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Multiples of the same bass
- Thread starter Soberglitch
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I have 2 Precisions (1 Squier and 1 Fender) and 2 Stringrays (both Sterling SUB Ray 4s) but I run them in different configurations. For the Ps one is in standard tuning, the other is drop D.
The Rays are the same story, one is is Drop D (soon to be Drop C) and the other is in BEAD. I use both for the same band, so I got two for consistency of sound. Even the BEAD bass is a bit hotter and midrangey
i don't have any interests other than music so i don't have your dilemma!
however, regarding the "duplicate" issue:my main player is duplicated (more or less) with another ax which is meant to be the same/similar.
i'm ashamed to admit that i have two P-basses, too.
but one of them is red...it's more of a red bass than a P-bass. 
This. The biggest change you can make to a bass's sound is whether you're using rounds or flats, more so than pickups or anything else. Many top session cats show up w two Pbasses for this very reason. I'd do it with the two 'Rays the OP has as well--Rays are cool w flats!
so funny, the only multiples i've ever owned were exactly the same as the OP. a stingray and stingray special. eventually sold one then the other, but they were both fantastic and so different that they did not feel redundant to me.
still want to grab another stingray special, those things are really fantastic.
still want to grab another stingray special, those things are really fantastic.
I get it. I'm into photography, shooting, and bass. Have to spread it all around. Not to mention saving for a bigger house, having a kid...
But, I see no problem with it. If I could I'd buy more Wattplowers and have one to mod like Mike did, one with flats, one with rounds, one with...
But, I see no problem with it. If I could I'd buy more Wattplowers and have one to mod like Mike did, one with flats, one with rounds, one with...
I currently have two Dingwall Combustion/NG-3s, a Squier P and a fretless Stingray. It's nice having two of the same bass because I keep one with rounds and one with flats. I can also freely switch between them since they are setup so that the output is the same, which is nice because I don't have to reset my pedals to accomodate a different input signal. It's also easiest to do reading gigs when the basses you play are identical. I keep the Squier and fretless Ray at home for recording mostly, but if I know I won't need the low B or 24 frets, I will occasionally take that pair instead.
I tend to avoid having multiples of one instrument with one notable exception:
Back when I had my Kawai F2Bs I had 3 because the pickups were uniquely molded with the preamp inside; thus, the electronics were not serviceable once the preamp died. If that ever happen I would have lost part of the tonal signature of having one of those basses.
Back when I had my Kawai F2Bs I had 3 because the pickups were uniquely molded with the preamp inside; thus, the electronics were not serviceable once the preamp died. If that ever happen I would have lost part of the tonal signature of having one of those basses.
I don't own several basses of one kind, but wanted to. like one for standard tuning, other for drop D or std D. or just as a backup.
while this all makes sense, I've tried two different basses of the same model, I already own, in the shop. and both sounded very different to mine. so my reasoning for not buying a second bass of same model was that I wasn't able to find one that's as good as mine.
this all said, I currently have four very different basses instead: a passive 4-string, an active 5-string, a semi-hollow and an EUB. and frankly having all those I don't regret I didn't get a second passive 4-string of the same kind I already have.
while this all makes sense, I've tried two different basses of the same model, I already own, in the shop. and both sounded very different to mine. so my reasoning for not buying a second bass of same model was that I wasn't able to find one that's as good as mine.
this all said, I currently have four very different basses instead: a passive 4-string, an active 5-string, a semi-hollow and an EUB. and frankly having all those I don't regret I didn't get a second passive 4-string of the same kind I already have.
It makes sense to a lot of us to own 5 or 6 Identical precision basses lol!
I think in the end , it becomes a “just because I can” thing. I don’t have a band right now , and I bought 4 basses, and a guitar , and 4 amps during the pandemic.
ive said this before : set aside 10 bucks every day. You’ll be able to afford the bass you want in 6 months. Rinse and repeat for the rest of your life for an unlimited supply of basses. Adjust for inflation , of course.
I think in the end , it becomes a “just because I can” thing. I don’t have a band right now , and I bought 4 basses, and a guitar , and 4 amps during the pandemic.
ive said this before : set aside 10 bucks every day. You’ll be able to afford the bass you want in 6 months. Rinse and repeat for the rest of your life for an unlimited supply of basses. Adjust for inflation , of course.
Don't sell either one! Out of the different basses I own, it's still my fave. Unfortunately I only have one... time for the PBJ sandwich savings plan! Lol
i used to think owning multiple basses or two or more of the same kind of bass was cool. but then i realized it doesnt make me play better. It just makes me an idiot for spending more money then i should on more stuff i dont need. One bass is all i need. Maybe 1 backup.
I have 4 Carvin LB50 Basses 3 Koa and 1 black. They are all a bit different feeling plus here are different pickups and strings and tunings on each bass.
Taz is stock and my main player
Toney has EMG HB pups is my incognito Pbass. Toney is also my go to bass for drop D.
Tygr is my ADGC HI tuning piccolo bass
Tweety is my main piccolo tuned EADG
Taz is stock and my main player
Toney has EMG HB pups is my incognito Pbass. Toney is also my go to bass for drop D.
Tygr is my ADGC HI tuning piccolo bass
Tweety is my main piccolo tuned EADG
I'm down with multiples (exact multiples . . . of everything!):
Woke up and had 4 pages to read through. I appreciate the responses.
I only consistently grab the Stingray Special. I know I’d regret selling the natural Stingray but whenever I’m playing at home I have to tell myself “don’t forget to play your other bass too” so I don’t feel guilty about it going unused.
They really do sound and play like different basses. Even I can notice the differences right away. I have been thinking of putting flats on the Stingray and keep rounds on the Special.
I only consistently grab the Stingray Special. I know I’d regret selling the natural Stingray but whenever I’m playing at home I have to tell myself “don’t forget to play your other bass too” so I don’t feel guilty about it going unused.
They really do sound and play like different basses. Even I can notice the differences right away. I have been thinking of putting flats on the Stingray and keep rounds on the Special.
