T-Bay Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Harmonica and saxophones for me. I have dabbled with acoustic and electric guitars and have a drum kit at work but 90% of kit is bass stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 When I was a kid, I had a two humbucker Westone and never touched the coil split switches and longed for a Les Paul and nothing else. Now, despite having no interest in playing guitar, apparently I want a Telecaster? Nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Nope nothing, I did have an itch for an acoustic guitar a few years ago because I like the sound of them, and I got quite a few chords down, and a bit of finger playing but It was just something to mess around with while sitting on the sofa, I don’t think it’s for me 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Yes. Love the aesthetics of electric guitars, would happily collect loads if money allowed. Also seriously gassing for some nice cymbals for my son's kit but they cost as much each as his Pearl Export did 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 For me it's old gear (including amps), especially Strats and to a lesser extent Les Pauls and Teles. All that is way out of reach financially for me though, and if I'm being honset, I don't GAS over stuff the way I used to and am probably at the point where I won't be buying anything else unless I win the Lottery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Doddy said: The main non bass gear that I look at, and want, is drum stuff, but I've already got quite a lot (4 kits, 20 something snares, bags of cymbals), so don't really need any more. Other than that, I mainly just want pedals and accessories now. Ah! The old Crash Bang Whallop Syndrum 😁😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Modular synth stuff. It's never ending... I have a spreadsheet with a want list on it, narrowed down to ones that have different functionality to anything I currently have. There's 13 modules on there totalling around £4200, excluding a case and power... plus I'm currently GASsing for a Gretsch and another Jazzmaster... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Marvin said: No, because I can't really play any other instrument. I occasionally look at a Strat and think, that'd be nice. But it'd be a waste of money because I can only just about play A, E, G and D chords...maybe occasionally C Since when did that stop anyone?😂 Buy a capo and you’re good to go. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) Oh yes, the GAS is strong for everything keyboards - especially acoustic pianos, Hammond organs, electronic pianos and expensive synths and ... and ... As relayed earlier, I actually came from keyboards to bass as bass is a lot cheaper ... ... or so I thought. I've used more money on bass gear in a few years than I'd used on keyboard gear the previous part of my life. 😱 I think I need to go back to buying modular synths ... and save some money. 😁 Edited August 4, 2021 by BassTractor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaRik Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Bass GAS is completely non-existent but currently lusting after a Jobeky e-drum kit to replace the Alesis Crimson II kit that got me started drumming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Cymbals. I'm really bad for it. I look at 2nd hand cymbal listings at least twice a week. I have to force myself to close the tabs. Sometimes I just can't resist. If you'd told me 10 years ago my main instrument would be drums, and I'd be taking £2K worth of cymbals to hit at every gig, I'd have laughed my derrière off 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, cheddatom said: Cymbals... There's no substitute, unlike basses, where modern techniques have made excellent 'budget' models available. Good cymbals are not cheap at all, and inexpensive ones really hurt the ears, once spoiled for the good'uns..! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: There's no substitute, unlike basses, where modern techniques have made excellent 'budget' models available. Good cymbals are not cheap at all, and inexpensive ones really hurt the ears, once spoiled for the good'uns..! very true. I had terrible cymbals for ages. One night in London at a fancy hotel bar, I heard a drummer sounding amazing. My ears could hear hats, crash and ride. I turned to look and all he'd got were a pair of hats with a bit black K on them. I asked him in the break, turns out they're K Custom Session hats (Steve Gadd). I saved for 3 years until I finally bought them, and that was the start of it for me. The rest of my cymbals let the hats down and I just had to upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, cheddatom said: very true. I had terrible cymbals for ages. One night in London at a fancy hotel bar, I heard a drummer sounding amazing. My ears could hear hats, crash and ride. I turned to look and all he'd got were a pair of hats with a bit black K on them. I asked him in the break, turns out they're K Custom Session hats (Steve Gadd). I saved for 3 years until I finally bought them, and that was the start of it for me. The rest of my cymbals let the hats down and I just had to upgrade. Years ago, my then drummer spent a lot of money on an amazing large, dark ride. I can't remember the make. We'd gone together and spent hours trying cymbals while I played my double bass looking to find a combination that sounded magical. That ride transformed his whole kit, consolidated his drumming and I miss hearing him play. