Pick 5 basses to last you forever

[pst62]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1375093144' post='2156520']
Fender Precision
Fender Jazz
Gibson Thunderbird
Musicman Stingray
Rickenbacker 4003

I don`t think there`s much else from the bass-world I`d either want, or need.[/quote]

+1

[ras52]

P with flatwounds
P with roundwounds
Something fretless - currently Roscoe Century Standard fits the bill

To which I could add:
Something with bridge p/u (although the above Ps could be PJs)
A five-string for me to occasionally dabble with before going back to the fours.

[Lfalex v1.1]

Fender Jazz
Yamaha Attitude
Warwick Fortress Masterman 5
Warwick Streamer LX 6
NS CR5 upright electric

[martthebass]

Stingray Fretless
Rick 4003
Status Streamline
Fender P
Fender J

Problem is, she who must be obeyed keeps my bass count down to 4 which is why I move stuff about a bit (i.e. My P bass may need to become a J at some point)

[SimonEdward]

[quote name='cloudburst' timestamp='1375081377' post='2156354']
A "go-to" bass.
A bass with an alternative number of strings.
A fretless bass.
An easy-to-transport bass.
A bass that has sentimental value.

CB
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Similar [list]
[*]A bass that has sentimental value (JD series II)
[*]A fret-less Bass (JD GA24)
[*]A custom built Bass (JD GA24)
[*]A "shouldn't have" Bass (Alembic signature)
[*]Something different (Musicman stingray)
[/list]

[Cat Burrito]

Just a Fender Precision and an upright bass for me.

Can I have the cash equivalent for the other three?

[Muzz]

Ah, now, if we're doing cashback, I'll just have the Dingwall and four lots of money...

[BassTractor]

Third Reichenbacher, Jazz, Steinberger, StingRay, Bongo.
Meaning: in an ideal world.

In this world, however:
Jazz, Steinberger, StingRay, Bongo, 58 Longhorn.

That was today. Ask again tomorrow for a slightly different list, but please don't ask.

best,
bert

[rogerstodge]

[quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1375084889' post='2156391']
Fender Precision
Fender Precision
Fender Precision
Fender Precision
Fender Precision

I think that should cover all potential requirements.
[/quote]Oiii i wanted to say that!!!

[stingrayPete1977]

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1375095508' post='2156554']
GB. 5 string. That's all. Not really that fussy.
[/quote]
Nah they are sh*t

[Rich]

my Shuker 5
my Wal
my Tanglewood ABG
a Shuker fretted 6
a Shuker fretless 5

[Bolo]

SR5
Done.

[simon1964]

Fender Precision
Ric 4003
Stingray

...and then two more precisions!

[Jono Bolton]

1. Fender Precision
2. Fender '51 Precision RI with flats

That's all I think I'd really want, I'm not overly fussy.

[jacko]

1. my alembic MK deluxe 5
2. my alembic rogue 5 fretless
3. an alembic series 2 5
4 an alembic series 2 5 fretless
5. an early 80's fretless aria sb1000

[risingson]

I reckon I could cover everything I need to with:

1. My 71 Fender Jazz
2. My 78 Fender P
3. A nice pre-CBS P with flats
4. A Stingray 5... sold mine, I do miss it.
5. A Hofner Violin

[jackers]

Fender P
Dingwall Super P5
Stingray 4
Fender J
A nice Spector 5.

[yepmop]

My 5 would be;

'62 Precision
'54 Precision
MM Stingray
Rickenbacker 4001 ('78)
Fretless Fender Jazz

[ead]

Five ACGs.

[Raslee]

5 Sue Ryders....they'll be collectors items one day... ...honest

[iamtheelvy]

Hmmmm...

Fender Jazz
Musicman Stingray
Rickenbacker 4001/3
Fender Precision
...
Can I put Moog Taurus here too?

[jazzyvee]

[quote name='jacko' timestamp='1375137716' post='2157280']
1. my alembic MK deluxe 5
2. my alembic rogue 5 fretless
3. an alembic series 2 5
4 an alembic series 2 5 fretless
5. an early 80's fretless aria sb1000
[/quote]

Why am I not surprised at the alembic bias Jacko.
Let me join you in that bias.

1) Alembic Series II 5 string
2) Alembic Series I 5 String
3) Alembic Series II 4 string short scale
4) Alembic Series I 4 string short scale tenor bass
5) Alembic Series II 5 string Dragon Wing

Now should I go to Wonga or to the church for a loan for these. :-)

Edited July 30, 2013 by jazzyvee

[Clarky]

A nice old Fender J or P
A woody-sounding fretless
A nice old double bass
A gig-friendly EUB
Alembic SC (Std or Brown bass)

I have 1-4 but not 5. If anyone has one at a decent price, PM me (I was 50 last week and didn't buy myself a pressie )

[Noisyjon]

My 5:
1. Lakland USA Glaub P w/rounds
2. Fender USA Precision w/flats
3. Fender USA P/J w/rounds
4. Fender USA Jazz w/rounds
5. Wal Mk.1 w/rounds.

Again I'm another that doesn't have number 5 on that list, but one day I will!

[ead]

[quote name='Rasta' timestamp='1375187532' post='2157798']
5 Sue Ryders....they'll be collectors items one day... ...honest
[/quote]

Good shout.