Do you own multiples of the same bass? Why?

[Brother Goose]

 

[And I]

I don't. I do have 2 PJs, and I'm selling / trading one of them (the nicer one) because all I ever play is my 5er. This would leave me with a 4 string jazz, 4 string PJ, and 5 string MMJ. I'd like to add a lightweight 5 string J (currently gassing for G&L Empress MJ5).

 

[packhowitzer]

I own 2 NS Design CR5s. One is fretted, the other fretless.

 

[pbass6811]

I always have two of whatever my current gigging basses are for standard and half step tuning options.

THIS!

I have two Valenti S24FJ5s and, soon, I'll have two Kiesel Vader VB5s. The only difference in my basses is colors. I firmly believe that if you are gigging regularly, you should find one instrument that covers all the sonic ground you need, and buy two of them. I also keep one tuned standard and tuned down 1/2 step. Switching basses is faster than retuning(if it's not, you're doing something very wrong), and having a backup is just a prudent thing to do.

If you're not gigging or if you're a studio musician, having basses that all sound different makes sense. My Valenti and my Kiesel basses sound different, but I have two of each so I can gig whatever sound I prefer that night with a backup...

 

[Korladis]

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, ... ?

I own two Rickenbackers. One is set up in EADG tuning, the other in BEAD.

That's why.

Also because I like them.

 

[blackandwhite]

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, ... ?

I have these two 4004s because of luck. They are the only two 4004s I have ever seen in person. Ruby 2012 4004Cii Cheyenne and Jetglo 1993 4004L Laredo. DR Sunbeams on the Cii, DR Pure Blues on the L. Ruby has maple/walnut sandwich body plus walnut headstock wings, Chechen board, and current 4003/4004 two-piece neck. Jetglo is all maple, single piece neck, that is both wider and flatter at the back than Ruby's. Its one-piece neck cannot tolerate regular tension strings as they put a ski jump in the neck where it joins the body. They sound similar but different.

 

[superdick2112]

I own (or have owned) multiples of the same bass.
Why?
Because I'm lucky enough to be able to.

 

[Bassconbeatz]

It has to be a Ken Smith. I have owned several. I finally found one that will never leave my stable.

 

[Alivefor5]

Because I like em'.

 

[Deleted member 264575]

I have three Rickenbacker basses. The two in my avatar are both 4001v63 models. One (the Fireglo) is set up really low, which makes it sound like a chainsaw cutting through a chain link fence. The other (the Mapleglo) is set up for a cleaner tone, for kicking huge amounts of butt without as much snarl. I change them out depending on what the song requires. Plus, it's great to have a backup, as I like to tinker and one of them is likely in 'The Shop' (my workbench). This way, I always have a Rickenbacker available, which is essential. My third Rickenbacker is a 4001CS Chris Squire Signature model (bought new, by me in '92), that has many, many hours on it and is badly in need of a restoration. It is currently semi-retired. Those three are the only basses I own.

 

[bassstrangler]

2 Precisions, one is a Steve Harris MIJ neck on a MIM replacement body with Steve Harris pickups, the other is a MIM with GZR pickups.

2 Ibanez TMB 310s one silver sparkle, the other turquoise sparkle...I wanted both.

2 Jazz basses...one a USA Geddy Lee the other a MIM.

2 Ibanez SRs, one a 4 the other a five.

 

[Bassheart365]

Of course! Every bass player should have a 4 string, a 5 string, and a fretless version of their favorite bass!

 

[Beavisplaysbass]

I own 2 J's. One in standard, one in Drop D. I've considered getting a 3rd for fretless, but I kind of want a keyboard and an electric guitar. Do the whole band thing myself.

 

[hypercarrots]

Because Thunderbirds........................

That's a Subaru!

 

[hypercarrots]

Yes because I'm a hoarder.
I have 7 jazz basses and...

 

[Deleted member 261632]

I would love too, but it's more the combination of woods and electronics. I have a FrankenFender bass with EMG pickups and electronics, alder body and maple neck, and I am scrounging the parts together to recreate it as a backup. You never know when 1 goes down during a gig or performance. This way I feel I can just switch basses without tweaking the amp or pre amp settings.

 

[gsquare]

Yes, 20 or so P basses with jazz necks, all slightly different (fretless/fretted, pj, p, jj, different electronics, etc.)

Why? Because I can!

 

[dabbler]

I've never played an SX. I can't get my mind past the cheap part, like I think it won't take a good setup. I know that's not true so often anymore but it's hard to shake.

Do they take a good setup? How low does the action go? Do they need some fretwork?

Anyway, I like cheap but good things though. Fender Mexico convinced me they make great stuff now over the last few years.

SX necks are kinda chunky, I like chunky, and are stable. I play with a medium action (I don't like my strings a gnat's eyelash off the frets) so I'm not a good person to ask how low they can go. I have had to do a few fret levels, though.

Different strokes for different folks.

 

[twinjet]

I owned an American Standard Precision Bass with LaBella flats, because TB recommended them (didn't last long. bleh). A cheapo P clone got the rounds. Liked that sound a lot more, returned the cheapo and put the rounds on the Fender.

 

[robthebassplaye]

Yup, I love my Sadowsky's, my Fodera's and my Cirrus basses !!! I love them ALL!!!

Why not have more than one of each, they are all different, but somehow the same... !!!

And, yes, I do have a CCL, before you ask, because I know you will...

:>)