Owen Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) I have more basses than I need. I have two 4 strings that I NEVER play in anger, both nitro paint and well beaten up. But the pleasure I get from picking them up and noodling while not having to worry about donking the chair or desk or belt or whatever is a thing of joy. The 5 strings I use are all "newer" and posh and I really miss not having to worry about donking them. It almost makes me want to string one up BEAD and dump the rest. Proper 1st world problems. Edited February 13, 2020 by owen usual lazy typing malarkey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Ditto. My thoughts are the same as yours. I like the roadworn aesthetic, and doesn't matter if it gets a ding, less anxiety and stress. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ '65 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Same here fellas! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Yep, my main gigging bass for my last band has a good few knocks, I bought it with some of them and have contributed to the rest. I bought a bass with knocks already there so I wouldn’t be precious about it, being on the punk/Oi scene it was fairly inevitable that bits of gear would take a knock or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I love a judicious dink whether it’s either as a finish option or indeed happened of its own accord. Its like the third child syndrome - the first one especially you treat like a china doll, by the time you get to the third you realise they bounce and they fend for themselves, so you just crack on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'd go further and say that on the rare occasion I've bought new I've got rid shortly after - no personality, and they just seemed 'dead' in my hands. This is the only factor that lies between me and the commissioning of a new £12000 Fodera. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Cuzzie said: I love a judicious dink I had to read that twice - thought you went all Valentines there. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: I had to read that twice - thought you went all Valentines there. Haha I’ve has my cuppa already.....😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) I have a tiny scuff on one of my basses which has only happened to me once in all my time playing, and that was through a gigbag on one of those knobbly paving slabs they put along tube platforms... I have never bashed a symbol or clattered into anything with any of my gear. Despite playing in very energetic metal bands in my youth. I can’t say the aforementioned scuff in the finish of one of my basses affects my enjoyment of playing it, but I still wish I hadn't done it. 😞 Flawless, clean gear for me given the choice. I always wipe everything down after playing and keep on top of fretboard oiling etc. I don’t want anything damaged or grubby. I paid money I had to earn for my gear and want to keep it in top condition 😊 Edited February 14, 2020 by CamdenRob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'm so used to babying my basses that I catch myself taking great care not to put a dink in my JMJ mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Lets see your collection then Owen - photo per chance I always feel you either own or have owned every bit of kit i have ever wanted. As i haven't bought anything from you for a while It would be nice to dream about what could come my way in the future 😄 don't knock um about too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 I cannot document what I have. What would happen if my wife saw them together? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 3 hours ago, deepbass5 said: Lets see your collection then Owen - photo per chance I always feel you either own or have owned every bit of kit i have ever wanted. As i haven't bought anything from you for a while It would be nice to dream about what could come my way in the future 😄 don't knock um about too much They are very nice dinked four strings (the ones I’ve seen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 5 hours ago, CamdenRob said: I have a tiny scuff on one of my basses which has only happened to me once in all my time playing, and that was through a gigbag on one of those knobbly paving slabs they put along tube platforms... I have never bashed a symbol or clattered into anything with any of my gear. Despite playing in very energetic metal bands in my youth. I can’t say the aforementioned scuff in the finish of one of my basses affects my enjoyment of playing it, but I still wish I hadn't done it. 😞 Flawless, clean gear for me given the choice. I always wipe everything down after playing and keep on top of fretboard oiling etc. I don’t want anything damaged or grubby. I paid money I had to earn for my gear and want to keep it in top condition 😊 You must be either very coordinated or very lucky. 😁 I’ve walked into doors, had them fall off straps, opened cases only to have things fall on them, you name it. I once picked up a cup of tea and the mat - which was metal - came with it and flew through the air and straight across the front of my main bass, which was leaning on a nearby chair. I think I pick up at least one ding or scratch at every gig. And the more I try to avoid them, the more they happen. In fact I once put my first pristine Alembic SC in its case, opened the case the next day and there was a ding in the side of the bass. I have absolutely no idea how it got there, unless the missus was secretly rocking out to School Days. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) Gig damage is a worry, guitarists are clumsy need to watch them, but horn players are worse. Don't put your bass out until everybody is up and ready to go, is my approach now Edited February 14, 2020 by deepbass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 1 hour ago, 4000 said: You must be either very coordinated or very lucky. I think it must be the latter although I’m a right ugly f**ker so karma has balanced things out... 😐 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 21 hours ago, owen said: The 5 strings I use are all "newer" and posh and I really miss not having to worry about donking them. I’ve a dinged 5 I’ll swap for one of your dinged 4 next time we’re visiting friends in your part of the woods!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Would that solve it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 Fraid not. I strung a dinged one BEAD today and we shall see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Most of my basses are old and battered, some with large areas of finish missing. I much prefer the comfort to play and freedom from concern over damage. And they look great in my opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 On 14/02/2020 at 11:49, CamdenRob said: I paid money I had to earn for my gear and want to keep it in top condition 😊 Based on a recent purchase of a bass from Rob, I can confirm that he keeps all his gear in pristine condition! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I had heard that the idea of battered basses had originated in Scotland 😁😂 (along with battered versions of other things - eg Mars bars). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 When my brand new Stingray fell off a shoddy stand and got the smallest nick in the headstock I was the only person in my band not sh!tting my pants. Its not a Star Wars action figure to spend its life vacuum sealed and never experiencing joy. If there's no dings in a bass has it ever been played properly? Dings are an occupational hazard, cramped stages, rushed set ups, finding a punter pawing your gear during the pee break, it's all part of what happens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Battered basses? Not for me. Breadcrumbs make for a healthier option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I haven’t dinged a bass in 35 years of gigging! Maybe I’m just lucky.! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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