Even if I have kick-ass gear for my needs,there are still few great amps which I like. 
How do you guys deal with your GAS problem?
How do you guys deal with your GAS problem?
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Too many great amps / GAS problem.
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Avoid TalkBass Amps forum. Its like crack for GAS.
I've got 3 vintage tube amps, none of which I use often enough as it is. So I tell myself 'what would be the point of getting another one?'
...and my wife would be less than amused
...and my wife would be less than amused
Keep buying! Buy rigs until there is no room to move in your residence!
Uhh not really.
I think one thing to bear in mind is that if you're getting the sound and tones you want- good.
There will ALWAYS be new models of amps at NAMM, technology will always bring something newer, lighter, more powerful, etc. to the table
so it's gotta end sometime! Or not.
(This from a guy who just bought his 7th awesome rig: Ashdowm CMT-100 & Kltystron 115H).
Wow, U&K-built valves. Killer. I'm done now.
Uhh not really.
I think one thing to bear in mind is that if you're getting the sound and tones you want- good.
There will ALWAYS be new models of amps at NAMM, technology will always bring something newer, lighter, more powerful, etc. to the table
so it's gotta end sometime! Or not.
(This from a guy who just bought his 7th awesome rig: Ashdowm CMT-100 & Kltystron 115H).
Wow, U&K-built valves. Killer. I'm done now.
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Even if I have kick-ass gear for my needs,there are still few great amps which I like.
I build my own, that slows me way down. Link Removed
Simple...I deny I have oneEven if I have kick-ass gear for my needs,there are still few great amps which I like.
. Problemo solved 
.***And that goes for basses & effects pedals, too. And I'm working on cabs.***
Even if I have kick-ass gear for my needs,there are still few great amps which I like.
I'm with you: variety is a good thing. My solution is to use a rack rig. I own a half-dozen bass preamps that I love. I'll use one of them (or sometimes two at once if they are compatible) for a month or so, then if I feel like a change I'll swap them out for other preamps. Some pix:
A pair of SansAmp preamps: VT Bass and RPM
VT Bass and Reiner ("JGR") custom all-tube pre
Reiner pre with SWR Interstellar Overdrive
For me, juggling different preamps is more convenient than juggling different amps. I have a power amp that I really like and is loud enough for all gigs, so I don't have to worry about bringing a head that doesn't have enough power for the gig.
If you're looking to avoid GAS: as you said, there are many great choices available, and most have nice qualities that vary from one to the other. So, just pick an amp you like that will cover all your gigs, and realize that no matter how good it is you'll probably never be 100% satisfied with it... if for no other reason than the "grass is always greener (etc)".
I spend too much time on here reading, and looking at all the usual suspects' web pages. Then, I play my B18N for a while, and that gets me through the day without buying. But, it's gonna happen a couple more times. I need a couple more amps. That's the truth of it. I have had bad GAS lately! Really want something brand new. I also want something portable, that is a real amp! Give credit where it is due. Look how many times you have already not bought another amp!
Maybe try to quell the GAS with a Zoom B3 or something else with amp simulators. I know it isn't the same, but maybe just give it a try.
I would like to have two of everything in case something fails. That's my issue. Two Zoom B3s? Really?
GAS is a mental disorder. I have been to therapy, and still go.
I would like to have two of everything in case something fails. That's my issue. Two Zoom B3s? Really?
GAS is a mental disorder. I have been to therapy, and still go.
I remind myself it's more important to know how to run the gear I have, plus most (if not all) patrons at a gig won't notice any difference. Ultimately it's about how well you play, and the band's overall sound mix.
Does this strategy work? Only somewhat........LOL.
Oh yeah, you can also get into fishing/boating, which helps suck up a lot of your free cash!
Does this strategy work? Only somewhat........LOL.
Oh yeah, you can also get into fishing/boating, which helps suck up a lot of your free cash!
I'm hoping the Demeter I have on order will be the Gas-X of amps. I don't tend to go through amps the way I've gone through basses over the years, though other than a couple of ideas for Warmoth builds I think I'm about done with bass GAS too.
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I've had GREAT amps...and Crap AMPs..they all worked...GREAT...SO I sold them all....usually play what's in the backline...or borrow one if I'm in a pinch. Waiting for my BASSBONE OD..going to replace my Pedaltrain rig in one box...at least my FOH sound will always be killer.
I do Love that little Peavey Max head..not happy that ya have to wait like a year for it to come out
I do Love that little Peavey Max head..not happy that ya have to wait like a year for it to come out
+1 to this.
My bands have dissolved and all of a sudden I have hardcore GAS. Ampeg is to old skool I need a GK rig. 500w into 410 isn’t enough I need 800w & 412. In reality I don’t need anything but a set of headphones and when I do start playing out again I’ll remember that the Ampeg sounds pretty good……………….but 800w into a 412………..that’ll be awesome.................an a P bass, I need a P-bass............and my Jazz would sound betetr with active electronics...............
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