Why am I addicted to looking at basses?

[tat2clod]

I have got to show this to the little lady as Im not the only nut lookin at basses I cant afford.But just by chance theres a Bookstore around the corner from the local music store so shes not huffin and puffin waiting for me to get my GAS fix

 

[madmartyr17]

If it is, then I am a sick, sick man! It is a compulsion for me to look at other basses, amps, pedals, etc. I love looking at the different set-ups and styles, and learning more about different types of gear.

 

[nickbass79]

I can look at girls, basses and cars all day.

 

[Auguste]

If you put a naked chick next to a good looking Bass.. I will look at the bass first, then the chick.... Somethings wrong here..... Is it Me?

Is something wrong . . . Yes

Is it me . . . Yes.

 

[bmb73]

Yeah, but I do it right after i JUST got a new bass

I cant say anything, I do the same thing...

 

[Mykk]

My immediate reaction to answer the initial question is this:

Because, we as consumers, are conditioned by years and years of marketing to never be happy with what we currently have and to always want what we don't have.

That being said, I do it too....

 

[Stumbo]

The shopping and spending activity itself is associated with a feeling of happiness and power, which is immediately gratifying. The after effects of remorse and guilt drive the spender back to purchase or shop again to be able to achieve that brief, but intense, emotional high.

Research has shown that many compulsive shoppers and spenders also suffer from mood disorders, substance abuse, or eating disorders. As with any addiction, the person becomes dependent on the behavior to relieve negative feelings that cause distress and discomfort.

They may experience anxiety or depression as a result of the spending or shopping, which may interfere with work or school performance.

See more at: http://www.addictionrecov.org/Addictions/?AID=34

 

[drummer5359]

The shopping and spending activity itself is associated with a feeling of happiness and power, which is immediately gratifying. The after effects of remorse and guilt drive the spender back to purchase or shop again to be able to achieve that brief, but intense, emotional high.

Research has shown that many compulsive shoppers and spenders also suffer from mood disorders, substance abuse, or eating disorders. As with any addiction, the person becomes dependent on the behavior to relieve negative feelings that cause distress and discomfort.

They may experience anxiety or depression as a result of the spending or shopping, which may interfere with work or school performance.

See more at: http://www.addictionrecov.org/Addictions/?AID=34

Jeez...

THAT just sucked all of the fun out of it.

 

[facepalmmaster]

Jeez...

THAT just sucked all of the fun out of it.

I know, right? I wasn't expecting a legitimate answer, i could go to WebMD for that

 

[f64]

Exactly, you always want the better looking model

That doesn't produce as much feedback!

 

[jamzilla]

I'm a G.A.S. addict and the only way I've been able to control it is to play music.

It really is that simple. Less time searching online forums and more time working out scales, phrasing and tone, "with the equipment I already own"

Hope that helps, it only cost me thousands of dollars and years of my life to figure it out...........

 

[Sub300Hertz]

I'm not alone...Thank God!
After getting the Geddy Lee sig Jazz a year ago I thought "okay, now I'll settle for many many years and won't need to worry about buying new stuff"...yeah right.
And being here at TB doesn't help a bit! Now I'm dreaming of basses I didn't even know existed a few months ago...

Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I haven't got enough CASH to match my GAS, but that's why Mastercard is for, isn't it?

 

[facepalmmaster]

I'm not alone...Thank God!
After getting the Geddy Lee sig Jazz a year ago I thought "okay, now I'll settle for many many years and won't need to worry about buying new stuff"...yeah right.
And being here at TB doesn't help a bit! Now I'm dreaming of basses I didn't even know existed a few months ago...

Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I haven't got enough CASH to match my GAS, but that's why Mastercard is for, isn't it?

I gotta save for college, so thats a motivator for me, plus im pretty sure my dad would kill me if i told him i wanted another bass But yeah, ive been eyeing any nice looking jazz bass i see, i love the solid blue or orange colored ones

 

[winndaddy]

The shopping and spending activity itself is associated with a feeling of happiness and power, which is immediately gratifying. The after effects of remorse and guilt drive the spender back to purchase or shop again to be able to achieve that brief, but intense, emotional high.

Research has shown that many compulsive shoppers and spenders also suffer from mood disorders, substance abuse, or eating disorders. As with any addiction, the person becomes dependent on the behavior to relieve negative feelings that cause distress and discomfort.

They may experience anxiety or depression as a result of the spending or shopping, which may interfere with work or school performance.

See more at: http://www.addictionrecov.org/Addictions/?AID=34

Plus 1000% hahahahaha...But its true!