Kevin Dean Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I'm not even gigging at the moment but talking myself into buying another amp, is it just me ? or am I as I suspect mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlonBass Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Nope, not mad, just a GAS Attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 As long as you see it will pay for itself or be worth it in the long run, then buy a bargain when they crop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 [quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1434873587' post='2803388'] ...just a GAS Attack. [/quote] Very much so. The madness isn't restricted to bass players either - people generally buy things they don't need. It's called consumer capitalism and is the bedrock of our wonderful economic system and the mainstay of the advertising industry. More coke, anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) I'm happily gigging with a band, yet I've been researching the best preamp pedal for a future band, which doesn't exist. At 5am. Totally true. Edited June 21, 2015 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 When I bought an amp off eBay a few years back, the ad said ' not using amp anymore going computer instead.' I was gigging at the time and thought no more about it. A few years( and a couple of amps later), I bought a gk combo incase I join another band. Almost 5 years later, and I havent . I'm wondering whether to offload it, as I have line 6 podfarm and studio monitors . Then again recently , I've been looking at the Roland cube/ micro cubes with built in drum machines / effects etc. I notice that guitarists always have an amp at home to match their axe . Maybe you should get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I gig quite a lot but 95% of them are at venues which provide decent backline. So my amp and cab do little more than gather dust back at home. So why do I keep on checking out the amps and cabs for sale constantly? I dunno! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badderer Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 you're just being very responsible and preparing yourself for when you start gigging again. whoever you gig with in the future will be really pleased you've bought a bigger, better, shinier amp. they'd also probably really appreciate it if you got a couple of new basses as well, one for a different sound, another one as back up. you may also need some shiny pedals for that sound you hear in your head but can't quite get, but remember you will need to buy and sell at least 10 pedals to find the right one so you might as well get started now. remember to get a tuner pedal that goes without saying obviously. oh and then you'll need a little pedal board to put them on. Also you might need a new gig bag to transport your new basses in to, and possibly a rack system for your new amp, i mean it would be foolish to spend that money on a new amp and not protect it. also you'll need a new strap and strap locks to secure your new basses, you wouldn't want to drop those. maybe you should get some new strings while you're at it. it would be silly having back up basses but no spare strings. plus a few tools to help to repair your basses and change strings and set the bass up properly. you need to get a decent stand to hold your 3 basses so they're accessible on stage. you're probably gonna need a new car to transport all this lot in too so i'd start having a look on auto trader.... or maybe a customised van with your own inbuilt sound system so your band can rock out at the next festival you go to. you're gonna need to sort out a room at home too so you'd better combine the kitchen and lounge together and you can take over the lounge and turn it into a music / studio room. and you're going to need somewhere to safely store your new customised van so you need to start building a garage or a secure car port at the back of your house..... remember it's not GAS, you're just being prepared and thoughtful and you DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) It's not just you. I'm between bands at the moment, and still have a small-gig setup, but I wound up selling my bigger 2x12" cab to cover some expenses when moving house. I'm now thinking I ought to replace that while things are quiet so that I don't have a mad last-minute scramble to find something when I join another band. It's surprisingly tricky to work out what your needs are when you don't know what sort of band you'll end up in though! Edited June 21, 2015 by Beer of the Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 That's nothing... I bought a guitar (which I can't play properly) and a stack for a band I wanted to start before I'd written any material or found any band mates... ... Tis GAS and fighting it is futile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1434882346' post='2803505'] ... Tis GAS and fighting it is futile. [/quote] I too only recently bought a guitar to lay down guide tracks, bit of noodling, etc... then realised I can't play it. Bugger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434882470' post='2803509'] I too only recently bought a guitar to lay down guide tracks, bit of noodling, etc... then realised I can't play it. Bugger! [/quote] Me neither... I can't hold a pick properly, it keeps slipping round my hand and I end up with the pointy bit facing away from the strings. Also, after this weeks first rehearsal on guitar it turns out I have a lot to learn about controlling feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Interestingly, it's when I'm gigging regularly that I'm less likely to GAS after things. Gigging regularly at the moment and