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Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: jalevinemd on May 25, 2004, 05:54:48 PM

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(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/10371.jpg)

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: pace on May 25, 2004, 07:12:40 PM

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.

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bsee on May 25, 2004, 07:18:46 PM

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.

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: dannobasso on May 25, 2004, 08:50:35 PM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bassman10096 on May 25, 2004, 08:52:38 PM

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...
 

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bracheen on May 26, 2004, 03:03:08 AM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: keavin on May 26, 2004, 04:59:09 AM

dude,just relaxe!

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bassman10096 on May 26, 2004, 08:11:20 AM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: jalevinemd on May 26, 2004, 08:37:27 AM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bracheen on May 26, 2004, 10:21:49 AM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: lowlife on May 26, 2004, 10:31:14 AM

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)

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: dadabass2001 on May 26, 2004, 10:49:58 AM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bassman10096 on May 26, 2004, 02:39:45 PM

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.  
 

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: rraymond on May 26, 2004, 04:23:11 PM

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 (http://www.guitarcenter.com/locations/store.cfm?store=244)
 
Reid

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bassman10096 on May 27, 2004, 12:49:21 PM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: hollis on June 01, 2004, 12:24:42 PM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bigbass on June 01, 2004, 12:55:55 PM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bassman10096 on June 01, 2004, 01:08:58 PM

David:  You clearly came to the right place.  What goodies are on top of your, not getting enough use pile?
 
Bill

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bigbass on June 04, 2004, 11:26:03 AM

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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: bassman10096 on June 05, 2004, 07:39:51 PM

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 (mailto: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

Title: Worsening G.A.S.
Post by: dannobasso on June 07, 2004, 08:34:02 PM

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