stevie Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Only one bass here. I have owned two at various times but I found I only played the one I preferred. However, I can switch between a Precision and a Stingray sound and that's enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRatty Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I'm another with just the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Until Recently All I've needed is my G&L L2000 Tribby. But now I'm gassing for a back up, and after seeing the new overwater by Tanglewood basses I really want to try one out. But I'm working on becoming debt free within a year and my mates getting married in OZ next year so I'm gonna have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Always room for more Stingrays at my house just not enough money but I will add a 25th and a 30th anniversary model at some point and maybe a ClassicRay5 too, and maybe a first year of production 76 pre EB.....................Oh and a Jazz 5 maybe and I quite like the look of the Mayones Jabba5........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Unless you're in a pro or in a band? As I'm not a pro-golfer, I'll be returning my second putter this afternoon; also my spare pair of football boots, since I don't think Leeds will be ringing me now; and everything else which merely satisfies my amateur needs Madness! It's a hobby. Fill your boots. Ignore any elitest drivel, consumers of the world - have more than one! If you enjoy it; if it gives you pleasure; if you're not harming anyone; do it - own more basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I have just recently started playing again after five years and selling all my gear. One Jazz bass is all I have, for the moment!! (as soon as I can though I will be adding a five string) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) I did own 3 at one point, then sold 2 to fund my drinking habits of the time... Since then my priorities have changed as I have refound my passion for bass. Still got my baby though, getting new pickups, strings, a rewire and all of the hardware is getting a good metal polishing on her soon to say sorry for the time I left her collecting dust (and because I'm bored of the sound) Building a fretless p as well to add to it so I'll be up to 2. I do want more basses but I'm digging myself so deep in debt improving my current setup that it's not really viable. Edited April 10, 2011 by Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenic Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) I seriously can't play like I used to, due to health issues - but that doesn't stop me..... Currently at 5 basses and two guitars, all pretty much cheaper stuff - nothing over £500 - and I have my eye on a couple of others. I have often been told that it is a waste of money in my situation. But lets face it, at the very least they are decoration - and how many people speed twice this on a vase - I enjoy playing them when I can, and I know they will go to a good home when I shuffle off this mortal coil - my two kids are already arguing over who is going to get what Edited April 11, 2011 by arsenic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='Muzz' post='1180499' date='Mar 29 2011, 10:05 AM']Unless you like them?[/quote] ok.....im bitter from lack of funds and have GAS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkThrust Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I'm one of the 7%. I only own a Precision although I do hanker after a Jazz from time to time for noodling purposes. I've owned about 3 or 4 Jazzes in the past and always end up selling them. I'm not really a collecter of anything and don't really feel comfortable owning lots of "stuff" no matter what it is and I guess that feeling extends to basses. It's probably my inner Hippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 One bass, a cheap jazz bass by Squier. Who can afford all these basses?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 [quote]I have only one now..... my Smith.[/quote] I'm with VoxPop here..........although technically I [b]do[/b] own an Ibanez Electro Acoustic but since that never leaves the house and therefore has never ever been gigged, and since it hasnt been out of its case in a year I don't think that counts. Beng bass gasless is a very weird thing to get used to, after so long scouring for sale boards to get my Smith, at the moment I'm a very happy bunny. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I sold one at the weekend taking me down to two; I don't need to own two, I just like both of them. Neither is really my primary bass, and neither is backup. They even sound quite similar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 one bass here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I have a KGB fretted headless that I had custom made in 1991 and a Tune Bass piezo fretless which I bought just over a year ago. I'd count this as one because I consider fretless/fretted basses to be completely different instruments. If I had more space I'd love to get an EUB and maybe another fretless with magnetic pickups, but I don't at the moment so I can't...I've never owned more than 2 separate basses at a time though. I doubt I'd ever get another frettted bass as I love the KGB so much and I can get pretty much any tone I like from it. I guess it depends on what you are into, but I can't really see why anyone would want multiple instruments which are all very similar and do the same job. Backup? My bass has never let me down in 20 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 i dont have any!!!! i have to borrow one at the moment as my Sandberg is still on order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 9 at the moment, had 27 this time last year. Place is looking a bit empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I had 7 or 8 at one time but only have 1 and its not one of the usual suspects. My Epiphone Gothic Thunderbird that I fitted EMG HZs and Roto flats does everything. I am, however, planning a purchase next year as I celebrate my silver jubilee (25 years in old money) since I began playing. I'm going for a Gibson Thunderbird but something a bit special like a Bicentennial or one of those dark blues Japan only fellows I missed out on a couple of years back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 One for me. Musically monogamous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueslemac Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 What's all this talk about selling basses? How does that work, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 [quote name='tom1946' post='1202579' date='Apr 17 2011, 01:31 PM']9 at the moment, had 27 this time last year. Place is looking a bit empty [/quote] Bloody hell, Tom! You'll be able to see the floor now, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstafa Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I own 2, but one does not deserve to be called a bass so technically one...... but I take charitable donations of basses, and don't forget to gift aid........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 For 35 years only one and for 25 of those it was the same one, Jaydee Roadie 1A. Since then it seems I caught the bug and one has been added every year or so for the last few years so now, to my shame actually, I have 5 in this order: The Jaydee; Fender Bitsa Precision; Pre-EB MM; '76 Fender Precision; American Jazz Deluxe Funny though, I have said that I'd never sell the Jaydee but haven't used for a couple of years and it is now not considered so indispensable. If I was down to one it'd be my Jazz Deluxe which is probably the least precious but very adaptable. MM is better (fav bass ever) and the one I'd least like to lose but would bring most money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloc Riff Nut Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I had ONE bass for 20yrs, until last summer. I imported a mij Jazz. Now I'm a two bass guy. Yeahhh. I do have 4 guitars however; but they're all cheapo stuff. There are some loonies on here that could start a bass retail centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I have three basses, but part of me wishes I only had one. I've been having financial problems and could really use the money if I sold my cheap Squier backup, and one of my two main basses. I wouldn't find it hard to sell the backup, but I just couldn't bring myself to sell either of the basses in my avatar! I love them both too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.jpg.7e18f76540598a8efc0e6ca9be453059.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.