AndyTravis Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Recently got my 64 custom shop Jazz back and nothing else is getting a look in. I have 6 basses. I think either I'm going to stick with this on its own or set out looking for a similar quality P/J... Anyone else dropped down to just one bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yup, I've only had 1 for the last couple of years. Suddenly I seem to be back up to two again though. With me, I usually seem to get a favourite bass, and that is always the one I want to play, so there is little point building a collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I love having fewer basses. Not down to one, but was at three for last couple of years, currently at two, but looking for a third (on the cusp of ordering I think). I guess my 'main' bass is my '71 Precision with flats, but that's obviously not perfect for every situation, so am looking for a quality P/J 4 string to have with roundwounds etc. Also have a cheap but quality 5 string for the few gigs that call for it (Lakland 55-01). Three, to me, seems to be the magic number :-D Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I've been exclusively using just one Thunderbird since last October (for [b]lots[/b] of gigs, rehearsals and all my home use). However, about 4 gigs ago as a one off I took out my P-bass. I thought the OP was suggesting they just owned one bass but then this is Basschat after all!!!! Personally I have 3 in reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Not counting the bass in bits in the shed, I've mostly been a 1 bass guy over the past 30 odd years. The Ibby does just about everything that I want it to. However, later in the year that may well change. I'm finding more use for the need of a 5 string. Drop D is fine on what I have, but some songs could do with that low C or even B. I'm also tempted by fretlessness. Every time I play a fretless, I just love it. & then there's the idea of getting an electroacoustic, just so I can jam with the dad in law doing folk songs without having to take my wee combo down. Tempted to get a Warwick Alien fretless 5. But then, how much would I actually play it acoustically & would the fretless sound okay when playing a bassline that wasn't originally on fretless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yep, having one bass has been great for me. Having said that I've ordered a fretless but that's completely different (is what I tell the girlfriend) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Currently down to two basses. The two basses that I would probably not sell ever. My Lakland stays at standard tuning. This is my standard go to bass. And my Warwick is for my originals band which is tuned top drop C. An Alpher 4 strings is coming very soon. So yes, 3 seems to be the magic number for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yep. For nearly two years I've just had one bass. I'm starting to look at getting a second for another band that needs a different vibe. But, i much prefer not having a spare room full to the brim of cases. Also, thinking more about the way you play rarher than just reaching for another bass has been a good lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 There's a nice pair of P's which either one would match up nicely with the CS jazz. Taken with a 62 AVRI Jamerson lookalike. I'd be selling a P to buy another...but it makes sense in My head... Might put some feelers out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Although I have 3 basses, I only use 2. One for the studio and one for live. I've thought about getting something else "just because" but, I don't see the point. I have the 2 basses that do everything I need. It makes life so much simpler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I`ve only used the one bass for band-use for the last two years, however have a few others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1493200002' post='3286367'] Argh, I don't feel well. I need to get out of this thread immediately. [/quote] lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I would love to go to 1 bass. I have basses I have not played for years, but I am emotionally attached to to them. But I am not. I should just flog them. I am a lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Some of us can't afford more than one bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yes, I've just recently gone down to one bass. I've always had 3 or more before now but I'm super happy at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusco Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1493206835' post='3286459'] I would love to go to 1 bass. I have basses I have not played for years, but I am emotionally attached to to them. But I am not. I should just flog them. I am a lightweight. [/quote] I can relate to this. I have 4 all relatively inexpensive but have a reason to keep each. - Squire CV60 Jazz – My first proper bass and worth more to me than its likely modest resell value so would not sell it. - BB424X – Birthday present so would not sell it - Overwater/Tanglewood Contemporary J – My only active and worth more to me than its likely modest resell value so would not sell it. - Fender American Special P – Birthday present so would not sell it The GF does struggle to understand why I have 4 but she did buy me a stand with space for 5 so I do now need another one. In reality the BB covers most things and is all I probably need in strict ability (my) and musical terms… but they are all a bit different and quite inexpensive / modest models and I guess it’s more an emotional ‘want’ rather than a need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I've just crept up to 4 (2 fretted 4 strings a fretless 4 and a fretless 5), but I'm thinking that I only need one fretted as the Maruszczyk does everything I need in a fretted bass. The Ric is looking very worried and well it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='Rusco' timestamp='1493207903' post='3286473'] The GF does struggle to understand why I have 4 but she did buy me a stand with space for 5 so I do now need another one. [/quote] You could maybe fit a gu**ar in that slot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusco Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1493209294' post='3286498'] You could maybe fit a gu**ar in that slot? [/quote] I'd prefer a drum kit but I don't think it will fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I've got three at the moment, had more but would consider two the minimum so that I've got a back up at a gig if required. That's probably irrational but I have a risk adverse mentality!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1493200002' post='3286367'] Argh, I don't feel well. I need to get out of this thread immediately. [/quote] My thoughts exactly! lol Actually, I've got too many basses. I'm trying to cut down at the moment, but I really can't decide which ones to sell.... I got them all because I like them. It's taken me a long time to find what I really like, and they are all (well mostly) different from one another. I will try to reduce the numbers - but don't think I'll ever get back down to just one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1493207338' post='3286464'] Some of us can't afford more than one bass. [/quote] That's a really valid point - I've built up a collection through buying/selling and saving - I can't actually remember the last bass I bought new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Where's the fun in owning just one bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1493221953' post='3286679'] Where's the fun in owning just one bass? [/quote] Well...owning six and playing just one seems to make no sense either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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