I need and/or want more.

[GTHintz]

So my thought is if green is your color I'd say have a bass painted in your favorite shade green. Whichever bass you aren't as happy with the color. I had a bass I almost repainted that was pretty ugly. It's amazing what paint can do to make things look better.

 

[bobba66]

I think antigua is what you really want.

 

[mrjim123]

Green basses are the red-headed stepchild of the bass world. They don't stay in tune, are nearly impossible to intonate, cause the audience to head for the door, and they usually smell like rotten produce. Jeez, I should start charging for dispensing such good advice.

 

[Ian Tarbox]

Green basses are the red-headed stepchild of the bass world. They don't stay in tune, are nearly impossible to intonate, cause the audience to head for the door, and they usually smell like rotten produce. Jeez, I should start charging for dispensing such good advice.

Not sure how the color finish affects bridge and nut strength or wood resonance, but ok.

 

[ac100X]

I am very conflicted with wanting more basses that I don't need but want them simply to have them. For example, I'd say green is my favorite color. Someone recently told me I should get a green bass. There aren't a lot, and if they are around or above 1,000 dollars. It's a Hofner Violin Bass. It's an HH hollow body. I already have one like it, and based on demos they sound very similar. Therefore, I don't need it (and don't want the bass because I already have one just like it), but I feel like I should get it for the simple reason of having a green bass. Same thing with bigsby guitars. I like bigsbys, but I'm never ever going to use it, but I want it just so I can have one. There are several other examples similar. Is there any advice the community can offer to help me scale down/calm down and focus on what I really want for a bass and what I really want out of one?

You just made me realize that I don't own a green bass....damm

 

[Ian Tarbox]

You just made me realize that I don't own a green bass....damm

Nice.

 

[mrjim123]

There is a nice green bass in this video. I couldn't tell you what it is, though.

 

[Bunk McNulty]

There is no hope for you. None.

 

[Jen Jesse]

I guess after collecting some more thoughts, I have some more to share. I have noticed problems earlier in my life with buying things because I want them but I never have any use for them. I love basses and I want more, but I want to use them. I don't have intention of collecting to sell, I want to actually play and record with them. I don't want to spend money on something I'm never going to use, because I could spend that money on real life things, or making music.

Something that has helped / is helping me with this type of thing:

Go beyond want vs. need and recognize the difference between "like it, want to collect" and "want to actually own and use."

If you don't want to collect a bunch just to hang on the wall, you can save photos of them in a folder - or even a collage poster type thing that you can actually display as a collection. That can help you help you prioritize what you own and satisfy the collection urge without having to actually buy and hold onto the thing you don't really want. Helps with the sentimental side of things.

 

[devnulljp]

This is an aside:
One way to get control of things like this is to get serious about a meditation practice. Google "anterior singular cortex". I've done it in the past and it worked as advertised. But this would be another distraction if you aren't careful.

edit: singulate. Autocorrect.

*cingulate*

 

[dune]

Coming to talkbass to get rid of pointless gas is like moving into a crack den to sober up.

Best. Line. Ever.

 

[Lawson Hampton]

I am very conflicted with wanting more basses that I don't need but want them simply to have them. For example, I'd say green is my favorite color. Someone recently told me I should get a green bass. There aren't a lot, and if they are around or above 1,000 dollars. It's a Hofner Violin Bass. It's an HH hollow body. I already have one like it, and based on demos they sound very similar. Therefore, I don't need it (and don't want the bass because I already have one just like it), but I feel like I should get it for the simple reason of having a green bass. Same thing with bigsby guitars. I like bigsbys, but I'm never ever going to use it, but I want it just so I can have one. There are several other examples similar. Is there any advice the community can offer to help me scale down/calm down and focus on what I really want for a bass and what I really want out of one?

