Guide to getting and playing better gigs

Take The Test

We've all been accused of being an equipment junkie at some time. Find out if you're addicted to collecting gear with this simple ten question test.

1. Has the phrase "I wish I never sold that..." ever passed your lips? Yes No 2. Do you spend more time shopping for gear than practicing? Yes No 3. Do you spend more money on gear than you make playing gigs or teaching lessons? Yes No 4. When faced with the budgeting dilemma of buying a new amp or new tyres, you opt for the amp? Yes No 5. Has your girlfriend ever left you because on Valentines Day, you bought a guitar for yourself in lieu of flowers for her? Yes No 6. Are lessons "too expensive" but an Ibanez TS-808 is a "bargain" at £200? Yes No 7. When you browse a guitar magazine, do you skip the articles and go right to the advertisements? Yes No 8. Is a "buyer" pass to a guitar exhibition the makings of a dream holiday? Yes No 9. Does your rig evolve faster than your playing? Yes No 10. Is it difficult to remember every guitar, amp, effects unit that's ever passed in and out of your possession? Yes No