Does anyone else hate this forum?

[RED J]

Nah. Only love can conquer hate. Livin' lovin' learnin' BASSES ! What's wrong with that? Time better spent than gawking into a cell phone TV or other passive mind rot.

 

[jwj1701]

I've bought 4 MIA basses in the last 2 months thinking I was cutting back, WRONG! At some point in your life you just give in and get what you have always wanted. Kids are grown, it's my time and now I do what I want to do.

Go for it.

I completely agree with Rich. But fair warning to the youngun's here. Only if you can afford it. And afford DOES NOT mean CREDIT! I've been there, done that, and paid enough interest to have a custom Alembic. I'm debt free now but TB can cause extra GAS. Read with caution. I only scold because I care.

 

[theduke1]

It's too bad that so many think that the more gear you have the better player you become.
I was one in the past. My skill lever only increases with more practice not more gear.
But if buying is your thing good for you. It's not wrong just different then the way I choose to play bass.
I have the gear I love and do not chase things anymore .
Thanks

 

[jessicabass]

Talkbass is like anything else in life.
Theres good and bad.
Sometimes its an overcast cold day as you regret anything you have bought because theres something else that looks better.
Sometimes its a warm sunny day with a soft breeze as you learn something new and apply it to make your life as a bassist better.

 

[joebar]

GAS holes...

 

[JIO]

Yes, but you DO want ANOTHER one!

no, my other T-bird's a Fender

 

[raventepes]

Just remember that you can only play one at a time

I'm teaching myself to do this...

 

[JimmyM]

DOH! OK, you can only play two at a time.

Baiting the vid of someone playing 3

 

[raventepes]

DOH! OK, you can only play two at a time.

Baiting the vid of someone playing 3

Ok, that one might be a bit more tricky.

Any 3-armed bass players out there?

 

[EZA]

Why have a bass you wont even touch that is sad....

 

[red_rhino]

Ok, that one might be a bit more tricky.

Any 3-armed bass players out there?

I'll see your three, and raise you one.

 

[phillybass101]

I don't. After some experience you just know what threads to avoid. I believer there should be sections based on level of playing and experience.

 

[Rip Topaz]

One thing I can list as a positive to spending so much time here, is that I now make smart (informed) decisions on gear, instead of blindly hitting the buy button.

 

[cnltb]

I quite like it. I get some info here but not more than elsewhere.
Gas is also not a problem at all.
I know what I need and that doesn't change with the forums I read. One just gets information on specific pieces which can help the decision process.
At the end however it is always a try before buy for me.

 

[Bassamatic]

I probly coulda bought a car with all my GAS money by now. DANG this forum!

I've likely been through 50+ basses, bought, kept and sold, and ending up playing my original ones. D'OH! Thank God I'm happy with my amp!

 

[Johnny Crab]

No.
Found out items bought during earlier gas-storm-ravaged-years could be sold to help fund youngest son's college.
Do wish I'd had more gas in the late 60's and early 70's.....

 

[raventepes]

I'll see your three, and raise you one.

Ok, I don't know of ANYONE who can keep up with Manring. The man is (arguably) a god on bass.

 

[29A]

Buy once, cry once.

I'm happy with my Fenders and zeroing in on my Ampeg rig was in part due to what I read here.

Thanks TalkBass!

 

[Pilgrim]

If I spent as much time playing as I did browsing this forum, I'd be a decent player as opposed to being a GASaholic...

Testify, brother! I'm with YOU!

 

[iiipopes]

The best way to manage GAS is to gig. Frequently. Either you will gig so much you don't have time to post on TalkBass, or you will make enough to feed the habit.