| Author | Message | ||
| jalevinemd
Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 51 Registered: 12-2003 |
Just checking to see if anyone else has experienced this phenomenon. It seems that the closer the completion date for my Alembic guitar gets, the stronger my desire to purchase another guitar becomes- not an Alembic - but, rather, something from Guitar Center or Sam Ash...something I can cash and carry the same day. I've been able to keep my desire at bay, somewhat, buying little items like effects pedals and so on (so far almost a half dozen in the last week). The only thing that kept me from coming home with a 10 top PRS today was my wife telling me not to be insane. She reminded me that my dream guitar will be here in a couple of months. But, still, I don't know for how much longer I can suppress the urge. Slowly weakening, Jonathan  | ||
| pace
New Username: pace Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2004 |
Chill dude....... Dont you know how lucky you are?!? At least you have a second hand Alembic to get you through the wait.... Just think how tasty that hippy sandwich would be to some starving Ethiopian. | ||
| bsee
Member Username: bsee Post Number: 83 Registered: 3-2004 |
Apply your GAS to your rig. Maybe yo uneed a new amp or want to try a different effects processor? Maybe upgrade your cables before you get the best guitar. | ||
| dannobasso
Junior Username: dannobasso Post Number: 34 Registered: 3-2004 |
I can relate, just p[icked up a Fender Esquire Custom Celtic cause it looked cool and I'm waiting a a custom Excel 5. Also picked up a 3rd F1X a couple of weeks ago. Also an Incase bag and a bunch of anime' dvd's etc. I always wanted an Ibanez Iceman and GC has a cool black one. Hey 15 months no interest! Hope the bass comes soon to put a stop to the madness! Danno | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 426 Registered: 7-2003 |
My new bass is due within weeks and, let's see: I've bought a 5 string LightWave, have bid agressively on several Jack Casady Signature Epiphones and a Guild Starfire (just missed it, too!) and have stalked several Jetstar II's and one or two Hofners. Finally, I've lately been buying and turning over mid-price Ibanez and Washburns. At least I think I've made a few bucks (rather than spending them) and have gotten to play a few models In which I've had an interest in the past. This is not to mention having invested in an entirely new rig (top to bottom) which I'll tweak more after the new bass is in. What do I need all this for? I think it's the need to get something very big and important (which I will). I have also realized that I won't believe the new Alembic is really mine till it's here. A half dozen new pedals in a week? That tickles me to no end! Rock on. We all cope differently. Now, does anyone know someone who needs a Washburn Force 4? Really nice, neck-thru, bubinga... | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 449 Registered: 11-2003 |
GAS definatley grabs hold and doesn't let go. I don't even play out and can't turn up my practice amp all the way. Yet still I'm looking at full stacks. Something keeps telling me I need one. Sam | ||
| keavin
Advanced Member Username: keavin Post Number: 394 Registered: 12-2002 |
dude,just relaxe! | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 427 Registered: 7-2003 |
Sam: I'm beginning to think what we are talking about is evidence of long-forgotten, instinctive drives (probably common to male humans). Like the urge to band together and chase a wooly mammoth off a cliff so the whole tribe can eat for the season... Bill | ||
| jalevinemd
Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 52 Registered: 12-2003 |
Sam, funny you should mention the amp thing. I play at home...that's about it. I have a Marshall half-stack and have never taken it past 1!!!! It just looks so darn cool! Bill, I may use that laundry list of yours to convince my wife that one little PRS won't hurt anybody. Nice to know this is a common ailment. When all is said and done, there are certainly worse vices in the world. Jonathan | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 451 Registered: 11-2003 |
I know just what you mean Jonathan. I've been eyeing a GK stack with a 700RB head with 2x10 & 1x15 cabinets that I have no more need for than I do a snow blower. But boy could I chase some wooly mammoths with it! Bill, you hit it on the head. It's some innate drive we have. Sam | ||
| lowlife
Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 65 Registered: 12-2003 |
Does that mean that I can justify the purchase of another Alembic bass that I don't need because I'm genetically predisposed to the hunt & chase mode? Wow! I like this. Ellery (Lowlife) | ||
| dadabass2001
Intermediate Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 153 Registered: 6-2002 |
Jonathan What's your specialization? I think we all (in the club) might be suffering from mass illusion / hysteria.  "No, no Mrs. Smith. Don't worry about your hubby's delusions. Just bring all that unnecessary equipment to my office in Chicago and pile it beside the door. I'll take care of it." That being said, I'm trying to buy a house, help my grown kids, and justify buying a 6th bass rig (I'm about sold on Acme, Crown or QSC, and F-1X. Mike | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 429 Registered: 7-2003 |
As vices go, I've had some success explaining to my wife that G.A.S. is safer than motorcyles and cheaper than either sports cars or other women. | ||
| rraymond
Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 71 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hey Bill: I noticed a black Guild Starfire in the Beaverton, OR Guitar Center over the weekend. Didn't play it, or anything, it looked reasonably nice. They are asking $1399.00 for it. Thought I'd pass it on. Here's a link: http://www.guitarcenter.com/locations/store.cfm?store=244 Reid | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 430 Registered: 7-2003 |
Thanks Reid: I like the black. Seems not everyone does. I think the Starfire will wait till another time, though. The one I mentioned earlier was a '97 reissue that wound up going for about $710 on Ebay (Actually still a nice deal...). Thanks Bill | ||
| hollis
Advanced Member Username: hollis Post Number: 214 Registered: 11-2003 |
Jonathan, I have one of them there PRS's with those fancy tops, I got it new in 1991, I liked it very much..... I picked it up for the first time post Alembic just the other day.... Played it for about 15 minutes..... My wife is playing it now...... Enjoy, Hollis | ||
| bigbass
Junior Username: bigbass Post Number: 35 Registered: 6-2002 |
I have the opposite problem. I want to sell all the basses I'm not using....and all the back up gear that falls into the "haven't used in a year" catagory. I'm feeling Zen and feeling less is lighter/better in the long run. My focus feels like that of a simple magnifing glass on a bright sunny day. Anybody need real old series four stringers? Peace and Tranquility to all. May bass be with you all. ~David | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 439 Registered: 7-2003 |
David: You clearly came to the right place. What goodies are on top of your, "not getting enough use" pile? Bill | ||
| bigbass
Junior Username: bigbass Post Number: 37 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi Bill: I have three early representitives of series I. These three have serial numbers below 90. I also have a graphite neck series I with Mandolin frets and a fretless made by Woody Phifer at Guitar Lab in 1973 (He made two of these. The other one is owned by Alfonso Johnson). It has the P/J Alembic electronics and was formally owned by Tony Levin (and is unusually light: 7.5 lbs.). All instruments are 4 string & 34" scale. Then I have many tube amps....and eden cabinets....Rack gear. Any of this sound interesting? Perhaps I should post this in the 'swap and shop' section. ~David | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 443 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi David: I'd love to hear more about the graphite neck S1 and the eden cabs (or other cabs if you have em). Could you send me an Email (bsterling@ameritech.net) with the specs any pix you happen to have (particularly of the S1) and some idea what you are looking for for each item? Thanks Bill | ||
| dannobasso
Junior Username: dannobasso Post Number: 41 Registered: 3-2004 |
Just picked up a 98 Rick 4003 Jet Glo stereo from Elderly Inst. to go with the Ripper I got for the collection. Now to black it up a bit more with some new plastic! Where's my custom bass??????!!!!!! OOOHHHHH I'm dyin"!!!! (read with Bugs Bunny voice) Danno |
