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What does GAS stand for
I feel like an idiot asking this, I have seen reference to this acronim in a number of threads but no definition. I have tried to figure it out since it is usually in reference to spending more money on bass eqjuipment that we don't need but probably should have.
Enlightenment please.
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From the Free Dictionary:
GAS Gear Acquisition Syndrome (mainly bass guitarists) :-)
Just google it, Silverfox.
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That unstoppable, nagging little munchkin in your head that keeps insisting you need a new bass, a new amp, a new strap, a new monogrammed pick, a new bass-clef baseball hat, new strings, a new instruction book...
:::deep breath:::
...a bigger home studio, a new recording device, more sheet music, a bigsby for your Gretsch White Falcon bass, a Gretsch White Falcon bass for your new bigsby...new pickups, an active set-up for your passive bass, a new active bass to show you how to install the active set-up kit you bought for your passive bass, a bass guitar set-up kit with silver-plated tools, bigger speakers in the trunk of your car to deliver more bass as you drive, so people will know you're a bass player, a fretless bass (because you've never played one) a subscription to five bass magazines, so the mail man will know you're a bass player, a new Mono bass-carrying case...
:::gasping for air:::
...waterproofing spray for your Mono case, a five-string bass, custom-ordered bumper stickers that say "Bass Player Do It Down Low", humidifying sponges, de-humidifying sponges, a new acoustic Fender bass, a bow to play your bass with, rosin for your bow, a $5000.00 stand-up bass to make the bow worth your while, a six-string bass with fanned frets, bass-player goggles and fins, nylon bass strings and a Kala uke bass to attach them to, bass-clef stickers for your gear bag, a new gear bag, a flag that reads "Kiss A Bass Player And Feel The Thunder" to fly on your car's aerial, a lifetime supply of Locktite, new Hercules instrument stands, a foot-rest so you can play sitting down, a Doberman Pinscher to guard your bass gear when you're away...
...sorry...I'm just a little gassy...
:p
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Calm down, Elmeaux! All of that and you left out the bass clef underwear. What were you thinking?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
ArtLiestman
What were you thinking?
...clearly, I wasn't...
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I'm sure glad I don't have any of those thoughts?that
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I wondered what that RUMBLING was inside me lately. I must have GAS!!!
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I think Elmeaux has just about covered it.
Sounds like the voice of "experience" speaking ;)
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i always have GAS in one form or another . if it is not for music it is for my wood working tools. so i figured out that all i want is just a little more than i will ever have. ps the only thing GAS hurts is the wallet aka bank account .
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Folks this applies to bikes as well. A shed with 6 bikes in it in Billerica, MA demonstrates same.
Elmeaux - no fretless bass? The horror!