No GAS = sad?

With this year's purchase and use of my P5, SKB 3005 and Thunderchild 115, I am finally happy with all aspects of my gear. It has taken years to get here but now that I am, I feel sad or somewhat depressed.

The P5 is all I ever wanted in a 5er, nice weight, great balance, beauty (black, maple, b/w/b guard), fantastic tone and an effective tone knob. My CS '59 NOS P is there when I want the same in a 4.

My buckeye burl signature SKB 3005 is the fantasy bass we all want if $ is no object, it took me 2 years to chase it down, fund and acquire it. It has exceeded all my expectations and is the most beautiful bass I have ever seen.

My J/P/J is the experimental platform we all want, I finally got it where I want it so no more changes needed (Lollar P PUP completed the mod process).

My faithful Zon 5/1 is the ultimate backup bass as it is good enough to be a primary gigging bass and the light weight and slim profile minimize body strain and carpal tunnel caused by hours of practice.

Markbass Little Marks are my amp of choice and I have 2.

The purchase of an Fdeck completed my Pedalboard.

The red composite TC115 is the ultimate cab for me. Featherweight (33 lbs), thunderous volume, fantastic tone at any volume, sexy - it has it all. I can't imagine a gig this cab can't handle. If I want to get stupid loud I'll mic or DI it or haul out the 2 Goliath III 410s.

Vintage bass? I am the second owner (had it since '83) of a lollipop tuner '66J.

So why am I sad? Is there anyone else out there who feels the same? Could it be because the thrill of the chase is gone? What to do.....

 

I was here 5 years ago (GAS free) but due to medical malpractice which really damaged the band leader who could never play again; the best band I was ever in disbanded. That was a classic rock band and eventually I tried to front a band but after 2 years realized I didn't have the vocal chops to carry it off.

Now I'm in a good country band but needed to overhaul my gear (5 strings, lower volume, lighter gear). Got it straight now, kept enough to do rock if/when needed. I may be naive but can't see anything coming down the road that would make me replace what I have.

 

I guess what I didn't explain is that now I have to replace the research, review, comparison function of my Talkbass experience. I am stoked to finally be happy with my gear, it is a liberating experience. Being retired I start my day with a cup of coffee and the newspaper do the TB thing and then get on with my day. At night I usually TB, read and then sleep.

Now my TB experience is different and I really am not finding much to read or engage in, that's what I miss, kind of like losing a friend.

 

I do have a nice fretless, tried the 6 string thing (skb 3006) wasn't for me. I am gigging and I practice 6-10 hours a week without the band and 3 hours with.