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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
#5,403
The custom bass that I comissioned in mid 2023 is finished and I'll grab it tomorrow.
Time to update the list:

  1. Aria Pro II IGB-805
  2. JP Custom Guitars Electric Upright
  3. Yamaha BB1024x
  4. Eastwood Airline Map Bass
  5. Tobias Toby Pro 4 NT
  6. Epiphone Jack Casady
  7. Yamaha BB735a
  8. Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro
  9. Fender American Original 60's
  10. JMS Custom Precision 51
  11. Fender Mustang Justin Meldal-Johnsen
  12. Ibanez ATK300 NT
  13. Ibanez SHR505F
  14. SX Precision bass
  15. Hagstrom H8-II
  16. Hofner Shorty Violin Bass
  17. Harley Benton JB-25th Anniversary
  18. Cort Elrick NJS5
  19. Sadowsky (RSD) Metroexpress 21 Hybrid BK FL
  20. Peavey Foundation
  21. JP Custom Guitars Luso II Fretless
 
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#5,407
Hi, kinda by playing frequence

-Ibanez EBX404 MIK (newly aquired for me for Xmass - lightest bass I have held and cool "RG" shape)
-BC Rich Zombie Special MIK (2x P and BC Rich preamp = full brutal sound/brutal neckdive too)
-Sakai bass from 70s MIJ Matsu or Teisco factory (deep unique sound and easy to play due shortscale)
-Ibanez SR885 MIJ - unique "jazz" pup settings, La Bellas flat on it (comfiest 5 string I have ever seen, very stable, joy to play and very light)
-Ibanez SR800 MIJ. (very nice sound with active PJ pups and comfy C/D slim neck)

Next week MAYBE i will get Spector Euro Rebop 5 made in my homeland, but really not sure yet as thought it is LX at first... And no clue about Spector basses overall...

GAS stuff:
My dream bass is Rickenbacker 4001 from 84 or older... Could get it, but still quite a cash to dish out. Hard to satisfy the cost as I enjoy my cheap Ibanezes a lot.

Would love to get also BC Rich Warlock with 2x P as it is more comfortable than Zombie with its sharp bottom horn for sitting session...

Would love to get old Gibson SG shortscale too. Known for neckdive but I bet nothing is worse than BC Riches with this issue.
 
#5,408
I have six and keep telling myself that I don’t need anymore.

EBMM Stingray EX - Black & Maple
Vintera Mustang - Fiesta Red & Pau Ferro
Squier Bullet - Black & Maple
EBMM Stingray - Burnt Apple & Rosewood
Vintera 50’s P Bass - Sea foam & Maple
EBMM Stingray - 2 color sunburst & Rosewood
 
#5,409
factory presets said:
7. Could realistically justify 4 of them.
Squier CV 60s with flats
SBMM Ray 35
Heartfield DR5 w/East Uni Pre (love that bass)
Ibanez lawsuit P fretless.
Reckon a semi acoustic shorty might be a sound I don't have covered.
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Glad you mentioned the Heartfield DR5. I have a number of great (pro) basses but recently rediscovered my Heartfield with a Nordstrand pre and some old Bartolini's I had laying around. Stable, easy to play and sounds killer. One account requests it. That and my Nordstrand "Cat" bass.
 
#5,410
I have two functioning ones as of today. Jazz and split coil pbass pickups covered. Throw in a small, light travel bass and I'll be done till I decide to splurge at some point this year. Considering a Thunderbird but I am also interested in a G&L Tribute L2000. Never had a bass with active circuitry before. Could be worth giving it a shot.
 
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#5,412
An opportunity has presented to get an amazing bass from a friend of mine. I just couldn't say no... :banghead::banghead::banghead:
It's an Alnus Bass Precision 51 reliqued and it's awesome!

Here's the updated list:

  1. Aria Pro II IGB-805
  2. JP Custom Guitars Electric Upright
  3. Yamaha BB1024x
  4. Eastwood Airline Map Bass
  5. Tobias Toby Pro 4 NT
  6. Epiphone Jack Casady
  7. Yamaha BB735a
  8. Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro
  9. Fender American Original 60's
  10. JMS Custom Precision 51
  11. Fender Mustang Justin Meldal-Johnsen
  12. Ibanez ATK300 NT
  13. Ibanez SHR505F
  14. SX Precision bass
  15. Hagstrom H8-II
  16. Hofner Shorty Violin Bass
  17. Harley Benton JB-25th Anniversary
  18. Cort Elrick NJS5
  19. Sadowsky (RSD) Metroexpress 21 Hybrid BK FL
  20. Peavey Foundation
  21. JP Custom Guitars Luso 5NE Fretless
  22. Alnus Bass Precision 51
 
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#5,413
Just increased my stable.
Not pictured are my ‘03 King Doublebass Roadking and my ‘53 Kay C-1 uprights.
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#5,414
Nunovsky said:
An opportunity has presented to get an amazing bass from a friend of mine. I just couldn't say no... :banghead::banghead::banghead:
It's an Alnus Bass Precision 51 reliqued and it's awesome!

Here's the updated list:

  1. Aria Pro II IGB-805
  2. JP Custom Guitars Electric Upright
  3. Yamaha BB1024x
  4. Eastwood Airline Map Bass
  5. Tobias Toby Pro 4 NT
  6. Epiphone Jack Casady
  7. Yamaha BB735a
  8. Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro
  9. Fender American Original 60's
  10. JMS Custom Precision 51
  11. Fender Mustang Justin Meldal-Johnsen
  12. Ibanez ATK300 NT
  13. Ibanez SHR505F
  14. SX Precision bass
  15. Hagstrom H8-II
  16. Hofner Shorty Violin Bass
  17. Harley Benton JB-25th Anniversary
  18. Cort Elrick NJS5
  19. Sadowsky (RSD) Metroexpress 21 Hybrid BK FL
  20. Peavey Foundation
  21. JP Custom Guitars Luso 5NE Fretless
  22. Alnus Bass Precision 51
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Nuno!!! Were are going to need a family portrait!!!
 
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