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New bass or PS2

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by The Artist, Jan 29, 2002.


BASS OR PS2

  1. New bass (BTB405, SR705, Tanglewood Rebel )

    7 vote(s)
    63.6%

  2. Playstation 2

    4 vote(s)
    36.4%
  1. Jan 29, 2002 #1
    The Artist

    The Artist

    Oct 8, 2001
    Germany (org. Preston, UK)
    HELP!!!
    I can't decide on wich to get.

    If I get a PS2 I can play all those cool new games like GTA3, I can watch DVDs insted of my VCR chewing up my cassetes, but on the other hand I could get a new 5-string bass to temp. cure my G.A.S. But on the other hand if I don't get the bass I can still play on my old one. But I can't play the new games on the old PS2. And on the other hand, (thinks to self: "Where did that other hand come from?") if I do get the bass I can play all those low end notes that make bassin' eaven more fun.

    AAAAHHHHH! my head iz gonna Xplode!

    *POP! ....SPLAT!*

    *Head grows back*
    "Man I hate it when that happens!"

    PLEASE HELP

    THX
    SCODI
     
  5. Jan 29, 2002 #2
    Bruce Lindfield

    Bruce Lindfield Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 1999
    Brighton, England, UK, Europe
    Well I know there is no way that you could a decent 5-string bass, for the price of a PS2 in the UK!

    But on the other hand, the PS2 teaches you nothing and is basically a timewaster - whereas music is something that can lead to a life of fulfillment - spend the money on lessons and actually get something worthwhile!
     
  10. Jan 29, 2002 #3
    The Artist

    The Artist

    Oct 8, 2001
    Germany (org. Preston, UK)
    Oh yea, and the bass would of corse not be in the same price range as te ps2. (see poll) And to get the bass I would need to "save up" for about anoter 3-5 months.:(

    I don't need to pay 4 lessons, my father has been playing bass fo 26 years now so hes' all the teacher I need.
     
  14. Jan 29, 2002 #4
    Johnny BoomBoom

    Johnny BoomBoom Supporting Member

    Jun 8, 2001
    Glasgow, Scotland
    Geeze - I've never cast a vote that made that kind of difference before!!!
    I voted bass!!! And so far am the only person to vote!!! Your poll is telling you to get the 5 stringer - you won't regret it!!!!
     
  18. Jan 29, 2002 #5
    Bruce Lindfield

    Bruce Lindfield Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 1999
    Brighton, England, UK, Europe
    He will, if he gets one of those basses! :rolleyes:
     
  22. Jan 29, 2002 #6
    The Artist

    The Artist

    Oct 8, 2001
    Germany (org. Preston, UK)
    Xsqeeze me, but I happen to like those basses. (Xept for the tangelwood, I'm not realy sure about that one, just thought it looked kool, never played one though)
     
  26. Jan 29, 2002 #7
    Bruce Lindfield

    Bruce Lindfield Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 1999
    Brighton, England, UK, Europe
    Well if you only choose basses by the way they look, then there's no hope for you anyway!! :D
     
  31. Jan 29, 2002 #8
    The Artist

    The Artist

    Oct 8, 2001
    Germany (org. Preston, UK)
    I havn't chosen anything yet, the basses were ones i was gonna check out. I'm not that shallow that I juge a bass by its apperance!:D :rolleyes:
     
  35. Jan 29, 2002 #9
    Rafterman

    Rafterman

    Nov 29, 2000
    Los Angeles, CA.
    video games are a waste of time!!!

    get a bass!!!...

    this thread is making me mad!!!:mad: :mad: :mad:
     
  39. Jan 29, 2002 #10
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    I'm saying get a new bass.

    Main reason: I don't care for the PS2 (POS 2?).
     
  43. Jan 30, 2002 #11
    Bassline1414

    Bassline1414

    Jul 18, 2000
    Overland Park, Kansas
    Hey Bruce, thanks for insulting my BTB405. I'm sorry I can't afford a Tobias... :rolleyes:
     
  47. Jan 30, 2002 #12
    Angus

    Angus Supporting Member

    Apr 16, 2000
    Palo Alto, CA
    It's ok, I'm sure he hates you, too.
     
  51. Jan 30, 2002 #13
    Max

    Max

    Feb 14, 2000
    Bakersfield, CA
    Get a bass. Remember the words of Dean Wormer, Faber College. "Son, fat drunk and stupid is no way to go through life." Come to think of it, I am two of those three and play bass instead of PS2. So do what you want.
     
  55. Jan 30, 2002 #14
    Bass18

    Bass18 Guest

    Jul 21, 2001
    Australia
    This is probably the most biased place to post this thread, as you can be sure that most everyone will say "get the bass!" as this is what they are interested in and they see no value in gaming.
    Being an avid bassist and gamer I say this is a pretty useless thread. In the end its going to be what you want anyway, playing a bass may be more creative and such but sometimes you need time out. You need to balance your interests, and go with what you think is best. Dont just buy a new bass because you feel you need to be loyal to the bassplaying community, and dont buy the PS2 if you will regret the purchase. Its your decision.
     
  59. Jan 30, 2002 #15
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    :D