No more G.A S. for now..content

woundround · #1 04-16-2011, 12:24 PM

After recently aquiring 2 GK neo 112 s those along with my 700 Rb 11 ,BDDI. 09 Ricky,08 A.S. P, and 04 Geddy leave me wanting for nothing, I truly am finally happy with my sound and with the mix of basses in the quiver...for now, Anybody else content?

BassmanPaul · #2 04-16-2011, 12:26 PM

I've been content with my equipment for more than a decade.

shoot-r · #3 04-16-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by woundround

Anybody else content?

I was for around 38 years.......then I found Talk Bass.
Now it's all up in the air!

RickenBoogie · #4 04-16-2011, 02:54 PM

I've been content for about 5 yrs, but before that, the chase was on.

rovito · #5 04-16-2011, 03:36 PM

I miss the thrill of finding new gear. Now I seek out this awesome gear I read about. I drive many miles only to be disappointed.The gear I have right now fits me so well yet I miss the thrill being a gear whore.

armybass · #6 04-16-2011, 04:27 PM

NEVER!

selftitled907 · #7 04-16-2011, 04:42 PM

Now that i play whats in my signature...(as my live rig) my G.A.S. has gone away for the time being. however....im sure as soon as i start reading up on what kind of pedals i want to add to the arsenal (currently use nothing but an EQ pedal occasionally.) that my G.A.S. will return with a fierce vengence. but at least its for the somewhat cheaper end of the spectrum as i dont need any more bass guitars or amps/cabs.

its actually kinda nice being content with what i have to use. i dont ever go to a practice or gig anywhere and think the whole time im playing....man i would sound so much better with that next item on my G.A.S. list. almost bliss =)

steveksux · #8 04-16-2011, 05:18 PM

Been happy with my main rig now for probably over 10 years. I've upgraded the power amp recently with a lightweight version, and replaced the x-wire with the x2.

Have been looking for a lighter alternative that still has tone for the smaller rooms, just picked one up, the Roland D-bass 210. Should be great for small/medium gigs, practice, and small/light enough to transport easily.

wanted something easy for a stage monitor, I'm using IEMs now, don't really need the big rig as often, just enough for the people without IEMs to hear me, should be able to rely on the subs/pa for most of the heavy lifting.

Randy

shoot-r · #9 04-17-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rovito

I drive many miles only to be disappointed.

AMEN!!!
That matches my experience also.
Read about the latest and greatest "what-ever" here at T.B.
Gota' try it...
Drive a bunch of miles to try it only to discover my inexpensive Avatar cabinets and GK head sounds as good as or better than what I thought should sound better...

But, road trips are part of the fun...(while we can still afford the gas!)

Buster Brown · #10 04-17-2011, 11:23 AM

I have to be honest...completely satisfied with my present gear..I stop into a GC from time to time (for strings and whatever) but don't really pay much attention to the gear. I WILL check out mics and that sort of thing, but for my bass gear - I'm a happy camper!

gjbassist · #11 04-17-2011, 11:32 AM

As far as my amp goes I'm very satisfied. My rig consists of a Line 6 HD750 head and a Dr. Bass 1580 cabinet. (I know, but I bought it used and took the Dr. Bass logo off.) It sounds great, plenty loud and has a nice variety of tonal options! The drummer in my band told me last gig that this rig sounds better than anything he has heard in many years.

selftitled907 · #12 04-17-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gjbassist

The drummer in my band told me last gig that this rig sounds better than anything he has heard in many years.

My drummer recently said the same thing. its always nice when we get done with a song and they say...damn dude...your rig sounds amazing!

Mike M. · #13 04-17-2011, 12:42 PM

Very content. Bought my SR505 last Labor Day and I bought my GK MB115 in February. Used it at church and they said it's the best the bass ever came thru.

Got a new neck for my Jazz bass on order from Warmoth and once that's installed that'll pretty much be it for me. Also got a Squire Affinity P bass that I like to play.

I also check out stuff whenever I go to pick up new strings, but it's just to see what's out there. I'm never tempted to use the "hot plastic" in my wallet!

theory028 · #14 04-17-2011, 07:00 PM

I love the gear that I have but I could always go for some more.

I could live with just my Lakland Skyline DJ4, Ampeg SVT-VR, and SVT810E but the other stuff is nice to have. I would like an SVT410HLF and a few more Jazz basses. I think that would keep me satisfied for a few years.