I'm actually considering getting rid of three basses and getting one slightly nicer bass for basically the sale value of the others. Helps with storage space too....
I must be getting old.
I must be getting old.
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There's wisdom in that line of thinking.
For me, it was having to settle some estates and dispose of property belonging to the dearly departed, that incited me to greatly reduce my own collection significantly.
Now Im down to the few regular gigging basses and one that was my first nice bass that I've had for over 46 years.
For me, it was having to settle some estates and dispose of property belonging to the dearly departed, that incited me to greatly reduce my own collection significantly.
Now Im down to the few regular gigging basses and one that was my first nice bass that I've had for over 46 years.
I did this in 2016/27. One bass to rule them all, main amp and mini-back up. This was after living in a 50sqft apartment for 6 months abroad. Helped greatly with the perspective of needs vs wants vs nice to haves.
I went through this phase recently. It's probably just a passing thing.
It came on, things left, better things showed up.
Then, gas started coming back, but mostly for unaffordium
Now, surfing cheap Chinese Importants...
You'll be back to normal soon. Don;t worry, shop on!
It came on, things left, better things showed up.
Then, gas started coming back, but mostly for unaffordium
Now, surfing cheap Chinese Importants...
You'll be back to normal soon. Don;t worry, shop on!
I'm passed that "getting" part
Only "getting" I'm doing is rid off, with no intention of replacing.
Last few years has seen too many folk pass, leaving family/friends to deal with the crap we think is important
I did this recently.
I sold 7 basses in a few months, bought a Dingwall and kept my first bass and a Fender 1975 P. I don’regret it. It was becoming too distracting.
I sold 7 basses in a few months, bought a Dingwall and kept my first bass and a Fender 1975 P. I don’regret it. It was becoming too distracting.
I strongly recommend hanging on to two basses -- the second as emergency backup. If you're not gigging this is less important, but even so, I'd prefer to have a second as insurance in case the first needs to spend time with a tech for whatever reason.
But you do you! Best of luck.
I sold 3 really nice basses and got a brand new USA MTD 535-24
Best decision I’ve made.
It’s like dumping 3 Fords for a Ferrari
And you can only play one at a time.
Best decision I’ve made.
It’s like dumping 3 Fords for a Ferrari
And you can only play one at a time.
Hello, my name is Jack and I'm a happy, grateful bassaholic. The new TB seems to have reduced my gas significantly. I'm down to five basses and thinking of selling a couple of those.
I'm still dealing with the stuff of my late father from 2021 though I did end up with some good tools. The children of hoarders have the most 'junk' to dispose of. On the good side, hoarders usually stash actually valuable items in amongst the detritus and junk. So hire some dumpsters and let the treasure hunt begin!I'm passed that "getting" part
Only "getting" I'm doing is rid off, with no intention of replacing.
Last few years has seen too many folk pass, leaving family/friends to deal with the crap we think is important
So Anyway, many years ago a very famous bassist (to us Bass Players) was in town to promote his endorsement deal with a local amp company. He gave a workshop at a local music store and played through their gear.
He brought his bass and stated it was the only one he owned. He played with a drummer for about 45 minutes interspersed with pro tips on education and gigging.
While he was signing albums and photos for us, he left his bass plugged in and invited us to play it.
I'll never be at that talent level but would like to have that outlook regarding a bass.
He brought his bass and stated it was the only one he owned. He played with a drummer for about 45 minutes interspersed with pro tips on education and gigging.
While he was signing albums and photos for us, he left his bass plugged in and invited us to play it.
I'll never be at that talent level but would like to have that outlook regarding a bass.
I went through a thing a while back where I completely liquidated all of my basses, except for one old beat-up MIM P bass. And I thought, "I could be happy with just this," and I was. But I gradually did add a few more basses (so now I have 5 total, and can't see the need for any more) *but* each one serves a very specific purpose (fretted, fretless, round wounds, flat wounds, passive, active). In my present situation, where I'm doing a lot of recording in my home studio of different genres of music, it's fun figuring out which bass works best for each song. It's good to know that, if the situation allowed it, I could be happy with one bass, but I'm also happy having a handful to play around with.
I’m considering selling 3 of my 7 basses.
I just started back up with some old band mates, and I find when I’m playing to create a collective sound, I gas less and focus more on playing. Playing in a band I like is the best anti-GAS regimen I’ve found.
I just started back up with some old band mates, and I find when I’m playing to create a collective sound, I gas less and focus more on playing. Playing in a band I like is the best anti-GAS regimen I’ve found.
I ended up doing exactly that. I've wanted a Jaguar bass for about a decade and a half, but every time the opportunity presented itself, I either couldn't justify buying another bass, or something with the deal would go sideways. Ended up slowly selling off everything, was real patient with the buying and selling process, and just a few weeks ago picked up a real player of a Squier Jag, couldn't be happier, and I don't find myself wanting anything else, because this bass is exactly what I've wanted all along. So that would be my advice, don't rush the process, and make sure what you're getting is exactly what you want.
Try clearing out a home that a relative has lived in for a few decades.
That'll dissuade you from buying more stuff.
Maybe.
I started selling off my less expensive basses and replace them with fewer, higher end basses about 10 years ago (except for a few sentimental pieces).
Problem now is that I have just as many basses and spent 4x the $ on them
