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I finally found the ACTUAL cure for GAS

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by tb-player, Jan 26, 2021.

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  1. Jan 26, 2021 #1
    tb-player

    tb-player Sarcasm intended... always! Supporting Member

    Mar 6, 2019
    Maryland
    It’s not been that long since I sold all but one of my electric basses, bought a couple more & settled in with 3 basses that I really enjoy, an Elrick NJS, a Fano JM4 and a Fender Custom Shop ‘59 Precision. Those 3 basses really get it done for me.
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    But some days, I would still find myself looking at/shopping for basses, for no other reason than habit; until I recently took a trip and acquired something that would change my life... my New Standard La Scala double bass. Since getting my hands on this girl, I’ve not had eyes for another.
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    Even more, while I consider myself an accomplished hack on the upright, I’ve recently started taking lessons from an instructor online. Now my dance-card is genuinely full, because I’m learning the right way to play... and it’s a welcome challenge.

    Every night, you’ll find me in my carriage house bowing away at my double bass. And with each session, it sounds less and less like large animals dying and more like something musical. It’s become an obsession... an addiction. And I’m loving every minute of it.

    And while I occasionally still pick up my electrics to play, I haven’t shopped for one in weeks.

    I think I’m finally cured!

    Ever get so busy enjoying an instrument that you forget to shop for another? :D
     
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  2. Jan 26, 2021 #2
    bass12

    bass12 Have You Met Grace Jones?

    Jun 8, 2008
    Montreal, Canada
    I went through a similar thing when I bought my first DB and again when I bought my NS (a La Scala as well). I still get the odd GAS twinge but dedicating myself more to practise has diminished it significantly. Congratulations on the new acquisition and the new teacher. Have fun!
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2021 #3
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    I'm trying to learn bowing on my 6 string cello. This is an apt description of the sound (well, maybe slightly smaller animals dying, hehe).
     
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  4. Jan 26, 2021 #4
    lug

    lug Supporting Member

    Feb 11, 2005
    League City, Tx
    I know my cure. It is the issuance of my death certificate.
     
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  5. Jan 26, 2021 #5
    tb-player

    tb-player Sarcasm intended... always! Supporting Member

    Mar 6, 2019
    Maryland
    Bro! Stay with us... and GAS away!!! :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Jan 26, 2021 #6
    lug

    lug Supporting Member

    Feb 11, 2005
    League City, Tx
    I hope my last act on this earth is hitting the "buy now" button on XYZ bass!
     
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  7. Jan 26, 2021 #7
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    You know they're going to soak you for the long distance shipping charges!! :woot::roflmao:
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2021 #8
    Eddie LeBlanc

    Eddie LeBlanc

    Oct 26, 2014
    Beaumont, Texas
    Don't create no problem, won't be no problem.
    I try this... LOL
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    or
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  9. Jan 26, 2021 #9
    ejaggers

    ejaggers

    Aug 18, 2009
    Fort Worth, TX
    I'm glad you're cured, but now I'm GAS'N for that Fano!!!.....057912
     
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  10. Jan 26, 2021 #10
    lug

    lug Supporting Member

    Feb 11, 2005
    League City, Tx
    True, bastages never let up! Bu the good news is I will not be bothered in the least at that point, so I got that going for me!
     
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  11. Jan 26, 2021 #11
    Bass Viking

    Bass Viking

    Aug 30, 2004
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Nice collection! But there is no cure for GAS because it's based on WANT, not need.
     
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  12. Jan 26, 2021 #12
    tb-player

    tb-player Sarcasm intended... always! Supporting Member

    Mar 6, 2019
    Maryland
    Yeah, that bass surprised me. It is as close to perfect tone and playability as I’ve seen. I played it in-studio recently. Lots of comments and head bobs. I can’t recommend it enough. (Yes, I’m an enabler! :cool:)
     
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  13. Jan 26, 2021 #13
    tb-player

    tb-player Sarcasm intended... always! Supporting Member

    Mar 6, 2019
    Maryland
    True. I guess I’m not cured... just sufficiently distracted. :D
     
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  14. Jan 26, 2021 #14
    Killing Floor

    Killing Floor Supporting Member

    Feb 7, 2020
    Austin, TX
    True GAS compresses and expands relative to temperature (SO?) and pressure (wallet) and can change state (bass to DB or pedals to guitar...)
    So congrats. I’ve been enjoying a lot of Reggie Workman lately. Do dig in and enjoy your journey. I’m shopping for a semi hollow Tele because it’s not a bass!
     
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  15. Jan 26, 2021 #15
    mexicanyella

    mexicanyella

    Feb 16, 2015
    Troy, MO
    Don’t mean to dampen your enthusiasm, but you may have only exchanged GAS for LAS (lesson acquisition syndrome) and CAS (chops acquisition syndrome).

    Sadly, I don’t suffer enough from CAS.
     
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  16. Jan 26, 2021 #16
    iiipopes

    iiipopes Supporting Member

    May 4, 2009
    G.A.S. is a terminal disease. There is no cure. I have found that, however, that the more I gig, the more my G.A.S. goes into remission. I have had periods of constant gigging, rehearsing, and woodshedding that I haven't even looked at another bass, amplifier, other piece of equipment, just consumables such as strings, cords, batteries. But in this pandemic with everything shut down, well, the edges of my credit card are crispy.
     
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  17. Jan 26, 2021 #17
    el jeffe bass

    el jeffe bass

    Nov 22, 2013
    New Mexico
    I admire your dedication to the cause.
     
  18. Jan 26, 2021 #18
    lermgalieu

    lermgalieu Supporting Member

    Apr 27, 2000
    Austin, TX
    My DB skills have sadly languished during the pandemic. Combination of no gigs and that all my electrics are in my home office/studio with me whereas my DB is in the living room with all the other family people and my daughter's guinea pigs.
     
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  19. Jan 26, 2021 #19
    JRA

    JRA my words = opinion Gold Supporting Member

    Oct 28, 2013
    Indianapolis and Cincinnati
    yep! and that's it's own gas!

    but i admire your commitment to the DB/lessons/practice = great stuff! keep on keepin' on! :thumbsup: nice-looking doghouse!
     
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  20. Jan 26, 2021 #20
    Slough Feg Bass

    Slough Feg Bass Supporting Member

    Sep 28, 2007
    San Francisco
    yup, I been playing much more UB during the pandemic.
    slowly making my way through the Simandl 30 etudes...slowly...
     
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