2022 Gear abstinence thread

[Richard R]

1 hour ago, Al Krow said:

 If I get a Boss LS2 to replace my replacement one sent back, but use it as a little mixer to blend in a mic and not as a line selector, I'm assuming that's ok as it's not being used as 'bass gear'? 

It's in the signal chain. You're nicked.

[neepheid]

I think it's time to rename the thread, as it's no longer about the abstinence and become the Loopholes and Bargaining thread 2022

 

[Al Krow]

4 minutes ago, Richard R said:

It's in the signal chain. You're nicked.

It's at the end of the signal chain and not affecting the tone any more than putting the output of my pedal board into a "proper" mixing desk. And getting a new mixing desk certainly wouldn't be considered to be "bass gear", would it? 

[Al Krow]

2 minutes ago, neepheid said:

I think it's time to rename the thread, as it's no longer about the abstinence and become the Loopholes and Bargaining thread 2022

 

And already by far the most popular gear abstinence thread EVER!! 😄 

[bassfan]

2 minutes ago, Al Krow said:

It's at the end of the signal chain and not affecting the tone any more than putting the output of my pedal board into a "proper" mixing desk. And getting a new mixing desk certainly wouldn't be considered to be "bass gear", would it? 

Are you running your bass through it on your board?

 

new mixing desk is ok. 

[dave moffat]

Am I still good as it was just a Pinegrove strap for my Jabba short scale? Pinegrove Leather stuff is seriously nice.

[Al Krow]

1 hour ago, bassfan said:

Are you running your bass through it on your board?

 

new mixing desk is ok. 

It's being used as a mini mixer. So it's off board with one input being the output from my pedal board. Other input is a vocal mic.

 

 

Edited February 1, 2022 by Al Krow
Not planning on using it until 1 Jan 2023 for line selecting duties which would impact my bass signal pathway. But as it will have been bought and paid for in the previous year won't affect GAC 2023. Neat loophole or wot?! Would make a tax planner proud!

[ezbass]

That’s me definitely out, the Sterling ‘Ray short scale arrived today and I like it. Good luck to all those still abstaining.

[PatrickJ]

Well I made it through Jan, just!  

 

[AndyTravis]

10 minutes ago, PatrickJ said:

Well I made it through Jan, just!  

 

I have - and nothing on the horizon.

 

 A pickguard for the sabre I ordered in December arrives tomorrow.

 

And a yamaha bb tuner/machine head.

 

does that mean I’m still in - it’s to keep the bass functioning…

 

 

[bassfan]

3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

I have - and nothing on the horizon.

 

 A pickguard for the sabre I ordered in December arrives tomorrow.

 

And a yamaha bb tuner/machine head.

 

does that mean I’m still in - it’s to keep the bass functioning…

 

 

Still in. I saw the snapped one… 👍🏻

[AndyTravis]

This really set me twitching.

 

but. I’ve stood firm.

[bassfan]

15 minutes ago, PatrickJ said:

Well I made it through Jan, just!  

 

You’ve done well with the temptation that’s been put in front of you to! 😂

[PatrickJ]

3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

I have - and nothing on the horizon.

 

 A pickguard for the sabre I ordered in December arrives tomorrow.

 

And a yamaha bb tuner/machine head.

 

does that mean I’m still in - it’s to keep the bass 

IMHO you're still in

[AndyTravis]

Just now, bassfan said:

Still in. I saw the snapped one… 👍🏻

It had been sorted - but it’s like a dog that’s nipped you - never sure it you can trust it again. 

[PatrickJ]

1 minute ago, bassfan said:

You’ve done well with the temptation that’s been put in front of you to! 😂

My resolve has been tested more than once 😁

[neepheid]

January report - still in.

 

Gear bought - 0

Basses sold - 1

Music shops visited without incident - 2

 

Bring on February

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

I'm still in, despite the temptation of the OP offering me one of his 😂.

I have no itches that require scratching, but it doesn't stop me looking, which doesn't bode well.

[bassfan]

1 minute ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

I'm still in, despite the temptation of the OP offering me one of his 😂.

I have no itches that require scratching, but it doesn't stop me looking, which doesn't bode well.

Moi? 😇

[fiatcoupe432]

I have failed 

I have tried really hard and also stayed off basschat and other gear selling pages but then I had to buy a bass 

Next year I'm off to rehab 

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

17 minutes ago, bassfan said:

Moi? 😇

Yeah, you! 😂

[Machines]

I've seen probably 2 I normally would have bought by now, but rationalised them away. Don't think I'll make the year by any means but it's good to be able to hold back for once.

 

If any of the 'always wanted' basses come up at the right price, I'm out.

 

I'm looking at you Yamaha RBX6JM.

[Al Krow]

13 hours ago, neepheid said:

January report - still in.

 

Gear bought - 0

Basses sold - 1

Music shops visited without incident - 2

 

Bring on February

 

Hardcore!

[Maude]

21 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

 A pickguard for the sabre I ordered in December arrives tomorrow. 

 

 

Luckily you ordered that in December. 

If it was January you'd be straight outta here!

We all know how big a difference the sonic properties of 'tonePVC' makes to your sound. 

😁

 

Can a pickguard change the way a solidbody sounds? The answer is yes.

[Bunion]

I’ve failed so miserably this year already, I’m looking at maybe 2027 before I can get back into one of these threads 😯