AndyTravis Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 21:39, Merton said: 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? Expand If it’s paid for in 2021, then it’s 2021 stock… 1 1 Quote
Merton Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 21:42, AndyTravis said: If it’s paid for in 2021, then it’s 2021 stock… Expand Winning. I’m still out though. I can feel it in my bones 😅 1 Quote
Bunion Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 @AndyTravis sir you’ve already broken me and you shouldn’t be anywhere near this thread, I’ll give you until the 8th of Jan at the latest 😂🤣 2 Quote
AndyTravis Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 21:45, Bunion said: @AndyTravis sir you’ve already broken me and you shouldn’t be anywhere near this thread, I’ll give you until the 8th of Jan at the latest 😂🤣 Expand It would be noble of me to step aside… Quote
Bunion Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) Indeed, and kind thanks Edited December 27, 2021 by Bunion 2 Quote
AndyTravis Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 21:43, Merton said: Winning. I’m still out though. I can feel it in my bones 😅 Expand I’m sort of done for BB’s - I’ve owned everything bar a 3000, the early ones don’t do it for me and the new ones don’t either. So unless yamaha do a bb3000 reissue, I’m ok there. We’ll see - amp is something I’m wondering about - should’ve kept my Reidmar. Absolute dummy move that. Quote
BreadBin Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 I didn't register on last year's thread but made it through with zero purchases. If I commit now I'm bound to fail! 2 Quote
Roger2611 Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 I am not even going to try, I know full well I don't need or want anything as we speak, if I am still feeling the same come January 2nd I will be amazed! Quote
Merton Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 21:50, AndyTravis said: I’m sort of done for BB’s - I’ve owned everything bar a 3000, the early ones don’t do it for me and the new ones don’t either. So unless yamaha do a bb3000 reissue, I’m ok there. We’ll see - amp is something I’m wondering about - should’ve kept my Reidmar. Absolute dummy move that. Expand Amps are, for once, something I’m quite comfortable with, the Glock has just blown everything else out of the water to the point I don’t feel any GAS for anything else*. But I do feel the need for a tiny back up head - more for the sale of buying something than any real need or fear of the Glock giving up. That’s where I’d put my money on my failure to succeed with this 😃 *unless a blackface Mesa Walkabout head appears. Irrational want rather than need. Is the MK500 not doing it for you? Quote
bassfan Posted December 27, 2021 Author Posted December 27, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 19:03, 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). Expand Nah. You’re in mate. You’ve been waiting got it for a year. 👍🏻 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 22:26, Merton said: Is the MK500 not doing it for you? Expand Yeah, it’s lovely - but I want something with a bit more character I suppose. Something valvier 😉 1 Quote
jimmyb625 Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 I'm still clear in 2021, so I may as well sign up for 2022 as well! Quote
mr zed Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 23:37, jimmyb625 said: I'm still clear in 2021, so I may as well sign up for 2022 as well! Expand Impressive! Quote
Geek99 Posted December 27, 2021 Posted December 27, 2021 I’m going to try flats again and that’s it Quote
Downunderwonder Posted December 28, 2021 Posted December 28, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 23:56, Geek99 said: I’m going to try flats again and that’s it Expand I'd give you a pass on strings seeing some change them more often than their underpants. Call them semi durable consumables. Quote
Geek99 Posted December 28, 2021 Posted December 28, 2021 On 28/12/2021 at 00:00, Downunderwonder said: I'd give you a pass on strings seeing some change them more often than their underpants. Call them semi durable consumables. Expand My rounds haven’t been changed in four years as basses recently left wardrobe for first since we moved in. I’ve had four years of DIY to get this place ship shape … flats may suit my life better Quote
Machines Posted December 28, 2021 Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) I faced adversity today and did NOT buy the gorgeous Yamaha TRB1006 in red I saw of which I have wanted since 2005. Hopefully, I can maintain this posture for the most part, and hope to buy fewer than 4 this coming year (with a similar or higher number sold). @AndyTravis Are we placing bets on my success ? Edited December 28, 2021 by Machines Quote
AndyTravis Posted December 28, 2021 Posted December 28, 2021 On 28/12/2021 at 00:34, Machines said: I faced adversity today and did NOT buy the gorgeous Yamaha TRB1006 in red I saw of which I have wanted since 2005. Hopefully, I can maintain this posture for the most part, and hope to buy fewer than 4 this coming year (with a similar or higher number sold). @AndyTravis Are we placing bets on my success ? Expand I don’t bet, I’m too skint from buying basses Quote
Geek99 Posted December 28, 2021 Posted December 28, 2021 On 28/12/2021 at 00:52, AndyTravis said: I don’t bet, I’m too skint from buying basses Expand You ? How … why ? I find this very hard to believe 🧐 Quote
neepheid Posted December 28, 2021 Posted December 28, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 21:08, neepheid said: 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? Expand You know how a jinx is usually a bad thing? Just got the email that the bass is in and ready to be paid for. Reverse jinx, it would seem. Payment will be done before the end of the year. I'm suddenly reminded of the scenes in Trainspotting when Renton gets ready to kick heroin with supplies (soup, buckets, lucozade, valium, a TV), barricades himself in the room, then realises he forgot something, breaks out of the room, procures opium suppositories, has a bathroom incident, then finally gets back and then proclaims "and now, I'm ready". TL:DR - I'm in. Quote
Maude Posted December 28, 2021 Posted December 28, 2021 Go on then, count me in. A combination of having a few unfinished projects (parts already bought) and last year getting a bit expensive, means I have no need to be buying anything other than strings 'n' things this year. Maybe even sell some stuff. Quote
Thunderbird Posted December 29, 2021 Posted December 29, 2021 Think I will get an amp hopefully in the last throws of 2021 and maybe some picks but plan to sell instead of buy in 2022 as I don't need anything Quote
dclaassen Posted December 31, 2021 Posted December 31, 2021 I am currently at minus-one after selling my L 2000. I’m going to try to maintain. Do gig bags count? Quote
Downunderwonder Posted December 31, 2021 Posted December 31, 2021 On 31/12/2021 at 05:34, dclaassen said: Do gig bags count? Expand Depends on the need and quality. If replacing a shagged worn out one for like then I would keep it quiet. Same as for a cable or set of strings or a dead pedal or amp that wasn't worth repairing. Personally I wouldn't mind a pass for a Flash Harry pack bag if it fills a proper need like enabling a single trip load in that couldn't be done bass in case. To me the focus of the thread is slowing down the collection of amps and basses that really only see a stage to justify their existence. Two of each should really suffice, for the purposes of stage backup, but I can't claim to be in that distinguished club, not by a long shot. Don't ask. There should be another thread. I will start it... Quote
Cat Burrito Posted December 31, 2021 Posted December 31, 2021 Let the record show that any abstinence on my part will be purely financially driven and no reflection on my willpower. 2 Quote
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