Do you have a 'brand'?

[woodyng2]

Well,I definitely have a PREFERENCE.

 

[Xyth]

Epiphone have been my brand of choice for a very long time, but a couple of years ago I fell in love with the Ibanez Artcore series. So much so that I've just bought a second one, which for a dedicated one-bass-at-a-time person like me is unprecedented.

 

[alack]

Fender!

 

[davy4575]

when it comes to amps though, older Trace Elliots. Both cabs and amps. 410's and 210s only. Just the sound I like, nothing against other manufacturers. Early and mid 90's Trace Elliot gear just has a specific quality to it that Im fond of. Ive played through a ton of various gear and had tons of amps, but in the end its just what I prefer. Same thing with Roland for my keys. I use a Roland JC120 for that, have for 30 years.

 

[Boristhespyder]

Hofner. German, of course. Then Rickenbacker.

 

[Rockonjp76]

I've always liked Fender, not that I think they are superior instruments or whatever, just like the way they look/feel.

 

[PunkNerve]

All my instruments are either Fender, Fender copy or Fender inspired.

 

[MarkoYYZ]

Well, 3 years later and my answer is totally different. Why yes, I quite literally do have a brand!

 

[phillybass101]

Right now I'd say MTD Kingston. MTD Tone and construction principles on a Budget. I own two and have a third on deposit. They sound decent, and not too many players have them. So when I show up I'm probably the only Cat on the Bill playing through one.

 

[Rib 13]

G&L has historically been mine although Sire now gets it right for me, too....I have a funny feeling that Maruszczyk is going to be the next one

 

[Deleted member 264575]

I have 3 basses left. A Rickenbacker, a Rickenbacker and a Rickenbacker. So, yeah I guess so.

1992 4001CS purchased new. Played almost every day.

2001 4001v63.

1999 4001v63.

[EDIT]- to add pics!

 

[Axstar]

I have 3 basses left. A Rickenbacker, a Rickenbacker and a Rickenbacker. So, yeah I guess so.

Still jealous, Neal! Post a picture!

I lean towards Fender, but I'm also totally disloyal to my Fenders. I tend to chop, change, modify and part-out about 75% of anything Fender that comes into the house. At the moment I have a Starcaster that is stock, a P bass with a J neck, a Telecaster and Strat in pieces awaiting their turn on the block.

 

[bigtone23]

I am also a follower of Leo.
Fenders, Fender designed, Fender copied, Fender inspired.
These are the basses I feel most comfortable.
The only bass I have owned that didn't fall under this was my 63 Longhorn.

 

[Baird6869]

I was a Fender and Gibson 4 string guy until I found this damned site just over a decade ago.

Now I am a boutique-y 5 string, 34" scale, 18-19mm spacing, all active guy. No brand Allegiance as I have owned many dozens of different brands, but I have loved Fodera, FBass and Valenti basses for years end they are my main 3 gigging basses.

I still have my old Fenders, but rarely play them....

Amps are different. I only play Jule amps and Berg cabs (exclusively for 4 years or so) and have no real interest in other amp/cabs.

 

[mikeoso]

Brand? Well, yeah. I currently have 3 Martin 6 strings, 2 Martin 12 strings, and a Martin bass. Over the years I've owned a couple of dozen Martins. I have Martin hats, tshirts, jackets...oh, do I have Martin underwear? Just a g string. Several in fact. drool

 

[MrVanimal]

I have a few brands I purchase:

Fender - 2 basses, 2 guitars
Gibson - 2 basses (plus an Epiphone SG guitar)
Jackson - 2 basses and a guitar

 

[bigtone23]

I didn't realize we could bring our guitars into this, too.
I'm still a Leo-ite.
Fenders: Strats, Teles, Partscasters.
Ibanez Roadstars and Pro Lines that are Super Strats.
Charvel Model 3 (Superstrat).
My only deviance is a Danelectro 56 U2 and a 1991 Gibson Les Paul Studio I used to own. The LP lasted about a year.

 

[twinjet]

G&L is my first pick. My '89 L-2000 just does it really, really well for me. It's all I own these days.

 

[Jam Jarman]

I do basically only buy Warwick basses now, mostly because in the used market you can't get better for the money.

Guitars I am in love with my Yamaha SG, and because of that want more Yamahas.

 

[LowEndOperative]

Fender and Ampeg, two relative unknowns.