I have a new #1 in my stable that I don’t see being supplanted any time soon. A 1982 Fender Fullerton ‘62 AVRI precision in white, that has aged into a vintage looking yellow. A really great player.
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#1 basses (Let's see 'em) [Poll]
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this is my bebby. headless, short scale, 5.5 lbs, passive J’s. just right for me
Yep this is my absolute favorite. A perfect instrument for my hands.
Fano Oltre JM4
Fano Oltre JM4
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Definitely my #1 and without hesitation the one I'd keep if I had to sell all but one... but my other Starfire gets played just as much (if not more) because sounds great too and is super torn and tattered cosmetically, so I don't have to stress about playing it at outdoor gigs or tossing it in the trunk in a gig bag.
Smooth_bass88
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Burwabit
Likes guitars that tune good and firm feelin women
I like and play all of my basses, but this is the leader in the pack.
absolute #1
1975 Gibson L9-S THE RIPPER with me 47 years
Nothing quite like my RB850 in the studio or on the stage.
skyline_01
Endorsing artist: Nordstrand Audio, Tsunami Cables
I would consider this my #1 in every aspect right now. Alien Audio Lunar 5, Nordy Big Split+Dual Coil pickups, Mo West preamp, 2Tek bridge, Hipshot tuners. Versatility to the max, and plays effortlessly.
A very close second is my newly-acquired 'Ray Special 5HH. Sick tone, 8.8 pounds, and a B string that rivals any other I've tried. It may end up giving the Alien a run for its money.
A very close second is my newly-acquired 'Ray Special 5HH. Sick tone, 8.8 pounds, and a B string that rivals any other I've tried. It may end up giving the Alien a run for its money.
I love all 5 of mine, but the Reverend makes more appearances than any other bass
Ive had this beauty since 1996, but my Muckleroy is creeping up, as I love its great woody sound and feel and its much! smaller although still a 34.
Some people don't like the necks that are almost the same width at the nut as at the neck, but I love 'em! This is my go-to baby.
Yep and maybe. I have a primary that I mostly play. In one of my two bands we play in Eb so I have a different bass for that. I also sub in a different one at rehearsal from time to time just for fun. I also have a fretless I use on one song.
