2022 Gear abstinence thread

[bassfan]

In the time honoured tradition of kidding myself about my will power and following on from the previous years, here’s the 2022 thread… I’m not sure who’s still in from last year, but I managed a whole 6 months. 
 

the list :

 

@bassfanOut 10/01 pedal I’ve wanted for ages! 😃 I have no need for anything else now. 😂 

@PatrickJ

@AndyTravisOut - Feb - several nice Musicman basses

@Downunderwonder

@hiram.k.hackenbacker
@Chiliwailer

@Old Horse MurphyOut 10/01 with a pretty Bass 

@Mudpup

@neepheid
@jimmyb625

@Geek99
@MaudeOut 08/01 new bass (I think)

@Thunderbird

@dclaassen
@Merton
@gapiro

@Richard R

@Machines
@dave moffat

@Sibob
@binky_bassOut 08/01. No idea what with  yet 😂

@TorturedSaints
@bass_dinger
@lozkerr
@Lozz196 Out 10/01 tone hammer pedal

@QuillyOut 28/01 Sandberg

@Quatschmacher
@Jean-Luc Pickguard
@KevOut 12/02 Alpher Bass!
@Al Krowback In. 

 

Edited May 17, 2022 by bassfan

[AndyTravis]

I want to try. I do. 
 

I don’t know who I’m trying to kid…

[Doctor J]

A roasted maple neck I ordered from Warmoth in 2021 is going to arrive in 2022. I'll need to buy some more bits to finish off that project. I'm already out before the year has started

[walshy]

An absolutely fruitless task 😂

[PatrickJ]

I think I'm just going to take it month by month and see how it goes.

First target, make it to the end of January!  Fingers crossed I can muster some level of willpower.

Edited December 27, 2021 by PatrickJ

[Newfoundfreedom]

I told myself at the beginning of last year's thread I didn't need any more gear.

 

I now have 2 new Ashdown cabs and and electronic drum kit 

 

 

I don't play drums. 🤨

[Downunderwonder]

I could use a new mixer, but not really. Count me provisionally in.

 

No new basses amps or pedals for me 2022.

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

As long as my 2021 ordered and not yet received Shuker doesn’t count towards a fail in 2022, I think I could be in with a shout next year.

[Eldon Tyrell]

I hope to receive a bass in early Jan, so, in best Dragon's Den manner, "I am out" 😉 

[Grahambythesea]

14 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

As long as my 2021 ordered and not yet received Shuker doesn’t count towards a fail in 2022, I think I could be in with a shout next year.

I’m sure it should! 🤣

[Chiliwailer]

I’m in for sure. 
 

Shouldn’t be too hard as  I just bought a bass on Xmas Eve that was unexpected, but one that had been very keen on getting for some time. My other 3 are keepers, and having 4 is already maxing me out for space.
 

So, yeah, fingers crossed I can abstain. Also aiming to be more on the outernet than internet next year, so being off BC will be a huge help 😂

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

8 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said:

I’m sure it should! 🤣

Count as a fail or be OK?

[Grahambythesea]

A fail I’m afraid 👎

[Lozz196]

As per usual my aim is to offload. I know I have the right gear for my needs so none of that is going anywhere, but depending on how the year & COVID goes I may well do a bit of buying & selling to try stuff out and for something to do.

Edited December 27, 2021 by Lozz196

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

6 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said:

A fail I’m afraid 👎

Allowances:

- If you have put down a deposit on something before committing to this, which then requires a final payment within 2019, that single payment permitted. However you may wish to explore whether you can pay the balance early (if you're a little OCD like me).

[Downunderwonder]

1 minute ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Allowances:

- If you have put down a deposit on something before committing to this, which then requires a final payment within 2019, that single payment permitted. However you may wish to explore whether you can pay the balance early (if you're a little OCD like me).

Can I please have a ride in your Tardis?

[Old Horse Murphy]

39 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

As long as my 2021 ordered and not yet received Shuker doesn’t count towards a fail in 2022, I think I could be in with a shout next year.

This has to be the law. I'm in the same boat!

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

Rules as per @Sibob’s original 2018 abstinence thread 🤷‍♂️

Edited December 27, 2021 by hiram.k.hackenbacker

[Bunion]

I’ve already failed I know what I’m after 😂🤣

[Chaosanator]

Good luck to all 🙂

[Mudpup]

I reckon I’m in good shape to stay on the wagon this year. Mainly because I failed so spectacularly last year 😂

 

[neepheid]

What are the rules regarding basses which are pending arrrival with a deposit down?  Are we going by arrival date, or the date the purchase decision (and deposit payment) was made?

Edited December 27, 2021 by neepheid

[PaulThePlug]

Date of Purchase... unless for Guarantee, then its Date of Delivery...

Somethings have to work in your favour...

Edited December 27, 2021 by PaulThePlug

[Downunderwonder]

In solidarity with our luthier brethren the rule should be order confirmation date. That way no late in year orders count against next year. Let's face it, most of us fail to get to the end of the year so end of year orders would become freebies on next year and luthiers would start the year with a nice full order book.

[Merton]

3 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

I want to try. I do. 
 

I don’t know who I’m trying to kid…

Likewise mate haha 😆 

 

I’m already out though, I commissioned a new Zoot bass this year which will be making its way home in 2022. Though to be fair it was paid for this year too, so does that really count for my 2021 intake?