PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
Maybe "hate" is a little strong here, but let me explain this little phenomenon.
You're perfectly happy with what you have, then for whatever reason, you are introduced to a new piece of gear. Not only does it sound great, but at the same time, it makes what you currently play sound sort of crummy. I think this goes a little beyond your standard Gear Acquisition Syndrome. I'm not talking about "This is my great snare drum, but here's my other great snare drum." I'm talking more about "I used to like this snare drum, then I heard that one. It made my old one sound like garbage."
For example, the first time I played my first Pork Pie USA kit really made my early 1990's Tama Rockstars sound horrid. Not only did the Pies sound better, it's almost like their sound highlighted every shortcoming my Tamas had (and still have). I gave my Tama drums away within a week of getting my Pork Pie kit (I got them back about 10 years later. Long story.).
Anyone else relate to this?
You're perfectly happy with what you have, then for whatever reason, you are introduced to a new piece of gear. Not only does it sound great, but at the same time, it makes what you currently play sound sort of crummy. I think this goes a little beyond your standard Gear Acquisition Syndrome. I'm not talking about "This is my great snare drum, but here's my other great snare drum." I'm talking more about "I used to like this snare drum, then I heard that one. It made my old one sound like garbage."
For example, the first time I played my first Pork Pie USA kit really made my early 1990's Tama Rockstars sound horrid. Not only did the Pies sound better, it's almost like their sound highlighted every shortcoming my Tamas had (and still have). I gave my Tama drums away within a week of getting my Pork Pie kit (I got them back about 10 years later. Long story.).
Anyone else relate to this?