Kong Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I seem to be suffering from SEVERE GAS. It's like getting bitten by a werewolf. I was content for years with my cheapo squier $100 guitar. Then I had to get that fender showmaster which was a big step up. Then I fell for the Epi Silverburst in December. A week ago I was ambushed by a Hummingbird of all things (EPI). Now I think this may be getting serious. I posted my motorcycle up for sale on Craigslist yesterday to possibly fund a Gibson Les Paul purchase. I find the 2008 standard intriguing - and I think goldtops are sexy as hell. There should be some kind of government warning to stay out of music stores and off of these sites!! Hell, even my toilet brush has a warning "NOT FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE"! I'm writing to my congressman, maybe he can add an earmark to the stimulus package for relieving GAS. I wish I paid more attention in school...maybe I could've gotten a better job. Hmmm wonder what I could get for these golf clubs and all this fishing gear.... Heeelllppp meeeee!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Try taking up crack cocaine. It's an easier habit to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Try taking up crack cocaine. It's an easier habit to kick. Do you think crack could help me lose weight too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Do you think crack could help me lose weight too? Yeah, but buying a boatload of guitars helps with that too. Less money for food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Yeah Kong there's always just one more! They make a nicotine patch, maybe someone could develope a GAS patch??? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Yeah Kong there's always just one more! They make a nicotine patch' date=' maybe someone could develope a GAS patch??? Matt[/quote']You'd have to do the math and determine if your guitar purchases actually cost more than the patch would cost... If I average $1400 per year on guitars themselves (extras don't count), the patch would have to cost less in order to be worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 With the recent tobacco hikes in price, if one gave up a cigarette habit, he could buy a new Epiphone about every 100 days. And he could live longer to play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 With the recent tobacco hikes in price' date=' if one gave up a cigarette habit, he could buy a new Epiphone about every 100 days. And he could live longer to play it.[/quote']That's how I've justified the Melody Maker that no one knows about - I don't smoke (however much that would cost), I don't drink ($30 per weekend is what my roommate spends, not even to go out), and I don't buy a $4 coffee every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 That's how I've justified the Melody Maker that no one knows about - I don't smoke (however much that would cost)' date=' I don't drink ($30 per weekend is what my roommate spends, not even to go out), and I don't buy a $4 coffee every day.[/quote'] I used to drink $4 coffee. Now I drink green tea that I buy by the kilo. Comes out to about $.01 a cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Norm Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If you would play golf or rides boats or travel around the world or skiing in Colorado or etc... It would cost you more than buying a few guitars a year. It's a hobby, as fair as any other. Don't feel guilty and enjoy it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashole Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Motorcycle for Les Paul? Hell yeah, do it do it! You'll live longer...unless your life depends on a fast drive to the hospital... Motorcycles are great, but I don't know how people do it. Too little margin for error-and you can be a great driver...the problem is math. It's such a roll of the dice on the roads...nobody has any respect for the other drivers...dangerous place for 2 wheels! Odds are, *some* accident will happen *sometime*....I guess I'm turning all granny as I mature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think the upturn in Craigslist ads is all about those who had GAS and suddenly had it relieved by the current economy downturn. Talk about a rude awakening! Soon to be seen on freeway exit ramps: Will Sell Guitars For Food... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 For weeks......oh, o.k. MONTHS now, I've been telling my wife that i'm going to sell my un-needed guns, and even my Mustang convertible, for money to buy another guitar/amp/whatever i'm gassing for @ the moment. Luckily (I guess) I work so much that I haven't yet had the time to actually follow through on any of this. But there IS this ELP standard I have my eye on........and a Casino........and a Dot Deluxe.......and a BBKingLucille.........and a Gibson ES 339.........and a VG Strat....... As the origional poster said.......hellllllllllp meeeeeeeee !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg3333 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Heeelllppp meeeee!!! Nah, you don't need to worry. Not yet anyway. When you start thinking about selling your spouse and kids, then you need help. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 For weeks......oh' date=' o.k. MONTHS now, I've been telling my wife that i'm going to sell my un-needed guns, and even myMustang convertible, for money to buy another guitar/amp/whatever i'm gassing for @ the moment. Luckily (I guess) I work so much that I haven't yet had the time to actually follow through on any of this. But there IS this ELP standard I have my eye on........and a Casino........and a Dot Deluxe.......and a BBKingLucille.........and a Gibson ES 339.........and a VG Strat....... As the origional poster said.......hellllllllllp meeeeeeeee !!!![/quote'] I'm on a building kick... I want to do m Les Paul/Strat combination, and an almost-replica of an American Deluxe Telecaster. I also want to buy a Flying V, a Joan Jett Melody Maker, and a Gibson acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 My wife wants to know if there's a wives of GASoholics forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 My wife wants to know if there's a wives of GASoholics forum. I think my wife has been talking to your wife. Mine wants to know why I have to have another guitar? Apparently she just can't accept the fact that a different one sounds different, or I need a backup, or damn I just want one o.k.?:- It's funny how the wife can have 10 different purses or 20 pairs of shoes, but I can't have another guitar. Oh well it's her world and I just live in it. By the way after my wife and I had this discussion I asked her is she would reach into her purse and give me back my balls. