edstraker123 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Just debating the merits of buying another bass with my wife who cannot understand why I need another one I currently have 4 and an acoustic and the same number of guitars but I bet this is a modest collection compared to some other basschatters. Please can somebody else tell me how many guitars they have in their collections so I can prove that it is not an obsession and is quite normal ! Edited February 19, 2009 by edstraker123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='edstraker123' post='414601' date='Feb 19 2009, 06:51 PM']Just debating the merits of buying another bass with my wife[/quote] I work in a music shop. We don't accept wives as part ex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I've got 12. I'm single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I have 4, but I'm reducing to 3 - but I suppose that's not what you wanted to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 there is a thread somewhere with a poll asking this. if you can find it (i don't have the time to look), that would provide pretty compelling evidence that it's not just you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Why did you marry that stupid *****? Of course you need a new bass, you're a bassist. Its what bassists do. Edit: I think I saw the poll mentioned by Wot, didn't someone here have like 19 basses? Edited February 19, 2009 by Eight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 The standard reply would be something like; "How many pairs of shoes do you have?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) I have 7 basses and 4 guitars, (plus another bass that's currently in France - don't ask!). And my son, who posts on here as LWTAIT, has another three basses and a guitar. So Mrs1964 has to put up with a collection of 15 guitars and basses in the house. We also have a 2 drum kits and sax belonging to my youngest son. And a piano. So your misses has nothing to worry about! Edited February 19, 2009 by simon1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Can't help you there. I had two at one time, which my wife thought was ridiculous. She had a point. So, I sold one and am quite happy with the one I have left. I know I'm an exception on this forum, but everyone else is a bit odd here. How many basses can you play at once anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Why can none of you married players seemingly ever put your foot down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='stevie' post='414627' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:16 PM']How many basses can you play at once anyway?[/quote] They're not to play - they're to be looked at and posted in the gear porn section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I had this very discussion with my girlfriend the other day. Me- I'm just nipping into town to play some basses, I'm thinking about getting another one. Her- but you have 2 already me- but I want another one her- why? me- its like having more than one set of shoes, one pair just won't suit every mood and outfit. her- oh, I see. I think she is really starting to understand, she's the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='Josh' post='414630' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:17 PM']Why can none of you married players seemingly ever put your foot down?[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='rOB' post='414636' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:22 PM']I think she is really starting to understand, she's the best[/quote] She's a) cheating on you or used to be a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Well, you could get rid of one of your guitars......then buy a nice f**** off bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='stevie' post='414627' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:16 PM']....I had two at one time, which my wife thought was ridiculous. She had a point....[/quote] Oh no she didn't!!! How many handbags has she got? My missus has 8 dolls houses and 3 dolls house kits, which haven't been made up yet, so she doesn't complain about my cabs and basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='solo4652' post='414623' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:13 PM']The standard reply would be something like; "How many pairs of shoes do you have?"[/quote] ...or how many pairs of tits do you have? One? Well why so many bras?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='414667' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:57 PM']...or how many pairs of tits do you have? One? Well why so many bras??[/quote] does a builder only have one trowel?does a painter only have one paintbrush?thats what i tell her!ive still only got the one at the moment though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) You have a job right? Therefore just say to her that it's your job and your money and if she wants to tell you what to buy then she should get her own job which is better paying than your job so you're constantly begging her for money then she'll know how you feel when she does the same and then has the NERVE to tell you what you should and should not buy (within reason that is) also the builder and the trowel thing, you could use that analogy to justify buying other gear such as amps and fx. After all "a builder can't build a house with just a trowel!" btw anyone remember the guy with 40 basses? Edited February 19, 2009 by EdwardHimself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='Eight' post='414639' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:23 PM']She's a) cheating on you or used to be a man.[/quote] ..or c) used to ba a bass player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='Josh' post='414630' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:17 PM']Why can none of you married players seemingly ever put your foot down?[/quote] Hey, it has its compensations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='stevie' post='414701' date='Feb 19 2009, 08:25 PM']Hey, it has its compensations![/quote] They seem quite far and few between compared to the amount of times I've seen guys say "Wife has told me to sell my favourite bass because I already have one!" or "The Wife won't let me buy a pick guard because I don't need one", jeez, don't say you threw away all of your man points when you tied the knot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I asked why we needed more than one kid? We have 4. As far as instruments go, I want it I buy it. After all, I'm paying the morgage and earning all the money. Hence I have 3 keyboards, 2 acoustic guitars, 2 chapman sticks, 3 basses, 7 electric guitars, an electronic drumkit and two further electric guitars in pieces. besides, it does the kids good to go hungry occasionally ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='solo4652' post='414623' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:13 PM']The standard reply would be something like; "How many pairs of shoes do you have?"[/quote] I'm getting something started with a girl who has no feet. Totally worried about how to explain this whole basses thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I have 8 but I'm looking to get 2 more by the end of the year the missus hates it but I'm the man damn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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