2024 Gear Abstinence Thread

[zbd1960]

I've had an entirely abstemious 2024 to compensate for the spends in 2023, 2022... I have a major purchase lined up for 2025, whilst it's music related it's not bass related...

[Richard R]

 Though there are still a few days left I think it vanishingly unlikely I will be buying anything bass or music related.

 

If @neepheid doesn't want to start next year's thread then I'm happy to. As long as we all accept that the idea is to basically be happy with what we have and to play more.

 

However - arguing over ridiculous interpretations of what is a pretty straightforward principle is definitely part of the fun 😁

 

 

Edited December 27, 2024 by Richard R
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[Marvin]

I failed this year... I've just bought a Palmer Pocket Bass Amp.

 

In my defence...um, oh yes, I might be joing a band so wanted a preamp pedal with DI out (and ground lift) and for it to be usable as a 'silent' practice pedal. It ticks all the boxes. Those are my excuses and I'm sticking to them. 😁

[neepheid]

24 minutes ago, Marvin said:

I failed this year... I've just bought a Palmer Pocket Bass Amp.

 

In my defence...um, oh yes, I might be joing a band so wanted a preamp pedal with DI out (and ground lift) and for it to be usable as a 'silent' practice pedal. It ticks all the boxes. Those are my excuses and I'm sticking to them. 😁

 

Honestly, didn't know you were in.  Your failure will be recorded nonetheless.

 

Look at it this way, buying something this late in the year is more like preparing for next year...

[bass_dinger]

On 27/12/2024 at 10:14, neepheid said:

Succession planning - I have been delighted to be your host/thread custodian this year, but my duties are almost done. 

I have enjoyed @neepheid's custody  of this year's Challenge - the right mix of mercy and scholarly application of the rules.  Thank you for keeping the flame (other maple finishes are also available....)

 

Robert 

[Richard R]

6 minutes ago, bass_dinger said:

I have enjoyed @neepheid's custody  of this year's Challenge - the right mix of mercy and scholarly application of the rules.  Thank you for keeping the flame (other maple finishes are also available....)

 

So the question - is @neepheid stepping down or carrying on? His post suggested he would step down, but we don't have a definitive answer and I need to know if I have to order a black cap and gavel before the year is out. 

[neepheid]

11 minutes ago, bass_dinger said:

I have enjoyed @neepheid's custody  of this year's Challenge - the right mix of mercy and scholarly application of the rules.  Thank you for keeping the flame (other maple finishes are also available....)

 

Robert 

 

Too kind, thank you!

 

@Richard R - my apologies for being unclear - yes it is my intention to step down and give someone else a go.

[Richard R]

 

 

 

"These might be guitars, they might be six string basses, they might be AI generated anomalies. 

But you still bought an amp, so you're out..."

 

 

[neepheid]

Final day of 2024... surely if you've made it this far you aren't going to chuck it all away now?

 

[Velarian]

I made it, no problem.

 

Will almost certainly make it through 2025 as well unless the unlikely confluence of a significant sum of money and a suitable vintage P bass occurs. 😉

[ezbass]

Just… a… few… more… hours! 😬

[ezbass]

Stores are closed, I’m gigging, I’ve made it! Phew!😮‍💨 

[uk_lefty]

Go on then, I'll join in. No more basses or guitars to be bought by me this year.

[bass_dinger]

38 minutes ago, ezbass said:

Stores are closed, I’m gigging, I’ve made it! Phew!😮‍💨 

There's always ebay....

 

You could go online while the singer is setting up the PA, and spot an original stack-knob Jazz bass in Burgundy Mist with a Buy It Now of 50 quid! 

 

Then, you would buy it, and be out, and everyone would laugh at you!

 

5 hours to go.

[bass_dinger]

On 27/12/2024 at 20:21, zbd1960 said:

I've had an entirely abstemious 2024 to compensate for the spends in 2023, 2022... I have a major purchase lined up for 2025, whilst it's music related it's not bass related...

A major purchase, you say? Is it a new set of cello strings?

