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How many basses do you own? (Currently) Part 2

How many basses do you currently own?

  • 1

    Votes: 937 9.5%

  • 2

    Votes: 1,555 15.7%

  • 3

    Votes: 1,643 16.6%

  • 4

    Votes: 1,337 13.5%

  • 5 to 9

    Votes: 2,987 30.2%

  • 10 to 20

    Votes: 1,066 10.8%

  • 21 +

    Votes: 282 2.8%

  • Too many to count

    Votes: 90 0.9%
  • Total voters
    9,896
#3,261
B-Mac said:
How do you like your Bacchus?
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I don't play it as much as she should be played but she's really a killer J bass. The craftsmanship is as nice or even nicer (IMO) than a Fender bass at the same price point. The Bacchus luthiers know what they are doing :)

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#3,264
Bassman316 said:
Fender MIM Jazz
Ibanez BTB 675
SX P-bass
SX fretless J-bass
Jay Turser semi-hollowbody
Douglas 6-string
Yamaha BBG-4SII
Sonata A/E bass

I guess I should still lay claim to a Brice octave 8-string that my buddy currently has possession of. A long while back, the bridge pulled and lifted right out of the body, bending the bridge and screws and what not. It's been a long time it seems so I can't remember details but my buddy (who lives 3 hours away) is gonna eventually get around to fixing her up for me. Other than that, the bass actually played pretty sweet. I miss the unique feel and sound of an octave eight.
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How are the SX basses?
 
#3,265
walking Bass said:
Just a small collection:

1. 1963 Gibson EB-2 - original flats
2. 2005 Gibson SG - original rounds
3. Ken Smith Burner 5
4. Rob Allen MB-2 Koa fretless
5. Taylor GS Mini
6. Fender American Professional Mustang - Sunburst w/TI flat

The only additions I'd like is a second Gibson SG with TI flats and a Rob Allen fretless Mouse.
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How is that Taylor GC Mini? I've been looking for a reasonably priced used one to no avail. People must really like them.
 
#3,266
B-Mac said:
How are the SX basses?
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The SX basses are pretty sweet. The P-bass is a nice 3 tone sunburst that wears La Bella flats. A long time ago I slapped a Seymour Duncan pickup in it and between that and the very old flats, it nails an old school thumpy tone pretty well. My fretless J-bass is a pretty shade of deep blue with a matching headstock. Stock pickups which are pretty freakin' hot, hotter and more lively than the stock pickups in my MIM Fender Jazz. Tons of fretless "mwah" that I can get outta that bass. I really love both of my SX basses, and considering what I paid for them - around $125-$135 each, new - I really can't complain.
 
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#3,267
Bassman316 said:
The SX basses are pretty sweet. The P-bass is a nice 3 tone sunburst that wears La Bella flats. A long time ago I slapped a Seymour Duncan pickup in it and between that and the very old flats, it nails an old school thumpy tone pretty well. My fretless J-bass is a pretty shade of deep blue with a matching headstock. Stock pickups which are pretty freakin' hot, hotter and more lively than the stock pickups in my MIM Fender Jazz. Tons of fretless "mwah" that I can get outta that bass. I really love both of my SX basses, and considering what I paid for them - around $125-$135 each, new - I really can't complain.
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That inexpensive new?
 
#3,268
B-Mac said:
How is that Taylor GC Mini? I've been looking for a reasonably priced used one to no avail. People must really like them.
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I'm keeping mine! It's an excellent instrument and perfectly suited for: practice, parlor play and times when I need to take physical stress off old body parts. I wouldn't take it in place of the SG or Mustang, nor do I love it amplified, but for what it does do I love it.
 
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#3,269
B-Mac said:
That inexpensive new?
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Oh yeah. Now, granted, I bought those basses 9-10 years ago, and to be honest, there was more of a selection of four-string basses on the Rondo Music site than there is now, but yeah I picked up both of those basses within a year of each other and they were right around that price range. SX basses in my experience are a lot of bass for the money. I remember when the original SX fever spread around here and I checked it out for myself. I couldn't believe brand new P and J model basses could be had for that amount that came with such high regards among Talkbassers.
 
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#3,271
Sunburst Jay Turser Pbass copy. Don't know the age. I bought it used for $60US.
Jet Black 1992 Carvin LB70.
Both are lefty.
I want a Hofner violin bass and a Fender PJ.
But, I'm OK with just the two I have. We'll see what GAS has to say about it.
 
