Reverse GAS, or is it GAS?

jarrhead · #1 08-10-2009, 06:14 PM

So I spent my life's savings on a Fender MIA Jazz (being 13 thats my life savings..)

And then I played a $280 Squire Jazz and loved it, more than my fender MIA Jazz..

And I played the SR705 Ibanez and loved it, so now I hate my gear.

Is that reverse GAS, or GAS? lol

Any ideas to combat my chunky ugly fender? =P

electracoyote · #2 08-10-2009, 06:17 PM

Well, after accumulating more gear and guitars than a small music store, I now have GUS: "Gear Unloading Syndrome." Man, I gotta let some of this stuff go, clear some space, and invest more wisely.

stflbn · #3 08-10-2009, 06:19 PM

No, sounds like you bought gear initially that others suggested would be the best for you, then you spent time finding what you actually preferred.

Honestly, your preferences will change drastically throughout your life.
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jarrhead · #4 08-10-2009, 06:21 PM

lol no I had no idea of the differences between basses, I just played tabs on a crappy Ibanez SR200 for three years. (10 yrs old - 13 yrs old lulz)

And I just LOVED it. Maybe cause GC had no quality basses besides that one and it was the best I could get my hands on. Idk something felt great.

Now I love Ibanez SR700/505 and Squier Vintage Modified.

jarrhead · #5 08-10-2009, 06:22 PM

Electracoyote i'll help you unload some gear.

Auzzie-Phoenix · #6 08-10-2009, 11:35 PM

Just relax, you're not done growing yet. You'll grow into the MIA fender over time, so it won't seem as chunky to you later on. Though, you could have saved some money by going with a MIM. The quality differences are negligible, and mim's cost about half of what they charge for a MIA (roughly $500 for a brand new mim).

It's fine if you like other basses. Many people don't just use ONE single bass, they may have many for different applications and different sounds. By the time you're in your mid-20's you'll probably have about 2-3 basses and a few different amps and effects. Don't regret the purchase you made, give it time. If you still don't like it later on, trade it or sell it towards/for something you like. There's always going to be time to do that later on if you still feel it's not the bass for you.

Jimmy Bones · #7 08-10-2009, 11:40 PM

I had the same thing. I first LOVED my Aria, then I hated it and LOVED my Epiphone EB-0, then hated it. Now I LOVE my Schecter, but have been kinda ignoring it for my new SX. Weird and all, but still. It happens.