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 16 minutes ago, cheddatom said: very true. I had terrible cymbals for ages... I made the 'mistake' of getting the very best from the outset, inspired at the time by the Joe Morello 'Seven Sound Set'. With my Camco kit, I bought Païste 602 Sound-Edge hats, crash and ride. What I didn't know at the time (but do now ...) was that they are not as resistant as other, lesser, cymbals. For the light, folk/pop I played in the UK before moving to France, they were ideal. Once in the context of a non-mic'ed French variety band, they couldn't take the punishment. They were replaced by Païste 2002's; I now play mostly Sabian AXX (a much more modern-sounding repertoire...), but bought a pair of re-issue 602 hats for recording. I've learned my lesson; I don't 'play out' with those. The 2002's are fine for 'live' work. A pair of original 602 hats, in good condition, are now like hen's teeth. The re-issues are, however, splendid (but still not cheap..!). Who'd be a drummer, eh..? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Woodwind said: ...spent hours trying cymbals ... Tell me about it..! ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) The interplay between the sound of bass and cymbals is perhaps one of the most vital in the sonics of the rhythm section as it acts as a bridge to the higher frequency and melody instruments. As dad says especially in the recording of music Edited August 2, 2021 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Current bass GAS being scratched by ACG, it may or may not last... I've upgraded my studio many times over the last few years, monitors, interfaces, control surfaces, channel strips, plug-ins, the list goes on. I've just ordered the Amphion flexbass 25 system to cure the long standing lack of LF in my small room, the truth is that I need a bigger room, but it'll suit for now. The ideal target is this: https://rupertneve.com/products/5088 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 01/08/2021 at 01:25, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I have occasional GAS for a Moog, which I would probably only ever use in my 80's band. The keys player brings 5 keyboards to the show and he knows how to use them, so my GAS seems pointless 🤷♂️ Photo from his first gig with us last night. So that's what he does when he's not doing Masterchef. For me it's guitars (not as much as basses though). Although I'm not a great guitarist so I resist buying too many or anything that's expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I tend to make instruments when I'm bored at home. The lack of gigs during Covid has meant I've been tinkering with 6 string guitars This was completed yesterday (PRS McCarty humbucker in the neck position, custom wound flat pole tele pickup in the bridge. Gotoh "in-tune" saddles, USA Bigsby B5 trem) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I had GAS for an electric guitar a few Christmases ago. I wanted to do some recording etc and the acoustic doesn't quite do the job. I got a very well regarded Squier classic vibe. I can't see what the fuss is about, I'm just glad I got a good deal on it as it largely does nothing. I occasionally GAS for a nicer electric guitar but have absolutely zero need to tie up more money sitting in cases. I've already got 5 spare basses doing that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, kevin_lindsay said: I tend to make instruments when I'm bored at home. The lack of gigs during Covid has meant I've been tinkering with 6 string guitars This was completed yesterday (PRS McCarty humbucker in the neck position, custom wound flat pole tele pickup in the bridge. Gotoh "in-tune" saddles, USA Bigsby B5 trem) Very nice, Sir. If only there were some website, not unlike BC, that was for guitars and has a Tele Tuesday thread, where you could display this fine piece of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Some more of my home made Tele endeavours. The bare wood was sprayed by myself at home (out of the kitchen window in my apartment!!) in nitrocellulose lacquer. The Andy Summers tribute is currently owned by my brother. He tried it out shortly after it was completed, and said, "you're not getting this back. I need to buy it from you). I'm now working on another one as my next covid project build. Target burst on the body will be sprayed in the tone few days if everything goes to pla. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 25 minutes ago, kevin_lindsay said: Some more of my home made Tele endeavours. The bare wood was sprayed by myself at home (out of the kitchen window in my apartment!!) in nitrocellulose lacquer. The Andy Summers tribute is currently owned by my brother. He tried it out shortly after it was completed, and said, "you're not getting this back. I need to buy it from you). I'm now working on another one as my next covid project build. Target burst on the body will be sprayed in the tone few days if everything goes to pla. You should put these in the build diaries forum, it's ace! https://www.basschat.co.uk/forum/15-build-diaries/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordep Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Currently three: 1) Ludwig black beauty snare 2) Early Parker Fly deluxe 3) Nord Stage 3 76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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