^^^ Amen!It seems to me like you are trying to manage your addiction. Never works!
Step 1. We admitted we were powerless over effects and our pedal boards had become unmanageable!
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Ending G.A.S.: here is my 12-step program
- Thread starter NickInMesa
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When I really need to make some extra cash to satisfy my GAS I get in the kitchen and start making some grilled cheese sandwiches.
Me: Hello. I'm Bob.
Group: Hello Bob. No last names please.
Me: I'm a bassaholic, and I've been sober from searching Roscoe sites and threads for three hours. I last bought a Roscoe three months ago...
I could just see it.
Group: Hello Bob. No last names please.
Me: I'm a bassaholic, and I've been sober from searching Roscoe sites and threads for three hours. I last bought a Roscoe three months ago...
I could just see it.
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The only way to treat GAS is with copious amounts of hardcore drugs. Once you're a junkie, you'll reversre your attitude and start SELLING your gear! NO MORE GAS!!!!
On the down side, you now have a heroine addiction to tend to.
On the down side, you now have a heroine addiction to tend to.
Guys I have been good: I did not buy ONE SINGLE THING, instead I have SOLD things
Oh, you have my condolences.
Man, why did you decide to stop enjoying life?!?
Oh, you have my condolences.
Man, why did you decide to stop enjoying life?!?
Well, here is the deal.... Since I don't want to spend more money on new gear... I sell the old gear and get new one
Step 1. We admitted we were powerless over effects and our pedal boards had become unmanageable!
Step 2. Came to believe that a bassist greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Step 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of Talkbass as we understood it.
Step 4. Made a searching and fearless inventory of our existing equipment.
Step 5. Admitted to Talkbass, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our basses.
Step 6. Were entirely ready to have Talkbass remove all the extraneous basses.
Step 7. Humbly asked Talkbass to remove our extra basses.
Step 8. Made a list of all basses we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
Step 9. Made direct amends to such basses wherever possible, except when to do so would lower resale value.
well, I got up to 9 so far...
It seems to me like you are trying to manage your addiction. Never works!
Step 1. We admitted we were powerless over effects and our pedal boards had become unmanageable!
Actually, I used to drink a lot. Now I don't drink anymore. Nothing, nada. Even socially, I am already uninhibited naturally.
I used to smoke pot and hashish. Don't do it anymore. Never again.
So, as you can see, you can manage. Ok, I know. Going cold turkey is not exactly managing but some people have no other choice.
As for G.A.S. well... since music is a positive hobby, it actually helps me relax in the evening and prepare me for another day of work better than alcohol would, and money spent wisely for a hobby is always a good thing.
I used to race motocross back in the days, now that was an expensive hobby, I still can't believe the money I would spend.
Wasn't it Mrs Simpson. the Duchess of Windsor who said, 'You can never be too rich, or too thin, or have too many instruments.'?
Step one: give your wife all your cards, and go on a strict allowance program getting cash from her when needed. Tell her why.
Step two: There is no Step Two. You're done buying gear.
Step two: There is no Step Two. You're done buying gear.
Hello everybody! My name is BassBenj and I'm a GASaholic!
I know it's just part of my disease, but I've always used the excuse that if I bought a new instrument, but tore it completely apart and installed some mods before I ever played it, then it was GBS rather than GAS!
I'm curious, Nick, or anyone, are any of you guys hobbyists?
I am a hobbyist (jam for fun mostly) and still have GAS trouble. So yeah I keep telling myself "I have enough instruments, I am happy with them".....or at least I try but bass is a lot of FUN.
I am a hobbyist (jam for fun mostly) and still have GAS trouble. So yeah I keep telling myself "I have enough instruments, I am happy with them".....or at least I try but bass is a lot of FUN.
Honestly, Good Luck
2 Schools of thought
1: You can have a million dollars, or you can owe a million dollars. Dead is Dead, enjoy life, just don't be stupid about it.
2: Say to yourself that you'll only consider 'unique' instruments, so nothing off the shelf and or mass produced, or it's got to be the deal of the century. Like a Dingwall for $250. As well as when you touch said instrument if there isn't that moment where the thing 'sings' to you then it's not for you. Take a deep breath and know that although the hunt continues, today is not a 'kill' Perhaps tomorrow, but not today. Then leave. Congratulations you've slain the beast
2 Schools of thought
1: You can have a million dollars, or you can owe a million dollars. Dead is Dead, enjoy life, just don't be stupid about it.
2: Say to yourself that you'll only consider 'unique' instruments, so nothing off the shelf and or mass produced, or it's got to be the deal of the century. Like a Dingwall for $250. As well as when you touch said instrument if there isn't that moment where the thing 'sings' to you then it's not for you. Take a deep breath and know that although the hunt continues, today is not a 'kill' Perhaps tomorrow, but not today. Then leave. Congratulations you've slain the beast
Wow, that's a two million dollar swing! I need to take out some big loans, cash in all my assets, and start living!!!!
Yes I am a hobbyist, I am a software engineer and jam for fun, and also to cut myself off of the crap (I put the headphones on, then play, it's a bubble).
But it does not mean I don't like nice things. And even if it is a hobby, it does not mean I cannot get myself a nicer bass one of these days.
But trimming down the herd is a good thing to do, before getting something new.
Wife started freaking out when she saw me buy 1, 2, 3, 4 basses, then one amp, then a stack, then effects, etc...
So selling one bass, one amp, the effects I don't use (all except the Chorus), allowed me to prepare the way for a new bass.
But I have 11 more days to go.
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Good thread. I'm personally really curious why I am having a bout of GAS when I'm really, really satisfied with my instruments and have no real need for others. I'm pretty much convinced that it's a sign to me that i need to play more. (so why am I here posting)?
