Crawford13 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Been playing since 2000 and never made a surplus. I will this year if I manage to stay in the challenge, that’s a very big IF... The GAS hasn’t gone away I have just had a reason not to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storky Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. I confess I may have fallen off the wagon and state my case for your collective judgment. Last December I returned a bass in exchange for a less expensive one (Fender professional Jazz/Fender deluxe Jazz). I was given gift vouchers for the difference in price, but have to use them within 4 months or loose them. So I spent a chunk on a line 6 G30. Can this be classed as a purchase from last year as no new monies have been spent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 28 minutes ago, Storky said: Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. I confess I may have fallen off the wagon and state my case for your collective judgment. Last December I returned a bass in exchange for a less expensive one (Fender professional Jazz/Fender deluxe Jazz). I was given gift vouchers for the difference in price, but have to use them within 4 months or loose them. So I spent a chunk on a line 6 G30. Can this be classed as a purchase from last year as no new monies have been spent? I'm amazed. I thought the amended rules covered all scenarios, but here's a new one. It's like a fractal specification, however close you look there is another level of complexity. Best to be on the safe side, don't actually plug it into your signal chain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Storky said: Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. I confess I may have fallen off the wagon and state my case for your collective judgment. Last December I returned a bass in exchange for a less expensive one (Fender professional Jazz/Fender deluxe Jazz). I was given gift vouchers for the difference in price, but have to use them within 4 months or loose them. So I spent a chunk on a line 6 G30. Can this be classed as a purchase from last year as no new monies have been spent? Haha. Considering the money was technically expended last year, and your hand has somewhat been forced by external parties, I would probably consider this a yellow-card offence only. As you were Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 If I sell something I failed on (without financial loss) does that put me back to as if I had never failed to start with ? 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 23 minutes ago, Machines said: If I sell something I failed on (without financial loss) does that put me back to as if I had never failed to start with ? 🙄 That would be nice. But sadly nope, sorry - it was avoiding getting distracted by "new" bass gear in the first place that's the goal. Otherwise we'd all be able (for the purpose of GAC 2020, obviously nothing stopping us doing that in real life!) to buy a bunch of used gear at bargain prices and enjoy it for 6 months and then if we're lucky enough to sell them on at a profit i.e. without financial loss, we'd still be in the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storky Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Sibob said: Haha. Considering the money was technically expended last year, and your hand has somewhat been forced by external parties, I would probably consider this a yellow-card offence only. As you were Si Thank you kind sir; I’ll consider myself yellow carded and try and do better in future. Now where’s that hair shirt, I had it here a minute ago. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Al Krow said: How long has it been since the rest of my fellow trainee monks on this thread similarly made a surplus from gear sales & gig monies? I was in the black last year, in part due to the 2019 version of this thread! Very little chance of a repetition of than this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Just now, FinnDave said: I was in the black last year, in part due to the 2019 version of this thread! Very little chance of a repetition of than this year I think a 5:2 diet would be perfect with this thread...2 years abstinence interspersed with 5 years back in the game! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Just now, Al Krow said: I think a 5:2 diet would be perfect with this thread...2 years abstinence interspersed with 5 years back in the game! more like 10:1! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, FinnDave said: more like 10:1! Haha! Except, I don't think 10:1 is a recognised diet. More like the odds against my team West Ham staying up this season... 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Haha! Except, I don't think 10:1 is a recognised diet. More like the odds against my team West Ham staying up this season... 😁 I thought it was just a ratio, I know less than nothing about diets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I’m out... bought back my old my old Lull PJ4 today. Couldn’t be happier - it was worth it 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson_51_ Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 To be fair I’m only still in as I’m waiting for a Cog Grand Tarkin to appear in the classifieds at a good price. I’ve basically made my mind up to get one now but I’m not wanting to buy one full price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Well, just in case the Sandberg at the beginning of January and the Jazz bass acquired as a swap for an Ibby sixer weren't enough to put me right out of the running this year, I've just dug an even deeper hole for myself by ordering a replacement for the Jack Casady bass I sold a couple of years ago. Perhaps there'll be an award for the most determined failure at resisting gear abstinence this year - three basses before the second month is out is a good start! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, FinnDave said: Well, just in case the Sandberg at the beginning of January and the Jazz bass acquired as a swap for an Ibby sixer weren't enough to put me right out of the running this year, I've just dug an even deeper hole for myself by ordering a replacement for the Jack Casady bass I sold a couple of years ago. Perhaps there'll be an award for the most determined failure at resisting gear abstinence this year - three basses before the second month is out is a good start! Dave it's not your fault at all, no it really isn't. Please don't blame yourself or beat yourself up about this. The blame must squarely be laid at the door of the educational establishment for not making clear what the meaning of the word "abstinence" was when it had the opportunity. The failure is more truly one of society as a whole, and your conscience should be absolved entirely. You never stood a chance, mate. It's shameful. We all must bear part of the guilt. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Al Krow said: You never stood a chance, mate. It's shameful. We all must bear part of the guilt. Thank you, Al, that's a great comfort to me in this difficult time. It would be even more of a comfort if you would all bear part of the cost of my misfortune though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 41 minutes ago, FinnDave said: Thank you, Al, that's a great comfort to me in this difficult time. It would be even more of a comfort if you would all bear part of the cost of my misfortune though! We do, Dave, we do in oh so many ways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) I basically haven’t started yet. This year has been a flurry of buying and selling in preparation for moving into my own place. Once I’m there (in a couple of weeks), there will be zero purchases......because it simply won’t be possible financially lol. Si Edited February 23, 2020 by Sibob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Sibob said: I basically haven’t started yet. This year has been a flurry of buying and selling in preparation for moving into my own place. Once I’m there (in a couple of weeks), there will be zero purchases......because it simply won’t be possible financially lol. Si Well we can put you on the wait list for 2021 GAC then. My space will certainly be free in 10 months and 1 week's time 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Well folks - looks like a full 2 months under our belts and 17 / 24 of us are still standing! This thread has actually been very helpful in avoiding new gear so far; I'm sure without it I would be snapping up that mint GM800 amp head in the FS right now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 23 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Well folks - looks like a full 2 months under our belts and 17 / 24 of us are still standing! This thread has actually been very helpful in avoiding new gear so far; I'm sure without it I would be snapping up that mint GM800 amp head in the FS right now! Is that your roundabout way of saying you are having a wobble?? 😂 In my defence, although I’m out, it was for a very small purchase 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I was doing fine.......and then I saw THIS!!!! I have 7 Jazz Basses I don't need another.... I'd replace that pickguard with a cream or mint green one though. https://shop.fender.com/en-GB/electric-basses/american-original-60s-jazz-bass/0190130872.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I’m so out now, this year I have bought... A new 210 A new posh tweed gig bag a Boss ME50B a new bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkerr Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: a Boss ME50B How are you finding it? I have one and it seems to do a lot of things fairly well but I keep wondering if I should have gone for separate pedals instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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