At what point will you stop buying another bass?

[bigtone23]

I have never been closer to not buying another bass. My needs are met, it's just about my extra short want list or replacing what I have with better examples. This is a good place to be.

 

[B-Mac]

I'll stop buying basses when Warren Zevon sleeps:

Well, he died so he must be sleeping and I guess you stopped.

 

[Rolling Thunder]

I'm done buying new basses because I always end up modding my instruments. Buying a brand new bass just to swap tuners, bridge, pickups, etc. gets to expensive.

Therefore, I now build basses. Maybe it's a neck or body I see for sale that inspires me to refinish and build to my liking.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I have now reached a point where I can't see me buying another bass. I have got my dream four string and 5 string basses and whilst I do still window shop at other basses and occasionally get tempted, I doubt if I would really be filling any holes in "my" needs by adding another bass. I play in a few local bands (regularly, pre covid) and don't do a lot of session work and when I do I just use what I have and everything works out fine, occasionally on a studio session I'm asked for a specific tone and I can get that.

Anyone else in the same boat?

It would take a very unusual event for me to buy another bass. Like mine were stolen, run over by a car, burnt up along with my house, destroyed in a car accident, repo’d by the Acme Collection agency, or a safe falling from twenty stories landing on them. Other than that, it’s doubtful I’ll be buying another bass.

 

[BarfanyShart]

Wow, "Almost" looks like the answer of the true junkie.

 

[fretno]

37 years... since I have one on the way , last one I mean

 

[two fingers]

It would have 5o he a special piece at a screaming deal. Other than that I'm all set.

A 19mm spaced G&L L2500 is on my radar.... but so far I haven't pulled the trigger.

 

[Johnny Crab]

At what point will you stop buying another bass?

1) Financial catastrophe
2) Financial requirements force "no more basses" policy
3) Run out of room
4) Quit breathing

My brother-in-law of 31+ years is also a bass player and sometimes we buy 2 basses here so he gets one for his birthday or Christmas present. Wifey understands basses are like the kitchen utensils and devices of which she has many. Correct tool(s) for the task(s) always helps.

For other folks, avoid a partner such as this:

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

Should have done that long time a go

 

[Killing Floor]

I threw up in my mouth when I read the title of this thread.

Mod Shop P on order since November, in production, finally. Custom on order since August, deposit paid.
Currently thinking I need a Tele thinline, open to color suggestions.

 

[Jebberz]

Almost - I got a Short scale, a long scale, a BassVI-esque, and converting my 1st bass to a fretless... Probably the next one will be a swap, not an addition, since all my needs will be covered.

 

[Killing Floor]

Maybe I'll stop buying basses when @Dr. Cheese stops making me want more basses!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Maybe I'll stop buying basses when @Dr. Cheese stops making me want more basses!

 

[B-Mac]

At what point will you stop buying another bass?

1) Financial catastrophe
2) Financial requirements force "no more basses" policy
3) Run out of room
4) Quit breathing

My brother-in-law of 31+ years is also a bass player and sometimes we buy 2 basses here so he gets one for his birthday or Christmas present. Wifey understands basses are like the kitchen utensils and devices of which she has many. Correct tool(s) for the task(s) always helps.

For other folks, avoid a partner such as this:
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[dkelley]

Based on my habitual search for anything from a stupid cheap used deal on a junk bass I can fix up and make into something useful, to a beautiful dream bass I would love to own, to something I should own but don't currently.... I can't stop myself from looking and, sometimes, buying or offering to trade.... and I'll be doing this as long as I'm alive and can still play.

 

[B-Mac]

At what point will you stop buying another bass?

1) Financial catastrophe
2) Financial requirements force "no more basses" policy
3) Run out of room
4) Quit breathing

My brother-in-law of 31+ years is also a bass player and sometimes we buy 2 basses here so he gets one for his birthday or Christmas present. Wifey understands basses are like the kitchen utensils and devices of which she has many. Correct tool(s) for the task(s) always helps.

For other folks, avoid a partner such as this:
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Man, her eyes are worse than a misaligned bridge!

 

[Slough Feg Bass]

I got a nice J, a nice P, a nice active fancy bass, so I think I am set for just about anything that will come my way. buying basses is fun, but I'd rather write songs and do some recording.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I opted for doubt it because if I have the money, I can always imagine picking up a good deal. My main goal is to avoid the impulse buy because those have way of coming back and making me regret I pulled the trigger.

 

[B-Mac]

Wow, "Almost" looks like the answer of the true junkie.

I think they’re just in denial of saying ‘no’.

 

[bobfarabaugh]

I stopped last night but I saw this today!