spongebob Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Seeing some stuff recently about Jaco's 'Bass Of Doom' kind of got me thinking. I wonder how many BC'ers are similar in owning and playing a 'main' bass - becoming really 'at one' with their instrument, and almost 'signature' sound. One you play masses more than any others? Or do you just like to spread the love among your collection? I know quite a few 'name' players are fairly synonymous with their bass of choice, always seen with same instrument. Maybe it's something I kind of strive towards, just trying to nail a tone without constantly changing basses, and all amp settings to compensate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I mainly play the Wal, but use the Sandberg and Parker with different tone settings for specific songs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I voted yes, but it depends on the situation. The Streamer Stage I I use exclusively for Black Road Home The Thunderbird I use for Paul Henshaw and the Scientific Simpletons My Streamer LX I use for home practice. The Crafter acoustic I use to collect dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I try to rotate them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I have a main bass for each of my bands depending on the kind of music I'm playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1360510364' post='1971426'] I have a main bass for each of my bands depending on the kind of music I'm playing. [/quote] Pretty much this. Generally the Sandberg is my go-to bass as I find it to be versatile enough to work in near every situation. If I'm going full on growly rock tone though, I'll pull the Stingray out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1360510364' post='1971426'] I have a main bass for each of my bands depending on the kind of music I'm playing. [/quote] Pretty much this. Generally the Sandberg is my go-to bass as I find it to be versatile enough to work in near every situation. If I'm going full on growly rock tone though, I'll pull the Stingray out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I don't have 1 main bass but 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I only have two basses, my 2005 fender Jazz which I play all the time and my 'spare', an Overwater Classic J which come out of it's case once every couple of months if it's lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) I've got half a dozen basses, but I mainly alternate between two of them. The rest are lovely, but more specialised: the acoustic for when I need that particular sound/vibe/look, the stick bass for when portability is crucial, the fretted bass for the occasional times when I'm sharing the set with my son (who isn't quite as comfortable on fretless as he could be, though he is surprisingly good for his 12 years), the cheap bass for when I don't trust the audience .... Edited February 10, 2013 by mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I used to rotate them all but the 4 stringers are getting less of an outing in live situations other than the odd jam night partly to let the 4 bangers play on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I only have one bass. I've tried buying others to usurp it but I always end up playing my jazz ,(with the same setting... in series pups with the tone rolled back a little). I'm a basstone monogamist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 It really depends on what I'm doing at the time and which instrument is most appropriate to achieve that. I have a very 'it's just a tool' attitude to my basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I used to have a main bass, but seeing as each of my 4 basses is in a different tuning it depends on what I'm doing or which band I'm playing with at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockholm Syndrome Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I sure do, it is in my avatar. I ordered it just for the reason of wanting a "main, do-it-all bass". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I take both out 99% of the time.... and I start with a favoured bass, and my EQ works well on both so they are balanced in that regard. I might think one or the other bass works better at any choosen gig but my thinking is I'll start with the White RW bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) I play what suits the band and its music. I'm not at all 'at one' with my instrument and don't have a 'signature' sound, although I usually manage to sound like me whether I want to or not. I'm not looking to 'nail a tone' and rarely play with the EQ; I'm much more likely to change where and how I hit the strings with my right hand. Edited February 10, 2013 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I have my main instrument (Schecter C4) and a back up/different sounding bass. To be honest I can count the times I've gigged the P bass on one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassection Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 It used to be my Warwick Corvette $$, but since buying a 5 string Streamer $$ from our very own dudi8 that's been my main bass. I just don't seem to enjoy the tone or feel of my other basses as much since playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkWJenkins Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Voted yes, but in the same camp as a few others really. My P-bass gets used the most, but I do bring the 6 out now and again with the metal band. Depends what the songs need really, sometimes its nice to have the lower end (my 6 is tuned GBEADG) for when the guitards decide to go off on one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I have one bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstocko Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I only have one bass at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstocko Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1360522987' post='1971743'] I have one bass. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I have a main bass... which changes every couple of months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1360509908' post='1971413'] I try to rotate them.. [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=N9YpnklYhxY#t=40s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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