve changed rig 3 times in as many months I’m sticking with what I’ve got now though, for the moment anyway! Don’t get me started on Bass GAS… Quote
barneyg42 Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 [quote name='The Burpster' post='268389' date='Aug 23 2008, 11:35 AM'][color="#FF0000"][size=7]"Resistance is Futile!"[/size][/color][i][/i][/quote] [color="#FF0000"][size=4]I am Dyslexic of Brog, Refustance is Sutile, Your Ass will be Laminated[/size][/color] Quote
phil_the_bassist Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 yeah, since joining I've got 7 pedals, a coupla basses, a flightcase and a pickup, done some other swapsies and my bank balance quakes in fear every time I check the For Sale threads! Quote
noisedude Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 Markbass was the preserve of the ludicrously rich until I came here, now I'm trying to work out how to dodge my rent for a month or two to buy an LMII. As long as your playing is also improving it's sort of justifiable, if not then maybe you're in the wrong bits of the forum?! Quote
lowhand_mike Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 hehe, yep, it shappens to all of us. fortunately i have little to no time to piss let alone change my setup around, i'm also a bit lazy when i do have time, dont get me wrong i have a looooonng list of stuff i want now though happy gassing Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 As self-proclaimed `King of The Collector's'* I welcome you to the world of GAS!! Take it from me, there is no cure... * sorry - not intended to come over as an overbloated braggart but it might just be the case! Quote
noisedude Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='268678' date='Aug 24 2008, 12:49 AM']As self-proclaimed `King of The Collector's'* I welcome you to the world of GAS!! Take it from me, there is no cure... * sorry - not intended to come over as an overbloated braggart but it might just be the case![/quote] There are so many reasons why I can't aspire to having a collection like yours!! Quote
noisedude Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='268684' date='Aug 24 2008, 01:01 AM']And they are???[/quote] Budget, house space, insurance cost, strings cost, setups cost, loss of housemates and friends, lack of a nice long fence to take pictures against ........... there's plenty. Quote
noisedude Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='268709' date='Aug 24 2008, 01:53 AM']Ah! You and me both m8![/quote] Well you've got a lovely fence so you're definitely ahead!! Quote
alexmoore10 Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 It has taken me ten years to narrow down my equipment to what I use and what I need. Having said that I am off to get another amp on Tuesday...................and I DO need to get some more effects! Quote
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