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I've lost it.......................it's just not there anymore.....................I never thought it would happen to me. :messedup:

For the past year, I've walked into music stores and haven't looked at or played any guitar that induced the cold sweats and reflex motion to reach for my wallet. I would bring friends with me in the past whose sole job was to look for my symptoms of rabid GAS and escort me quickly from the premises.

Now, I just ho-hum my way through the stores. For the first time in my playing life, I'm completely satisfied with all of my gear.

Have I lost my edge? :D
 
You lost it man:messedup: You must be having some kind of fret fart or something...:rockon:

M29
 
It always starts out innocently...

A cheap guitar, an amp that makes noise...

Then you have to have some fancy name on the headstock, and amps with tubes in them...

Then you get into the hard stuff...vintage gear...

Pretty soon you're ignoring your friends, maybe you can't even recognize them anymore. They beg you to get help, but you can't hear them...

Finally, you're out of control...mainlining custom gear from sleazy, soulless, boutique designers who operate out of dark, hidden shops and "labs" known only to the wretched few....

Take this pause as a warning Plank. Step back now ....before it's too late....;)
 
Hey Guys
Yeah I think you have gone mad dude, by the way whats G.A.S mean? But I don't know how anyone could be satisfied with their own gear!!! There should always be something that makes you go I gotta go buy that!

Cheers
GREENMACHINE
 
Thanks guys........................................thanks alot.....................................I'm really feeling the love here.....................:messedup:

I think it's wife induced remission, but I could be wrong.

I did get a Tonebone Trimode for Christmas............does that count? :D
 
Your GAS Diagnosis

[SIZE=+1]Your Score:3 points[/SIZE][SIZE=+1]No substantial GAS detected. You've either quit playing, recently gotten married, had kids, or are currently on tour.[/SIZE]
 
I don't understand the disappointment - I don't see anything wrong with reaching a level of satisfaction. You are rid of the "wanting" and found a level of guitar happiness. GAS is easy, what you achieved is challenging and should be the ultimate objective.

To appreciate and enjoy what you have and lose the "want" for more.

I find it commendable.
 
I'll put in a plug for this book on GAS. This is written by one of the regulars on the G&L Discussion Page. The neat thing is that he uses all the profits from his book to buy guitars for young people who has a desire to learn how to play.
 
Plank_Spanker said:
I've lost it.......................it's just not there anymore.....................I never thought it would happen to me. :messedup:

For the past year, I've walked into music stores and haven't looked at or played any guitar that induced the cold sweats and reflex motion to reach for my wallet. I would bring friends with me in the past whose sole job was to look for my symptoms of rabid GAS and escort me quickly from the premises.

Now, I just ho-hum my way through the stores. For the first time in my playing life, I'm completely satisfied with all of my gear.

Have I lost my edge? :D
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IMHO, you have discovered the "Fingers-Strings-Amp" connection!!!:AOK:
I may yet achieve this enlightenment, if only I can continue the "Timing-Phrasing-Fretboard Knowledge" connection to a logical conclusion...
Congratulations, Grasshopper, you have done well....

Seriously, Plank, I think you know by now more amphs, guitars, effects, whatever, will not give you the magic ingredient. It's in your fingers, your head, and a great amp and axe. You've got that. Kudos!!!:D

:master: :master:
 
GREENMACHINE said:
Hey Guys
Yeah I think you have gone mad dude, by the way whats G.A.S mean? But I don't know how anyone could be satisfied with their own gear!!! There should always be something that makes you go I gotta go buy that!

Cheers
GREENMACHINE
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Cavell GAS Stands for
Gear
Aquistion
Syndrome

( I think Thats right but I know I got the A. part wrong) It means wanting something really bad like
 
pes_laul said:
Cavell GAS Stands for
Gear
Aquistion
Syndrome

( I think Thats right but I know I got the A. part wrong) It means wanting something really bad like
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Hey kris
Ok cheers dude, thanks for that.

Many thanks
:D <------ GREENIE
 
oldguy said:
IMHO, you have discovered the "Fingers-Strings-Amp" connection!!!:AOK:
I may yet achieve this enlightenment, if only I can continue the "Timing-Phrasing-Fretboard Knowledge" connection to a logical conclusion...
Congratulations, Grasshopper, you have done well....

Seriously, Plank, I think you know by now more amphs, guitars, effects, whatever, will not give you the magic ingredient. It's in your fingers, your head, and a great amp and axe. You've got that. Kudos!!!:D

:master: :master:
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I think you hit it! :D

My collection of guitars and amps is at the point where I have everything I need to get the sounds I need. I've never been one to hide behind a ton of FX. I've always been a "touch and feel, wring out the notes" player.

I still have a wee case of GAS. My next purchase is going to be a set of Doug Aldrich humbuckers for my Studio LP..................:dude:


http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Aldrich_Humbucker_All_Colors__P1897C67.cfm
 
It appears you've passed GAS. I have found my GAS dulling lately. I spend much less time researching gear and drooling over musiciansfriend.com than I used to, and I have greater interest in becoming a better player. Although here's something that never happened to me until recently - I received a gift certificate for the holildays and ordered a Fender Superchamp XD. The cost of the amp exceeded the certificate, and I really shouldn't be spending money right now, but I ordered it anyway. It's here, I like it, I refuse to return it, but I can't help but feel really dirty about it. It's not really guilt, and not buyer's remorse, but rather a dirty feeling of over-indulgence. I guess it is gluttony.
 
jasongins said:
It appears you've passed GAS. I have found my GAS dulling lately. I spend much less time researching gear and drooling over musiciansfriend.com than I used to, and I have greater interest in becoming a better player. Although here's something that never happened to me until recently - I received a gift certificate for the holildays and ordered a Fender Superchamp XD. The cost of the amp exceeded the certificate, and I really shouldn't be spending money right now, but I ordered it anyway. It's here, I like it, I refuse to return it, but I can't help but feel really dirty about it. It's not really guilt, and not buyer's remorse, but rather a dirty feeling of over-indulgence. I guess it is gluttony.
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Take two aspirin and we'll be hoping you recover.

Until then - :rockon:
 

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