Botch. Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Tom's thread is a lot of fun to read. Several folks stated up front that "I'm leaving out the guitars/amps/PAs", that was cool but I'd almost like to see what other folks have as far as GAS for other musical instruments. I'd ask you to leave out the stomp boxes, PAs and patchbays, but it'd be cool to see a) what other instruments everyone plays, and b) how bad GAS affects you on them instruments. I'll go first: (* indicates instruments owned but sold/stolen/given away): Fiddle - Late 1800's, inherited from a great-grandfather I never met, refinished by myself, used in country bands for 17+ years. Electric Fiddle - bought on eBay for $200, now my main fiddle axe, $180 worth of work brought it up to great playability, has an "S" shaped solidbody. Electric Fiddle* - Brand name "Rogue", looked cool in the catalog. Sold that POS. Olds Trombone* - played from gradeschool thru college jazz band, including concert under the Eiffel Tower. Gave it to my nephew, my sister loves me now. Harmonicas - Mostly Hohner Golden Melodies, most keys. Recorder Hawaiian Guitar* Lap Steel Guitar* Pedal Steel Guitar* (I miss this beast, but doesn't fit the music I do now) Samick F-style mandolin Jupiter Artist tenor Sax, Silver finish - my new baby! WW&BW soprano sax Banjo*, obscure Japanese make - put this one in a pawn shop; when I remembered it one year, said pawn shop was a pizza place (???) American Indian Donut flute - guy who sold it to me made it sound beautiful. I can't make it sound. Botch "Eccentric language often is symptomatic of peculiar thinking" - George Will www.puddlestone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unsound Practices Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I've been known to play guitar in my sordid past, and will probably get roped into playing second guitar on some new covers we are planning (mostly two-guitar Coldplay, but I fear some GnR coming on as well). Already own: - Taylor Big Baby acoustic - Ovation Tangent Window Shopping Later Today: - Fender Telecaster Wish List: - Rickenbacher 620 "More tools than talent" Motif ES7:Kurzweil PC1x:Electro 2 73:Nord Lead 3:MKS-80:Matrix 1000:Microwave XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Guitars: Parker Fly Deluxe Jackson Soloist Seagull S6+ Basses: Ken Smith Design Proto J 5 String Fretless Ibanez EDA900 Warmoth/AllParts Precision Nordstrand NX5 (presently being made) Warwick Thumb 5 NT 2 Digeridoos 3 Theremins I'm also in deep negotiations to buy a glass harmonica. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Fender Jazz bass (white w tortoise shell pickguard and EMG pickups mid-80s) Fender Jazz Bass (Burgundy mist with matching headstock and Antiquities pickups) ESP Jazz Bass (Lake Placid Blue, stock) GK 2000RB head (1000watts bridged at 8) Paradise Audio bass cabinet (1x15 500w McAwley and 2x10 Gauss speakers and SWR horn in a Henry 8x8 type cabinet) Epiphone 6string acoustic Ibanez mid70s Gibson Lawsuit acoustic (J200 Knockoff) Cord acoustic bass Fernades guitar (w amp and FX built in!) Pedalboard (Fulltone Bassdrive 2, Boss OC2, Boss GigaDelay, Boss CE20, Line 6 Filter Modeler) Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 History: Drums LP Timbales Roto Toms Sears Robuck Drum Set Ludwig 5 piece clear blue drum set Pearl 9 piece white over maple set complete with Gong (height of my drumming days) Guitar/Bass Fender Strat Fender Tele Gibson Les Paul curly maple top (that one was nice) Ibanez white flying V (hated it) A few acoustics. Fender Bass Rickenbacker Bass Still own: Trumpet Alto Sax Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Congas SP11 Kit TD8/VDrums Handsonic This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulliver Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 All my GAS of these days is connected to guitars: (in order of acquiring) Yamaha electric (RGX-TT) Yamaha acoustic Aria Pro II bass Stagg 12-strings + I have Washburn B-2 bass from my early (pre-keys) days. As a matter of fact I forgot the date when I bought my latest synth! I am back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzzz Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Gee-tars (*= still own) Ernie Ball/Music Man EVH Steinberger GL Steinberger GM Klein Electric G&L ASAT Deluxe* G&L Legacy HB* Amp: Mesa TriAxis/2:90/G-Force/2x12 cab(stereo) I bought the EVH fairly cheaply back in '94 just to goof around on, then EVH went and pulled his endorsement. I found out I had a "first run" low serial #, and someone offered me absolutely sick money for it. That windfall has financed my guitar purchases ever since..