jezzaboy Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 From a peak of 9, am now down to 4 and am looking to get rid of one as I use my BB now for any gigs that pop up. It is the perfect bass for me. Quote
miles'tone Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 My 3: Squier VM Precision V (2014) Charvel Surfcaster semi-acoustic (1992) Meinal upright (1980) All the bass food groups covered! Quote
FinnDave Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 Fender US Precision (main gigging bass) Squier VM Precision (back up gigging bass) Fender 60s classic mex jazz bass (in case I injure my hand again and can't play the Precisions) Quote
Cameronj279 Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Only have 1 bass at the moment but shall be increasing that to 2 once my ACG is ready. Quote
CamdenRob Posted October 2, 2014 Author Posted October 2, 2014 The thing I find surprising here is that there are more people with 11+ basses than people with less than 3 basses.. I guess the statistics are skewed somewhat as we are a community of bass enthusiasts prone to collecting instruments... I would imagine that the vast majority of bass players the world over only have one instrument. Quote
Floyd Pepper Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I always try to find a good reason to have more than one Fender '76 Jazz (My main bass) European Upright (Other gigging bass) Warwick Alien (Acoustic requirements covered - alongside Roland Cube amp) SBMM Stingray CA (I have to have a Stingray in there somehow) Ibanez Portamento Fretless ( Fretless covered and helps when I don't have to lug the upright to rehearsals) Fender 'Mark King' Jazz Bass (No sensible reason for this one I'm afraid) Ortega Acoustic (See Fender Mark King reason) Quote
Adrenochrome Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1412235484' post='2566917'] The thing I find surprising here is that there are more people with 11+ basses than people with less than 3 basses.. I guess the statistics are skewed somewhat as we are a community of bass enthusiasts prone to collecting instruments... I would imagine that the vast majority of bass players the world over only have one instrument. [/quote] I can't think of many active bass players that have only 1. Most guitarists I know have at least 1 bass. Quote
Happy Jack Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 [quote name='Adrenochrome' timestamp='1412237371' post='2566935'] I can't think of many active bass players that have only 1. [/quote] Yes, but passive bass players have fewer ... Quote
CamdenRob Posted October 2, 2014 Author Posted October 2, 2014 [quote name='Adrenochrome' timestamp='1412237371' post='2566935'] I can't think of many active bass players that have only 1. Most guitarists I know have at least 1 bass. [/quote] True... but I'd hazard a guess that at least 50% of basses bought are never used in anger and are just bought by people who want to dabble at being a rockstar. Quote
police squad Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1412238427' post='2566950'] True... but I'd hazard a guess that at least 50% of basses bought are never used in anger and are just bought by people who want to dabble at being a rockstar. [/quote] I reckon you're right. Quite a few of my basses don't get much use (if any). My Aria SBR-150 has been used for a 45 minute set and that's it. I just had to buy it as I had one 25 years ago. My Thunderbird won't get much use either but I still had to have it ) Quote
Lw. Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I've got three; - Warwick Corvette Standard Active 5-string '03 - Fender Am. Std. Jazz '13 - Fender Acoustic Really want to build myself a bitsa Precision to finish off all my needs but new bike lust & the ol' ball n chain are seriously hampering my funds at the moment so the project hasn't got off the ground yet. Quote
Machines Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I have 6 and it probably too many, but I like the choice. I don't think I have any that are too overlapping in sound (except perhaps the Variax) so I feel justified in their existance. A quick summary for those who care: [b]Lakland 55-60[/b] - An amazing classic sounding Jazz but 35" scale 5 string. [b]Spector Q6[/b] - Very focused and clear sound from the EMGs, really cuts through a mix. [b]Fender Precision[/b] - Fitted with flats for old school thump, my general 'pick up and learn a new song bass. [b]Peavey T-40[/b] - Heavy but cranked with a pick not much can beat it. Many sounds and still surprises me. [b]Line 6 Variax [/b]- The ultimate chameleon bass. The normal models aren't all convincing but there is nothing more versatile, the acoustic and 8/12 strings are a particular bonus. [b]Yamaha RBX775 - [/b]Defretted a few years ago and fitted with flats, I can get an amazing upright tone from it. I do fancy a Stingray still even though the T-40 can do the sound with some EQing, I think it's the look I miss. Quote
spongebob Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 1! Just my Ricky 4003. It's had quite a few mods, so for me after owning a good few, it's the one I've always heard in my head. I really should have a back-up.....I sold one recently, as I never used it! Trouble is, when you finally have 'the' bass, everything else just feels wrong. Quote
madshadows Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Just the one, a Harley Benton JB-75NA Vintage Series Jazz Bass which I love [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbb1975_na.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbb1975_na.htm[/url] John Quote
ead Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 A solid four. All ACGs; three fretless and one fretted. One further fretted ACG in build. Quote
rmcki Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Surley the next question is: "How many basses have you owned" Those stats would be really interesting. Maybe the single owners change more often. Quote
police squad Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I have a list of everything I've ever bought and sold and it's quite big now. 33 basses now sold and 27 guitars also sold Quote
rmcki Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Which is the first bass you think of when you look back at all the basses you’ve owned? Quote
karlfer Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) 4. Would really like another SEI as I am finally becoming settled in what works for me. Edited October 2, 2014 by karlfer Quote
gadgie Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 only been trying to play for a few months but got two already. It's not for the lack of looking at getting more though lol VM Jazz Ric 4003 20 guitars and 7 amps 2 Multi FX and a multitude of other 'must haves' over the years. Ebay here I come Quote
DarkHeart Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Funder Jeff Bass (jazz on a budget) Aria ZZB Deluxe Epiphone Flying Vee Westone Quantum Ibanez SR300 Spector NS2000/5 Cort Action Quote
DarkHeart Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Funder Jeff Bass (jazz on a budget) Aria ZZB Deluxe Epiphone Flying Vee Westone Quantum Ibanez SR300 Spector NS2000/5 Cort Action Quote
BassTractor Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) A dozen or so, and trying to sell most of it as this is nuts in my case: dildo horn, cricket bat, flower bass, 4 bog seats, 2 Stingrays, 3 CVs, Ashbory and unfinished Finder Jazz Bitsa. Edited October 3, 2014 by BassTractor Quote
Telebass Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Fender Precision Standard MIM 2003 Squier bitsa P 2014 (main bass) Squier P5 2014 Squier Telebass 2007 Fender Kingman SCE acoustic. Not a single NON-Fender-like bass anywhere... Quote
Telebass Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Fender Precision Standard MIM 2003 Squier bitsa P 2014 (main bass) Squier P5 2014 Squier Telebass 2007 Fender Kingman SCE acoustic. Not a single NON-Fender-like bass anywhere... Quote
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