ubassman Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='slap_it_hard' timestamp='1360876959' post='1977886'] Only 4 double basses, surely you must have room for some more... I wish I had 4 [/quote] They are all different and serve different purposes. My chamber bass is set up with solo tuning , then I have an orchestral workhorse, another that 'pungs' along with a sound perfectly set up for jazz, and then an all weather ply bass ! My electric bass is for playing in the odd show/pit work, black acoustic is my weapon of choice when I have a pile of music to sight read and work out fingerings for DB ! ...thats my story and Im sticking to it !! ( I didn't mention my EUB as I have just sold it ....ambitions for a 5 string DB ....so yes room for one more !! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 whoops had 25 once,but have thinned them down to Double Bass, EUB, 3 x 5stringers sixer 2 x four 4 string acoustic bass 6 string acoustic guitar 12 string acoustic guitar that 11 perhaps one to meny ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slap_it_hard Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Merlin, 25 double Basses??? Surely not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 [quote name='slap_it_hard' timestamp='1360917586' post='1978215'] Merlin, 25 double Basses??? Surely not! [/quote] Just think of the fast sports car that you could have been driving in ...mind you , you can't get a DB in a Porsche ( not that I've ever had the opportunity to try ! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 [quote name='slap_it_hard' timestamp='1360917586' post='1978215'] Merlin, 25 double Basses??? Surely not! [/quote]HAha no no no only one Double bass,the rest were the little types Rickys, Thunderbirds Fenders that sort of thing,not sure how I ended up with them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBass Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm still on one bass, but saving up for a second. Trouble is, as a left-hander, any bass I buy is pretty much going to be staying with me forever so gotta be sure I can really justify it! And the imminent arrival of Jr and my tiny house don't fill my wife with confidence that a second bass is a wise investment. Some people just don't understand... At least being a lefty keeps me from getting sucked into the world of vintage basses...much as I'd love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 [quote name='AndyBass' timestamp='1360926562' post='1978368'] ...gotta be sure I can really justify it! [/quote] ...thats probably what it all boils down to ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 [quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]My chamber bass is set up with solo tuning , then I have an orchestral workhorse, another that 'pungs' along with a sound perfectly set up for jazz, and then an all weather ply bass ! My electric bass is for playing in the odd show/pit work, black acoustic is my weapon of choice when I have a pile of music to sight read and work out fingerings for DB ! ...thats my story and Im sticking to it !![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]( I didn't mention my EUB as I have just sold it ....ambitions for a 5 string DB ....so yes room for one more !! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] )[/font][/color][/quote] So really if they all are for specific use you're running at half capacity!! Think of the risk you're running by not having a backup for each of the above - you need to immediately go and double your bass portfolio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I've got two DBs but I would really like a third. Currently I've got one old laminate strung with silver slaps for busking, and one strung with spiros for 'best', but I'd like another 'best' bass with trad strings on it if I had the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 i don't subscribe to the n+1 formula, for me the correct number is s-1 where s is the number that would cause the breakdown of your relationship/bank account (delete as appropriate) my current collection is in double figures but only about 6 are basses, a double bass has been veto'ed on space grounds which i can understand as our house is already pretty crowded with other stuff, an EUB could be squeezed in though! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggiesnr Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1360873777' post='1977825'] Steve...your surname isn't Thomann by any chance !! [/quote] Nope, it's just the usual clutter you acquire if you hang around the folk scene long enough! I now have a one in, one out policy agreed with SWMBO. However she hasn't spotted the flaw that it isn't instrument specific Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 [quote name='oggiesnr' timestamp='1360936871' post='1978629'] I now have a one in, one out policy agreed with SWMBO. However she hasn't spotted the flaw that it isn't instrument specific [/quote] SWMBO theory kinda blows any mathematical theory clean out of the water !! ( SWMBO I think is a universal law / cure for GAS ?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) My number of basses is now exceeding Mrs B's number of horses by one, so I'm on very dangerous ground. My fifth is the Kolstein Travel so that entitles her to get nothing larger than a pony, perhaps. Hmm. Edited February 15, 2013 by bassace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Impressive rack Mr Bassace - mightily impressive rack ( equivalent of owning 5 race horses ) !