Do you own multiples of the same bass? Why?

[bassbrad]

I have 4 early 80's Carvin LB50 basses, 3 are Koa and an all black one. I purchased the original in 1982 and it has been my main squeeze and partner in music since then. The others were picked up on eBay over a couple of years when I had money to burn.

 

[bassmusic17]

Yes! Tunings, awesomeness, etc...

This is the only pic I have with the two together.

 

[BigBasserino]

I already own a Bongo 5 and every time I think I'd like to have another bass, I keep coming back to mine and falling back in love with it. I started with halfwounds and then moved to flats. I keep a modest action on the bass as well. But this leaves much to be desired for a nice bright and in your face bass with low action for noodling. So I've been periodically poking around the classifieds in my area and saw another Bongo 5 for cheap. I want to grab it and put some rounds on it and lower the action as much as possible to have that diversity of tone I already know I like. I'm not sure if this sounds crazy though?

But my question is, do you have multiples of the same bass for either different configurations, cosmetic reasons, fretted/fretless version, ... ?

Why not? You can remove all the variables that keep you from sounding like you. ...if you found "your" sound. ....go with it.

 

[Mystic Michael]

But my question is, do you have multiples of the same bass for either different configurations, cosmetic reasons, fretted/fretless version, ... ?

I own three (3) pairs of Carvin basses that I've had configured to be virtually identical - except that one of each pair has frets, and the other is fretless. I've done this because playing the fretted version helps me develop the best possible "muscle memory" for when I want to play its fretless sibling.

They are:

• LB70
• LB70F

• Icon 5
• Icon 5F

• Bromberg 5
• Bromberg 5F

It works for me...

MM

 

[Pbassmanca]

I have two Rippers. The first is a '74 I'm the original owner of. It was my first "real" bass. I keep that one home, or for recording. After a few very bad experiences in recent years, I really don't like to take it to clubs anymore. The second one I picked up from the classifieds here. I got that one because I still like to gig a Ripper.

I also have two PBs. One us a Squier Matt Freeman I bought on a lark mainly to check it out. Turned out to be one if the nicer PBs I've played. The other is a Fender my lady gave me as a Christmas gift. That one I will never give up, for two reasons: (1) it sounds and plays beautifully; (2) it's from her.

For me owning the same or very similar basses is about using different strings to get a different sound from the same-ish bass, or having almost the same bass , (2 alder/rosewood precisions for example) but using different pickups for a variance in tone.

 

[Pbassmanca]

For me owning the same or very similar basses is about using different strings to get a different sound from the same-ish bass, or having almost the same bass , (2 alder/rosewood precisions for example) but using different pickups for a variance in tone.

The Squire Matt Freeman is a real sleeper for sure. One of Fender's best current offerings.

 

[warrplayer]

I have two peavey usa millenniums set up with the same strings. When first changed the strings are too zingy. So whenever I do change strings I practice on that bass, but do my recording with the the one with the broken in strings. And rinse. And repeat.

 

[MrLenny1]

Yes, I have two.
The second one was a deal I could not pass up.

 

[TonyP-]

 

[Doug Parent]

Unless you have zero'ed in on your type of axe and simply want different pickups/pre-amp to get a variation in sound or strings, etc I'd caution against it...IF....owning a completely different animal would help you as a bassist. I have several Warmoth-Fender copies that are identical except for the details mentioned above. On bass is a great old school motown thump and the other bass is a zingy funk bass. Two different animals but play more or less the same. Restraint is wise unless your name is Munjibunga.

 

[40Hz]

For me owning the same or very similar basses is about using different strings to get a different sound from the same-ish bass, or having almost the same bass , (2 alder/rosewood precisions for example) but using different pickups for a variance in tone.

Good man!

My Freeman PB has Chromes and an Aguilar Ag-4P-60, and the Fender has GHS Pressurewounds and a Klein 62 Epic pup. Meanwhile the '74 Ripper has the Rotosound 66 Swing Bass set for some serious edge while the '82 currently has DR Sunbeams on it for a little more warmth. No mods to the electronics on either those. What Bill Lawrence designed for the Ripper was perfect just as it is.

So I guess we're at least both on the same page when it comes to strings on the same model basses.

 

[Delsan]

I used to own both of these at the same time. I sold the blue one and got a P-bass on a trade. Originally bought the blue one because the owner thought he had a rockbass and sold it for STUPID cheap. I already had the green one, and she's still with me now. P bass also in pics.

 

[Mike N]

I've got a few P Basses-

One fretted with rounds and a rosewood board
One fretted with flats and rosewood
One fretless with rounds and rosewood
One fretted with flats and maple tuned 1/2 step down

Two five string J Basses-
One active, one passive.... both with rounds and rosewood

 

[HiEnd Basses]

4 P Basses: 3 American Standards, 1 Fender Select. The American Standards have Rosewood fretboards. One is Olympic White, two are 3 Color Sunburst. One of the Sunbursts is a Limited Edition PJ. The Select has a Maple fretboard and Nitrocellulose lacquer finish; it's 2 Color Sunburst. They've become my trade mark.

 

[japhy4529]

Yep, because I love Spectors! Can't really provide a better answer as I certainly don't need four of them (shhh!).

 

[HiEnd Basses]

Yep, because I love Spectors! Can't really provide a better answer as I certainly don't need four of them (shhh!).

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Spectors are beautiful. Problem is I'd have to buy 4 Euros to match my 4 Fender Precisions. And I just dropped $2300 on the last P Bass! You're killing me!!!! No, I mustn't!

 

[shadven]

I love Tele single coil basses:
1952 Precision pre-cbs / blonde maple neck
1968 Telecaster Bass / blonde maple neck
1969 Telecaster Bass / blonde maple neck
1971 Telecaster Neck on a 1969 P-body
2004 Paisley Precision (tele) MIJ
1965 Sunburst Fender Precision
1975 Gold Sparkle Fender Precision

 

[GlennRH]

No. It crosses my mind, from time to time, to get a second bass. If I were to get a second bass, then it would likely be the same make & model b/c I'm so happy with this one G&L L-1500.

I've gone enough years playing just one bass that I have learned this: Always becoming more of a bassist makes owning more basses unnecessary. That comes from lots of playing and continual learning. It has saved me money, too.

 

[Pbassmanca]

Good man!

My Freeman PB has Chromes and an Aguilar Ag-4P-60, and the Fender has GHS Pressurewounds and a Klein 62 Epic pup. Meanwhile the '74 Ripper has the Rotosound 66 Swing Bass set for some serious edge while the '82 currently has DR Sunbeams on it for a little more warmth. No mods to the electronics on either those. What Bill Lawrence designed for the Ripper was perfect just as it is.

So I guess we're at least both on the same page when it comes to strings on the same model basses.

We are all over that page brother!

 

[NaH]

Dingwall AB2 Cocobolo top/Walnut body/Bubinga neck/Wenge Fretboard - has a deeper tone
Dingwall AB2 Arbutus Burl top/Walnut body/Bubinga neck/Wenge Fretboard - brighter
Dingwall AB2 Bubinga Fretless - its fretless