What is your Anti-GAS?

[DrThumpenstein]

This rig has everything I will ever need. The only way this could sound better is if the guy using it was a better bassist.

Fodera with the Mike Post preamp through a Mesa rig (WD800, Subway 115).

OK, maybe a second 115 when gigs start back up.

Doctor, as you know, there are treatments and there are cures. For GAS, there are only treatments.

 

[labeledbass]

This rig has everything I will ever need. The only way this could sound better is if the guy using it was a better bassist.View attachment 4147781This rig has everything I will likely ever need. The only way this could sound better is if the guy using it was a better bassist. Fodera with the Mike Post preamp through a Mesa rig (WD800, Subway 115).

OK, maybe a second 115 when gigs start back up.

Doctor, as you know, there are treatments and there are cures. For GAS, there are only treatments.

With that bass, I bet! sweet, at the heart does it remind you of a PJ?

 

[PrimitiveMan]

TC Electronic BG250, perfectly good sounding amp. For practicing in the bedroom I don't really need anything nicer.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

TC Electronic BG250, perfectly good sounding amp. For practicing in the bedroom I don't really need anything nicer.

That is the amp my church bought for me to use. Our sanctuary is small to medium, and sounds just fine.

 

[ardgedee]

My Peavey T-45. It's been rode hard and put up wet -- a previous owner yanked the frets and dug ruts in the fingerboard with roundwounds that were so deep that when I took it to Elderly Instruments to get the fingerboard refaced he had to remove almost 1/8" of wood; there's now less than 1mm between some of the side markers and the top surface. The bridge has been dropped as far as it can go and while the string height is fine for me it's not low enough to get the mwah that everybody wants a fretless for.

But I've had it for so long now that I know exactly how it's going to sound no matter what I do. And with its current set of old, dead strings it's got a particular thud that I like and haven't heard anywhere else -- I bought fresh strings a year ago and still haven't put them on, go figure. So it's not a great bass and it's not versatile but it's comfortable like old jeans and when I can't play what I want on it, I know it's me and not the instrument and that's an inspiration to work harder at it. It's the only bass I use now and I may eventually get another for variety but I can't imagine getting rid of this one, short of something catastrophic happening.

 

[DrThumpenstein]

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With that bass, I bet! sweet, at the heart does it remind you of a PJ?

It's a PJ on testosterone! My other bass is an Aerodyne with EMG Geezers. They cover similar tonal territory, but the active preamp gives the WD a pretty hot signal, which it loves. I can get about the same range of tones with the 'Dyne using the EQ section on the WD, but with the Fodera, it's all right there on the bass. The Fodera has EMGs as well, which may explain their similar versatile range of tones.

 

[labeledbass]

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It's a PJ on testosterone! My other bass is an Aerodyne with EMG Geezers. They cover similar tonal territory, but the active preamp gives the WD a pretty hot signal, which it loves. I can get about the same range of tones with the 'Dyne using the EQ section on the WD, but with the Fodera, it's all right there on the bass. The Fodera has EMGs as well, which may explain their similar versatile range of tones.

Cool, I've always loved PJs, and that Fodera, I have a US G&L SB2 that's super hot as well, its more of a P supported with a little bit-o-J but I like their flexibility, the yinyang is definitely goals

 

[PrimitiveMan]

That is the amp my church bought for me to use. Our sanctuary is small to medium, and sounds just fine.

I haven't tried it at a gig but I bet it would get the job done!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

My Peavey T-45. It's been rode hard and put up wet -- a previous owner yanked the frets and dug ruts in the fingerboard with roundwounds that were so deep that when I took it to Elderly Instruments to get the fingerboard refaced he had to remove almost 1/8" of wood; there's now less than 1mm between some of the side markers and the top surface. The bridge has been dropped as far as it can go and while the string height is fine for me it's not low enough to get the mwah that everybody wants a fretless for.

