ubassman Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Thats monday, tuesday, wednesday and thursday sorted ....! Quote
Acebassmusic Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 How many basses is too many basses? .......always 2 more than you already have....lol Quote
shizznit Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 My girlfriend gives me hassle for having three electric basses taking up space, but four DB's in the house??? I would never get away with just one! Quote
fatback Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1360846458' post='1977267'] My girlfriend gives me hassle for having three electric basses taking up space, but four DB's in the house??? I would never get away with just one! [/quote] How many gfs is too many? Quote
ubassman Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1360847185' post='1977282'] [/quote] ...thats what I thought too ! Quote
Bass Lady Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 [size=5][b]How many basses is too many basses?[/b][/size] [size=5][size=4]Is this question even allowed?? [/size][/size] [size=5][size=4]Apologies for purple heart getting in the way but lurking behind it is a Bridge electric double bass.[/size][/size] [size=5][size=4]Plus Paul Bryant, 1/4 and 3/4 "teaching" basses.[/size][/size] [size=5][size=4][/size][/size] [size=5][size=4][/size][/size] [size=5][size=4] [/size][/size] Quote
ubassman Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 ...tell me there is a mirror behind that purple heart bass ! Quote
ubassman Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 and then theres ...friday , Saturday , Sunday ( this is starting to feel like a confessional !) Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 STOP THIS! I'M GASSING FAR TOO MUCH FOR COMFORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
philparker Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 I've been trying to reduce my collection to 2 x electric guitar (already done) 2 x bass guitar (nowhere near) 2 x classical guitar (ditto) 2 x travel guitar; 2 x novelty (anything)... ...but I obviously need to add another DB/EUB! Quote
fatback Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Two bass guitars, one upright, and I wish I could play any of them. Quote
MandShef Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 I only have the one double bass, but I have been toying with the idea of hiring a mini-bass for my kids to learn on. They would go in a room alongside my piano, 2 clarinets, a full set of different sized recorders, plus my hubby's elec guitars, elec basses, classical guitar and a child size guitar. Getting a little crowded ... Quote
TheRev Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 I'v only got 2 real basses plus one electric and an acoustic bass guitar. I feel inadequate. Quote
Bass Lady Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1360848082' post='1977302'] ...tell me there is a mirror behind that purple heart bass ! [/quote] LOL! Not 2 basses though, a cello has sneaked in there. Quote
oggiesnr Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 I only have one DB ... plus a fretless five-stringer, a Tacoma acoustic and an old Antoria ... plus a six string acoustic guitar, twelve string and a bowl back ... plus a dulcimer, mandolin and balalaika ... plus a bandoneon, two melodeons and a concertina ... plus assorted recorders, harmonicas and whistles (which are the easiest to smuggle new into the house). In my defence I would state that they all get played (except the Antoria which I keep for sentimental reasons ) Steve Quote
ubassman Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) [quote name='oggiesnr' timestamp='1360871957' post='1977787'] I only have one DB ... plus a fretless five-stringer, a Tacoma acoustic and an old Antoria ... plus a six string acoustic guitar, twelve string and a bowl back ... plus a dulcimer, mandolin and balalaika ... plus a bandoneon, two melodeons and a concertina ... plus assorted recorders, harmonicas and whistles (which are the easiest to smuggle new into the house). In my defence I would state that they all get played (except the Antoria which I keep for sentimental reasons ) Steve [/quote] Steve...your surname isn't Thomann by any chance !! Edited February 14, 2013 by ubassman Quote
mtroun Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Is there much hope in just having 'the one?' I can't imagine having another one, mine's perfect; though I haven't found the perfect strings that give me both the pizz and arco response I want (good luck finding that, I know... maybe if I try a few hundred more different sets) As it is I can't afford to have more than one double bass. I think I need more than one electric bass, but maybe that's because I'm not sufficiently in love with the one I use like I am with my double bass. Quote
fatgoogle Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Just the one double bass double bass at the moment. I cant see the point as yet in getting another even if id really like too. The step up would be 10K plus. Maybe when i start getting payed for rehearsals as well as concerts ill know its time that i can get another. What i really do need though is a new bow and i have no idea were im going to get the funds or the time to travel around and try a lot out. 3 electric bass's though, 1 amp, 1 trumpet, 1 tiny keyboard, 1 guitar. It all takes up too much space as it is in my tiny apartment. Quote
ubassman Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='philparker' timestamp='1360852907' post='1977424'] I've been trying to reduce my collection to 2 x electric guitar (already done) 2 x bass guitar (nowhere near) 2 x classical guitar (ditto) 2 x travel guitar; 2 x novelty (anything)... ...but I obviously need to add another DB/EUB! [/quote] ...so thats a +1 ? !! Quote
ubassman Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='Bass Lady' timestamp='1360857642' post='1977525'] LOL! Not 2 basses though, a cello has sneaked in there. [/quote] ...yes but two Bridges ...Wow ! Quote
philparker Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1360875933' post='1977869'] ...so thats a +1 ? !! [/quote] No, that's an n+1 !! Quote
chrismuzz Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 I think you only get into 'too many' territory if you have more than two identical basses in the same tuning. If you're in 3 bands that all use different tunings you need AT LEAST 3 basses, not taking into account fretless basses, basses with a different tone, basses with more strings, and backups. I'm content having 5 basses at the moment... A 4 and a 5 for one band, a 6 for another, a 6 in a different tuning for another... And a battered old 4 string in case of emergencies! Quote
slap_it_hard Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Only 4 double basses, surely you must have room for some more... I wish I had 4 Quote
Hector Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 One DB, one 6 string electric for hashing out 3 note-chords/pretending to be a sax player (sounds great in the studio too!), and one 4 stringer for the basic meat and potatoes playing. Couldn't be happier with my little family. Quote
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