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K K Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Around 1981, I had GAS for a long time about a 10-string Chapman Stick. But I changed my mind after I tried it a few times at a local music store. Could play a few decent Elephant Talk patterns after an hour, the interface and different way of playing was great, but I didn't like the plain sound of it (without effects). It would have costed me too much with all the required pedals to do the sound I was after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trill Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Fender Strat Fender Tele Jackson Electric Gibson Dove Acoustic Kentucky 675 Mandolin Boss Gt6 Pedal and other pedals Peavey Ultra 212 Epiphone War time special (Acoustic given to me by aunt) Previously owned Harmony Banjo 12 String guitar (2) Acoustic guitar (name?) Classical guitars (2) Gibson Les Paul Custom Fender Twin Reverb Fender Champ Music man electric Accordions (2 Conn Trumpet Harmonicas (3) Hey Botch , You know Trombones Rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Gosh, I've owned so many instruments over the years, that I really can't remember all the makers and models. To sum it up: - 3 clarinets - 2 saxes - 2 violins - 1 charango - 1 bouzouki - 3 elctric guitars - 1 classical guitar - 2 acoustic guitars - 1 bass guitar - 1 flute - various recorders - 1 kalimba - 1 theremin (built by myself, then given to girlfriend) - Various drums (never a complete drumset) - A rather vast collection of percussions (bongos, guiros, triangle, belltree, tambourines, cowbells, etc.) Always wanted a pair of tablas, a cymbalom, and a kora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K K Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 One thing is certain : nobody else than Mike Oldfield ever owned or played a Taped motor drive amplifier organ chord . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'm one year into a craftsman revival of my house, so most of my GAS is related to home improvement. In particular, I have developed a hard core fetish (did I just say that? ) for reclaimed building materials. I am transforming a somewhat ordinary house into a craftsman cottage one step at a time. Some of my forays into vintage character include 300+ year old salvaged heart pine flooring (if you've never seen real heart pine, it is unreal), some Victorian-era reclaimed tiles (very unique) and also some vintage leaded glass windows. The stuff ain't cheap and it ain't easy to find. Kind of like hunting for a Jupiter 8 or vintage Leslie. Also, integrating the heritage stuff with new construction is a bit of a challenge. So I've been spending a lot of time on this effort and I'm a few months away from completion. Totally OT from MUSIC EQUIPMENT GAS, but relevant GAS nonetheless! Regards, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle ggurl Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Originally posted by eric: I'm one year into a craftsman revival of my house, so most of my GAS is related to home improvement. In particular, I have developed a hard core fetish (did I just say that? )...Kind of in the same boat, here. Yeah, I have a bass valued at $3500, a couple of crappy guitars, some hand percussion, etc, but if I put all my music gear (which admittedly ain't much compared to probably most of you here) together, it just pales in comparison to the cost of house renovation ... even if you're doing most of it yourself. Mine is a standard suburban tract home (and I won't tell you how much they go for in the SF Bay Area ... but some of you know), and we're not looking for hard-to-find materials, but updating with nice stuff ... and man, is it expensive. Original Latin Jazz CD Baby "I am not certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur." Patti Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Have: Rickenbacker 4003 bass guitar Ovation Elite LX acoustic/electric guitar Magnum LP and SG copies acoustic guitars (2) Romanian-made mandolin Hohner harmonica recorders (well, my wife's, but we share) No longer have: Conn student trombone (gifted to wife's cousin) acoustic guitar (3/4 size) Fender MusicMaster bass (3/4 size) Merlin (not a musical instrument per se, but fun music toy) tuba/sousaphone (not mine; was school's) Have GAS for (short list): Alembic Epic 6-string bass Rickenbacker 360/12 a proper Gibson LP bass, cello, viola and violin mandocello, mandola pro trombone (1 thumb trigger enough) euphonium and tuba (w/4 rotory valves) flute and alto sax (student model ok) electronic drum set Chapman stick (maybe I should go try one first, as Cydonia did) ... and just for fun ... Andy Manson triple-neck mandolin/guitar (like the one John Paul Jones has) I think I need to focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Last January, I treated myself to a new horn, a Kanstul ZKF1525 copper bell flugelhorn with a brushed satin finish. It's handmade, stunning to look at, an