If you only owned 2 basses...

[Lo-E]

If I had to limit myself to 2 basses I’m not 100% sure either of them would be a precision.

 

[rodl2005]

As said above, one would be my Gibson EB4 into 2013. It's so light, versatile and great sounding.
Superb rock bass
Other would be my 06 Alleva-Copollo EUT5 .... just unreal in every aspect

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

How does your Sandberg compare to your Ray? I need (want) to get a new 5'er and I am conflicted. I have owned a few Stingrays but never a Sandberg. I would probably do a VM-5.

Well the StingRay5 Special is just a tad over 8lbs , has that wonderful StingRay bounce to the notes that is smooth yet punchy.
The Sandberg has a certain clarity and sustain and has the active / passive options that make it a much more versatile player. Not that the Ray can’t cover different genres because it can. But it will always sound like a StingRay.
The Sandberg can get into P, J, and Ray territory. It weighs 9lbs. Still a good low weight for a 5.
I wouldn’t want to be without either one that’s for sure.

 

[ComicBass]

I like Precision basses. That said, if I only had 2 basses neither would be a P.

 

[SixtyCycleHum]

...and one was a Precision, what would the other one be?

....and one was a Jazz* FTFY

The other would be the Yamaha BB5000.

 

[Killing Floor]

Only 1 plus a P? I’d have to have a fretless. I love a J and MM and a 5 is nice but I gotta be me and me has fretless. I could make a P and a fretless J or P or other work if I had to have 2.

 

[REV]

I would probably say Jazz but what I usually bring to a recording session is my P bass and my Danelectro Longhorn.

 

[bmusic]

probably the Mustang

 

[Thumpin6string]

I would never own a Precision, so that would be a scenario that is impossible.

 

[Frodolicious]

I wouldn't have a P bass. I'd have my 4 string G&L fretless (a PJ equivalent), and would probably opt for a Dingwall 6 String bass

 

[tb-player]

...and one was a Precision, what would the other one be?

The other one would be something of great value that I could sell, along with the precision… pool the money and buy an MTD and a Lull.

 

[jd56hawk]

...and one was a Precision, what would the other one be?

First of all, one wouldn't be a Precision.
I'm new to this, but this puts any of the P basses I've owned to shame.

Now, if you're asking because you own a P bass and want something different, fine, I won't suggest you get a FenderJazz bass as I'm sure plenty of others will give you the rote response...unless you truly think that particular one-two is truly the way to go.
If so, at least dare to be different.

 

[GeorgesEric]

Bass VI

 

[chris_b]

...and one was a Precision, what would the other one be?

I do own 2 basses and one of them is a P bass. . . . the other is a Jazz. Both 5 string instruments. Easy choice.

 

[BrentD]

if i only had two basses, none would be a precision.

Does not compute.

 

[BrentD]

Thanks for the replies so far! The P is a bit tongue-in-cheek because it's so ubiquitous. I included it because I'm curious how many P players would make #2 a J, while how many might pick something else like a modern active 5er, an EBMM, a Ric, a Spector, etc.

 

[TheSeagoats]

I'm trying to get down to just my P bass and my new LTD AP-5, which is a PJ.

 

[DOMIT]

I'd sell the Precision and have 2 B.C. Rich basses. Which ones? Hmmmm.

 

[TrevorR]

It would be my Mk 1 Wal…

…and my P bass would be my Wal Pro bass or a Jazz!

 

[Dave TB Killer]

A Jazz with a P neck. Pickups wired in series or a pair of split singles.