[tripp2k]

Discuss.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes, I have an addictive personality but mainly with fine electric guitars and booteek amps. (Edit: Noob fascinated with the GAS here).

 

[qusp]

not quite sure what sort of response you are after here...... generally it helps to pose a question of some sort

 

[MrProggie]

Interesting. Can you explain further?

 

[ImitationOfLife]

Let me guess, you're on Harmony Central? I frequent there occasionally. Trying to avoid it though. I don't need more guitars.
 
For those that don't know, G.A.S. = Gear Acquisition Syndrome.

 

[thinkpol]

he's probably on thegearpage.net
 
I owned $20-25,000 worth of guitar equipment at one time. I now own not a single guitar (sad, really).
 
Divided By 13 amps, Vinetto, Cunetto, Historic LPs, Landgraff pedals, Evidence Audio cables, etc etc.
 
I was forced to sell my guitar equipment after going through a prolonged financial slump. I'm afraid of getting back into guitar because I know what a money pit it can be and my tastes are so "refined" that I can't stand the thought of buying a guitar less than $1000.
 
Even a basic set up for me would start at around $5,000.

 
Another realm of G.A.S. is the ultralight backpacking community. I've got around $3,000 invested into hiking gear. (backpackinglight.com) It's a bunch of gearheads trying to get their packs (with all required equipment) lighter than one anothers. Total dick measuring contest

 

[logwed]

So your gear gets lighter by emptying your wallet?
 
EDIT: I really hope that the OP actually thinks that 'boutique' is spelled like that.

 

[thinkpol]

Exactly! The weight of the item has a direct correlation to the price (in most cases). Cuben fiber material is very expensive.
I have a $300 cuben tarp. I could buy normal tarp for $5-10 at wal-mart.. But not one that weighs 4oz

 
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So your gear gets lighter by emptying your wallet?
 
EDIT: I really hope that the OP actually thinks that 'boutique' is spelled like that.

 

[tripp2k]

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he's probably on thegearpage.net
 

Correct!
 
No offense intended folks. Just making a general observation while spending time on the great forum. I knew when I drifted over to the portable amp category all bets were off. Carry on. Thanks for having me.
 

 

[krmathis]

What is this G.A.S. thing you talk about?

 

[Landis]

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What is this G.A.S. thing you talk about?

 
Explained in post #4.
 
Thankfully I've managed to stay away from most niche hobbies except for audio equipment. I have a small attraction to ties, entry level watches, sunglasses and the random techie thing, but nothing too debilitating.

 

[wuwhere]

High end audio can easily be a G.A.S.

 

[Uncle Erik]

If you're looking for an excuse to spend too much and have too much gear, you've found the right place. Welcome!

(By the way, the really good stuff isn't in the portable forum.)

 

[tripp2k]

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If you're looking for an excuse to spend too much and have too much gear, you've found the right place. Welcome!

(By the way, the really good stuff isn't in the portable forum.)

Thank you sir. Just trying to scratch the immediate itch first and then off to dabble on other excesses, e.g. that HF-2 discussion is quite intriguing

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[kevin gilmore]

G.A.S     Great american sound company.  Makers of one of the first high powered fully symmetric amplifiers.
Also made the thaedra preamp.  Good stuff for the time.