But I've had it for so long now that I know exactly how it's going to sound no matter what I do. And with its current set of old, dead strings it's got a particular thud that I like and haven't heard anywhere else -- I bought fresh strings a year ago and still haven't put them on, go figure. So it's not a great bass and it's not versatile but it's comfortable like old jeans and when I can't play what I want on it, I know it's me and not the instrument and that's an inspiration to work harder at it. It's the only bass I use now and I may eventually get another for variety but I can't imagine getting rid of this one, short of something catastrophic happening.

Those T-45's are horses! Great reliability. Shout out to Elderley's. That was my second home when I attended MSU.

 

[RickyRocknRoll]

Nothing is perfect. In my case, gas was cured a long while ago with my 2008 Fender P and my SVT-CL/810. To me it's bass nirvana and I don't see myself wanting/needing more, it does everything I want. And more.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Being broke

I was going to post bank account balance...but yours is more to the point.

 

[sonojono]

Anti-gas so far cause I keep buying parts to get it running

 

[Drifter8230]

I am glad you guys love your basses, but I am really talking about making peace with gear that you know is flawed. It is easy to love a perfect bass or amp. Also, I am not talking about getting over GAS. Sometimes we just decide we alright with something even if we know it is lacking.

I have no gear that is flawed...it is perfect Just kidding! In that case, I would say my first "real" bass that is approaching 20 years of age and with plenty of "mojo" is one that I have made peace with. It is worth more to me than what it is worth on the market. I accept it, and love it

 

[Nedmundo]

I am glad you guys love your basses, but I am really talking about making peace with gear that you know is flawed. It is easy to love a perfect bass or amp.

I know my old Roland Cube Bass 100 is flawed, but I'm not just at peace with it--I love it. Flaws? By current standards, it's fairly heavy at about 40 lbs. for a compact 1x12" combo. It doesn't have an aux input, the effects are hit-and-miss, and some basses/pickups produce small amounts of digital noise when using particular models.

But it usually sounds fantastic, and with the amp models, effects, and connectivity it's incredibly versatile. It's great for rehearsals, recording, and some gigs, and is one of my most prized pieces of gear.

I can't imagine selling it, unless Roland introduces a more powerful version that's significantly lighter. I could go for a 200 watt, 25 lb. Bass Cube, big time. (The current 120XL is cool, but larger and I think heavier.)

 

[kjp360]

Every time I pick up my Traynor YBA-3 head to move it I am reminded not to buy any more vintage and heavy as all get out tube heads. No matter how great they sound or how good the deal is. Oh to be young again.

 

[whero]

I'm going to say my Fender Aerodyne Jazz. I keep looking at other basses, but the Aerodyne is so good to play that when I'm using it I know I don't need anything else.

OK, I am thinking of buy a fretless this year, but I don't need another fretted bass.

 

[WarwickE36]

Beano... I'm sorry what was the question?

 

[alembicbones]

Maybe a smidge off topic but Doc, you mentioned that your Yamaha and Glarry do it for you fretless wise. Did I miss something and you moved on from your Pedulla?

Bones

 

[labeledbass]

Anti-gas so far cause I keep buying parts to get it running

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I used to love seeing the scoop atop those hoods! which one is that? I see the badge on the side, something special? did you know Lamborghini used the headlights from the last 300zx for the Diablo?

 

[ShawnG]

I am glad you guys love your basses, but I am really talking about making peace with gear that you know is flawed. It is easy to love a perfect bass or amp. Also, I am not talking about getting over GAS. Sometimes we just decide we alright with something even if we know it is lacking.

Got it, Dr. Missed your point in the initial post.
I, in all honesty, could have made my peace with my Squire VM P/J and Rumble 25 amp as all I'm doing now is learning & playing around the house. But I know I would've always been wondering "what if?" Covid has significantly reduced discretionary spending at my place, making investing in some quality equipment within my reach this past year.
I'm really happy with my upgrade choices. All are previously-owned and they are really solid, high-quality examples of their type that have put me in a place where I can focus on my practice/playing vs. looking for/wondering about what might be out there that I'm missing.
We are both at peace, just via different paths. I seem to have gotten there (for now) in a less roundabout fashion, but have missed out on many of the experiences you've had in your equipment adventures!
Keep 'em coming @Dr. Cheese as I sure do enjoy watching your demos and value your insights!