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#3,272
I've owned eleven basses for years. Basses have come and gone, but weirdly the total stood at eleven. Recently I sold two to fund a major drum purchase, so I currently own a mere nine basses.

(I even changed my answer in the poll!)

I've been waiting for my Rickenbacker 4003 SW/5 for thirteen months now. That will eventually bring my total back to double digits. In the meantime I feel like less of a slave to gear. (Um, except for drums...)
 
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#3,273
walking Bass said:
I'm keeping mine! It's an excellent instrument and perfectly suited for: practice, parlor play and times when I need to take physical stress off old body parts. I wouldn't take it in place of the SG or Mustang, nor do I love it amplified, but for what it does do I love it.
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Played one for about 45 minutes at NAMM .... IMO, they are awesome, they sound sound great and feel great too. If I had the need for a small, acoustic bass, I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
 
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#3,274
This is what I have at the moment:
1972 fender Precision
1999 Fender Precision
2014 Fender Jazz
Squire Jaguar short scale
Squire vi
Squire Precision Classic Vibe
Squire Jazz 5 string
Legend fretless
Epiphone Jack Cassidy Signature
Maton Sullivan F+4
Hagstrom H8 ii 8 string
 
#3,275
B-Mac said:
Updating my list from December 2017

1. Dean Exotica Quilt Ash (2013) A/E w/Aphex® Gloss Natural 34-inch bought new set
2. Dean Exotica Quilt Ash (2015) A/E w/Aphex® Gloss Trans Black Fretless 34-inch bought new set
3. Dean Rhapsody 8 String Bubinga/Mahogany (2016) Gloss Active EMG pups 34-inch bolt-on bought new
4. Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic (2015) Maple Hollow Body Black Gloss Passive Black Top Filter Tron pups Short Scale 30.25-inch bought used set
5. Gretsch G5123B Electromatc (2011) Maple Hollow Body Trans Orange Gloss Passive TV Jones Thunder Tron pups Medium Scale 32-inch bought used set
6. Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 5 String (2015) Mahogany Honey Satin Active neck-thru 35-inch bought new
7. Ibanez SRF700 Portamento Fretless (2015) Mahogany Brown Burst Flat Active Bartonlini MK-1 pups neck-thru 34-inch bought used
8. Warwick Rock Bass Corvette Basic (2015) Alder Satin Passive MEC pups 32-inch bolt-on bought new
9. Jay Turser 5 String Quilt Maple (2016) A/E w/Belcat EQ-2058 5 Band Sunburst Gloss 32-inch one of a kind bought demo set
10. Gibson SG Standard (2008) Mahogany Trans Cherry Gloss Passive 30.5-inch scale set neck bought used
11. Gibson Les Paul Standard Oversized Body (2011) Ebony Gloss Chambered Body Passive 34-inch scale set neck bought used
12. Ibanez AGB140-TBR-12-01 (2004) Trans Brown (Semi-hollow Body) 34-inch bought used Passive set
13. Tune TWB43-PD (2005) Oil Finish Mahoany body with Pauk Top 34-inch bolt-on bought used Active
14. Gretsch 6073 Electrotone (2006) Burgundy Trans 30.25-inch (sealed Hollow body) bought used Passive set
15. Rickenbacker (2009) 4003 solid body Mapleglo 33.25-inch neck-thru bought used Passive
16. Fender (2014) American Deluxe Precision 34-inch Passive/Active P/J bolt-on bought used
17. Ibanez (2014) AGB205 DVS 12-01 5 String Dark Violin Burst Bass Guitar 30.5-inch Passive bought used set
18. Eastwood Classic 5 (2017) (custom order 1 of 12) 30.5-inch Passive bought new set
19. Peavey T-40 34-inch passive natrual maple tobaco burst (1982) bolt-on bought used
20. Dean Performer A/E Dean EQ-7545 Preamp Satin Natural solid top Spruce/Mahogany 32-inch bought used (1999) set
21. Ibanez AFB200 SRD 12-04 (2008) Sunset Red (Semi-hollow Body) 30.5-inch bought used Passive set
22. Takamine GB72CE Jumbo A/E Takamine TK-40B preamp GN Maple 34-inch (2016) bought used set
23. Dean Exotica Radiant A/E Shadow P7 Preamp GN solid top Spruce/Mahogany 32-inch (2003) bought used set
