jonnythenotes Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 A bit of fun here... I bought my Trace Elliot T bass in 1996, and its still with me now. I have had so much gear come and go over the years, basses, amps, cabs, pedals, you name it, and at some stage I have had it, but this bass is still with me. It's not the best, or most expensive I have ever had, but it is the one that means the most to me, has been all over the country with me, and has got a sound to it that none of my others has, or is capable of reproducing. Sometimes in doesn't see the light of day for months on end, but when it does come out, it's like seeing an old buddy again. It weighs a ton, has got a few clunks on it, it's pretty old school now after 20 years compared to what's out there now.. But with that age comes its own unique voice.... Anyway what's your old faithful, and why.... ( Selling a bass and buying it back again gets you extra points..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I don't think I've ever mentioned it on this forum, but it must be my 1976 Precision. Been with me all its life except for four years after I rashly sold it. But I did buy it back, so I claim the extra points for that! One day I really must take some pictures of it and post them on BC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythenotes Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Sorry discreet....no points awarded for becoming temporarily insane, and selling something that good in the first place......although a picture or two could earn you quite a few drool and envy points.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 My current bass.... I only have one at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 A Fender Precision. Sure I have ones that I prefer, but as long as I have access to a Precision, I`m happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I am lucky enough to have some lovely pieces, but years of nice basses and GAS have proved to me that the bass that I can't live without is probably the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 My Musicman Bongo. I REALLY don't want to sell it but priorities and adult stuff takes precedent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) One of my two precisions shown in my avatar - a sunburst 1970 which I've had for over 20 years, or the 1995 one i bought 10 years ago when the old girl finally succumbed to a refret, and which immediately became my go-to bass for almost every gig since. While the 1970 is lightweight and vintage and feels almost delicate, the 1995 weighs a tonne and is a bit of a bruiser - but it's loud, fat, perfectly set up and free from buzzes. Never gonna sell either of those, and every time i try other new basses I come back to these as my benchmark. Edited June 11, 2015 by bassbiscuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1434029968' post='2796098'] Sorry discreet....no points awarded for becoming temporarily insane, and selling something that good in the first place......although a picture or two could earn you quite a few drool and envy points.. [/quote] Hee, hee! Well... any excuse... [url="http://s734.photobucket.com/user/discreet-uk/library/USA%20CBS%201976%20Precision%20Bass%20April%202015?sort=3&page=1"]http://s734.photobucket.com/user/discreet-uk/library/USA%20CBS%201976%20Precision%20Bass%20April%202015?sort=3&page=1[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 A Precision. I've owned one since 1969 and only stopped playing it in the mid 90's to move to 5 strings. It feels like coming home to be playing a 5 string P bass for the last 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnythenotes Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Discreet....that was an undies changing moment..... What a corker..... and to use a line in all good Harry Potter films.... 10 house points awarded.. Edited June 11, 2015 by jonnythenotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434031647' post='2796120'] Hee, hee! Well... any excuse... [url="http://s734.photobucket.com/user/discreet-uk/library/USA%20CBS%201976%20Precision%20Bass%20April%202015?sort=3&page=1"]http://s734.photobuc...5?sort=3&page=1[/url] [/quote] WOW! Very cool I'm doing my best to get my hands back on my first ever bass, which was a musicmaster, not sure on the age, probably early 80s. It's not going well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassjon Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Fender J all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Which bass can't I be without ? My 1985 Japanese Jazz Bass - just restrung it this afternoon and boy it's a fantastic instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I will never sell my clover avenger. My first bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1434038872' post='2796200'] I will never sell my clover avenger. My first bass. [/quote]Impressive first; nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) My Custom Fender Jazz Bass, it's the bass I've always wanted ...slim neck, matching headstock ad it plays and sounds really good! [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/64%20Custom%20Fender%20Jazz/19D352BD-6716-4D76-BB35-FEF9CF428E51_zpsc1hxeu88.jpg.html"][/url] Edited June 11, 2015 by PauBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Precision, in fact my Limelight will not be going anywhere without me. Ampeg AEB-1 - yup, it took me a long time to "get it" and it's weird but I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 The 50's classic Precision in my avatar picture....well it started life as a 50's classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Roadworn precision, just does the job so easily I can pay attention to everything else that's going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I've had a few basses in my time but the one I've felt a real affinity for is my current Yamaha BB1024x. I bought it about 2 years ago and, apart from a string of dep gigs when I needed a 5er, I've used it for every gig and rehearsal. Had hundreds of hours of playing time with it and, to me, other instruments fail to hit the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-string-thing Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Predictably, another Precision.... This one has an S serial number making it a 77 or 78. I've owned it since 1979. I don't play it much nowdays, but will probably never sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 My Aria My Ric is going nowhere either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434029791' post='2796092'] I don't think I've ever mentioned it on this forum, but it must be my 1976 Precision. Been with me all its life except for four years after I rashly sold it. But I did buy it back, so I claim the extra points for that! One day I really must take some pictures of it and post them on BC... [/quote] You've got a p-bass? Really? You never said. For me it's my Sire V7 Jazz, my most recent purchase. Something about that bass really clicks at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1434055774' post='2796389'] You've got a p-bass? Really? You never said. [/quote] Well you know, I don't want to be banging on and on about it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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