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Guitar Players and Gear Acquisition Syndrome Do you have G.A.S.? My Journey Dealing with the Syndrome!
By Lisa Lim
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t’s that time of the year, well, for the music industry that is, where the biggest trade show on earth, Winter NAMM, is held this month in Anaheim, California! The National Association of Music Merchants (aka
known as NAMM to us musicians) showcases the latest and greatest music equipment all under one roof in the Anaheim Convention Center. This year, it all begins on January 25th.
friend, who also plays guitar, and halfway into the conversation she said, “You have G.A.S.!” I said, “Excuse me?” She said, “Yes, you suffer from Gear Acquisition Syndrome!” Really!
And that just happens to bring this thought to mind. I spent one day recently chatting it up with a good
She explained the definition- “G.A.S.” is a term used to describe an urge to acquire and accumulate lots of music
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