The Dreaded G.A.S.

No, not the stuff that comes out your arse, or the stuff the kills you silently in the sleep (aren't they the same thing?), but Gear Acquisition Syndrome.  This is a serious affliction suffered by most musicians and wannabe musicians, and children.  It's very similar to the feeling of flipping through the Consumer's Distributing (or Argos) catelogue as a child, and circling the toys which I wanted to get for Christmas.  This time though, the toys are about 100 times the price. 

I'm in the process of selling my bass cabinet so that I can purchase an RC-50 loop station.  This is something that I think will add an extra dimension to my live show, and hopefully let me have the complexity I want to bring to my sound without needing the extra musicians that I don't want to have to spend the time training. 

Next up on the list is Nord Electro 2.  I would prefer the Stage 88 (for the weighted keys), but the £1000 difference in price is a little too much even for me.  So I need to fix my P120, one of the keys is causing some distortion, and then sell it off with the case, and hopefully get 3/4 of what I need for the Nord.  The reason for the switch is because the Nord has better electric piano sounds, as well as being much lighter and more portable, which is perfect for the gigging musician that I am slowly becoming.

Now the reason for this post, I fell in love with an acoustic guitar today.  It's the first time I've ever had that happen with an acoustic.  Normally it's electrics, or synths, or pianos.  But I picked up a 25th Anniversary edition Seagull Acoustic which retails for £799, but with my employee discount I could get it for almost half-price.  The only problem is my own Seagull which has been a dedicated friend for 14 years is not worth much anymore.  Plud I'd be sad to part with something that holds so many memories.  So what is one to do?  Save and wait I guess.  This is the problem with G.A.S.  it is insatiable and leads you to write crazy posts about gear that you want. 

Yes, for those of you reading that know me, this is a plea to remember my 30th birtdhay, no present is as good as one that curious serious illness. 

:-)

Comments

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Perhaps you can set up a trust fund for needy musicians and raise the money for your next acquisition?

I know what you're talking about with the G.A.S. tho, Hubby and outdoors equipment. He was pawing the MEC catalogue last night, as per usual!