Chiliwailer Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) I've just been reading CamdenRob's poll about how many basses you own. I noticed that a lot of us have quite a few, but that got me wondering how content people are with what they have, especially when they have a few. I like what I have, my basses evolve with me, but I never say never so I guess it's a 4 for me to start this off. Edit - scoring 1 - 5 isn't a hierarchy thing, just a reference point. Edited May 23, 2015 by Chiliwailer Quote
Bassman Sam Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 I'm guessing number 4 is going to get a lot of votes. Quote
Chiliwailer Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1432406937' post='2781237'] I'm guessing number 4 is going to get a lot of votes. [/quote] Yup, GAS is a killer.... I'm wondering if numbers 2 or 5 will get a few votes? But as you say, 4 is most likely to us GAS slaves Quote
Truckstop Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 I've owned one bass for the last 3 years and I don't even feel the need to look at other basses. I might do if they sound nice, but I'm never interested in wanting to own them. I'm a 5! Quote
Sean Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) I'm a 5 too. I haven't fancied a new bass in ages. The last one I bought was a cheap J&D specifically to leave in the rehearsal room and wasn't GAS or necessity, just convenience. My Yamahas and the Valenti pretty much cover the whole tonal palette for me. I also think there's a lot to be said for getting really familiar with an instrument. I like my Yam 2024x more now than ever and I've had it five years. Edited May 23, 2015 by Sean Quote
discreet Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 Would have voted 4, but since I got my 76P back I'm voting 5... did I ever tell you the story of my 76P..? Quote
Paul S Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 I am a mix of 2, 4 and 5. I voted 5 because there is one I am not going to part with. I have 4 others I like a lot and don't plan to move on but they aren't the same as my best and favourite and may possibly go one day. Then I have a whole pile of others that are just basses to which I have no particular attachment. Quote
alyctes Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 I have far too many basses. I didn't get where I am today by being a 5...! </CJ> Quote
Graham Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 No. 3 for me, I love my G&L, but would like a modern voiced 5-string to complement it; however that's not going to happen this year, see what happens if we get a bonus again next year. Quote
ambient Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) I have just one, and I use it to cover everything possible, from a standard jazz type band that I play in, to a JoJo Mayer Nerve type band, to my own ambient/solo bass stuff. It's a bass that I've wanted for years, and I just snapped it up when I saw it for sale, even though I had to sell my other 3 basses to pay for it. It's pretty much perfect, just a shame it's not a fretless. Edited May 24, 2015 by ambient Quote
IanA Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 I love what I have.... Good job really because Wifey has banned me from buying any more basses! Quote
Dad3353 Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 Voted '4'; I have 3, and I'll be keeping them all, but I'm sorely tempted every time a Casady Epiphone comes up. It'll become impossible to resist one day, maybe soon, but I know someone who'll not understand. A shame I only have one birthday a year... Quote
simonlittle Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 After many years of faffery I was finally at five. Was. Until last week, when I found a bass I simply couldn't live without. Now I'm a four and selling one of my faithful workhorse basses (after ten years!) to fund yet another purchase. I can't believe anyone would really be a five forever... Quote
chris_b Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 I'm currently playing the best bass I've owned, so I'm content. Quote
discreet Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 [quote name='simonlittle' timestamp='1432426442' post='2781427'] I can't believe anyone would really be a five forever... [/quote] I am as far as one bass is concerned... it was sold and recovered, so I've learnt my lesson. I really must take the time to post a few pics of it one day... Quote
Cameronj279 Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1432428986' post='2781438'] I'm currently playing the best bass I've owned, so I'm content. [/quote] I'm in this camp at the moment since getting my ACG. Wouldn't mind a fretless though...must snap out of that train of thought. Quote
Lozz196 Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 I`ve now got the basses I both want and need. Sure there are many other basses I`d like, but I know I wouldn`t play them much, so it would be pointless having them. Quote
Grangur Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 I'm a 5. I have 5 basses, plus one I'm moving on. Thanks to a curiosity caused by the Japanese Cray thread, yesterday I bought a Westone Thunder. I played it late into the night and this morning I can't wait to get back to playing That bass again. I love my others too, but this really ticks the boxes. So until I see a double P Westone I'm GAS-free. Quote
Grangur Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1432432574' post='2781452'] I`ve now got the basses I both want and need. Sure there are many other basses I`d like, but I know I wouldn`t play them much, so it would be pointless having them. [/quote] Wow. Cool outlook! Quote
Machines Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Probably a 4 here. Just want a Stingray, everything else is great. Quote
miles'tone Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1432409077' post='2781257'] Would have voted 4, but since I got my 76P back I'm voting 5... did I ever tell you the story of my 76P..? [/quote] Pics or it didn't happen 😝 Quote
discreet Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1432463764' post='2781631'] Pics or it didn't happen �� [/quote] You have a very short memory, then! Just in case anyone [i]really [/i]hasn't seen them... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/260700-nobd-usa-fullerton-1976-precision-bass-audio/"]http://basschat.co.u...ion-bass-audio/[/url] Edited May 24, 2015 by discreet Quote
fretmeister Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 I wouldn't change the basses I have, but I am still on the lookout for a really good modern Jazz type. 4 string, probably passive. I'm hoping the new Sandbergs will be the answer when they arrive. At that point I just might be a 5. For at least a couple of hours. Quote
discreet Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1432464142' post='2781635'] I wouldn't change the basses I have, but I am still on the lookout for a really good modern Jazz type. 4 string, probably passive. I'm hoping the new Sandbergs will be the answer when they arrive. At that point I just might be a 5. For at least a couple of hours. [/quote] You should seriously consider a Sire Marcus Miller V7 - when they're back in stock. Quote
Oopsdabassist Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 I reckon I'm a 4, Moved on 2 basses this year as they never got played. Love my Yamaha BBG4 and my 2 P's and although my TRB 5iver is lovely, its a bit heavy so have half a mind for something similar, but lighter. after that...I'm sorted Quote
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