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Just a thought process....

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xxfaux_punkxx

Mar 18, 2010
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So I bought my Traben back in january. I love it. It feels great, really smooth in my hands. I love the tone it puts out. Looks beautiful..... but I'm starting to wish I had tried out more basses before I made the purchase. I didn't get the chance to because of where I lived.

Now here it is 4 months later. I'm still loving my bass but reading about all the other basses out there is making me wish I had something else, or at least tried a bunch of different stuff out so I knew for sure I bought what I wanted.

Anyone else ever go through this?
 
#3
It's GAS. I have to take periodic breaks form Talkbass or I spend money on stuff I can't even fit in my house.

In short, it's just the anticipation of the thing. If you love what you have, then wear the thing out. Eventually you will be in a position to try out more stuff and see if there's something else for you out there.

It's a very common malady on Talkbass, and may even be the reason Talkbass exists.
 
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xxfaux_punkxx said:
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Now here it is 4 months later. I'm still loving my bass but reading about all the other basses out there is making me wish I had something else, or at least tried a bunch of different stuff out so I knew for sure I bought what I wanted.

Anyone else ever go through this?
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Yes, my first wife made me feel like that.:crying:
 
#5
MooseLumps said:
It's GAS. I have to take periodic breaks form Talkbass or I spend money on stuff I can't even fit in my house.

In short, it's just the anticipation of the thing. If you love what you have, then wear the thing out. Eventually you will be in a position to try out more stuff and see if there's something else for you out there.

It's a very common malady on Talkbass, and may even be the reason Talkbass exists.
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That's it. Can't say it any better than that.
 
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xxfaux_punkxx said:
So I bought my Traben back in january. I love it. It feels great, really smooth in my hands. I love the tone it puts out. Looks beautiful..... but I'm starting to wish I had tried out more basses before I made the purchase. I didn't get the chance to because of where I lived.

Now here it is 4 months later. I'm still loving my bass but reading about all the other basses out there is making me wish I had something else, or at least tried a bunch of different stuff out so I knew for sure I bought what I wanted.

Anyone else ever go through this?
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I can honestly say no I've never gone through this. I've played every instrument I've ever bought before purchasing it. That doesn't mean I don't suffer from GAS and want other goodies, but, even those other goodies are things I've played.
 
#14
xxfaux_punkxx said:
Cass I wish I had the luxioury of playing before paying. But where I live (and used to live) there was never any decent basses at the music stores. Only your basic squiers.
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There are TONS of music stores in the Noblesville/Indianapolis/Anderson area.

Sam Ash
Guitar Center
IRC Music
Guitarworks
Dans Music
About Music
Arthurs
IPA
BJ's Guitar Island
Guitartown
Six Strings Down

Etc, etc.

I've been gone from Indy for a few years, but I'm sure that most of those are still around. Some are better for bass gear than others, but Indy has plenty of places to try gear. I've seen everything from Squiers to Fodera's in these shops.
 
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xxfaux_punkxx said:
Now here it is 4 months later. I'm still loving my bass but reading about all the other basses out there is making me wish I had something else, or at least tried a bunch of different stuff out so I knew for sure I bought what I wanted.

Anyone else ever go through this?
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Rocky McD said:
Yes, my first wife made me feel like that.:crying:
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#16
In a way, TB is the best/worst thing that ever happened to my bass playing. With quick information comes quick dissatisfaction.

Cruise through the classifieds here on Talkbass. You can buy some fine used instruments, and if you end up not liking them, turn around and sell them on again for relatively little loss. It's the next best thing to being able to try 'em before you buy 'em.
 
#17
But the main thing I would say is - if you really like your bass, keep it. Save to try something else, but selling something you know you like to try something you *think* you *might* like better - that way usually leads to a lot of pissed-away cash and frustration.
Keep the one you like, and try others in addition.
 
#18
Dark Horse said:
There are TONS of music stores in the Noblesville/Indianapolis/Anderson area.

Sam Ash
Guitar Center
IRC Music
Guitarworks
Dans Music
About Music
Arthurs
IPA
BJ's Guitar Island
Guitartown
Six Strings Down

Etc, etc.

I've been gone from Indy for a few years, but I'm sure that most of those are still around. Some are better for bass gear than others, but Indy has plenty of places to try gear. I've seen everything from Squiers to Fodera's in these shops.
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I'm going to have to look around. So far I've only seen Bj's guitar island where they had some off brand basses, nobelsville music center, and a gc. I've only been living here a month though and been pretty strapped for cash so I'm trying to avoid places that will take all my money.
 

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