A worthy goal and one that I pursue as well. Now, if I could just stop buying basses. 
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Downsizing
- Thread starter Dr. Cheese
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Very nice! I got a humble collection overseas. I thought they wouldn't like me having them with me on the plane.
I wouldn’t carry any auto overseas unless I knew the law before I traveled. Knives can be carried in checked baggage that goes under the plane.
Hello Doc same sort of thoughts regarding basses & gear here as well. At 56 I'm working more than I did at 26 & I don't find the time to practise as much, as I used to and part of that passion of wanting a huge bass collection has gone for me.
I've gone back to short scale basses mainly my '64 Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass which I've had for 35 yrs, and my 2014 Fender Am.Std Precision is in second place. And My Peavey Foundation I'm keeping for sentimental reasons, I really loved the Peavey basses of the '80's.
I've gone back to short scale basses mainly my '64 Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass which I've had for 35 yrs, and my 2014 Fender Am.Std Precision is in second place. And My Peavey Foundation I'm keeping for sentimental reasons, I really loved the Peavey basses of the '80's.
I went on a little gear bender this fall, and still recovering from the hangover! Feeling the urge to consolidate now. I find I do better with less in the stable- more actual practice and less just A/Bing settings and ergonomics. I play guitar too which doubles the GAS, but also somehow gives me a more utilitarian outlook on gear.
When half or more of the very well funded off-road bike racers conquering the 2,745 mile Tour Divide are rocking, instead of bike-specific lights, this $120 baddie strapped to their constantly vibrating handlebar, I’d hope the $600 ones would have a stupidly good battery that’re good for burning at full 2K lumens for 40 hours between charges and have a no-questions immediate in-store replacement warranty.My favorite knife store carries high flashlights. I am not buying a $699 flashlight.
This is a thread I can certainly relate to. I turned 65 in July and have my share of health problems. 2024 will be the year of the purge if only I can refrain from replacing one sale with a new purchase. I sold 2 basses over the last 3 weeks only to catch myself at the last minute before committing to another one or two right here on talkbass. My problem is that I like multiples. 2 Spectors, 3 4003s, 5 Kubickis, 3 Suhr era Jazz Deluxes, 7 P-Basses. I even have 2 identical 2021 Pro II Precisions Black/Maple.... that's how bad I've got it.
.. and most of these are just a collection since I'm only gigging the Kubickis. I'm at 29 right now and I don't know if I'll be able to cull it down much. Getting it down to 10 or 11 would be a major accomplishment for me. Hell, I even considered trying to buy back the 4003 I just sold last week.
Thank God I'm not into much else. I've carried either a Victorinox Super Tinker or Fisherman in my pocket every day for the last 45 years though I see Fieldmaster in my future.
.. and most of these are just a collection since I'm only gigging the Kubickis. I'm at 29 right now and I don't know if I'll be able to cull it down much. Getting it down to 10 or 11 would be a major accomplishment for me. Hell, I even considered trying to buy back the 4003 I just sold last week.
Thank God I'm not into much else. I've carried either a Victorinox Super Tinker or Fisherman in my pocket every day for the last 45 years though I see Fieldmaster in my future.
Hey there Dr.
I know the feeling. I am 72yo and began eliminating gear a few years back. Down to 2 basses, 2 amps, 4 cabs and a small assortment of pedals. Really all I need. Only playing out about once a week at this point and thinking that might even be too much gear to own!
I know the feeling. I am 72yo and began eliminating gear a few years back. Down to 2 basses, 2 amps, 4 cabs and a small assortment of pedals. Really all I need. Only playing out about once a week at this point and thinking that might even be too much gear to own!
I went down to 2 basses and I’m very happy. A Lakland 55-02 deluxe and a Roscoe Century Custom 5J.
Concerning basses, bass gear and bass parts.......how many of us suffer from OCD? Otherwise known as GAS.
Wouldn't retirement mean more time to play? Can decluttering make you happy? Sure. I don't consider it clutter if it's being used. My grandpa died with an entire closet full of clothing with the hang tags still on it. My grandma on the other side had all sorts of old stuff without any real purpose, like an encyclopedia set from 1960. I recall trying to look up the Vietnam war as a kid and baffled that I couldn't find it.
It is a rare bass from the Nineties that Peavey made for a little bit before the Cirrus. Mine is from about 1995.
Yes, indeed. 12 days ago, I turned 68. In 2024, I plan to sell 2 basses to get down to 4. 6 years ago, I sold 4 motorcycles due to age and ended up with 1 3-wheeler.
Just having a bunch of basses does not give me pleasure. I love playing and improving as a bassist. There are a few tones I like and I do only playing four strings at times. I do not need a lot to be happy.
Vitamins?Elucidation required! What do I have to do/sell to cheat death?
