I own only one fretted. However I can't say I "run with" it, as it lives in a case in the closet and almost never comes out to play.
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I can't run with only one bass, because that would mean going to gigs without a backup, but it wouldn't be a big deal if only one was fretted. I gigged for a couple years (in a hard rock band, no less) with one fretted bass and a fretless semi-acoustic for backup.
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"Could you run with one fretted bass?"
I refuse to run. Must be the old Carolina Tarheel in my roots.
I probably *could* get by with just one fretted bass, but honestly there are things about fretless that I simply cannot emulate on a fretted bass. I doubt sometimes if anyone but me cares or would know the difference.
I refuse to run. Must be the old Carolina Tarheel in my roots.
I probably *could* get by with just one fretted bass, but honestly there are things about fretless that I simply cannot emulate on a fretted bass. I doubt sometimes if anyone but me cares or would know the difference.
Apparently it's pretty tough to do'
I definitely could make it with one if it's a good lightweight P bass with flats. It would simplify my life by taking away one of the biggest decisions I often have to make...which bass to take with me.
Not a problem. I gigged and recorded for years with only my Ibanez RB850, so having only one bass would be a non-issue for me. I broke my E string once on stage, I finished the set with three strings and replaced the broken one on our break...
I'd go with either my G&L LB-100 or my Classic Stingray, and I'd be a very happy camper either way.
I'd go with either my G&L LB-100 or my Classic Stingray, and I'd be a very happy camper either way.
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Yep. If I can only have one it'll be a P/J or just a straight Precision. But like others have said I can make anything work. Once it's in the mix who'll notice besides me?
1982. I walked into a music store, put my Washburn B-40 onto the counter and traded it for this brand new amazing bass. I have it still in the original case. 100% original. Dented, dinged, scuffed and hacked. Been with me for 34 years now. This would be the one if I could only have one. However, I have 30, so I'm not worried.
My 1982 Hondo Longhorn 1181 Creamburst.
My 1982 Hondo Longhorn 1181 Creamburst.
No, because I like backups at gigs, and prefer fours but sometimes need or want a five. I could, however, easily get by with either of my four string J-basses and my G&L M-2500. (I think I'd prefer an L-2500, but the M is fantastic.)
I'm doing it right now. all i have is a epiphone T-bird and i love it, no worrying about electronics because passive pickups and i never have to worry about it breaking because the thing is a tank.
That being said if i was going to have only one for shows and recording and everything it would just have to have a bridge humbucker passive electronics and built to take a serious beating
That being said if i was going to have only one for shows and recording and everything it would just have to have a bridge humbucker passive electronics and built to take a serious beating
Anything I can do, my STR-648 can do. I'm so glad I took the chance and ordered it from Japan without playing it first - it's just an insanely great bass I am very lucky to own.
Right now I cover all the territories with my Adamovic Halo 5. And I can keep like that with no problems. It´s a very very versatile bass with its Single/parallel/series switch for every pick-up and a Glock preamp that can be bypassed if you want a passive tone.
The only thing it can´t do is fretless so Nikola is building me an Adamovic Eclipse 5 fretless.
The only thing it can´t do is fretless so Nikola is building me an Adamovic Eclipse 5 fretless.
Had one bass for 10 years. Then had one great gig bass and old beaten backup for 25 years. Both were fretted. Just gotta have a bass to play bass, fretted or not
Gotta have a backup. It's just too easy to do something like break an output jack. Or a headstock (*shudder*), for that matter. You just can't completely eliminate "stupid" from your life if you play in public.
But, I could "run" with only 2 identical Peavey TL6's (i.e. 6-string dual P bass). 6 strings and it's a P bass. Best of all worlds.
But, I could "run" with only 2 identical Peavey TL6's (i.e. 6-string dual P bass). 6 strings and it's a P bass. Best of all worlds.
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Yes, I could, but I wouldn't particularly enjoy it.
I'd probably have to go with my Warmoth EMG P/J equipped Jazz Bass. It's not my favorite Bass, but would likely be my most versatile Bass.
(I've had it for 25 years now. It's as solid as a rock.)
I'd probably have to go with my Warmoth EMG P/J equipped Jazz Bass. It's not my favorite Bass, but would likely be my most versatile Bass.
(I've had it for 25 years now. It's as solid as a rock.)
