In my case, it's my very early USA Lakland Glaub. I could have no other basses ever again, and be happy, AND covered as far as what I need a bass to do.
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Do you have the one that could be, your ONLY one?
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Passinwind
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- Dec 3, 2003
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Yep. Any of my current four could be my only one and I'd be fine with it, but either of my fretless fours would serve especially well. I did one twenty year stint only owning one bass and never felt a hint of GAS, no reason I couldn't do that again.
The limitations of my MTD 635 are solely due to the user (photo is enhanced)
I don't like having to think about that possibility... and I only own three. I did, however, get along just fine with a lone 4-string G&L L-2000. About a year or so, I think. A true workhorse.
What is the top wood on that? it kinda weirds me out.
If you're an MFD fan and know how to use 'em, you need nothing else.
I did really well, just fine with my Mike Lull M5V as my only bass for 2 years. Well, that and a fretless bass. And honestly, that could continue from now on.
But a new gig where I need to set up a bass to be tuned down 1/2 step was as good a reason as any to buy a new bass. Even though my M5V tuned down for the first show, did just fine, and tuned back up the next day for another gig. No adjustments necessary!
So what? I still have a new bass coming, good reason or not. I will post a NBD with pics when it arrives. Hopefully by the end of this week!
But a new gig where I need to set up a bass to be tuned down 1/2 step was as good a reason as any to buy a new bass. Even though my M5V tuned down for the first show, did just fine, and tuned back up the next day for another gig. No adjustments necessary!
So what? I still have a new bass coming, good reason or not. I will post a NBD with pics when it arrives. Hopefully by the end of this week!
I'm finding there is not much that can't be covered with my active P/J with a passive tone control.
I definitely agree.
1 passive Jazz, 1 passive Precision, 1 active 5 are must haves.
Although, I must confess this 2012 Am Std Jazz has recently stolen my heart
Yep.
If I had to I could play the old molested and modded Gibby in my avatar for the rest of my days and be perfectly happy with that state of affairs.
If I had to I could play the old molested and modded Gibby in my avatar for the rest of my days and be perfectly happy with that state of affairs.
I have one that I love, and then I have another one that I love. The difference between them (well, one difference) is the number of strings.
My #1 has four strings. I can't imagine it not being my #1 but if a fiver ever came along that I felt as comfortable with and sounded as good, I could be tempted. But right now I have two primary tools for different kinds of shows (plus a bunch of others) and I'm happy with that. It would be very hard to supplant my #1.
My #1 has four strings. I can't imagine it not being my #1 but if a fiver ever came along that I felt as comfortable with and sounded as good, I could be tempted. But right now I have two primary tools for different kinds of shows (plus a bunch of others) and I'm happy with that. It would be very hard to supplant my #1.
I was that way my US L2500---was a toss-up between that and my Glaub.
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I had to think about this.
Honestly, I'm fine with any bass that has decent action and a pickup that works well.
Outside of that, so long as money isn't an issue my answer would have to be, no. I don't want any bass to be my one and only. I see no reason for it.
Honestly, I'm fine with any bass that has decent action and a pickup that works well.
Outside of that, so long as money isn't an issue my answer would have to be, no. I don't want any bass to be my one and only. I see no reason for it.
This one, the Skjoldslayer, is as close as it gets, but I still find myself reaching for the P Bass now and again.
Redwood burl. I enhanced the image to make the pattern pop. It's more subtle in person.
