Backup basses...because only one bass is inconceivable!

[1bassplayinfool]

The 5'er gets spanked, the other one gets plucked

 

[dbsfgyd1]

What's your backup?
I own these two just in case I ever get invited to one of those “Ummm, we’re only looking for Fender players” engagements.
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Seriously, they both get the job done...and what more can anyone want?

What's your backup?
I own these two just in case I ever get invited to one of those “Ummm, we’re only looking for Fender players” engagements.
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Seriously, they both get the job done...and what more can anyone want?

I’ve only taken one bass to gig forever. I own 2, but they serve different musical purposes.

 

[Don Hergert]

My backup (the little one).

 

[Mike N]

Main player on the right, backup on the left.

 

[Bass Man Dan]

Throw a better pickup in that AmStd and I think you'll change your mind.

I put a Dimarzio in my American Standard. Made it way better in my opinion.

 

[JimmyM]

I put a Dimarzio in my American Standard. Made it way better in my opinion.

Exactly!

 

[staurosjohn]

My backup (the little one).

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... ‘the little one’...

 

[Alexander]

My backup is a 66 Jazz Bass

 

[Thornton Davis]

What's your backup?
I own these two just in case I ever get invited to one of those “Ummm, we’re only looking for Fender players” engagements.

If someone tells me "were only looking for Fender players" I tell them I'm not interested and move on.

TD

 

[Lefty McGee]

My #1

The Backup

 

[jd56hawk]

If someone tells me "were only looking for Fender players" I tell them I'm not interested and move on.

TD

Wasn't serious, but I've seen others come across that type of thing.

 

[DoctorZee]

I'm positive that there may be a handful of gigs where someone asks for players who only use Fenders. I've never heard that at any of my gigs - and it's a good thing -- I don't own any Fender basses.

I recently saw an audition notice that said "passive bass players preferred." I thought this was an oddly educated way to specify that. I suspect the band's guitarist might be one of us, turned to the dark side.

Or, they really want a bass player who is quiet and easy-going!

 

[adk teleman]

I always bring 2 here’s my current roster of players

 

[Jugghaid]

My #1

My backup