Barking Spiders Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 On 03/07/2020 at 10:57, Machines said: It's not about being happy with what you've got. It's the dopamine hit of wanting something new, researching and getting it. Yup, that's it. I get quite a buzz out of researching and shortlisting stuff and often nowt comes of it but I've had the hit. Could be musical instruments, hols, cars, bikes, boots, drills. The processes are the same. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 It is dangerous, thinking that you're happy with your gear, getting comfortable with everything, everything works, no issues. All good you think, save a few quid you think... Bam. GAS strikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 6, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Jus Lukin said: When I saw your other thread I had to check back here to make sure I'd read it right! Was it not what you were hoping? Its pretty damn cool, took it in a trade but to be honest I am happy with my lot so hopefully someone else can use it rather than it being on a pile of other stuff I don't use 🤣 If it aint broke.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I remember pre internet GAS. Going into the music shop as a kid and just staring up at a bass. Plus you could only see what the shop had in, so it really limited it. Now, wherever you are in the world, you've got a million things to look at to make you want to buy and a million reviews and opinions to re-enforce it! I often wondered why I had the same bass for 10 years without any GAS. Then the internet struck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 6, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I have more than enough amps and cabs and more basses than a man should ever need. But it doesn't stop me lurking on Basschat and Ebay. The only thing I now lust after, is a sonic blue Jazz bass. It would be cheaper to just get a refinish on one of my other Jazzes than buy one new, or secondhand. Which would be the sensible thing to do. But still I lurk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 minute ago, gjones said: I have more than enough amps and cabs and more basses than a man should ever need. But it doesn't stop me lurking on Basschat and Ebay. The only thing I now lust after, is a sonic blue Jazz bass. It would be cheaper to just get a refinish on one of my other Jazzes than buy one new, or secondhand. Which would be the sensible thing to do. But still I lurk. Something like this? 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 minute ago, bassfan said: Something like this? 😉 Get behind me Satan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 I only started this thread a week ago, and now I find myself lusting after tube amps and short scale basses! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I Invested in Boogie heads and 2x15s in 1988 and haven't wanted any other amps since. My amps and cabs have changed but only for lighter Boogie gear making the same sound. Bass-wise, I'm a dyed in the wool Precision player and have only bought other Pbasses so I don't have to take the old Fenders out on the road. I'm the epitome of dull (and should be a Boogie endorsee by rights!!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I'm totally happy with my all my gear - more or different gear isn't going to improve my sound in our band. Having said that, there are two or three things I would like if I had the money, but I'm certainly not losing any sleep or planning and plotting ways to gather enough money. I think I've been cured of GAS for a few years 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 The only thing I did want was a bass sub for the PA, luckily I was still deciding when lockdown hit. That money can stay in my account until next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 My main gigging basses and amps have not changed for ten years. But the pedals, the bloody pedals...there is always a pedal missing from my set up even when I have just bought a pedal. After 22 years of playing bass I am using my lockdown free time learning how to play with a pick as well I can with fingers. As a result I now have ‘plectrum GAS’. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andermtc Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I'm very new to playing (learning really) and already looking at a 2nd bass. I use a Ashdown B-Social to run a 210 cab as I'm only going to be a home player and the B-Social can be used as a bluetooth player etc. Hasn't stopped me watching proper amps on eBay etc as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 6 hours ago, inthedoghouse said: I'm totally happy with my all my gear - more or different gear isn't going to improve my sound in our band. Having said that, there are two or three things I would like if I had the money, but I'm certainly not losing any sleep or planning and plotting ways to gather enough money. I think I've been cured of GAS for a few years 🙂 You are lucky. I have GAS for other things apart from guitar gear. My GAS is terminal and can be very uncomfortable! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Andermtc said: Hasn't stopped me watching proper amps on eBay etc as well. For "proper" amps, look at the Classifieds on Basschat. You'll find better gear and better prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andermtc Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 18 hours ago, chris_b said: For "proper" amps, look at the Classifieds on Basschat. You'll find better gear and better prices. I do that as well, however, the problem with lockdown is not being able to have stuff delivered to the office.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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