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Old 01-24-2013, 01:49 AM
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I wish I only had GAS for bass stuff but there's guitars, recording equipment, keyboards, mountain bikes, video games, computers, cameras... I don't even have time to play with my current batch of toys but it doesn't stop me from wanting more!
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Old 01-24-2013, 04:31 AM
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Mountain bikes. These are the two that I have (one for hardcore trail riding, one for light duty/road/city riding). If I were rich, I'd probably have about 13 bikes. 9 of which would be based completely on looks. I'm not bragging, but just so that you know what you are looking at, the "big" bike was $2,800 new and has about another $1,000 in mostly functional, but a couple of aesthetic upgrades on it.
Right now its running top of the line studded tires which are $80 a piece : (
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I found out that a friend of mine has 9 middle and high end mountain and road bicycles. I thought to myself "why would anyone need nine bikes?" then I thought of my 12 basses.
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Old 01-24-2013, 04:32 AM
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Id like an iPad mini. Don't have the $$$ tho.
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Old 01-24-2013, 05:41 AM
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I personally don't have GAS for any instruments. I just like picking up guitars, basses, amps, pedals, etc....
I frequent pawnshops VERY regularly which my job allows me to. Therefore, I run into some KILLER deals. I don't need any of the stuff I pick up ,but I just can't walk away from these deals. I'm kinda like the animal lover who's gotta take the unwanted homeless animal home to give it love.
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Old 01-24-2013, 05:46 AM
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Bass stuff
Guitar stuff
Camera stuff
Hiking stuff
Knives & guns

I'm sure there is more that I can't think if right now.
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Old 01-24-2013, 05:48 AM
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I started on guitar and have always wanted a Gibson Les Paul Standard and a Marshall Stack. I will probably buy them later this year. I am also looking for a good acoustic guitar.
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Old 01-24-2013, 05:48 AM
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This days mainly for Bass realted gear, but I also suffer for:
- professional recording gear (more related to www.gearslutz.com)
- I want a playstation but my wife doesn´t, but she´s ok with bass related gear.
- I want a piano badly, and so does my wife but ....you know...money issues.
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Old 01-24-2013, 05:53 AM
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Chapman stick.. Although I'm not sure if I ever will buy one, too expensive.
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:08 AM
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Bass and guitar for me. This years Christmas present was a 2012 Am Standard Jade pearl strat. She's a beauty but even with lessons those 2 extra stings drive me crazy. Click image for larger version

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The worst part is I seem to have developed a real expensive taste for MIA models. I went from a $275 squier to the latest greatest Am Standard....now that's GAS!

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Old 01-24-2013, 06:15 AM
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Guess I'm the odd man out. I GAS like crazy for bass gear but don't give a damn about gadgets, cars, clothes, TVs, even stereos.

You can keep your iPads, flat screens, games machines etc. They are all just all a waste of potential bass money as far as I'm concerned!
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:25 AM
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Got bit by the classical guitar bug a few weeks ago. Just acquired a Lucero LC100CE. It's my first non-bass musical purchase in some years. I feel good about it.
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:31 AM
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Yes...now how do I cure it? I really need to buy more DJ gear...but all I look at is bass gear. Haven't played bass a full year yet and I search all the time for bass gear. Even though I have 2 very nice basses, and nice amp, and a cabinet.
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:32 AM
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Firearms for me...
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:36 AM
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Clothes. I'm real particular with brands, too.

Luckily, most of my bass and guitar GAS has subsided since I got my Vista Musicmaster (guitar), which I love, and I have a Rickenfaker on the way. GAS is gone
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:41 AM
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Guilty. I also have a penchant for:
- Camera gear
- Hockey gear (goalie)
- PA equipment
- Under Armour
- Apple products
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:41 AM
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there's a bunch of recording equipment i'd like to own. but i'm set otherwise.
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:42 AM
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Nope, since I play guitar as well, I also have GAS for guitar gear. Even though I'd like to eventually have a number of guitars and basses, I seem more inclined to buy bass gear first.
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:43 AM
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My GAS rotates depending on my current interest. It's also a bit seasonal. In summer, my motorcycle and gear is my primary focus. I'm always wanting a new bike, helmet, jacket, gloves, etc. Then, in winter I can't ride as much, music takes over and I switch between guitar and bass. Periodically, computers/tablets/phones take over, but once I get a new one it'll subside for an extended period anymore.

Recently, however, I've been GAS free for all interests (both due to being happy with what I have and forced because I'm saving for a wedding and can't buy new things). I used to dream about being GAS free, hoping to find peace in it all. In reality, I'm so freaking bored!
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:45 AM
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I GAS for bass, guitar, drums, and I work at Guitar Center. Life is rough, seeing that stuff every day!

I also GAS for several woodwind and brass instruments but that's just because I played everything I could back in high school.
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:46 AM
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Firearms for me...
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