ezbass

I've sold 3 things via The Gallery, 2 basses and an amp.

The old Lois Jeans advert introduced me to The Smiths’ How Soon Is Now, although it was an instrumental version. IIRC the was also a jeans company that used a Stiltskin tune for an ad, another one that was, at the time, new to me.

Blue Monday - New Order

Marathon - Rush

Interesting, as that’s obviously not a typical pickup layout. IIRC the necks on these are quite chunky. All of which makes a new build/purchase a potential stab in the dark. If you wanted to go for just one bass, based on your current preference, a Billy Sheehan Attitude would be a good way forward. However, a brand new, current release, looks spitefully expensive, which means used may be the only option if you wanted to keep the BS vibe & feel (you may have a huge budget of course). Another way forward could be to keep the 714BS and also have a P/MM layout bass (as I think you mentioned) as a contrasting alternative, although the necks might be quite different.

14 then. 😆

J’accuse! 👆

Nice quiver you have there, those Vintage basses really punch above their price point and Yamaha just don’t make a bad instrument, IMO. Which of those is your ‘go to bass’ and what is the pickup configuration? Is there anything you don’t like about it that could be improved? It could be that you already have what you’re looking for/need. OK, just for balance, BUY BUY BUY! 😆

To be fair, this is isn’t the OP’s conundrum as they don’t gig. Of course, I replied as knee jerk reaction, which was clumsy of me. This is how derailments occur I guess, to quote Vic & Bob, “You wouldn’t let it lie.”

I’ve never needed another bass, amp or pedal as a back up because my gear has always been reliable (full disclosure, I often take a fretted and a fretless and one of my pedals has a DI, but I have gone ‘one bass, one amp, no DI’). However, I have an old friend who has broken strings, had amps fail, etc. It really is a case of, to quote Mr Eastwood, “Do ya feel lucky?”

Unless you subscribe to the less is more school of thought, therefore, less is better. Combine the 2 and we have a nice infinite, self perpetuating loop. (Sorry, I’ve been in the DoI thread and become more obtuse than normal). Get on topic, Ez! Ahem... Downsizing to one is a noble quest and by ordering a bass that covers many bases (pun intended) you could achieve your goal. However, what you could end up with is a very bass that will do everything, but doesn’t do any one brilliantly. You say you gravitate to one bass, what sort of bass is that? Do you pick up the others at all, if so, which one/s and why? It could be that downsizing to 2 would salve your conscience and free up some cash (if required). Perhaps try putting the less used ones away in cases and out of easy reach for a couple months and see if you miss/needed them? Ultimately, this is Basschat and GAS rules. Therefore, don’t downsize, buy more! 😁* *please feel free to ignore paragraphs 1, 2 & 4

Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Deep Blue Something

This will be of no help, but Bert was a feature in the young Ez’s household too. Other regulars included: James Last, The Ted Heath Orchestra, The Peddlars and Glenn Miller.

Hmm. Methinks you protesteth too much.

I thought this was management’s department. BTW, I’m not feeling the malted milks, Brah. C’mon, you got this, right?

Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (Bread of Heaven) - Thousands of Welsh Rugby Fans

Where The Streets Have No Name - U2

Hard Day’s Night - F4

The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit/The Tokens

The Sun Goes Down - Level 42

I discovered this suggestion by accident. The original suggestion was peanut butter (which apparently works) but I didn’t have any, so used some tahini we had in the cupboard (basically, very similar to PB in my mind in terms of texture/components). I had another sticker issue later and as tahini was quite messy (it’s one of those jars that seems to live in the store cupboard for ever) and reasoned that it was the oil that was the main factor; ta da!

Always glad to have folk join on a recommendation. Your vendor was obviously very wise.

A Hazy Shade of Winter - Simon & Garfunkel

Fade to Grey - Visage

Get Back - J, P, G & R