Lozz196 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 14 hours ago, Roger2611 said: Note to self......If it aint a Precision bass, you aint gonna like it! I have to remind myself of this every time I get Jazz bass stirrings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I have to remind myself of this every time I get Jazz bass stirrings. Not possible for either of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg67 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I blame the internet for all this GAS. Was talking about it with Kevvo66 last night when he bought a bass off me, back in the day I went years with one bass and one amp, then along came the world wide web and that was it. New gear is always there to be drooled over. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, adamg67 said: I blame the internet for all this GAS. Was talking about it with Kevvo66 last night when he bought a bass off me, back in the day I went years with one bass and one amp, then along came the world wide web and that was it. New gear is always there to be drooled over. Basschat has cost me so much money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, CameronJ said: Basschat has cost me so much money But it has also opened up a whole world of bass beyond Fender basses and amps and Boss pedals! 🙂 And it doesn't have to be expensive: if you're buying used from a fellow BCer (and 99% of transactions are just great, trustworthy etc. and those that aren't are quickly found out) and you look after the gear whilst you have it you can often move it on for no more than the cost of the postage - effectively free rental to try out some amazing gear... 2 hours ago, Lozz196 said: I have to remind myself of this every time I get Jazz bass stirrings. ...but if you're buying a brand new indigo-blue Status with led lights on the top and side of the graphite fretboard, as lovely as it is, you're going to be taking quite a hit when you come to move that on. The only way round that is to make sure you have very regular decent paying gigs coming in. And obviously it will be "lacking" 'cos it's not a P-bass. Edited September 28, 2018 by Al Krow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Are we on day 10 now? Have withdrawal symptoms set in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Al Krow said: ...Obviously if you're buying a brand new indigo-blue Status with led lights on the top and side of the graphite fretboard, as lovely as it is, you're going to be taking quite a hit when you come to move that on. The only way round that is to make sure you have very regular decent paying gigs coming in. Who said I’m moving it on..... 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 52 minutes ago, adamg67 said: I blame the internet for all this GAS. I went years with one bass and one amp, then along came the world wide web and that was it. I blame BassChat specifically. I was quite happy with the same bass and amp for thirty-six years, then I joined BassChat and all bloody hell broke loose. Recently bought a Vintage VJ74 Jazz Bass, a couple of weeks ago a Tech21 Blonde clone, a few months before that a Fender Rumble V3 500 combo. Just the tip of a very big iceberg going back in time to 2010, when I became a member here... but when I look at my feedback, I can hardly remember any of the deals and can hardly remember any of the gear either. It's decadent, ecologically unsound, bad for one's mental health and... ooh look, a white P Bass!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, naxos10 said: Are we on day 10 now? Have withdrawal symptoms set in? Haha! We are. Withdrawal symptoms...well I did almost buy an Ibby BTB Premium 5 string yesterday when I discovered it was loaded with my favourite aggressive, rude, Nord big singles, rather than the more polite Aggies which its successors all seem to now come with. But fortunately the seller has already got a better offer in the bag that I could refuse I may have some promising news on the work front over the next few weeks; if that comes through then I've got an 8 string Schecter Stiletto** lined up for creative noodling, as a final (famous last word) 'treat' bass. I'll just need to reset the title at that point to make sure the smpte time stamp is accurate and not misleading. **still can't decide whether to go for the 'cooler' black or the more garish 'honey satin' but which brings out the lovely neck-through - views from my fellow BCers VERY welcome on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 22 minutes ago, Al Krow said: **still can't decide whether to go for the 'cooler' black or the more garish 'honey satin' but which brings out the lovely neck-through - views from my fellow BCers VERY welcome on that one Honey satin, no contest. You know it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 ...oh dear, I've got a very bad feeling that I might not make it to the end of 12 days. Is there any known therapy available, that's been demonstrated to work? 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, Al Krow said: ...oh dear, I've got a very bad feeling that I might not make it to the end of 12 days. Is there any known therapy available, that's been demonstrated to work? 😂 Not that I’ve found 😟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 The only thing that ever worked for me was staying away from Basschat. Seriously. Bought nothing for years. Came here spent my retirement fund in six week. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, stewblack said: The only thing that ever worked for me was staying away from Basschat. Trouble is, there's TalkBass, Andy Baxter, Bass Direct, The Bass Gallery, Vintage & Rare, Classic & Cool, Wunjo, PMT, Gear4Music, Thomann... Edited September 29, 2018 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, discreet said: Trouble is, there's TalkBass, Andy Baxter, Bass Direct, The Bass Gallery, Vintage & Rare, Classic & Cool, Wunjo, PMT, Gear4Music, Thomann... Ah yes, the wunder of Wunjos... 😄 And within walking distance of where I'm sitting right now. But fortunately it's closed! 😄 Edited September 29, 2018 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I've bought so much gear because of this place and bloomin GAS I've set up a little Facebook page to sell the excess! It's not a business cos I never make money 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) On 27/09/2018 at 07:17, Al Krow said: How long have you managed to go without getting a new piece of bass gear (other than replacement strings)? What was the last thing you bought that really made a positive difference to your sound and which you're never going to move on? Warwick Thumb 6 18/07/18 🙂 Not counting like-for-like "replacement" strings - tape-wounds incoming for my fretless acoustic, its current chrome flats to be moved to my fretted acoustic. Should be a significant change in sound for both. Whether it's positive remains to be seen! 🙂 ps I don't blame BC for making me want anything, but it certainly makes it easier to find things I already know I want! Edited September 29, 2018 by josie added ps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Well as usual I'm skint so I haven't bought anything for ages. Although that's probably for the best as I've recently had a hankering for a full on 8x10 fridge. No use for one whatsoever. I just want one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Having gone through a massive pedal acquisition phase last year, I’ve settled on my most beloved effects and am now pretty much GAS-free in that department. Same goes for amplification ever since I went FRFR. Trouble is, now I have constant GAS for basses of all kinds. 4 strings, 5 strings, 6 strings. Js, Ps, Rays. Solid colour finishes, exotic woods. Actives, passives. WHEN WILL IT END? 😩 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 12 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said: Well as usual I'm skint so I haven't bought anything for ages. Although that's probably for the best as I've recently had a hankering for a full on 8x10 fridge. No use for one whatsoever. I just want one! Funny you should say that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Al Krow said: Is there any known therapy available, that's been demonstrated to work? I don't know of any therapy but if 'er indoors gets a whiff of the purchase of another bass guitar she hits me round the head with the four I have. After that I really don't want to go through the same process again. It seems to have worked, would be any help if I sent her up to you Al Krow? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I sinned yesterday... 😥 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, itsmedunc said: I sinned yesterday... 😥 I to may sin today in a premeditated act of frivolous spending 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, bassfan said: I to may sin today in a premeditated act of frivolous spending Spill the beans! The rest of us shall live vicariously through you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, naxos10 said: ...It seems to have worked, would be any help if I sent her up to you Al Krow? Whoa, just a minute there. Other than assault, what else can she do? I'll need to make a business case to Mrs Krow if she's going to be a permanent addition to the Krow household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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