Rules and regs for G.A.S.

[clarifixer]

As an ancient newcomer (!) and first poster, I can’t begin to tell you folks about the expansion of my awareness of talent, tools and toys brought about by this vibrant group. Thanks to you all.

After seeing the amazing spectrum of G.A.S. induced delights, I can’t help but think there is a set of unofficial rules and regs to describe (not cure, please) the malady. I’ve gleaned a few over the years which might spark some pithy comments on this self-examination and the final overwhelming knee-buckling that takes us down:

1.) The pain of purchase soon dissipates

2.) It’s far easier to beg forgiveness than ask for permission.

Surely you acquisition pros (you know who you are) can come up with some more guidance......

[Incognitus]

3.) Just when you think you're cured that one thing you really wanted goes on sale for 100 less than it was 3 months ago.

[IanStephenson]

4) As long as your basses are all the same colour, you MIGHT get away with it...

[f'nar f'nar]

5) It is omnipotant

[punkbassistfc]

6) You can never have enough basses

[Ron Plichta]

7) Have a credit card that your significant other doesn't know about and therefore can't see what you're buying.

[BillMason]

8) possession is nine tenths of the law
9) I can always sell my old gear to pay for it

[BillMason]

10) future resale value is so much higher than what you're paying for it

[ToddC]

It's bassic economics. I supply my demand.
I call it bassonomics.

[BillMason]

11) But I need an amp that does decent power at 4 Ohms because I have an old 4 Ohm cabinet.
12) THEN: my old cabinet only does 200 watts at 4 Ohms and this head does 500 watts at 4 Ohms. If I really want to hear how it's supposed to sound, I need a 500 watt cabinet.
13) then when you buy a cabinet that does 500 watts at 8 Ohms, you get to buy another new head.
14) then you need a new cab that has Neo speakers because your new/old deltas are just too heavy!

[BillMason]

15) "but you remember how my old bass was always getting repaired - this brand NEW one has a warranty!!"

[El-Bob]

Originally Posted by BillMason

11) But I need an amp that does decent power at 4 Ohms because I have an old 4 Ohm cabinet.
12) THEN: my old cabinet only does 200 watts at 4 Ohms and this head does 500 watts at 4 Ohms. If I really want to hear how it's supposed to sound, I need a 500 watt cabinet.
13) then when you buy a cabinet that does 500 watts at 8 Ohms, you get to buy another new head.
14) then you need a new cab that has Neo speakers because your new/old deltas are just too heavy!

where are you finding good heads and cabs in Halifax?

[Tony G]

Originally Posted by ToddC

It's bassic economics. I supply my demand.
I call it bassonomics.

Stephen Colbert would be proud.

[speedkills]

ATTENTION MODS:

Please delete this thread IMMEDIATELY.

If my girlfriend ever sees this I'll never be able to cure my GAS!!

I've used half of these lines in the last 3 days and she's buying it!!

If she sees this I'm sunk!!

DELETE THIS NOW!!!!

[BillMason]

Originally Posted by El-Bob

where are you finding good heads and cabs in Halifax?

Talkbass.com! :-) Even with duty and shipping, it's still a better place for deals on used stuff than anything local!

[basseddie]

16) ....because this new bass comes with new strings.....I wont have to change them right away.....

[beggar98]

17) I could totally nail Wooten's Sinister Minister solo from the live album...IF I had the right gear!

[c_joseph_lier]

18) "Well, of course it doesn't sound just like the CD ... Yet ... I just need this one peice of gear"

[El-Bob]

Originally Posted by BillMason

Talkbass.com! :-) Even with duty and shipping, it's still a better place for deals on used stuff than anything local!

so, the answer was right in front of my eyes the whole time...

[bassteban]

19. Fanning the flames of others' GAS makes one feel better about their(my )own problem. No everyone go buy something. Your tone is *lacking something.*