I can only bring 5 basses...

[buldog5151bass]

Just a thought. You are moving to start a new job - odds are you are going to be tight on time, and don't know the neighborhoods. Why not just take your favorite and maybe one more and start with that?

 

[TolerancEJ]

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If I can only have space for 5, here's what I'm thinking:

Lakland cus 5 string.
Ric cuz Ric
Sabre cuz versatility
MIA Jazz because Jazz bass
RW Precision cuz everyone needs a P-bass...

You have an excellent list. Also, they would be the most expensive to replace, just in case something happens during storage (such as theft, temperature/climate control issues, etc.)

 

[xnewyorka]

Your proposed list is good, except I can't see parting with an L2000 if you only have one of them.

You may be able to fit more than you think into the apartment if you hang them at an angle like this:
Guitar Hanger MX™ | Multiple Guitar Hanging System by diamondLife

I store my cases vertically and a few dozen fit easily into the corner of a room, for example, here is what 45 cases looks like, and in the very back corner behind the bass cases (under the white case) is an entire set of cases for a 7 piece drum set with cymbals:

By the way, I have heard it rains a lot there. You may want to invest in a humidity gauge like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-Humidity-Thermometer-Hygrometer-Indicator/dp/B0013BKDO8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1QBASYBT6TXSY&keywords=acurite+humidity+monitor&qid=1552925458&s=gateway&sprefix=acurite+humi,aps,129&sr=8-3
And then that might make you realize you need a dehumidifier in summer to keep it between 45% and 50% humidity where you keep the instruments. What you need (or don't) will depend on where you are in the building, and what type of air handling it uses, etc.

 

[nilorius]

Fender MIA Jazz
Rickenbacker 4003s
Musicman Sabre
Musicman Stingray SLO
Musicman S.U.B. Stingray

 

[SteveC]

The OP didn't ask about selling, just what 5 basses to bring. We never seem to be able to just answer the question without telling people what basses to sell and what other bass to buy.

Sell them all and get a Roscoe.

 

[Pilgrim]

To the OP: I assume you mean that the stored basses will be in secure, climate-controlled storage. Vancouver is lovely but humid, and non-climate-controlled storage is not an option.

 

[Scarey Larry]

List is good. Enjoy the NW. SteveC's suggestion is not bad either on selling everything. Since you are changing locations this gives you a chance to tailor the arsenal for the environment. Mike Lull makes bass'es in Belluvue, a near suburb of Seattle, and they are first rate.

 

[ak56]

So, I'm moving to Seattle in 2 months to start a new job (yay!). However, the places I can reasonably afford to live in are a LOT smaller than my home, so I'm resigning myself to leaving stuff in storage/behind. My current basses in consideration are:

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Assuming that your parents house that you are storing them at is in Vancouver, that's only 2-1/2 hours away.

Visit your parents one weekend a month, and swap out basses.

 

[retslock]

Lakland 55-01
Fender Road Worn Precision
Fender MIA Jazz
G&L L-2000
Musicman Sabre

 

[David Sutkin]

Bring your 1 existing Rick and now you’ll have room to buy 4 more Ricks ....

Seems logical to me

 

[rashrader]

Aren’t there less important things you can do without? Such as a Refrigerator or a Couch? Sheesh.

No Bass Left Behind.

 

[Luckydog]

I would only play the P-bass, so that would leave room to bring the wife, or the SO.

 

[Jimtoonz]

I think you need to find a way to make the L-2000 one of the choices. It can take the place of many things, if you "dial it in" correctly. Not sure which one in your list it should replace, but you get several basses for the space of one with the L-2000.

 

[FrenchBassQC]

I would have picked the same you did.

 

[lfmn16]

I'd make more room. Seriously, in a closet, under a bed, in a corner of the bedroom. Maybe bring one less piece of furniture.

 

[Fight4Bottom]

I like your list as is. Very sensible.

 

[Gaolee]

Roadworn P
Stingray SLO
American Jazz
Lakland
Sabre

Pretty good list, but leave the Jazz behind. When you get to Seattle, you will find there is a Thunderbird thing in the water down here and you will need one. Actually, everyone needs one, they just don't know it until a Thunderbird chooses them. Then they know. Be prepared. It's always better that way.

What neighborhood will you be moving to?

 

[krfoss]

Great list so far. I'd flip the 5501 for a 5502, then you can get a decent music man tone and then you're covered.

 

[mikeswals]

Bring just two for now; a 5 and 4. Once you get settled in bring the rest later.
Is it true your folks are in Vancouver? That's only a 2.5 your drive. I'll be plyaing down there next week.

 

[Inara]

Pretty good list, but leave the Jazz behind. When you get to Seattle, you will find there is a Thunderbird thing in the water down here and you will need one. Actually, everyone needs one, they just don't know it until a Thunderbird chooses them. Then they know. Be prepared. It's always better that way.

I blame Jeff Ament lol. The T-bird thing here is so pervasive that Mike Lull, who makes Jeff's signature-model Thunderbird-style bass, also makes these JT and PT series basses, which are Jazz / Precision-style basses with Thunderbird pickups.
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(Not news to you, I'm sure, @Gaolee, but I wasn't sure if everyone knew about these intriguing basses)