Barking Spiders Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 ..what's the temptation to go and blow it all on a much desired bass, guitar ( i like both equally , if that's not considered blasphemous here ) or other instruments or are there other completely different things you'd rather spend it on . As the thread title suggests it's only about spending on good stuff not dull things like a new carpet for the kids bedroom etc. I ask as I won nearly that amount on an accumulator on the horses at the weekend and am definitely gonna spend it on myself and/ or 'er indoors for a change and not them pesky kids . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) I dreamt I won the lottery the other day, and remembered the numbers when I woke up! I was playing bass for Jackie Chan's Japanese guitar tour in that dream strangely. Odd. Just in case I win on Saturday I have already chosen which Warwick custom shop bass I will be ordering before I even think about sensible purchases. Who needs new furniture anyway? Edited January 15, 2018 by ribbetingfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I went into the bank last weekend, the cashier mentioned the fact that I had money in there that was not earning any interest and that there were other places they could happily move it for me, I agreed in principal so ordered the Mesa Boogie Subway cabs from Bass Direct I had been lusting after recently....job done! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 If I came into £2k, the temptation to blow it on a set of IEM would be tremendous, but I would resist and put it towards a new boiler. Non-musically and non-house related? I'd put it aside so the wife and I could finally have a honeymoon (been married six years in June) once smallest child is old enough to stay with grandparents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford13 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Get in contact with Chris from Alpher, and get him to build you your dream bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) I'd spend a whole day here https://cymrubeats.com/shop/ trying and buying... Edited January 15, 2018 by bartelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I still lust after one of these... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I’ve had this discussion with someone at work and while I’ve been a huge lover of vintage basses (and the owner of some beauties) I’d get a bass hand made to my specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 VR rig for my PC probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) - Edited February 25, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpullchord Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 2k? Weekend away with Mrs £500 trip to theme park etc with kids £300 whats left, blow on the most outrageous thing you can!!! How much have you lost on accumulators.............? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I can always find another bass/amp/cab that I ‘have to have’, but this year when I reach the c.£2.5k figure in the band pot it’s going on a Omega Seamaster or a Breitling Superocean....promised myself one years ago and never got around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Just now, martthebass said: I can always find another bass/amp/cab that I ‘have to have’, but this year when I reach the c.£2.5k figure in the band pot it’s going on a Omega Seamaster or a Breitling Superocean....promised myself one years ago and never got around to it. Good choice sir! Got my eye on a panerai... Cannae see it happening 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 1 minute ago, gs_triumph said: Good choice sir! Got my eye on a panerai... Cannae see it happening Know what you mean GST, if I can hold the course it’ll be the Omega, if I can see financial pressures (eg. ‘We could do with a new bed’ Mrs MTB) then it’ll be the Breitling....but still an auto. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Be sensible. Pay two grand off the mortgage. This will save you money in the long run. Of course, if you don't have one, then just buy another bass or loads of other cool S#17😂 Edited January 15, 2018 by leschirons Spelling error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Jus Lukin said: Not a popular answer round here, but I would have a hard time not spending it on a Ric 4003. Yup, can totally agree with that, but I could do with a decent amp as well. Maybe some other stuff... Dunno, I quite fancy another bike as well. It's your money, do what you will with it, and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Did I mention I recently bought a brand new USA Lakland? I definitely (now) do not have 2K burning a hole in my pocket. The nature of my work is that this occasionally (very occasionally) happens to me and I have some cash to squander. Normally it goes on (sensible in my case) IT equipment but I do have the odd splurge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 2k would just about cover the cost of a new Stingray, allowing me to complete Leo's trinity. I also have a weird hankering for a white Les Paul. I've never really got on with them but I'm worried that if Gibson follow the crowd and switch from rosewood to pau ferro boards at some point in the near future, then by the time I finally give in and decide to get one, the new ones just aren't going to look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 57 minutes ago, Cato said: 2k would just about cover the cost of a new Stingray, allowing me to complete Leo's trinity. I also have a weird hankering for a white Les Paul. I've never really got on with them but I'm worried that if Gibson follow the crowd and switch from rosewood to pau ferro boards at some point in the near future, then by the time I finally give in and decide to get one, the new ones just aren't going to look right. White les Paul’s (generally) have ebony fingerboards. And up until they sell the factory in Memphis, that’s where white ones are sprayed. dont know why. That’s just what I learned while drinking beer Gibson paid for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: White les Paul’s (generally) have ebony fingerboards. And up until they sell the factory in Memphis, that’s where white ones are sprayed. dont know why. That’s just what I learned while drinking beer Gibson paid for. Good to know, cheers. The urge to panic buy is subsiding. Edited January 16, 2018 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 7 hours ago, Cato said: Good to know, cheers. The urge to panic buy is subsiding. Gibson are panic selling at the moment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 15 hours ago, Roger2611 said: I went into the bank last weekend, the cashier mentioned the fact that I had money in there that was not earning any interest and that there were other places they could happily move it for me, I agreed in principal so ordered the Mesa Boogie Subway cabs from Bass Direct I had been lusting after recently....job done! The two 1x15s? You won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Sell my Status 5-string and order a new one from Rob to my specs Or keep both if the money is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 14 hours ago, DJpullchord said: 2k? Weekend away with Mrs £500 trip to theme park etc with kids £300 whats left, blow on the most outrageous thing you can!!! How much have you lost on accumulators.............? In 30 years of following horse racing this is only the second time I've won an accumulator and I do Scoop 6 most weekends though it wasnt that that won me the dosh. Over the last year or so I'm just about ahead, with a hit rate of around 20% i'e. I lose on 4 out of every five I bet on but doshwise tend to do ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vantagepointrocks Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 If I got a sudden windfall of £2k and was going to spend it on something good as opposed to house or car related, then as much as I'd like a new bass or guitar, I'd probably book some studio time and record a couple of EPs with my band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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