I've been having a bit of GAS lately for a telecaster and a bass guitar. I really don't need them but it's hard to get rid of the feeling that I do. 🤷♂️
My tiny studio setup just hasn't got the room for more guitars.
It's just a laptop and a M-audio midi keyboard a focusrite interface plus a mic and a guitar amp shoved into the corner of the bedroom.
I think it's a case of 'all the gear and no idea' with me hence the GAS.
We somehow delude ourselves into thinking that a new guitar or whatever is the answer. It isn't.
At least I'm writing some songs atm so not a complete mess. 🎶🎸😂😂👍🏼
Right! I think this cuts right to the heart of the "GAS" phenomenon. When you are unsatisfied with your productivity or the quality of your output it is easy to think that getting just one more piece of gear is going to fix the problem. The truth usually turns out to be that we just need to hone our craft a bit more or really sit down and figure out what exactly we are trying to do.
Sometimes we are trying to get a certain sound or effect, in the case of music production, but we haven't really fully hashed out in our heads what we really want - so how are we supposed to get to that goal even if we do buy more gear?
That being said, if it's a telecaster sound you want, you'll probably need a telecaster. Sorry if that triggered your GAS. lol! Coincidentally the only electric guitar that I own is a Fender Classic Series '69 Telecaster Thinline reissue that I bought from a friend in 2003 for $200. It was worth 1000s at the time, but Fender accidentally sent my buddy 2 instead of one, so he sold it to me for a tiny amount.
I think between us we have found the solution to GAS.
Your answer is the crux of my stumbling block.
I have a wide range of musical tastes that I pursue from classical guitar to prog rock, blues and synthesizer music et al.
I write lyrics and music primarily for my own enjoyment and entertainment.
I had decided to focus on recording classical guitar literally prior to reading your initial post.
I've got everything I need to create whatever genre I like. I do tend to lean into classical more often than not.
I've got 4 acoustic guitars and 2 electric a strat and a Les Paul style guitar.
Sounds like you have a sweet telecaster and no it didn't trigger my GAS. lol
Reading your blog solidified my opinion to just get on with it lol.
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Definitely! It sounds like you everything that you need to get your ideas out. I think we've both realized that sometimes more is less. Now I just need to 'minimalize' the rest of my house!