Why musicians are poor...

mizzou541 · #1 01-18-2010, 03:09 PM

So I am a bass player who decided that the strat sitting under the bed had to go. I told myself that I just wanted cash...no trades, no deals, just cash. So I put it up for sale and today I have trade offers for 1) Gibson Thunderbird or 2) 2 Aguilar 112 cabs + LMK-II. So instead of thinking what bills I can pay off with that money, I'm deciding what corner of my basement to clear out for the extra gear.

Seriously, how are you supposed to stick to your guns with offers like those?!?! And THAT is why musicians like me are poor. So much for paying off the credit card!

MNAirHead · #2 01-18-2010, 03:14 PM

Many times it's just a line intended to request a discount.

I'd say more of us have fun trading.

Timmy

kcole4001 · #3 01-18-2010, 03:20 PM

I'd say take option number 2!

Basses and amps were made to be played, and credit cards were made to be used!
(at least that's what I tell myself in 'denial land')
Yeah, I'm poor too!

mizzou541 · #4 01-18-2010, 03:24 PM

I have to admit I'm leaning toward the gear vs. the guitar. I've always been more of a Fender guy anyway and you can only play so many guitars. I bet those Aguilar cabs sound pretty sweet.

rtslinger · #5 01-19-2010, 12:52 PM

I never buy gear on a credit card cash money or no honey simple rule makes me work harder to save my cash when I am looking to add to the mountain of gear in my studio

Gerlan86 · #6 01-19-2010, 05:28 PM

i'm poor too

but such is a life of a full time uni student, only 1 day free a week and most jobs require at least 20 hours min a week (that's temporary jobs may i add), so it is either holiday work or work once i graduate.

nutso42 · #7 01-19-2010, 09:00 PM

Just think..... you can trade for the amps, and then just sell those!!

mizzou541 · #8 01-20-2010, 09:27 AM

Oh well, I bought the strat long enough ago that it is a completely sunk cost so from my perspective, the bass gear I just traded for (yes I chose the Aguilar cabs and Markbass Amp) is free to me so I'm happy. Those cabs are killer by the way...

gaffster787 · #9 01-21-2010, 06:06 PM

bill murray would take the t-bird

dhomer · #10 01-22-2010, 12:07 AM

In my case I have to choose between being a musician and having a full time job w/paid benefits. Can't have both... Second shift 6-7 days a week is a must if I want to eat and live indoors... If I chose to be a musician at this point in my life, I would be beyond poor....

xray · #11 01-22-2010, 12:18 AM

Not to discount the value of the strat, but 2 Aguilar cabs and a MB amp!! Sounds like you got a good deal.

Drop-the-One · #12 01-22-2010, 02:16 AM

It's not worth getting rid of a great piece of gear for quick cash.

... Selling your guitar is a quick-fix... long after you spent that money, you'll look back and think about what gear you could've bought with it XD

fenderfunker · #13 01-22-2010, 02:38 AM

I have GASSed myself silly for 18 months. I now have 4 basses, a PA, a recording studio, a trailer for all the gear, and a HUGE credit card debt. I had to refinance too. Do you think I have regrets?........Not even one. I get enormous pleasure from all my gear. You only live once, and I'm sick of being 'responsible'. One morning I woke up and looked at my amp that I'd been gigging for 28 years, and thought F&%$# it, I deserve better.
BTW, I can service the debt.