Family pic
 

OK, wifey and kids are out of town, so what's a man to do? Take the pups out of hiding for some fresh air, that's what!
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Top row:
1968 Fender Coronado II, 1967 Raven Teardrop, Grove Guitars "Teleblaster", Bruce Johnson AEB IV, 1971 Attila Blalogh Odyssey, 2005 Ric 4003 in COY Blueburst
Bottom row:
Kala U-bass, Harmony H22 reissue, Stude Wishbass, 8th Anniversary Birdsong Embrace, Birdsong Sadhana, 1971 Fender Musicmaster, Fender Modern Player Tele, "Franken Squier" fretless, 1963 Fiesta Red P, 1961 Burgundy Mist Jazz, Fender Kingman Acoustic.

Nice collection man!

That is a nice looking family!

^ Except for that bald idiot in the center, right? ;)

I should show this pic to my wife every time she says I have too many basses! I've only got 5 :)

These are always to the left of my easy chair in the living room. Attachment 324357

My wife only knows about 5-6 of them. And she complains about that many! :hiding:

LMAO!!!

Good stuff...especially the Tear Drop. Thanks for posting.

Nice

Nice family!

Thanks guys! These two (and one more on "consignment") are joining the pack next week:

1990's Epiphone EB1 (this one is minty, thanks brother Denny:bassist:):
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Jay Turser blonde Beatle bass (got them "teacup" knobs aready waiting for it!:cool:):
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And THAT'S IT, I've promised myself that I'll cap it at 20 axes. After that, if I want to buy one, I gotta sell (or trade) one. At least that's the plan. We'll see how that turns out! :hmm:

That is a very impressive collection. I can tell you are fond of all of them. Contrary to what you say about your 20 axe limit, it will be a Sophie's choice when deciding which one to let go of. I don't believe you'd go through with it. You ain't foolin me, man! I actually have a version of 2 of the basses you have there, and HAD a Musicmaster and a Sunburst Precision (not fretless). I'm most curious about how that Coronado II plays and sounds. It looks like I want one!

Nice!
Inspires me to try and get all my stuff together in one building.
Maybe this summer...

Beautiful collection! I especially like the Fiesta Precision and Burgundy Jazz. Don't have to hide basses from my wife...she's actually bought me a couple. ;)

that blueburst Rick is stunning!

Thanks guys! I'm really blessed to have such a nice collection. The Ric was love at first sight. It just growls! The Burgundy Jazz is so sweet, it's like that high-school sweetheart we all had at one time or another. Just sweet, sweet love. The Coronado is mellow, deep, just almost double-bass like. It has so much patina, it almost talks to you. The Musicmaster holds a special place in my heart. It's the same year and color as the first bass I ever laid hands on, back in High School. It brings me full circle.

Bassdude, you're right man. They are like children. Or as Scott from Birdsong puts it: they are like friends. What do you do when you meet a new person, who is interesting and friendly? Do you tell them, "No, I can't be your friend, I already have enough friends"? You can't, you HAVE to let them into your life. :bassist:

Got a closeup of the Teardrop?

Sure thing, bro:
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Nice bunch of basses!! You've got pretty much every tone covered, even a Wishbass!!