If you had to make do with one bass - which would it be?

[Black Coffee]

I have tried to get away from owning half a dozen mid price and cheap basses and relax and get to know one very well. (Also because every room in my house was stuffed with bass stuff and was just ridiculous)
I am on a good thing at the minute with my Mike Lull TC5; but is there anything obvious Im missing that simply has all the tools in one bass that isn't gonna cost me £5,000 ?

[krysh]

I'd choose my seibass jazz 5, would be half of it if new.

[Fat Rich]

The next one.

[spongebob]

I've come around to thinking one way....a way that I used to think was 'too obvious'......

Fender J or P. For what I used to spend on one R**********r, I paid for a used P, and a new (old stock, pre-2012) J.

I could make do with one, but after having a main bass fail on me, I think a back-up is essential - but either could easily be 'the one' if needs be.

Also, having dealt with Fender Customer Services, I can't rate them highly enough. Especially after multiple problems (and no solutions....'they're supposed to be like that....!' with the 'R' brand. [size=4] [/size]

[fretmeister]

Generally I prefer 4 strings, but if it was for a 1 bass fits all - then my Marleaux Consat Custom 5.

It's just brilliant. Does the back pickup burp really well, and super deep and clear from the neck. Great low B too - and I like light strings.

[BassTractor]

My personal answer to the topic title:
Bongo 6-HHp - with two humbuckers, and a piezo in the bridge. Not that I own one.

Reading the OP though, the answer becomes a different one. I don't know that anwer.

Edited September 2, 2013 by BassTractor

[Woodinblack]

My Ibanez SR1000 prestige, but only if I work out where to get replacement pots for it to stop it crackling!

[LukeFRC]

the one that fits in your hand the best- really how it fits in your hand and effects your playing style will make more difference than who made it or what fancy preamp it has in it.
If you left me with one bass I would be happy with my ACGed up Warwick SS1 - simply it's my bass, it sounds like I want a bass too, it weighs little and it's fun to play. But I like having a passive fender style kicking around too.

BUT - at the end of the day it's not about the price. It's about the bass- does it sound good, play good and you enjoy playing it. I honestly believe that a £200 bass can fit the bill just as well as a £5000 one - (and custom built basses from UK luthiers seem to start at less than the price of a MIA fender too)

[BigRedX]

This one:

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[Freddy Le Cragg]

My Jazz is a 300 quid MIM but has never let me down. The neck is perfect and it sounds immense, I have never (and hopefully will never) need another one.

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

My washburn status

[Ian Savage]

Probably a five-string Stingray-type; very happy with the Vintage V96 I'm rocking at the minute but always kinda fancied a SUB.

[Pinball]

Well I guess it should be quite complicated like the Carvin LB70p I used to have or maybe my Esh. I find them a bit tricky to dial in but if I only had one I would suss it out. I would much rather have a couple of complementary basses that I could just pick up and play without thinking too hard.

Edited September 2, 2013 by Pinball

[KiOgon]

Fender American Vintage '60 s Jazz, stacked knob 3TS/tort/rosewood, just great - for me - does it all (nearly)

[ead]

Defo my ACG Custom fretless.

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[SlapbassSteve]

For me it'd be a bareknuckle fight between a decent Fender P and J depending on what I'd be using it for. One of those is all you need, the really important thing is a decent(read: 'blinkin' expensive') amp and a few pedals to shape the tone.

[blablas]

This one.

The best bass I've got it almost plays itself, and up to now it's one of the best basses I've build.

[Dad3353]

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My Hofner Verithin

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[Geek99]

My p bass - if is comfortable and seems to do everything

[clashcityrocker]

Mm sterling,plays amazing and has such tonal control. Looks good too,and everyone says 'ahhh a stringray' - I like telling then it's actually a sterling

[Horizontalste]

I had the same thought just after christmas, so I sold a couple, gave one away and now I have a Stingray & a Yamaha Bb. When the basses start to sell again the Stingray will be going.
I've he'd plenty but there's something about romancing one bass that I kinda like. Growing old together sort of thing.

[Chiliwailer]

It's got to be a Fender Precision for me.

An amazing solid sound, just plug in and play.

Edited September 2, 2013 by Chiliwailer

[Chiliwailer]

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1378141508' post='2196224']
My Ibanez SR1000 prestige, but only if I work out where to get replacement pots for it to stop it crackling!
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Just buy some 'Servisol Super 10' spray, open the back spray ont he pot and turn the pots until the crackle goes. Easy!

[12stringbassist]

Active: Warwick Steamer Chrome Tone.


Passive:
Possibly my Ric 4003 FG...

[Musicman20]

Stingray.