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Topic: How Many Have G.A.S.. |
Art Beard
From: Once upon a time out west (deceased)
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 7:10 am
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How many admit to having G.A.S. - Which stands for GUITAR AQUISTION
SYNDROME. I feel I am afflicted wIth a bad case, myself. For me tho it is included in S.I.A.S. - STRINGED INSTRUMENT AQUISTION SYNDROME. You can finally explain to your loved ones of your disease. Remembering the original meaning of CHRISTMAS
MAY YOU ALL HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS. Yours CAA _________________ "like an old stallion, lonely for freedom, still trying to out run the wind" Seals,Setser,& Davey.
GAS -1969 ZB D11/10,1974 Sho-Bud D10 Professional,1975 Speedy West S10, 150 yr okd Barn Board tele, Beard signature Gold Tone Dean Acoustic/Electric Bass, Tennessee 12 string Bass, 3 String Shovel.2 Fiddles., Sho-Bud amp, Epiphone valve special amp, Fishman loudbox artist amp. |
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john buffington
From: Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 7:28 am
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Unfortunately, I too have the same affliction. My most recent attack was a couple months ago. Result - Mullen D-10 8/7 pre RP. I found there is no cure! |
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Dick Sexton
From: Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 7:46 am Uh!
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I have 7 grills or smokers, does that count. |
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Jack Hanson
From: San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 7:52 am
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For me, it's lap steels. Especially the basketcases, because they're fairly easy to restore. Plus, they're relatively inexpensive, and you don't need a forklift or a crane to pick 'em up. |
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Bobby Bonds Sr.
From: Texas, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 8:19 am G.a.s.
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Well you all know that a man can't have too many steel guitars! |
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Jeff Garden
From: Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 8:59 am
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I know this video has been posted before but for those who haven't seen it and think they may have a Guitar Acquisition Syndrome problem, you're perfectly normal compared to this collector. Here's Billy Connelly in his Route 66 travel series visiting Mr Rob Lurvey, a man with an UNBELIEVABLE collection of stringed instruments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TXqKkcdqCw |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Bob Carlucci
From: Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 9:55 am
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Lots of great instruments going unplayed.. Even if I had the kind of money needed to amass a collection like that, I would never do it... 50 Fender Coronados???.. really?.... _________________ I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time...... |
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Bruce Bjork
From: Southern Coast of Maine
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 9:57 am
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I've got it under control, I typically sell an instrument that I don't play that much while purchasing another, if I'm not playing it I want it to go to someone who will, instruments are made to be played not to sit in a case. Instruments sold: Gibson BH lapsteel, Gibson Dual Console Grand 8 string, Oahu Tonemaster lapsteel with matching amp, 1979 Ode C style 5 string banjo. Purchased: Custom Matt Arcara open back banjo, Justice Pro Lite 3x5. I still have my Guild D-40 purchased new in 1967 and my DeNeve Resophonic custom made in 1992 and misc. other instruments.
_________________ Banjo, Dobro, Guild D-40, Telecaster, Justice Pro Lite 3x5, BOSS Katana 100, Peavey Nashville 112 in a Tommy Huff cabinet, Spark, FreeLoader, Baby Bloomer, Peterson StroboPlus HD, Stage One VP.
"Use the talents you possess; the woods would be very silent indeed if no birds sang but the best" |
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Tim Heidner
From: Groves, TX
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 10:18 am
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I call it Gear Acquisition Syndrome, that covers all the bases. |
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Ken Pippus
From: Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 10:32 am
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The only thing I can say in my own defense is that I own way more fly rods than steel guitars.
Probably says something about my toilet training, but I'd prefer not to hear what. |
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Barry Coker
From: Bagley Alabama, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 10:36 am
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It has been said Life is a game and at the end He with the MOST COOL STUFF WINS. I think no matter how big a case of GAS we have we will never beat out the man in the Video. |
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Gary L Reed
From: Castle Rock, CO
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 4:01 pm
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I think that applies to pistols too. Far as I am concerned, you can't have too many guns or guitars.... |
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Bob Moore
From: N. Rose, New York
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 4:18 pm
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Gary GAS also stands for gun a syndrome too. I just got a new one for Christmas. Bob M |
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Gary L Reed
From: Castle Rock, CO
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 4:27 pm
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Only two things in life that I can think of that if you get in a situation where you really need them and don't have them, you will probably never need them again---a pistol or a parachute!! |
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Ron Hogan
From: Nashville, TN, usa
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Michael Meader
From: Michigan, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 6:12 pm
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I do, and I got this the other day, just to prove it!!!
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Bob Moore
From: N. Rose, New York
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 7:46 pm
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I also have the other kind of gas to. I usually trade something to get something else. Bob M |
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Pat Chong
From: New Mexico, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2017 9:29 pm
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Hey Folks,
You have to be careful if you have GAS. This could lead to a FART, (Frivolously Acquiring Random Things). Because when one has a lot of gear, one could look down on others, and POOP, (Pointing Out Others Problems). So try not to TOOT (Tell Others Our Tendencies), to often.
..........Just joking around...... |
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Larry Allen
From: Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
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Posted 22 Dec 2017 11:32 am Gas
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I have somewhat controlled this by entering the GWPP in Hawaii and Alaska where the shipping kills the deals! (Guitar Witness Protection Program) _________________ Excel steels & Peavey amps,Old Chevys & Motorcycles & Women on the Trashy Side |
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Mike Perlowin
From: Los Angeles CA
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Pete Burak
From: Portland, OR USA
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Posted 22 Dec 2017 4:39 pm
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Found a Sho-Bro recently.
'Overcome by GAS...:
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Michael Hill
From: Arizona, USA
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Posted 22 Dec 2017 4:50 pm
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I'm almost cured. Just need 1 more |
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Fred Treece
From: California, USA
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Posted 22 Dec 2017 6:16 pm
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Bob Carlucci wrote: |
Lots of great instruments going unplayed.. Even if I had the kind of money needed to amass a collection like that, I would never do it... 50 Fender Coronados???.. really?.... |
Couldn’t have said it better. I don’t think owning all those instruments and sequestering them away is anything to be proud of.
If I go a year without playing one of my instruments, I either give it away or sell it. |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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