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Can't substantiate this with data, but...

#22
Dogbertday said:
It's interesting because I know more guitarists than bassists who feel that a particular guitar is THEIR'S and they'll play that one forever./QUOTE]
This has been my experience for the last 25 years as well. When I played guitar, I played the same one for years, felt like it was meant for me. I have 15+ basses but rotate between my Spector Euro LX, Spector Legend (just love the 3 band eq) and my Fender Aerodyne. The Euro is my main bass, but I use the Aerodyne for weddings (the black is so striking and formal) and the Legend when the mood strikes me. If I could only keep,one, it would definitely be the Euro, it's light and plays like a dream. And, when I met Stuart Spector he signed it for me.
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#26
I think every bass I've ever sold has been resold again. 1 went for
crazy money in Japan last year. Later, as I was visiting with the
friend that bought it from me, I asked him about that. Funny, we
both lost money on that 1. I think overall I've made money buying
& selling basses. Oh, you're supposed to include shipping? Never
mind.
 
#27
"...many of the bass players I know (other than TB'ers) have a comparatively limited knowledge of what is available, or the differences and specifics... some are even relatively un(or mis)informed about what they have ... not that it is a bad thing, it would make life simpler at times..."

That's sometimes true, though not always. Some of the guitar players I consider to be among the best are definitely NOT gearheads. They spend their time performing and practicing rather than endlessly reading/talking about and hunting down new gear. Others are very aware of what's available and continually seek to refine their equipment. Varies from individual to individual.
 
#28
Bassists have nothing on trumpet players. Through 30 years of trumpet playing I have been through dozens of horns before settling on pretty much what I started with. Basses? I have a Cirrus 4 string that will be a keeper.... for now.
 
#34
Mustang Surly said:
...I've gotten the impression that bass players flip gear faster than guitar players.

Have only been seriously trying to learn to play bass for a year or so after many years on the guitar, but that's the impression I get from watching the classifieds here.

Do you think that's a valid assessment, or total bunk? If you think it's true, why do you suppose that is?

I certainly don't think that guitar players obsess any less about "finding their tone". And, of course, many may fall prey to the "if I buy what ____________plays, I'll sound as good as he does" trap, regardless of whether they play bass or guitar. Maybe it takes some guitar players longer to exhaust interest in a given instrument because they may have a zillion pedals to try running it through.

Or maybe I'm just spinning my wheels and should go practice instead.

Any thoughts?
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Started a thread on this last year, asking everyone here how much crap they turned over in a year.
Finished typing this years thread, and found then this thread.

Heres where to compile data!
http://www.talkbass.com/threads/how-many-basses-this-year.1119606/
 
#35
Mustang Surly said:
"...many of the bass players I know (other than TB'ers) have a comparatively limited knowledge of what is available, or the differences and specifics... some are even relatively un(or mis)informed about what they have ... not that it is a bad thing, it would make life simpler at times..."

That's sometimes true, though not always. Some of the guitar players I consider to be among the best are definitely NOT gearheads. They spend their time performing and practicing rather than endlessly reading/talking about and hunting down new gear. Others are very aware of what's available and continually seek to refine their equipment. Varies from individual to individual.
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exactly ... those that ARE the 'gearhead' type would be those most likely to be found on a TalkBass 'type' forum due to their need to search for what is 'available', to 'refine' their equipment ... that was my comment ...;)
 
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#37
Talkbass isn't representative of bass players as a whole.

Personally I know I've started buying/selling more since I joined just because I can conveniently try something and then resell it at a minimal loss (shipping costs, plus maybe some tech fees) if I don't like it.

That fact has definitely enabled my GAS, why worry about buying something to try when you can just resell it if you don't like it. I'd have to guess a few others here fell into that trap as well. ;)
 
#39
Mustang Surly said:
...I've gotten the impression that bass players flip gear faster than guitar players.

Have only been seriously trying to learn to play bass for a year or so after many years on the guitar, but that's the impression I get from watching the classifieds here.

Do you think that's a valid assessment, or total bunk? If you think it's true, why do you suppose that is?

I certainly don't think that guitar players obsess any less about "finding their tone". And, of course, many may fall prey to the "if I buy what ____________plays, I'll sound as good as he does" trap, regardless of whether they play bass or guitar. Maybe it takes some guitar players longer to exhaust interest in a given instrument because they may have a zillion pedals to try running it through.

Or maybe I'm just spinning my wheels and should go practice instead.

Any thoughts?
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We flip basses alot. Guitarists keep their guitars but flip pedals and amps alot.
 
#40
Everybody is different, regardless of instrument. I'm 49. - I've had my Fender frankenstein for about 30 years, my Lull P4 for about 14, and just finished a build. My trumpet player has played the same instrument almost 30. My drummer flips sets like I change shirts. My guitarist builds guitars as a hobby. Whatever floats your boat, and your budget.
 

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