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hey lpfan you know that your gonna get the " That's diffrent" line ,another no win argument.. I've given up over totally riding myself of GAS, there's always going to be the next great deal or something I've been looking for forever. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Lister Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The constant GAS dilemna is sign of a deeper psychological issue. But, it's not all your fault. You have been programmed to be a good, constant consumer by your leaders. So whatever hobby/vice you fancy becomes a GASHOLE (no, not you GASHOLE the Epi member) into which you throw $$$. A guitar is a tool. Painters need brushes. Guitarists need guitars. But we only really NEED one (electric, or two - an acoustic). The rest are tail chasing for something that you never find. Always a craving, just like any other addiction, if you never stop and FIX YOUR MENTAL PROBLEM. Maybe you like your addiction. Most do, and it's really okay by me, whatever it is hookers, booze, pills, guitars.... I'm just saying. Hit every BLUE NOTEbaaaby..., I'm going to play on:-" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Alright, Dang it! Someome TELL me what "GAS" means!!! I figgered out HNGD on my own, but "GAS"? 1. Guitar acquisition Syndrome? 2. Guitar Addiction Syndrome? 3. Gonhorrea and Syphillis? Even internet text msg slang searches come up with nada! Thank you in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Alright' date=' Dang it! Someome TELL me what "GAS" means!!! I figgered out HNGD on my own, but "GAS"? 1. Guitar acquisition Syndrome? 2. Guitar Addiction Syndrome? 3. Gonhorrea and Syphillis? Even internet text msg slang searches come up with nada! Thank you in advance...[/quote'] Yeah, "Guitar Acquisition Syndrome" OR "Gear Acquisition Syndrome"...either! Same result...LOL! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Yeah' date=' "Guitar Acquisition Syndrome" OR "Gear Acquisition Syndrome"...either! Same result...LOL! CB[/quote'] I guess I have a HNPUPD for me. Just won bid for a couple of Stock EPI pups out of SG-400 Custom LTD for $19.99 ('57 Chrome Neck, 8.5K / HOT Chrome Bridge, 13.85K) Basically Alnico Classic and Classic Plus. 2-wire factory pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashole Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 The constant GAS dilemna is sign of a deeper psychological issue. But' date=' it's not all your fault.You have been programmed to be a good, constant consumer by your leaders. So whatever hobby/vice you fancy becomes a GASHOLE [i'](no, not you GASHOLE the Epi member)[/i] into which you throw $$$. A guitar is a tool. Painters need brushes. Guitarists need guitars. But we only really NEED one (electric, or two - an acoustic). The rest are tail chasing for something that you never find. Always a craving, just like any other addiction, if you never stop and FIX YOUR MENTAL PROBLEM. Maybe you like your addiction. Most do, and it's really okay by me, whatever it is hookers, booze, pills, guitars.... I'm just saying. Hit every BLUE NOTEbaaaby..., I'm going to play on:-" I think it goes beyond any programming by the powers that be. Oh don't get me wrong, there is certainly conditioning going on, I'm not saying otherwise. The human inclination to "desire" though is ingrained. It's one of the things that makes us compete at our most basic level. Does commercialism come into it? Sure. But even with that out of the picture, somebody would possess an object, see a similar object held by somebody else, percieve that object to be superior, and then strive in one fashion or another to possess said object or a facsimile. The grass is always greener even if we don't have somebody brainwashing us to think it. The programming works because at our core, we want it to. We're a sponge for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svet Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Take it from someone who calls a major Trauma one center his second home. Get rid of the motorcycle! Guitars are better for your health! Here in the NE between Memorial day and Labor day those Motorcycle vs. car, motorcycle vs. tree, motorcycle vs. some wild animal cases are a dime a dozen. Trust me, you don't want to be one of those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 Take it from someone who calls a major Trauma one center his second home. Get rid of the motorcycle! Guitars are better for your health! Here in the NE between Memorial day and Labor day those Motorcycle vs. car' date=' motorcycle vs. tree, motorcycle vs. some wild animal cases are a dime a dozen. Trust me, you don't want to be one of those guys.[/quote'] Thanks for the advice. I was one of those guys last year. I had a run in with a minivan last April. I was lucky. My body did about $1,500 damage to the van...the bike came through mostly unscathed. After a few weeks (when I was able to bend my left knee again and breathe without pain), I got back on the horse. But with the coming spring, I'm not that excited for riding season anymore. I live in NJ in an area with horrendous traffic and massive herds of deer. It would be ironic if a new les paul electrocuted me as I plugged it in!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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