2022 Gear abstinence thread

[bassfan]

  On 26/01/2022 at 12:35, Richard R said:

What is it and what does it do?

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It looks cool and makes squelchy noises. 😂 it’s a macrodose env filter. 
 

 

[Al Krow]

And this recently released on bass. I've skipped to 7.28 so you can hear how it sounds:

 

 

[Quatschmacher]

  On 26/01/2022 at 13:45, Al Krow said:

And this recently released on bass. I've skipped to 7.28 so you can hear how it sounds:

 

 

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I’m in no danger of caving. 

[Quilly]

  On 26/01/2022 at 11:15, Machines said:

 

I have struggled to sell anything on FB/Gumtree etc, but via comm sale at BassDirect, everything has gone in a couple of weeks at a price I wanted (more than FB !)

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Unfortunately I'm in Ireland and there isn't really Bass specialists in Ireland like Bass Direct. There are equivalents to Gumtree but I find I end up dealing with tire kickers that basically want stuff for free.

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

  On 26/01/2022 at 13:51, Quatschmacher said:

I’m in no danger of caving. 

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Me neither.

[Al Krow]

  On 26/01/2022 at 13:51, Quatschmacher said:

I’m in no danger of caving. 

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  On 26/01/2022 at 14:12, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Me neither.

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Glad to be of service in your GAC 2022 gents 😁

[bassfan]

Im

  On 26/01/2022 at 14:12, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Me neither.

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  On 26/01/2022 at 13:51, Quatschmacher said:

I’m in no danger of caving. 

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im very shallow and think it looks great. 😂 

[Al Krow]

  On 26/01/2022 at 14:32, bassfan said:

Im

 

im very shallow and think it looks great. 😂 

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Your looks are also the main reason I like to be seen hanging out with you, too, buddy 😁

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

  On 26/01/2022 at 14:32, bassfan said:

Im

 

im very shallow and think it looks great. 😂 

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No doubt it looks different. Not sure on the usability of the sounds, for me at least.

[bassfan]

  On 26/01/2022 at 14:34, Al Krow said:

Your looks are also the main reason I like to be seen hanging out with you, too, buddy 😁

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Aww stop it 😊😂😂

[bassfan]

  On 26/01/2022 at 14:40, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

No doubt it looks different. Not sure on the usability of the sounds, for me at least.

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I’ll never get one as it’s very expensive and you are right about it’s potential useable sounds being limited to none, judging by the demos so far. 

[LukeFRC]

  On 26/01/2022 at 10:26, Al Krow said:

I'm finding that adding items to a wishlist is providing me with an automatic "cooling-off" period. I look at the list a month or two later and the moment of GAS has definitely gone for several items. 

 

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that's a good idea generally - It stops the impulse and somehow writing it down helps think it through properly too. 

[Al Krow]

  On 26/01/2022 at 14:44, bassfan said:

I’ll never get one as it’s very expensive and you are right about it’s potential useable sounds being limited to none, judging by the demos so far. 

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I'm waiting to buy mine used off Bassfan, so I should be safe for a while too. 

 

It all started with an FI... 

[bassfan]

  On 26/01/2022 at 14:46, Al Krow said:

I'm waiting to buy mine used off Bassfan, so I should be safe for a while too. 

 

It all started with an FI... 

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you’ll be in for a long wait … we’ll be in the 2030’s thread I reckon

[Al Krow]

  On 26/01/2022 at 14:53, bassfan said:

you’ll be in for a long wait … we’ll be in the 2030’s thread I reckon

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They might have sorted out the chip production back log by then, with a bit of luck.

The new FI Mk 4 with a decent visual UI will be out.

And you'll be going through your George Clooney phase...

[Kev]

  On 26/01/2022 at 13:45, Al Krow said:

And this recently released on bass. I've skipped to 7.28 so you can hear how it sounds:

 

 

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I don't remember being more disappointed with the sound of a pedal.  Its aesthetically marvollous, but sonically plebeian.

[Al Krow]

  On 26/01/2022 at 15:00, Kev said:

I don't remember being more disappointed with the sound of a pedal.  Its aesthetically marvollous, but sonically plebeian.

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I thought you said pretty much the same thing about several Darkglass pedals recently?

 

No wait! I'm getting you confused with everyone else 😁

[Kev]

  On 26/01/2022 at 15:06, Al Krow said:

I thought you said pretty much the same thing about several Darkglass pedals recently?

 

No wait! I'm getting you confused with everyone else 😁

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Just checked, and I didn't even allude to how expensive and overpriced it may be 🙃

[lozkerr]

  On 25/01/2022 at 13:10, gapiro said:

Are they new strings to try or are they replacements?  

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Like-for-like replacements. Ernie Ball 45 - 130 roundwounds.

[Quilly]

I’m out 

Sandberg Basic 4 🙈
 

im not even sorry 😀

Edited January 28, 2022 by Quilly

[Old Horse Murphy]

So technically I'm out for 2022, 2023 and 2024.    I think it's important to plan ahead. 

[Maude]

Is anyone going to even make it through January? 😄

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

  On 28/01/2022 at 23:50, Maude said:

Is anyone going to even make it through January? 😄

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I think I might - just 😂

[Thump]

  On 28/01/2022 at 23:50, Maude said:

Is anyone going to even make it through January? 😄

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No problem!...i just have to stay away from my computer at all costs , whilst i'm isolating just after being paid. Help.

[neepheid]

I think the pickup in my LB-100 is OK actually.  I'm a lot happier with it now that I've shielded it properly.