Post #2534204
2026-05-14 10:06 UTC
Hmm, seems I have discovered a new way to be parted from my money.
Some weeks ago I saw a second-hand bass guitar for sale. A couple of weeks ago I bought it. I didn't realise I needed a specific bass amp for it to work nicely.
After some research, today I went and tried different amps at the "Rockshop". Of course I walked out with a more expensive one than I planned.
While there I used one of their new basses. Now I'm home I realise mine is much harder to play nicely. After some searching it seems I should put new strings on to fix this. Maybe fix the action too. This is perhaps best done by a professional so they say. Hmm.....
Someone posted here a while back "The $30 hobby which only costs $100 to start is the best $500 you ever spend". That looks like a bargain compared with my bass-heavy rabbit hole. But I am loving making fun noises. Soon I shall be cosplaying as Tim Commerford.
#Bass #Guitar #MoneyPit
Replies (4)
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@PatrickHerd@aus.social 2026-05-14 10:10
@Niall@mastodon.nz have helped a few muso friends build guitar amps that make a statement. An even more entertaining rabbithole of doof.
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@TheGasMan@mastodon.nz 2026-05-14 10:14
@Niall@mastodon.nz No law saying you can’t have more than one guitar 🎸
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@ecoscore@aus.social 2026-05-14 11:03
@Niall@mastodon.nz GAS 😆 Enjoy!
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@phil_stevens@mastodon.nz 2026-05-14 21:01
@Niall@mastodon.nz Your bass might just need a truss rod adjustment to lower the action.