I don't really fancy anything at all, but four months ago I really had to stop myself from buying a new keyboard and some PA stuff (that I don't need)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1434882657' post='2803512'] Me neither... I can't hold a pick properly, it keeps slipping round my hand and I end up with the pointy bit facing away from the strings. [/quote] I overcome this by playing guitar 'finger style' - ie. in the same way I would play a bass, plucking the strings with my index and middle fingers (and strumming as per normal with the tips). Makes me feel like a giant, oversized man playing a 6-string bass As a technique for guitar it kinda sucks. But it's what I'm stuck with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1434882657' post='2803512'] Me neither... I can't hold a pick properly, it keeps slipping round my hand and I end up with the pointy bit facing away from the strings. Also, after this weeks first rehearsal on guitar it turns out I have a lot to learn about controlling feedback. [/quote] Pat Metheny has always played with the pointy bit facing away from the strings, and I don't think he's ever been accused of not holding a plectrum properly. I play with them that way too, I personally find the pointy end makes the sound too toppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 A few months ago, I thought about getting a cheap guitar . Only because , I wanted to record something else instead of bass and apps. Then , I realised what a waste of time it would be . A guitar feels like a Chad valley kids toy in my hands . No feeling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 [quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1434873455' post='2803387'] I'm not even gigging at the moment but talking myself into buying another amp, is it just me ? or am I as I suspect mad [/quote] I dont gig ATM but still have 3 cabs (despite having sold 2 in recent times) 4 amps, 6 basses, a PA mixer/power amp rack, amp, a pair of subs, probably 7k+ worth and yes I still peruse the for sale forum. Keep promising myself to have a big sell off and consolidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I have more basses than I've had gigs in the last 2 years. Sometimes I wonder whether I should flog all but the two 'special' ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1434882657' post='2803512'] Me neither... I can't hold a pick properly, it keeps slipping round my hand and I end up with the pointy bit facing away from the strings. Also, after this weeks first rehearsal on guitar it turns out I have a lot to learn about controlling feedback. [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434882470' post='2803509'] I too only recently bought a guitar to lay down guide tracks, bit of noodling, etc... then realised I can't play it. Bugger! [/quote] You two are going to ruin it for everybody, you're just looking for every little excuse not to buy guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 [quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1434895549' post='2803638'] I have more basses than I've had gigs in the last 2 years. Sometimes I wonder whether I should flog all but the two 'special' ones! [/quote] They were all "special" when you bought them, so keep them all. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Playing music is not only about 'playing out', gigging, or before a public. First and foremost, it's for the fun of doing it at all. It's true that instruments such as the bass (and maybe even more so, drums...) are not usually associated with solo playing, but there are thousands, perhaps even several million folks happily playing instruments solely for their own pleasure, or with their families. Not quite the same vision for the professional musician, but as hobbyists, I find it perfectly reasonable to aspire to having excellent instruments and equipment, but never play before a public, nor want to. Since the advent of affordable, quality home studio gear, I'd say there are more and more folks creating simply for their own amusement, or for very limited diffusion. Not saying that there's anything wrong with gigging, either as an activity or as an ambition (I do it myself, from time to time..!), but, to me, it's never been the ultimate motivation. I'd be playing my stuff even if I'd never gigged in my life. Just my tuppence-worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1434897105' post='2803662'] They were all "special" when you bought them, so keep them all. Sorted. [/quote] Fair point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1434898089' post='2803670'] Playing music is not only about 'playing out', gigging, or before a public. First and foremost, it's for the fun of doing it at all. It's true that instruments such as the bass (and maybe even more so, drums...) are not usually associated with solo playing, but there are thousands, perhaps even several million folks happily playing instruments solely for their own pleasure, or with their families. Not quite the same vision for the professional musician, but as hobbyists, I find it perfectly reasonable to aspire to having excellent instruments and equipment, but never play before a public, nor want to. Since the advent of affordable, quality home studio gear, I'd say there are more and more folks creating simply for their own amusement, or for very limited diffusion. Not saying that there's anything wrong with gigging, either as an activity or as an ambition (I do it myself, from time to time..!), but, to me, it's never been the ultimate motivation. I'd be playing my stuff even if I'd never gigged in my life. Just my tuppence-worth. [/quote] Great reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.