Several years ago I was afflicted with a mild case of GAS… I refer to this as: Guitar Acquisition Syndrome.
Having moved my musical interests away from Rock Music, I find WhOA just a stepping stone to other ventures… I see my Uilleann Pipe collection expanding at a rapid rate AND I’ve been shopping for keyboard/MIDI instruments in the near future.
This brings a new topic for discussion.
In an attempt to increase global awareness of these disorders would it be right to have an ‘all inclusive’ description, or should they remain individual?
I’ve been thinking of OMiAD, or Obssessive Musicial instrument Acquisition Disorder.
I think it would be unfair to lump everyone together.Whistle players after all are represented by many of the thriftiest individuals on the planet…the Gen D or the Martin D-45 herringbone sir?´ Is there a discount on the Gen?´WHOA may even be the cure for GAS victims wanting to turn their assets into profits…A used guitar is rarely sold anywhere near its original price,a whistle on the other hand will always fetch a high price to avoid a 5 year waiting time for a new one!No,we whistle players deserve our own category,CHEEPskates unite!!:lol: Mike
[ This Message was edited by: mike.r on 2001-11-11 10:58 ]
In my first year of playing Guitar I bought six different instruments, all bar one second hand, and still have four. First year playing Mandolin, three, but don’t plan to expand on that - one for home, one at work, one was a mistake (too cheap to sound good).
First Year playing Whistle, ahem, 15 or so, yet those 15 didn’t add up to the cost of any of the other instruments.
I also buy books faster than I read them, so I always have an unread stack to choose from. And computer games.
I too have a theory - a new whistle (or book, CD etc) is just enough of a treat to cheer yourself up when feeling flat, without being too extravagent (if you’re paying under £20.00), and as far as whistles are concerned, maybe the next one will be the one that plays like a Stradivarius!