[neepheid]

I intend to do an end of year wrap up tomorrow - whenever I emerge from a drunken Hogmanay/birthday fog. So you've got just over 4 hours to stay clean and approximately 16-18 hours to come clean.

 

Have a great Hogmanay/whatever you incorrectly call it and see you on the other side...

[ezbass]

30 minutes ago, bass_dinger said:

There's always ebay

I’m stronger than that, not much, but stronger.  

[Mudpup]

I went out with a bang! New amp and cab today and the 5 string last week, It's all change at 'pup towers 🙂

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 00:51 by Mudpup

[Lozz196]

Nice looking set up there 

[neepheid]

5 minutes ago, Mudpup said:

I went out with a bang! New amp and cab today and the 5 string last week, It's all change at 'pup towers 🙂

 

 

Ooft!  Well, if you're gonna bow out, might as well do it in style!  Congrats!

[ezbass]

And breathe! Never thought I’d make it, but I’ve even impressed myself. 

[Quilly]

I accidentally bought a fretless bass during the year but I’m well up for gear abstention 2025

[neepheid]

Right then, happy new year to one and all, let's wrap up 2024.

 

In total, we had 47 (known) participants
17 (36.2%) folk made it to the end - congratulations to you

30 (63.8%) folk fell by the wayside

 

Fastest/soonest transgression - @AndyTravis on 3rd January - breathtaking!

The best "almost made it" - @Mudpup bowing out on the 31st December!

 

I hope you enjoyed the thread, whether you were participating actively, merely observing, or half and half having either not signed up but still stirring the pot, or having bowed out and still stirring the pot.  I have enjoyed being your "host" for the increasingly psychotic proceedings and I hope I did a reasonable job of maintaining at least some semblance of order in "court".

 

Enjoy the gear you bought in 2024, losers, and continue to enjoy the gear you tolerated in 2024, winners.  But ultimately, the winner of the Gear Abstinence Thread 2024 is... same winner it always is - capitalism!

 

I now hand over the reins to the esteemed @Richard R (a thread "winner" this year no less, so at the very least will be standing on a moral platform I did not have), who will guide you through 2025.  May the justifications and rule interpretations submitted under their custodianship continue to be as entertaining and creative as they have been this year.

 

Thank you, you've been a wonderful audience, good night and all the best for 2025!

[ezbass]

4 minutes ago, neepheid said:

Right then, happy new year to one and all, let's wrap up 2024.

 

In total, we had 47 (known) participants
17 (36.2%) folk made it to the end - congratulations to you

30 (63.8%) folk fell by the wayside

 

Fastest/soonest transgression - @AndyTravis on 3rd January - breathtaking!

The best "almost made it" - @Mudpup bowing out on the 31st December!

 

I hope you enjoyed the thread, whether you were participating actively, merely observing, or half and half having either not signed up but still stirring the pot, or having bowed out and still stirring the pot.  I have enjoyed being your "host" for the increasingly psychotic proceedings and I hope I did a reasonable job of maintaining at least some semblance of order in "court".

 

Enjoy the gear you bought in 2024, losers, and continue to enjoy the gear you tolerated in 2024, winners.  But ultimately, the winner of the Gear Abstinence Thread 2024 is... same winner it always is - capitalism!

 

I now hand over the reins to the esteemed @Richard R (a thread "winner" this year no less, so at the very least will be standing on a moral platform I did not have), who will guide you through 2025.  May the justifications and rule interpretations submitted under their custodianship continue to be as entertaining and creative as they have been this year.

 

Thank you, you've been a wonderful audience, good night and all the best for 2025!

We thank you for your stewardship, sterling work. As to the ride, well, it's been emotional.

 

Outstanding work by Trav here, truly impressive. As to Mudpup, a proper WTF happened there? So, so close.

[Mudpup]

7 minutes ago, ezbass said:

We thank you for your stewardship, sterling work. As to the ride, well, it's been emotional.

 

Outstanding work by Trav here, truly impressive. As to Mudpup, a proper WTF happened there? So, so close.

The Andertons sale and the Markbass Gloxy nailed me - I had to go for it as they were going to sell out and it was a total bargain! 

 

Thank you to @neepheid once again for being a grown up and keeping everyone in line