All anyone ever needs is just one bass. That's it, just one. Period.
But damn it sure is fun and satisfying to have more than one.
But damn it sure is fun and satisfying to have more than one.
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Do I really need another one.
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I live by a "T" shirt I have. It has a dozen basses on it of various colors and makes. It says: "I swear this is the last bass I will ever buy". Do you live in a cave if you are out of gas? 
"Need"? Of course not. But did that ever stop any of us from buying another? 
I played for years with a well know mandolin player. He had been playing the same 1941 F5 since the Kennedy administration. I asked him why he only had one mandolin. He shrugged and answered "Well, I only have one wife..."
OP, you've been a TB member for over 15 years and still only have one bass?? What's your secret?
"Do I really need another one."
No. One quality bass is enough, unless you do studio work, are on a world tour, or didnt buy the right bass the first time.
Buying a new bass will not make you a better player, no matter how hard you want to believe.
There were a couple of jam sessions where folks would come with several new instruments in cases and show them off and describe why they were so great. But they couldnt play them...... Very Awkward.
No. One quality bass is enough, unless you do studio work, are on a world tour, or didnt buy the right bass the first time.
Buying a new bass will not make you a better player, no matter how hard you want to believe.
There were a couple of jam sessions where folks would come with several new instruments in cases and show them off and describe why they were so great. But they couldnt play them...... Very Awkward.
If it's not a necessity, I'd say just stick to your jazz bass. Part of me wishes I only had 1 good bass 
Good players rarely collect and good collectors rarely play. Which one are you gonna be.
Lol I love how this thread has become a parade of people talking about THEIR collection and THEIR purchasing habits.
For OP who's happy with their 1 bass, they don't need another one. A P bass could be cool to have along with their jazz but is not necessary. All depends on the context of their playing - gigging? Recording? Lounging at home? Etc
For OP who's happy with their 1 bass, they don't need another one. A P bass could be cool to have along with their jazz but is not necessary. All depends on the context of their playing - gigging? Recording? Lounging at home? Etc
Hmm...
Plenty of top players have quite a collection, and two basses is hardly a collection. A P and a J complement each other quite well.
They have quite a collection now because they’re old and rich.
When I started, having more than one or two basses was unheard of.
No you don’t need, but it is never wrong to get a P bass.
If the bass speaks to you, and you can afford, it is perfectly OK to buy that bass.
If you worry whether this is an impulse purchase, give yourself 2 weeks time. After 2 weeks if you still miss that bass, go and get it.
If the bass speaks to you, and you can afford, it is perfectly OK to buy that bass.
If you worry whether this is an impulse purchase, give yourself 2 weeks time. After 2 weeks if you still miss that bass, go and get it.
If you are playing fine with one bass and don’t have a need for a different sound for any gig or situation you are currently in, I’d wait. Unless the P you played ha a “this is the one” vibe to it. I play a P myself so definitely understand you wanting one. It sounds like the one you found may have a slimmer, more jazz-like neck?
Anyway, unless you think that P you played is magical, just wait for the one that truly is.
Anyway, unless you think that P you played is magical, just wait for the one that truly is.
I have 3 but tend to play the same 2. Some variety is good. I think I am more inclined to pick up a bass and play when I have options.
Well, he's only talking about buying a second one, so that's two. You were calling that "collecting". A bit extreme.
I believe some people can play and enjoy having several basses at the same time.