absolute joy to play. My teacher said it's the best sounding flugel he's ever tried. I also bought several new mouthpieces for my old trumpet and the new flugelhorn that ran $100-125 each. Other non-keyboard stuff I own: Getzen Eterna Severinsen Trumpet, circa 1973 (bought new) Gibson '69 ES345, walnut finish, purchased in 1980 Veillette Citron custom maple solidbody guitar, bought from the luthiers in 1982 Ovation 1983 Commemorative model a recent Fender (Mexico) Jazz Bass, actually belongs to my daughter but I have visitation rights Non-keyboard things I long for: - Monette 993 Bb trumpet - Schilke piccolo trumpet - a great hollowbody jazz guitar, like a Benedetto, maybe as a 7 string - a nice nylon string guitar for playing bossa nova - Rickenbacker 360-12/CW ("CW" for "Carl Wilson", it was their finest rendition of the 360-12) - Jerry Jones electric sitar (like a Coral) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Originally posted by eric: I have developed a hard core fetish (did I just say that? )... Eric No worries, Eric... Your secret's safe with us. http://www.tlhenry.com/photos/Sheepadoop.gifhttp://www.tlhenry.com/photos/Sheepadoop.gifhttp://www.tlhenry.com/photos/Sheepadoop.gif "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrafon Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Non-keyboard gas, huh? Well, I have an addiction to spicey foods. I assure you that causes a LOT of non-keyboard GAS. Just ask my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordUSA Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I dig drum machines, so I have fun trading up every couple of years. Right now I'm still getting mileage out of my Korg EMX-1. But I play guitar (some) too. I own a classical and a Dean Hardtail Select. Soon I'm getting a Dean Vendetta 5 bass, and will then start looking into amps and pedals, etc. Since I just kind of screw around on guitar I'm constantly flip-flopping on the "all-in-one-processor vs pedal-farm" approach. I suspect I'll go through a lot of them before I settle ... and I still won't be a better player for teh effort! Meh. Music's fun anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_Gould Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Hmmm... come to think of it, I have more non-keyboard instruments than keys: GUITARS & BASSES Fender Jazz bass (3 bolt neck) Fender Fretless Jazz bass (Mexican) Fender Acoustic bass D'Armand Ashbory bass Upright bass Gibson Marauder (electric) Fender Custom Shop Strat ( early 90s) Tacoma Papoose 3/4 scale (electric) Epiphone Epi 3/4 scale (electric) prototype black walnut 6 string electric Tacoma Chief (acoustic) Tacoma Dreadnaught (acoustic) Takamine Santa Fe PSF95 limited edition (acoustic) Washburn - Nashville strung (acoustic) Ibanez 12 string (acoustic) Framus classical Arbor (modified 4 string tenor - acoustic) DRUMS AND PERCUSSION Sonor S-Class Maple Kit with Zildjian & Sabian cymbals Remo brass piccolo snare CP Bongos Picante Congas Remo Coffeehouse drum (Tumba with bottom head and kick beater) Meinl mini Conga LP mini Bongo Ludwig Tympani Gompang (Indonesian hand drum) Tama electronic kit w/Alesis DM5 brain Various shakers, cowbells, small noisemakers... MISCELLANEOUS Bundy Trumpet Trombone Yamaha WX7 MIDI wind controller Various harmonicas Alto recorder Tin whistle Glass Flute Bb Fife Ocarina Applause mandolin Tenor Ukulele Electric Plectrum Banjo Saz Tranr Digereedoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodsample Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Own: -Hohner 32-key melodica (non-keyboard?) -Hohner bass harmonica -Darbuka (Doumbek) -Seagul S6 acoustic guitar Want: -Cajon YouTube: onceuponasynth.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Originally posted by geekgurl: Mine is a standard suburban tract home (and I won't tell you how much they go for in the SF Bay Area ... but some of you know), and we're not looking for hard-to-find materials, but updating with nice stuff ... and man, is it expensive. Hey, I know that neighborhood. I bet you got that house for well under a million, right? For those of you who think that's a joke, go look up the median home price in the Bay Area these days. My wife and I are hoping to buy a pretty low-end condo is a moderately decent neighborhood early next year. Hopefully we'll be able to find one for under a half-million, but that's not at all certain. --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle ggurl Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hi Dave! You should come check out the new place sometime. We can have another keyboard-a-palooza jamfest. Original Latin Jazz CD Baby "I am not certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur." Patti Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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