Have you ever had GAS?(gear acquirement syndrome)

Naer · Sep 10, 2024

There was a point where I was buying music production tech with money I didn't have without fully understanding what I was getting into

I'm much more knowledgeable about music making now. I probably could make wiser, strategic, and more informed music production buys..

Looking to get the new behringer semi modular synth. It fits my setup

So did you Ever had Gas and did you get better?

Charmonium · Sep 10, 2024

You probably want the word 'acquisition' rather than 'acquirement.' Your meaning is clear either way but upon googling 'define acquirement,' it does indeed appear to be legit. It's just a little awkward in this context.

biostud · Sep 10, 2024

I usually stop myself before actually using any $. I use a lot of time researching though.

highland145 · Sep 10, 2024

Broke the rear cassette on my bike. Does that count?

[DHT]Osiris · Sep 10, 2024

Finally, someone understands.

lxskllr · Sep 10, 2024

I like buying rope. Takes a lot of self control to not hoard it. I especially like looking through the rope ends section at wesspur. Good rope at weird lengths, cheap. I also like saws, but those are expensive enough to be self limiting, though I would like to get a 500I.

dullard · Sep 10, 2024

Lots of people with hobbies that involve gear get to that point. Photographers wanting the next camera, a bigger lens, etc. Hikers/backpackers (like me) wanting more boots, a lighter tent, the next gadget that solves the problem you had on your last trip. Gamers wanting the next CPU / GPU or RGB anything.

IronWing · Sep 10, 2024

I was a backpacking gearhead in high school/college. I'm still using some of the gear acquired then so I can't fault myself. I'm on a field project right now and using the sleeping bag I bought in 1988.

JM Aggie08 · Sep 10, 2024

Tools. I will DIY until I reach a hard limitation on either my capability (less so) or requiring high-end equipment. I have no issue purchasing quality tools to get the job done. Odds are I will use them again, justifying the expense. I'm also generally saving myself hundreds of dollars by not outsourcing work.

Torn Mind · Sep 10, 2024

I think most computer "enthusiasts" have a phase where they are just tempted to buy another system or build another one.

thestrangebrew1 · Sep 10, 2024

dullard said:
Lots of people with hobbies that involve gear get to that point. Photographers wanting the next camera, a bigger lens, etc. Hikers/backpackers (like me) wanting more boots, a lighter tent, the next gadget that solves the problem you had on your last trip. Gamers wanting the next CPU / GPU or RGB anything.

Was going to reply about camera gear. Went down that hole awhile ago and finally decided enough was enough about 2 years ago.

nakedfrog · Sep 10, 2024

Musical instruments in general, I suppose, but it's been fairly subdued these last few years. I do still think I might end up buying another synthesizer, but I'm not sure yet. I rehearsed with one band recently, not sure how much I'm into playing with them, but I'll be doing the same with another band soon, and may end up using my Yamaha with a laptop and soft synths. I'm pretty well satisfied with the other musical instruments I have now. I do want a different digital piano (or MIDI controller with more keys), the one I have is the one my son left behind when he moved out and the touch is much heavier than I like.
I did have a run of pedal-buying this year though, I'm not super-keen on multi-FX units.

Amused · Sep 10, 2024

Road cycling, skiing, guitars and computer gear tend to drain my wallet a bit.

Coming up on needing new ski boots. My old ones are packet out.

highland145 · Sep 10, 2024

Amused said:
Road cycling, skiing, guitars and computer gear tend to drain my wallet a bit.

Coming up on needing new ski boots. My old ones are packet out.

Cheaper than golf.

dullard · Sep 10, 2024

IronWing said:
I was a backpacking gearhead in high school/college. I'm still using some of the gear acquired then so I can't fault myself. I'm on a field project right now and using the sleeping bag I bought in 1988.

I'll just put this right here: https://zenbivy.com/pages/light-bed

I went with the 10° light quilt and the 25° sheet. It was quite an upgrade for my sleep since I'm a side sleeper. About 35% smaller in the backpack.

Greenman · Sep 10, 2024

JM Aggie08 said:
Tools. I will DIY until I reach a hard limitation on either my capability (less so) or requiring high-end equipment. I have no issue purchasing quality tools to get the job done. Odds are I will use them again, justifying the expense. I'm also generally saving myself hundreds of dollars by not outsourcing work.

Tools are where I spend as well. Though I try to be smart about it and not spend big money on single use tools, and I never buy boutique tools.

JM Aggie08 · Sep 11, 2024

Hell yea. One of the things my dad always emphasized was having the right tool for the job. It stuck!

Fritzo · Sep 11, 2024

Wife made me sell 17 of my 24 guitars as my life as a gigging musician is long gone and my basement studio looked like Guitar Center.

IronWing · Sep 11, 2024

Now you have room for seventeen more guitars!

nakedfrog · Sep 11, 2024

24 is a lot of guitars. I don't feel like counting, but I think I only have half that many (and I want to sell some of them).

repoman0 · Sep 11, 2024

I’ve been pretty good about quality over quantity lately with my guitars. I sold everything at one point while I was focusing heavily on piano and restarted the collection over the past few years. Now I have the classics — one nice strat, 335 and LP, a Suhr Modern for everything else, and a 1980 Guild acoustic that I inherited. I can cover everything with these.

Well, except that I want a seven string …

lxskllr · Sep 11, 2024

You also need a tele and a lapsteel would be nice.

nakedfrog · Sep 12, 2024

lxskllr said:
You also need a tele and a lapsteel would be nice.

The Suhr likely has a coil split, dunno if it delivers the twang or not. Teles aren't for everyone, I used to have one. If I need twang I'll just play my banjo or Dobro

MrSquished · Sep 12, 2024

Yes I have this issue and have been working on it in therapy, cause it's a bank account drainer.

From computer gear, general tech gear, to audio gear, backpacking gear, camping gear, and bicycling gear, and just general high quality clothing gear for outdoor situations like merino wool, breathable rain jackets, down jackets, technical fabrics, etc...

IronWing · Sep 12, 2024

Wind storm ripped open the top of my tent fly last night. It was only five years old and just over a hundred nights. UV damage had already made the fabric brittle. So I get to be a gearhead for a bit here while I find a replacement.

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