AndyTravis Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Well. Gas is cow poop. there. In 1997 I started on a Yamaha bb300 with a reverse P pickup. I played (eventually) into a Trace Elliot combo. With 12” speaker. After £10,000’s of buying and selling… Im back at a yamaha bb350 (actually a 350f but with frets added…) And something of TE lineage with 12 band eq on the way. Into a 212. I’ve wasted my 25 years of playing. all I’ve added into the equation is a j pickup at the bridge and an extra 12” speaker. Oh and about 200/250w. Im such an idiot 😂 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Do you know I've had almost the same epiphany. After what I now believe was a Kay SG copy, my first three proper basses were Yamahas. When I got my recently acquired BB424x, I thought I could keep this and the BEX4 and get rid of everything else. But the rest are soooo perdy. 🙄😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 At least you didn't invade Afghanistan. My first gig I did with a 6'' speaker and 50 wall watts. My next gig might be with a couple of 8'' speakers and 50 audio watts. Does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 35 minutes ago, Downunderwonder said: My first gig I did with a 6'' speaker and 50 wall watts. My next gig might be with a couple of 8'' speakers and 50 audio watts. Does that count? I think I’m just beating myself up 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 After spending £1000s and £1000s over the last 4 decades, I’m back to doing most of my gigs with a cheap Squier Mustang. It’s like a pair of comfy slippers. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Just think of the fun you’ve had with all that kit and the friends you’ve made playing/buying/selling… not all a waste… 🙂 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, bassfan said: Just think of the fun you’ve had with all that kit and the friends you’ve made playing/buying/selling… not all a waste… 🙂 Do you know. There. That’s changed my outlook. Cheers mate. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I knew I liked you. 😘 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: Do you know. There. That’s changed my outlook. Cheers mate. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I knew I liked you. 😘 I’m glad my post gig wisdom has the desired effect. Awww fanks, and I like you to. 😊😗 Edited August 28, 2021 by bassfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bagsieblue Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 6 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Do you know. There. That’s changed my outlook. Cheers mate. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I knew I liked you. 😘 Yep, it's not where you start, or where you end up...it's about the journey, right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: At least you didn't invade Afghanistan. Nobody died, but given the amount of stuff I've seen Andy shift in the relatively short time I've been here, the financial costs must at least be in the same ballpark as the Tet Offensive. 😆 Edited August 29, 2021 by Newfoundfreedom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I’m in a similar position here @AndyTravis. Although it’s been fun buying and trying, I feel like I’m near saturation and have come full circle, which is actually nice and reaffirming. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) Does this ring any bells Edited August 29, 2021 by marleaux62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I'm just the same with Precision basses, really. I like Precision basses. I keep buying and trying all sorts of other things but, once the honeymoon period ends, I usually end up selling them because they aren't Precision basses. Trouble is.... once you pick up the scent of a new bass ... the thrill of the chase is such a good feeling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Chiliwailer said: I’m in a similar position here @AndyTravis. Although it’s been fun buying and trying, I feel like I’m near saturation and have come full circle, which is actually nice and reaffirming. I started on a Ric, played them on and off whilst buying and selling all sorts of other things (Fenders, Alembics, Warwicks, Statii, Jaydees, Wals, Seis, a Pedulla etc etc - many many thousands worth) and currently - apart from my acoustic bass - only have Rics. The ones I have just work for me. But the rest of it has been an absolute blast. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I suppose sometimes we just get the right fit early on, but experimenting and finding other loves takes us away for a while? My full circle of going back to Stingrays as a first choice was really complete when I recently got back one I first bought 25 years ago! Still amazed and feeling blessed I got it back after making some tough choices 12 years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Paul S said: I'm just the same with Precision basses, really. I like Precision basses. I keep buying and trying all sorts of other things but, once the honeymoon period ends, I usually end up selling them because they aren't Precision basses. Trouble is.... once you pick up the scent of a new bass ... the thrill of the chase is such a good feeling @Lozz196, @Lozz196...somebody's changed your username and picture... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 My brother has my first bass. I'd quite like to gig it again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I started on a P-bass Sunn Mustang, now a US P after spending ridiculous amounts on many Rickys, and other similar things. I was chasing a tone in my head, took me years to come to the conclusion that a) I am me, not player x/y/x, and b) Loads of the bass tones you hear on records aren't always what you think they are. I want bass x because of that record, only to find out it was something else entirely! Upon returning to the instrument, my reasoning is to do what works - tools for the job and all that. Can't regret the journey, all part of the process. Just wish it hadn't cost quite so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I think it's incredibly optimistic of you that this won't change again within a couple of months 😄 I remember seeing Ashdown share a photo of your rig on Facebook, it took a fair bit of self control not to point out that you'd already sold it on and were using another brand😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Just now, Graham said: I think it's incredibly optimistic of you that this won't change again within a couple of months 😄 I remember seeing Ashdown share a photo of your rig on Facebook, it took a fair bit of self control not to point out that you'd already sold it on and were using another brand😀 Ah well…I’m sure they’ll forgive me next time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Ah well…I’m sure they’ll forgive me next time. That's a bit sexy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 16 minutes ago, Graham said: That's a bit sexy Yeah. Had one before - was in a Motown band… erm. Sold it. and then realised I hated the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Guilty as charge me Lord! First gig, 2005 ish, was with a Ashdown MAG 300 combo with 15" speaker, P bass of some description. Next gig hopefully this year, Ashdown RM 500, 15" ABM Neo with Nate Mendel P. There has been loads of different gear in between and too much money spent but I`m basically back where I started... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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