How about something different - let's see your #2's

[Holdsg]

my #2, especially when I want to play something "funky"

 

[JRA]

Some people show off multiple basses in those threads, which is fine but, since those threads are about your #1, I "stick to the topic" and show only my #1 rather than any of my other nice basses. So, in this thread, I want to see your #2.

well, i'm realizing that the whole notion of ranking axes is more 'organic' than "this is the one i play the most." i actually play my #3 more than my #1, and my #2 gets less attention than my #4 and my #5, and sometimes my #6 is better as either my #1 or my #2 --- and none of it has to do with "tone."

but, in fairness to the thread, here is my #2:


if i took my "#1" to a gig and wanted a reliable* "backup" ax then this one would be my #2! it's like my main gigging ax, except the color. it's a modded, non-american cheapie with great parts and a re-shaped neck profile = feels like warm, loaded brownies! i have about $450 USD in it, but if you played it and liked it: you'd offer me more --- and i'd refuse to sell it because it is often my #1.... even though i play others more.

* feels about the same, behaves about the same.

 

[petch]

 

[Stewie]

Always a bridesmaid, rarely a bride

 

[jd56hawk]

I didn't notice the foam at first. My L-2500 has Chromes on it and I like how they provide some balance to the fire-breathing MFD's. But I never considered putting a mute under the strings. I might have to give that a try to see how well it works with my band's mostly blues and classic rock play list.

Window insulation and felt.

 

[Chrome Dome]

Main one is in my avatar 2009 L2000. #2would have to be 2015 D"Angelico,actually toss up sometimes!

 

[2112]

Normally I take 2 more-or-less identical parts PJs to every gig... let's call them Bass #1 and Bass A. I usually switch back and forth between them from gig to gig. So... that means my #2 is really Bass #3 (or a "Bass C" ).

I reckon if one of my mains was sick and couldn't make a gig, I'd take the pink Gamma P I use mainly for cancer benefits (because eff cancer). It's got GZRs, Hipshot Detuner, and Dunlop Straplocks. Brings the thunder, weighs less than 8 lbs, and holds a setup like grim death.

However, I just picked up a great Elite Jazz with an Audere 4-band preamp into it that's just blowing me away, it definitely has potential to push up into the rotation...

 

[dave64o]

my #2, especially when I want to play something "funky"

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If I'm guessing correctly which one it is, I like your #1, too. Nice pair of basses.

 

[sotua]

G&L Tribute JB2 in swamp ash/rosewood board. Heavy as #@$@#$ but otherwise a great bass, good tone, very comfy. If only it was 32" it could turn into my #1...

 

[wes stephenson]

My side chick

 

[got_the_bug]

I'm too promiscuous to designate a number 2. Can I have 10?

 

[TDR1138]

‘88 L-1000

 

[filmtex]

Here's my #2 2021 Fender American Performer Precision

 

[devnulljp]

Weirdly, my #2 turned out to be the 62 PBass (the one on the right) that I got the 72 P(J) as backup for. But totally fell in love with the 72.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

I have a number 1, and a nemero uno, so this is my #2 or 3 , depending on how you look at it .

 

[TK4261]

My #2 is my Couch Bass and some gigs....Modded Squier Mini P 28.6"

 

[scott sinner]

My number 1 is a Warwick Corvette $$.

Number 2 is Warwick Corvette Taranis. And it is thunderous.

 

[H K]

I'm enjoying this way more than the #1 posts. Seems its always the same 3-4 basses that top it for most of us

 

[5StringBlues]

doo doo brown!

 

[BlackVincent52]