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How much does browsing TB contribute to your GAS?

#42
COVID + TB + Reverb = 13 new basses since May 2020. I’d say TB is 20-25% of the GAS. COVID is/was 60%, and Reverb another 15-20% because things were just too easy. I also joined SBL and got into Berklee during all this. I’ve played since the early ‘80s, but picked it back up due to COVID after falling off the wagon for over a decade. I decided this time to get radically serious, and informed my wife what my plans hold.
 
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#43
Not much actually. Since i'm old - or older - when I joined TB I was buying less and less gear. It ain't TBs fault, I was in that process before. I got everything I need so... I do not feel the need to get something else. And i'm not a huge poster here, I come around a few times a week to see what's happening but i'm not a "regular" per say. I think I had GAS way before joining internet forums. But now it seems i'm cured :)
 
#44
Are you kidding? Not only does 'browsing' TB contribute to GAS pains (which are easily remedied by purchases), it also contributes to me starting threads (usually comparison ones) that in the end label me as 'someone just not happy with their sound'. Umm, no, I'm happy with my sound, but, perhaps there 'could' be something better? Maybe?
 
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VolverseLoco said:
Are you kidding? Not only does 'browsing' TB contribute to GAS pains (which are easily remedied by purchases), it also contributes to me starting threads (usually comparison ones) that in the end label me as 'someone just not happy with their sound'. Umm, no, I'm happy with my sound, but, perhaps there 'could' be something better? Maybe?
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Yes, the grass is always greener on the other side (of a gear purchase).
 
#46
Not at all, but that's because of my skill level and needs than anything else. The 3 I have meet all of my current needs, but TalkBass does keep me alert for things that I might want down the road. For example, I don't have any pedals yet...
 
#48
I've had as many as 15, and of course one, but the last decade or so there seems to always be a few layin around here. I wasnt going to buy anything else for awhile and then came a cross a great deal on a Mike Lull bass...you know
 
#49
blacktocomm said:
Before I joined this site 8 years ago I never owned more than 4 basses at a time. I currently own 22. Short scales, medium scales, long scales, actives, passives, some with flats, some with rounds. I basically have any tone option I would ever need completely covered. Yet, I see something here almost daily that will get my GAS going.
I’ve officially sworn off anymore purchases for the time being, but this place doesn’t make it easy.
How much does TB fuel your gas?
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Very little lately...I'm pretty well set.
 
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blacktocomm said:
Before I joined this site 8 years ago I never owned more than 4 basses at a time. I currently own 22. Short scales, medium scales, long scales, actives, passives, some with flats, some with rounds. I basically have any tone option I would ever need completely covered. Yet, I see something here almost daily that will get my GAS going.
I’ve officially sworn off anymore purchases for the time being, but this place doesn’t make it easy.
How much does TB fuel your gas?
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It totally creates tons of theoretical GAS musings but I ain't a pro so buying more basses than I have already is unlikely.
 
#55
I have pretty good self control when it comes to buying and selling gear. Talkbass has introduced me to many brands I might not have heard of..and if looked interesting I would buy something from one of these brands. So it has definitely contributed.. but it’s all good.
 
#57
So I love looking at the pics on here but then in real life I'm often let down. I just came home from playing a really nice Spector 5 at GC. $2000 used. I played it through a Boogie Titan Big Block v12 ($999 used). Bass had Aguilars, beautiful top. All should have been great. First I don't play 5 so that helped minimize the want. The strings felt like wet noodles and I couldn't get it to sound decent. By comparison I grabbed a new short scale MM 4 string. (Very odd bass btw - Stingrays to me are something completely different) Played it through the same amp and was able to get a decent playable sound (Kid in the store came over and told me how great it sounded). Still wouldn't buy that either though the color was nice and the neck was playable. So maybe that's the trick. Tryout the version you don't usually play. You'll be uncomfortable and buy less.
 
#59
Not nearly as much as it used to. What used to be obsessing, classified scanning, and the occasional purchase is now more like, Oh, that would be cool to have.

After trying/owning enough stuff, I’ve found I’m really not that picky, especially electronics, amps, etc. what I am picky about is ergonomics, and I really gotta try a bass before I can “fall for it.”

If I get those GAS pangs now, I’ll typically buy a book or online education content. Maybe some strings.
 
#60
I’ve found if you buy a custom bass then your gas is under control because you end up waiting for your bass to be finished and pay that bill when it’s due. I only bought an American Strat with my stimmy and oh yeah a Ukulele bass and been eyeing a 5 string during the waiting period. But maybe it will work for you... :roflmao:
 
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