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3 Bass Limit
- Thread starter LadyLoveStingRay5
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I can’t do 1, so I can relate .I don't care. Can't do 3.
I could easily get by with three, which would be my G&L USA M-2500, a G&L USA JB-5 (custom built to my specs), and a four-string P-bass which could be my G&L USA SB-2, but I'd probably want an SB-1 with maple fretboard (my SB-2 is rosewood) and lightweight empress wood body.
I've needed or wanted a five often enough that, in a three-bass lineup, I'd want two fives to have an alternate/backup. My M-2500 is fantastic, but because I frequently like more old-school tones and love J-basses specifically, the second five has to be a J. I've owned a G&L JB-5 before and would want another, but with quartersawn neck and 12" fretboard radius. I don't think wanting a four-string P-bass requires any explanation!
I've needed or wanted a five often enough that, in a three-bass lineup, I'd want two fives to have an alternate/backup. My M-2500 is fantastic, but because I frequently like more old-school tones and love J-basses specifically, the second five has to be a J. I've owned a G&L JB-5 before and would want another, but with quartersawn neck and 12" fretboard radius. I don't think wanting a four-string P-bass requires any explanation!
...(FSO's)---I never tried a fretless or a 5'r tho.. My PJ's get the most playtime.
I am a happy owner of just two instruments... I don't intend to add any more! Forthcoming Skjold 4/33 single cutaway and Serek Midwestern 2 short scale.
1984-1987 serial numbers that start with the letter "E". Generally highly regarded as good quality instruments. Sought after in some circles. With regard to P basses from this era, they tend to have gloriously chunky necks as well.
ONLY 3 basses…
lol!
I’ve been using three basses for years.
1. Yamaha RBXJM2 - main bass, great for Dream Theater / Liquid Tension covers, anything needing a heavy Stingray tone;
2. ESP/LTD B-1006 - great for jazz bass tones, good for other sorts of covers
3. Carvin LB76f unlined fretless- for all my fretless needs
Nothing else has been needed in years. No gas just the tools I need to get all of my jobs done.
lol!
I’ve been using three basses for years.
1. Yamaha RBXJM2 - main bass, great for Dream Theater / Liquid Tension covers, anything needing a heavy Stingray tone;
2. ESP/LTD B-1006 - great for jazz bass tones, good for other sorts of covers
3. Carvin LB76f unlined fretless- for all my fretless needs
Nothing else has been needed in years. No gas just the tools I need to get all of my jobs done.
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P bass, a 5 string active J, bass number three depends on the individual. I would probably pick a fretless. Also the P and J may not be a Fender.
One Bourbon(Fender Jazz), one Scotch(Warwick Corvette), one Beer(Fender P)
I’m at 3 already but that is changing. My G&L L2500, curly maple with an ebony board is the keeper. I have two 4 strings that I never play and should sell, a MIJ Fender Jag in Hot Rod Red (from my surf band days) and a Warwick Corvette Standard.
I’m currently in the process of building a bass and that will be a keeper if it doesn’t end up a firewood. It’s designed to make traditionalists cringe! It may end up an abomination but I chose all my favorite elements of basses I love. Headstock shape, single coil PU and control plate of a 51 P, jazz inspired body shape, an added Nordstrand Big-Rig in the bridge position, 24 fret curly maple neck with a highly figured maple FB, body and headstock painted a deep flat black.
That makes 4, minus the two above, that leaves me one short! I better start looking!
I’m currently in the process of building a bass and that will be a keeper if it doesn’t end up a firewood. It’s designed to make traditionalists cringe! It may end up an abomination but I chose all my favorite elements of basses I love. Headstock shape, single coil PU and control plate of a 51 P, jazz inspired body shape, an added Nordstrand Big-Rig in the bridge position, 24 fret curly maple neck with a highly figured maple FB, body and headstock painted a deep flat black.
That makes 4, minus the two above, that leaves me one short! I better start looking!
I'm down to three now - Geddy USA Jazz, Tony Franklin Fretless, Allparts P with jazz neck. I've owned a ton of basses over the years, T bird, Dale Roberts 6-string, MusicMan Sterling, Gretsch Thunder Jet, Spector Bantam, Ken Smith Burner 5, Ric 4003 etc, but I always end up coming back to the old reliable 4-string Fender-style P and Jazz. Having a P with flats, Jazz with rounds and fretless with super light gauge (30-50-70-90) rounds covers everything I need.
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Don't you guys get an inkling to play a telebass or something artsy like a mia sandblasted bass?
If I own 3, it might as well be 0.
But then again I guess its just a state of mind. I've only owned 5 cars in 35 years. I know people who've have had 20 cars in 10 years alone.
If I own 3, it might as well be 0.
But then again I guess its just a state of mind. I've only owned 5 cars in 35 years. I know people who've have had 20 cars in 10 years alone.
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1. My Mensinger Cazpar short scale fretless 5 (which would be the one I'd keep if the rules were "only one")
2. My parts fretless PJ, with Warmoth unlined ebony / roasted maple Jazz neck and DiMarzio Model PJ's, because it's amazing
3. My SBMM Ray4, reluctantly, to be covered in the unlikely event that I need something with frets some day, in which case I'd follow through with upgrading the pickup, preamp, bridge, and tuners (I have all the parts, just have a hard time getting excited about spending time on fretted basses)
2. My parts fretless PJ, with Warmoth unlined ebony / roasted maple Jazz neck and DiMarzio Model PJ's, because it's amazing
3. My SBMM Ray4, reluctantly, to be covered in the unlikely event that I need something with frets some day, in which case I'd follow through with upgrading the pickup, preamp, bridge, and tuners (I have all the parts, just have a hard time getting excited about spending time on fretted basses)
As someone else said, that ship has sailed long ago. But, if I was forced to.....
1. Pensa fiver
2. fretless Stingray
3. Eminence upright
That would cover everything I do.
1. Pensa fiver
2. fretless Stingray
3. Eminence upright
That would cover everything I do.
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6 string medium scale
6 string medium scale fretless
P bass
6 string medium scale
6 string medium scale fretless
P bass
To me…
That means 3 of each…
3 4 strings
3 5 strings
3 6 strings
3 Fretless (4, 5 & 6 string)
There’s what some call the poop-hole loophole I call this the GAS-loophole…
That means 3 of each…
3 4 strings
3 5 strings
3 6 strings
3 Fretless (4, 5 & 6 string)
There’s what some call the poop-hole loophole I call this the GAS-loophole…
