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what are you GASSING for right now?

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I've been lusting after one of these for about as long as I've been playing bass. Only problem is, lefties are obnoxiously hard to find, it seems. And I'm broke. Oh, the many struggles of life...

Nothing bass-related ... so I've switched over to camera gear.
Don't know what you shoot, but the Nikon D5 is kind of awesome.
 
I've been lusting after one of these for about as long as I've been playing bass. Only problem is, lefties are obnoxiously hard to find, it seems. And I'm broke. Oh, the many struggles of life...


Don't know what you shoot, but the Nikon D5 is kind of awesome.
I'm just a hobbyist, so I've settled for the D7200.

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1. A Godin Shifter Classic 4, blackburst finish, maple board. I have never had my hands on one of these basses, but I think I have a preference for passive pickups these days (and I am curious about the P/J split setup), everything I have read about the neck on this bass makes me think it would be really comfortable for me, it's gotten generally glowing reviews, and I want to start buying Canadian as much as possible.

2. An acoustic bass guitar of some sort...haven't really settled on a make/model yet...

3. Recording software! Confession time; I am 41, haven't recorded or played in public since I was 21, which was also the last time I was in a band. I've been a play-for-my-own-amusement bedroom bassist most of my life, I have a lot of good ideas that I think it's about time I get off my ass and record. But I am a bit of a technophobe and all the recording gear options kind of overwhelm me...:help: - I'm planning to get over it this year and make the plunge...

4. A real long shot right now, but I'd love to get an electronic drum kit. Either Yamaha or Roland...Roland seems to be considered the top dog in the e-drum world, the only bad thing I have read about those kits is that the hardware isn't as robust as it maybe should be.
 
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Ovation Magnum III 1979 to be exact
I love my III, from 1981. So many Magnum owners boast about the I or II, and those seem to be the upper-crust Magnums by reputation. OK, those have distinctive shapes, and the III kind of looks like a Fender. But the III has such a fine ringing tone! And I actually like that handle above the neck while I play. My only regret is I have never taken it for a ride with a truly kick-&^% amp. I just have a 100-Watt GK combo, which sounds great, don't get me wrong. In fact, I filled a mid-size church with that combination. But I know the Magnum is capable of vibrating through your soul if sufficiently amped, and someday I'll try it out that way. These are dilettante complaints, I know! You folks with all the gear at your disposal know what I'm missing – chime in here!
 
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As a paddle? As a cricket bat? What are you going to use it on? Is it replacing something? Are you making something? Details man; details!
Do you know any place in vegas that stores origin effects? I wanna buy a cali76compact and my friend's gonna be there soon.
I will use it as a second neck for the maple JB and save money by not buying a whole other bass.
 
Do you know any place in vegas that stores origin effects? I wanna buy a cali76compact and my friend's gonna be there soon.
I will use it as a second neck for the maple JB and save money by not buying a whole other bass.
Not in Vegas baby, one in LA if he has a layover, another in San Jose if he's transiting
SF but would also need a layover. This place is in Singapore, closest dealer I could find to you: Davis Guitar - Your #1 source for guitars, amps and more
 
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