There's nothing I appreciate more than honesty from someone who know

I am very conflicted with wanting more basses that I don't need but want them simply to have them. For example, I'd say green is my favorite color. Someone recently told me I should get a green bass. There aren't a lot, and if they are around or above 1,000 dollars. It's a Hofner Violin Bass. It's an HH hollow body. I already have one like it, and based on demos they sound very similar. Therefore, I don't need it (and don't want the bass because I already have one just like it), but I feel like I should get it for the simple reason of having a green bass. Same thing with bigsby guitars. I like bigsbys, but I'm never ever going to use it, but I want it just so I can have one. There are several other examples similar. Is there any advice the community can offer to help me scale down/calm down and focus on what I really want for a bass and what I really want out of one?

Oh I so agree! I only have two basses, but I have…umm…quite a few six strings... I’ve now joined the ranks with you all as I find the bass such a tremendously satisfying instrument to play. I was just this week drooling over a green Sadowsky Metroline listed on their website. The color green had never really called to me until I saw that sage green metallic. Delicious!

I’m definitely guilty as charged for just having to have a few “iconic” models. However, my additions have tended to be an evolution, responding to both comfort and a familiarity with/preference for different components, woods, neck shapes, finishes, etc. For example, I’d never considered a hollow body until recovering from a spine surgery a few years ago. As insignificant as a pound or two may seem, I just couldn’t take the weight of a solid body. One call and my dealer hooked me up with a new Collings hollow body and I swear I could hear the angels singing! I’ve never looked back and never bought another solid body six string. So the twisting and turning, curiosity and search for better ergonomics and higher fidelity has led to a formidable quiver. My life is richer for it, even if my bank account isn’t. Yet, as my girlfriend says as she cooks dinner and I practice, music is the healthiest obsession!

 

[ac100X]

You just made me realize that I don't own a green bass....damm

...I didn't do this on purpose, I just remembered, I do own a green bass...oops.

 

[blacktocomm]

...I didn't do this on purpose, I just remembered, I do own a green bass...oops.
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[ac100X]

Yes, I have posted it before, it just didn't come to mind when I quickly responded. It's more of a lime green to black bass.

 

[jd56hawk]

I am very conflicted with wanting more basses that I don't need but want them simply to have them. For example, I'd say green is my favorite color. Someone recently told me I should get a green bass. There aren't a lot, and if they are around or above 1,000 dollars. It's a Hofner Violin Bass. It's an HH hollow body. I already have one like it, and based on demos they sound very similar. Therefore, I don't need it (and don't want the bass because I already have one just like it), but I feel like I should get it for the simple reason of having a green bass. Same thing with bigsby guitars. I like bigsbys, but I'm never ever going to use it, but I want it just so I can have one. There are several other examples similar. Is there any advice the community can offer to help me scale down/calm down and focus on what I really want for a bass and what I really want out of one?

If you're going to go green, get something that plays and sounds even better than it looks.

As for someone actually telling you you should get a green bass, tell them you'll do it if they can tell you why in a 50-words-or-more composition.
Other than that, one Hofner is more than enough, two is too much.

 

[themickster]

no.

He's trying to be funny. Anything you say will be used for his next punchline.

 

[MMiller28]

Buy what makes you happy as long as you can afford it. I have too many basses and have more coming. I love them all. Some of them are green, too.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I am very conflicted with wanting more basses that I don't need but want them simply to have them. For example, I'd say green is my favorite color. Someone recently told me I should get a green bass. There aren't a lot, and if they are around or above 1,000 dollars. It's a Hofner Violin Bass. It's an HH hollow body. I already have one like it, and based on demos they sound very similar. Therefore, I don't need it (and don't want the bass because I already have one just like it), but I feel like I should get it for the simple reason of having a green bass. Same thing with bigsby guitars. I like bigsbys, but I'm never ever going to use it, but I want it just so I can have one. There are several other examples similar. Is there any advice the community can offer to help me scale down/calm down and focus on what I really want for a bass and what I really want out of one?

Yes, I can give you the perfect advice to your poser. Do not hang around here looking for advice to calm your obvious case of gas and expect miracle cure other than give in!

 

[nonohmic]

Buy! Buy! Send more money!