Affection for my basses

[Lozz196]

Since my previous post I’ve come to the realisation that I needed smaller lighter instruments so have bought a couple of Fender JMJ Mustang Basses and I get a great deal of enjoyment playing these. The first one I bought I feel incredibly attached to already as I feel it’s given me a new lease of life in playing, realistically I probably would have had to stop playing in bands without making this move.

[Skybone]

Got to say, that although I still look at gear, still want more gear and lust after certain things (especially after being on BC).

 

I'm really happy with the kit I have just now thanks.  

[Linus27]

I look at my basses affectionately and have an emotional connection to them, especially my black Japanese Fender Jazz. I remember the day like it was yesterday my dad taking me to Nova Guitar centre in 1988 aged 18 to buy it for me. I had no idea what he was buying for me but it was an upgrade over my Tokai Jazz that I had at the time. I remember that night not being able to use it at my second ever gig, a civic hall gig in front of a few hundred and being devastated at not being able to play my new bass as the stage lights kept making it go out of tune. Now move on 35 years and it's still with me, incredibly beaten up but better than ever with bartolini pickups and a Shuker fretless neck. When I look at it, my entire music career is in that bass, playing at Brixton Academy, tonnes of recording sessions, two John Peel sessions, Radio 1 roadshows, Virgin Radio live sessions, 1000's of gigs and tours, recording my first album after getting signed, being in a promo video for ELO, tour dates with Paul Weller, European gigs and so much more. Most of all though, my dad bought it for me but passed away, never seeing any of my music career and what I achieved with that bass. So it may just be a chunk of wood but its a very special chunk of wood.

Edited May 20, 2023 by Linus27

[Grahambythesea]

@Old Horse Murphy don’t you have an eub as well as those 4. When I bought your NS mono stand I recall you mentioning that you were changing to a Yamaha?

[uncle psychosis]

On 18/03/2023 at 12:57, snorkie635 said:

Exactly how I feel about my 'keeper', bought new in '76

 

 

 

You are Hugh Grant and I Claim My £5 

 

🙂

 

Lovely bass. 

[uncle psychosis]

On 18/03/2023 at 11:06, Old Horse Murphy said:

So I've recently managed to condense my bass collection down to four basses, one of which I've had for over 30 years and the others that have been relatively recent acquisitions. 
 

While having a quick play with them yesterday I had a familiar warm fuzzy feeling that I usually get when I'm with old mates and have had a few beers. It was a feeling of genuine affection for them and one that I've never really had before with all the (many many) basses I've owned previously.
 

Should I be worried?  Is this the end of the road for me in terms of buying and selling? I may need to phone my doctor on Monday for an appointment and for all your sakes (and for the sake of the economy) I really hope it's not contagious. I'm thinking of changing our house name to Dunbuyin. 
 

Please think of me in your prayers tonight. 
 

 

 

That gold Sandberg (?) is *chef's kiss*

[okusman]

Three basses is more than enough. (Today)

 

Had my Genz for 12 years.

TBH I can’t be arsed to go shopping. 🤣

 

[snorkie635]

7 minutes ago, uncle psychosis said:

 

You are Hugh Grant and I Claim My £5 

 

🙂

 

Lovely bass. 

If I had Hugh's dosh I'd send you the fiver. Still my main bass after 46 years. 😎

[chris_b]

I was satisfied with one bass until the internet appeared.

 

Now I have to reconcile the fact that I have two basses.