24. Samick HFB490 A/E Samick preamp Archtop w/F holes Spruce/Mahogany 34-inch (1999) bought used set
25. Michael Kelly Dragonfly Quilt Maple 4 string A/E (2006) 34-inch bought demo used set
26. Dean Jeff Berlin Burled Walnut top (Czech) Bartolini pups Badass II Passive 34-inch (1999) bolt-on bought used
27. Ibanez GSRM20B Mikro Scale 28.6-inch Walnut Oil Passive P/J style PU (2017) bolt-on bought new
28. Dean Edge Pro Active BadAss II Bridge DMT Soap Bars neck-thru Brass Nut Sunburst 34-inch (2006) bought used
29. Kona KWB4A neck-thru Active natural hand rubbed Wilkinson Pups 34-inch (2016) bought new
30. Ibanez Premium SR1200 Active Nordstrands 34-inch (2011) bolt-on bought used
31. Dillion DB-534-004 Semi-Hollow 4 string 34" passive push-pull neck pup split (2016) set neck bought new
32. Dean Sledehammer Ash 4 String 34" Active DMT MM style (2007) bolt-on bought used
33. Ibanez AGB200 VLS 12-03 (2013) AGB200 4 String Violin Sun Burst Bass Guitar 30.25-inch Passive bought used set
34. 1999 Epiphone El Capitan 34" 4 string set neck Black Gloss A/E bass used set
35. Dean Hardtail (2008) 4 string black neck-thru 34-inch brass nut Active EMGHZ bought used 34-inch
36. Dean Jeff Berlin Player 4 string Bass Lines (Syemour Duncan) Soap Bars (2010) bolt-on 34" active (used)
37. Stagg AB203CE-SB 30 inch 4 string dreadnaught ABG pre-amp (used) set
38. Dean Performer Exotic Quilt Ash PBEQA 34" 4 string (2008) Elan-4TN pre-amp (used) set
39. Peavey T-45 bolt-on passive natrual maple tobaco burst (1983) (used)
40. Fender Sandblasted Limited Edition American Special Precision (2014) Red Passive 34" Bolt on (used)
41. Dean Stylist 32" scale Hollowbody Passive Black Sparkle set (used)
42. Dean European Select Edge Select Amber Burst Bartiloni pups (1999) 34" NT (used)
43. Gretsch Thunder Jet (2017) 30.5" Black Chambered set passive TV Jones (used)
44. Dean Vendetta (2008) Trans Amber Active DMT Soap Bars (demo) bolt-on 34"
45. Dean Edge 1Q w/Edge 10 neck 35" (2010 neck) Maple Top Tiger Eye Passive DMT Soap Bars (used) bolt-on
46. Dean Edge 4 5 string Fretless (2011) Amber Gloss 35" Active DMT Soap Bars (used) bolt-on
47. Eastwood EB-1 32" Chambered new Passive set
48. Early 80's Fender Bullet Bass 34" Scale (someone's refinish project) used Passive bolt-on
49. Dean Rhapsody 4Q string active with EMG's and Trans Blk Quilt 2003 used 34" bolt-on
50. Dean Hillsboro PJ Dean DMT pups 2013 bolt-on Passive used 34"
51. Pairadice Musician's Supply 4 string neck though active new 2018 34"
52. Dean Edge Q4B 2006 bolt-on active bartiloni pups used 34"
53. Dean USA Jeff Berlin Patchwork Signature 2012 34" Bartolini pups Badass Bass II Bridge bolt-on Grover used
54. Dean Exhibition Faded Denim ABG w/Aphex 34" 4 string set neck used
55. Dean Brian Bromberg Active 4 string bass 34" 2 Dean jazz style pups and piezo saddle pup neck thru
56. Dean European Select Edge Improv Flame Natural EMG-CS pups (1999) 34" NT (used)
57. Dean Hillsboro Eric Bass Signature Gold Metallic Active Humbucker bolt-on 201?
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Just added number 58 today

Well I sort of jumped on the band wagon today. Last week I purchased a Dean EABC bass 2012 model that was modified with an LC-5 preamp. Came with Dean HSC and a nice leather Fender Strap. I made an offer and I didn't think it would sell and the next thing you know I got a message saying accepted and I need to pay.
I don't know who thought to replace the passive electronics in this with the LC-5, but I have to say it is a real good match.
Here's the sellers pics and one of my pics with my buddy.
@McG, @Leftka and @GretschWretch thank you so much for telling me the good things about this bass.
Gawd is it huge though compared to my other ABG's!!!! It's bigger than my Takamine GB72CE Jumbo
49 1/2" end to end, 18" across lower bout, 4 7/8" deep, 21 1/2" bottom of body to top of body and 12 1/8" across upper bout.

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