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 http://www.imgios.com/i/ca2bd846b40b607bb6928ca471ed5976_5120a8336142b.jpeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/iywGFHJ.jpg[/IMG] wall of sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingin8th Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) I have three. one solid top to to hang out with and practice at home ( "Young Man"). one durable but attractive Ply that's always dressed and ready to step out for gigs ("Blonde Babe") and one for my cat to sleep on and my bass mentor to use when he comes to torture me with the [b]metronome[/b] ("Viva Las Vegas") ! Edited February 24, 2013 by swingin8th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcordez Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Got two so far, a Martin Penning Villaume model and an 1880's French bass. Number three is being built as we speak. Another Penning, but a large panormo shape. Gulp. Expensive habit this innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 [quote name='gcordez' timestamp='1361217369' post='1983049'] Got two so far, a Martin Penning Villaume model and an 1880's French bass. Number three is being built as we speak. Another Penning, but a large panormo shape. Gulp. Expensive habit this innit? [/quote] Yes, quality not quantity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Lady Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Bassace, out of curiousity, how would you compare the Bryant compared t the Martin? Just being nosey really as I have a Bryant and did consider a Martin as Tom used to teach me but as I am not playing full time these days I couldn't justify the price difference. Cheers, Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Rachel The Bryant and Martin, not surprisingly, are two different animals. The Martin doesn't have a lot of sustain and would probably benefit from a new setup. It does, though, have amazing clarity and strength right up the G string. You don't find that on every bass, even some expensive ones. Acoustically it's so-so but when amped with an Underwood it really comes alive. So much so that I've had several compliments on my sound. The finish is disappointingly unimpressive - shame on you George. I use this bass in a loud Dixieland all-star band where I get 50% of my work. My other work is playing in smaller groups, generally playing modern/mainstream jazz. I use the Bryant for this where its subtleties come to the fore. It has a beautiful sustain but was initially difficult to amp. I think the Underwood could have been ill-fitting and I struggled with the sound for quite a while. I've sorted it now and since fitting an Ehrlund to bring out the attack I'm very happy with it. It's a nice little bass and I love it. If the house were to burn down that's the bass I'd save! Hope this helps a bit. Remember, the Martin is their entry level model and I have no doubt that they have some really good ones in the higher price bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Lady Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1361295892' post='1984126'] Rachel The Bryant and Martin, not surprisingly, are two different animals. The Martin doesn't have a lot of sustain and would probably benefit from a new setup. It does, though, have amazing clarity and strength right up the G string. You don't find that on every bass, even some expensive ones. Acoustically it's so-so but when amped with an Underwood it really comes alive. So much so that I've had several compliments on my sound. The finish is disappointingly unimpressive - shame on you George. I use this bass in a loud Dixieland all-star band where I get 50% of my work. My other work is playing in smaller groups, generally playing modern/mainstream jazz. I use the Bryant for this where its subtleties come to the fore. It has a beautiful sustain but was initially difficult to amp. I think the Underwood could have been ill-fitting and I struggled with the sound for quite a while. I've sorted it now and since fitting an Ehrlund to bring out the attack I'm very happy with it. It's a nice little bass and I love it. If the house were to burn down that's the bass I'd save! Hope this helps a bit. Remember, the Martin is their entry level model and I have no doubt that they have some really good ones in the higher price bracket. [/quote] Thanks for a lovely little review, an interesting read. Have to agree, I love my solo Bryant, small yet a lovely sound. I had a couple of teething problems but hats off to Paul Bryant, he went above and beyond the call of duty and I have been 100% happy ever since. Funny you mention George, I baby sat him once (a very long time ago!) LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='gcordez' timestamp='1361217369' post='1983049'] Gulp. Expensive habit this innit? [/quote] ...2 Pennings and an 1880's Frenchie ...surely arguable as 'good sound' investments !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcordez Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yeah, hopefully. Can't recommend Penning basses enough. Cost a wee bit compared to the Bryants and entry level Martins, but the sound and build quality is outstanding. Just gotta find some more money.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Another Penning?? Must come round and drink coffee again soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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