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What is your GAS killer?

Bodeanly

Bodeanly

Mar 20, 2015
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My biggest GAS killer is seeing a bunch of basses that all look the same
(this is only half of them):
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I don't think there's much sexier than a natural body with a maple/ black block neck, but I kind of want to "think" that I am getting something unique, or not so "cookie-cutter."

What kills GAS for you?
 
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My GAS cure is: Logic.

I just sit down and think. I really don't need anymore basses; I'm not gigging regularly, not in a band, so I just don't need the gear.

I've learned that a lot of my GAS comes from hearing people's own testimonials about instruments they own, but a lot of them are incredibly biased; a bass may be great, but if someone buys it, chances are they will praise it just for the fact that they spent their own money and that makes it special to them.

Sure, there are plenty of great instruments that receive a lot of praise and entirely deserve it (US Peaveys come to mind) but it's just so hard to choose an instrument based on online reviews. These days, I only buy instruments that speak to me on a personal level after I play them in person.
 
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Gorn said:
My mortgage.
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My mortgage is one third of what I used to pay in rent, but your answer is probably one of the most logical ones.
bigtone23 said:
Once one has everything they need, GAS subsides! :)
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I really want to agree with you, but I believe GAS is more about wanting than needing.
 
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Ronbeast said:
My GAS cure is: Logic.

I just sit down and think. I really don't need anymore basses; I'm not gigging regularly, not in a band, so I just don't need the gear.

I've learned that a lot of my GAS comes from hearing people's own testimonials about instruments they own, but a lot of them are incredibly biased; a bass may be great, but if someone buys it, chances are they will praise it just for the fact that they spent their own money and that makes it special to them.

Sure, there are plenty of great instruments that receive a lot of praise and entirely deserve it (US Peaveys come to mind) but it's just so hard to choose an instrument based on online reviews. These days, I only buy instruments that speak to me on a personal level after I play them in person.
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Placentia! Lard Tunderin' Jesus, By! I was stationed at Argentia from 1964-1965. I'll bet you have to drive to Saint John's to get to a music store.
In about 1969-1970, I played around Saint John's with different bands. Particularly liked playing The Old Mill.
 
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Gravedigger Dav said:
Placentia! Lard Tunderin' Jesus, By! I was stationed at Argentia from 1964-1965. I'll bet you have to drive to Saint John's to get to a music store.
In about 1969-1970, I played around Saint John's with different bands. Particularly liked playing The Old Mill.
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Small world! I wasn't around while the base was on the go, but me and my buddies have still spent a lot of time beatin' the paths of Argentia.

The nearest music store is St.John's, and that hampers my musical instrument buying, but the music scene is still alive and well; half the musicians you used to watch in the '70s are probably still gigging!
 
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My GAS relief comes in the form of low-bidding. Because I don't need another bass I set my sights on a particular bass and convince myself it's only worth a certain low and fairly unreasonable price (new). I will then send out offers and inquiries about the bass to a few merchants to see if they will capitulate. I figure at best I'm softening the market for others who come in later with a more reasonable offer. Plus, the thrill of maybe getting a steal keeps it interesting. If the merchant counters with reality my own cognitive dissonance allows me to believe that it's not worth it. Win/win.
 
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Ronbeast said:
Small world! I wasn't around while the base was on the go, but me and my buddies have still spent a lot of time beatin' the paths of Argentia.

The nearest music store is St.John's, and that hampers my musical instrument buying, but the music scene is still alive and well; half the musicians you used to watch in the '70s are probably still gigging!
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Is the road to TCH paved now? uses to be dirt, mud, or snow, depending on season. Punctured many a gas tank and blew a lot of tires up and down that road.
 
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