Members ShaneRyan5046 Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 I've come to realize some of the terrible problems with Gear Acquisition Syndrome. For instance, I want to get a Nova Delay and now my DD-3, which has served me for years (and was a present from my mom), now sounds sub-par to my ears. My rig doesn't actually need to have a Slow Gear or a ring mod or an octaver or another boost. No, really the only thing I can justify right now would be a chorus.. Of course, I want to add all of these RIGHT NOW. [in particular: BYOC Lazy Sprocket, either the Android or Antenna from CoPilot, GRO from General Guitar Gadgets, ZVEX Super Hard-On, and Analog Man's Bi-Chorus.] Another thing I've decided is that most of what sounds good to me has to be caused by some placebo effect. Boutique, limited edition, vintage, etc. all sound amazing to me. Can they be that great? Really, most people get along just fine without them. Thus I've concluded that I really need a raise. Maybe I'll hustle coke or something on the side to quench my thirst for sweet little boxes. Or best yet, CHRISTMAS! What are your views and possible resolutions? No, nothing will stop me from wanting anything and everything all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mookieunit Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 Classic acute case of GAS. There's no known cure and all funding for GAS research has been spent on pedals so you really have no hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bojo Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 the only cure to gas is the dangerously out of money syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DanJep Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 the only cure to gas is the dangerously out of money syndrome Unfortunately this condition is met with seizures and dissatisfaction resulting in consumption of dry ramen until aforementioned problem has had its fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RelicJunky Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 There's no intervention for GAS, your {censored}ed... All the pedal Co.'s try to make everyone think GAS is cool (like smoking), even though the latest and greatest gizmo really isnt all that much better than the gear you have, you must have it because of the psychological warfare that is being waged to get you to spend every penny you have on a bunch of noise box's that look pretty. Some have claimed to have cured themselves by building their own effects, the problem is they still want to sell these wonderful boxes to buy the latest and greatest FX just like the rest of us junkies (except for now they lose money because they were not built by someone mysterious and elusive). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wood Chuck Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 Another thing I've decided is that most of what sounds good to me has to be caused by some placebo effect. Boutique, limited edition, vintage, etc. all sound amazing to me. Can they be that great? Really, most people get along just fine without them.Thus I've concluded that I really need a raise. Maybe I'll hustle coke or something on the side to quench my thirst for sweet little boxes. Or best yet, CHRISTMAS!What are your views and possible resolutions? No, nothing will stop me from wanting anything and everything all the time. Needs change as time goes by. I have become the lead singer in my band, I now have a need for other things. Also maintaining what you ALREADY own can creep up on you, 2 of my amps need work 2 of my guitars need refretting. Proceed with caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fadedjoy Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 Unfortunately this condition is met with seizures and dissatisfaction resulting in consumption of dry ramen until aforementioned problem has had its fix. story of my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tenoken Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 The HC forums creates more GAS than anything! Somehow I've contained my gear desires down to just 2 pedals: a good fuzz, and a good reverb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RelicJunky Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 I think it boils down to this: Does the mind control the pedal (self control) or does the pedal control the mind (gas)? =-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mark Vasquez Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 you all need rehab me too (i got another pedal coming in the mail and i cant wait) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wood Chuck Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 you all need rehab me too (i got another pedal coming in the mail and i cant wait) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RelicJunky Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 you all need rehabme too (i got another pedal coming in the mail and i cant wait) Yeah, I need some time to contemplate my pedal addiction with paris, lindsy, nicole, and brittney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members starsailor803 Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 Unfortunately this condition is met with seizures and dissatisfaction resulting in consumption of dry ramen until aforementioned problem has had its fix. Ramen noodles taste better when there's gear in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iowa 51 Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 There actually is a cure for GAS. See my avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bojo Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 There actually is a cure for GAS. See my avatar. cool, can't wait for the keeley modded gasX pills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gloryboy1981 Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 cool, can't wait for the keeley modded gasX pills He will increase the size of the "caps". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bojo Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 He will increase the size of the "caps". hahaha and change the color of the letters to blue:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jove Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 It SUX big time but if you turn off the computer, the problem will likely go away.:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bruno Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 the only cure to gas is the dangerously out of money syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T Stre Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 Another thing I've decided is that most of what sounds good to me has to be caused by some placebo effect. Boutique, limited edition, vintage, etc. all sound amazing to me. Can they be that great? Really, most people get along just fine without them. Thus I've concluded that I really need a raise. Maybe I'll hustle coke or something on the side to quench my thirst for sweet little boxes. Or best yet, CHRISTMAS! What are your views and possible resolutions? No, nothing will stop me from wanting anything and everything all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sdresdre Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 It SUX big time but if you turn off the computer, the problem will likely go away. :poke: :thu::thu::thu: i cant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneRyan5046 Posted September 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 You know, that dried ramen thing sounds like a good idea. I'm usually too lazy to cook it and it definitely is cheaper than... anything except tap water. This will open up many options. However, I still have another problem. Does anyone know a good way to siphon gas without inhaling/ingesting the stuff? As someone said before, turning off the computer would help, I think. I just have a bunch of free time between classes and I get on late at night when I can't sleep or play anything audible. Another response to an above comment, building effects doesn't help a damn thing. I just end up spending lots of money at Radioshack and such. Often, pedals don't work the first time around. Then I get frustrated. Then I smoke and drink more. That costs more money. Maybe I should have titled this thread THENEVERENDINGSPIRALEXCLAMATIONPOINT... or something. It's late. Sorry if that's not actually funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bojo Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 :thu: :thu: :thu: i cant yeah well, neither can i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gusvolta Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 Classic acute case of GAS. There's no known cure and all funding for GAS research has been spent on pedals so you really have no hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DanJep Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 Classic acute case of GAS. There's no known cure and all funding for GAS research has been spent on pedals so you really have no hope. GAS research is spending money on pedals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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