Shutting Down GAS

[Dr. Cheese]

Last night, I was having a GAS attack just as I was getting ready to practice. Once I opened my book, the thought occurred to me, “how would this new bass help me read this line better?”

At that moment, the GAS disappeared.

 

[michael_t]

The last time I had a GAS attack, I asked myself, "How can I deal with these chronic GAS pains?"

So, I went out and bought a new bass and I feel much better now.

 

[Moody Tuner]

I just add whatever it is to the list and then scramble the list. Uncertainty about what to prioritize buying first, keeps me from buying anything. When I figure it out, I succumb.

 

[ClusterFlux]

Last night, I was having a GAS attack just as I was getting ready to practice. Once I opened my book, the thought occurred to me, “how would this new bass help me read this line better?”

At that moment, the GAS disappeared.

How many minutes later did it come back?

I already know that equipment will not make me a better musician, and that experiences produce more happiness than material objects. None of that serves to thwart my desires.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

How many minutes later did it come back?

I already know that equipment will not make me a better musician, and that experiences produce more happiness than material objects. None of that serves to thwart my desires.

I know I can’t kill my GAS. I simply like putting in perspective. Thinking about desires logically keeps them in perspective and under control.

 

[Root 5]

"Shutting down GAS." (?) Does not compute.

 

[fishstix]

New gear probably won't help the technical side of my playing but it almost always helps the inspired part of my playing. Sometimes inspiration is far more important to me than my technical abilities. IMHO
My new to me '73 P will definitely help my performances this weekend be more inspired (playing the same songs for the 10,000 time). Better a bass than booze.

 

[redstrand]

I have no cure, but sometimes a different sound helps to shape an idea.

 

[neddyrow]

i am on a quest to end my GAS.

i made a list of everything i'd need for any gig situation i'd be in in the next few years. now that i've got everything i need, the desire to get new stuff has gone.

the desire to look at gear is far from gone...and that's where i am nervous about my plan. the more i look at gear i don't need, the closer i get to convincing myself i need something new.

 

[el jeffe bass]

You have discovered SAS, Skill Acquisition Syndrome. SAS is much more rewarding long-term than GAS, At least it is for me.

 

[redstrand]

I'm good on basses, one last one on the way. pedals I'm waaaaaaaay good and only looking to get a Quilter BB800 to finish out the amp situation. Other than some microphones and a new computer at some point for recording I'm set.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

You have discovered SAS, Skill Acquisition Syndrome. SAS is much more rewarding long-term than GAS, At least it is for me.

 

[malthumb]

For me, shutting down GAS is pretty easy. My first question is “which of my current basses (seven) would I be willing to trade for it?”. I can usually stop there.

 

[tchristian]

It's in the fingers, not the credit card
It's in the fingers, not the credit card
It's in the fingers, not the credit card
It's in the fingers, not the credit card
.........

 

[redstrand]

For me, shutting down GAS is pretty easy. My first question is “which of my current basses (seven) would I be willing to trade for it?”. I can usually stop there.

Yep. I traded all my extra stuff off and sold what I didn't use. It is rather freeing.

 

[bass40hz]

My dear Good Doctor...it is only temporary, the GAS may go, 'tis but for a short time... check back with us next week.
In the span of 2 months, I bought 3 Spectors (a Bolan, a Sarzo and a Legend) a Warwick Masterbuilt $$ Corvette, sold a USA Geddy Lee, sold a USA Deluxe Dimension...and felt fully satisfied...for a month, until 2 days a go I grabbed another T'bird....true story ;-)

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

I just add whatever it is to the list and then scramble the list. Uncertainty about what to prioritize buying first, keeps me from buying anything. When I figure it out, I succumb.

I've been scrambling between a MiniMega and a TC800 amps. Squeeked my cab GAS out the other day on some K212s. Smells sweet

 

[HarveyRobertson]

Hey YOLO! Buy that bass! Good luck

 

[Dr. Cheese]

For me, shutting down GAS is pretty easy. My first question is “which of my current basses (seven) would I be willing to trade for it?”. I can usually stop there.

If I had your collection, I could say that too.

 

[MD]

Perhaps this makes me a TBerINO (in name only), but I've never gotten the whole GAS thing.
But then again, I've never been in a GC or even played a bass in a store.