Multiples of the same bass

[Bikeguy57]

Oh no. Guitars is TOTALLY a different situation:

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They take up less space!

You must be sick of answering that same question!

 

[eigentone]

If you own two basses, just make sure they are the two you are most excited/likely to play. No need to overthink things.

I currently own two 4003s and a Precision. I sold my Jazz and a fretless because they didn't get much use. Owning two of the same does not bother me when I play those basses the most.

 

[drumvsbass]

As others have said, you can have multiple of the same bass but have some different strings on them to get a different tone. Also, variation in colour is nice depending on your mood and which you'd want to play for a gig. I also like to stick with an instrument that just feels right and for me, that's a stingray so I have multiples of them as well:

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Someone is flexing... Jeez. Nice collection.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

How do I reason with keeping multiples of the same bass? Especially when there are other basses I want but it would require me to sell.

I only own 2 basses, a Stingray and Stingray Special. I bought both of these for a great deal assuming I’d keep one and sell the other. Unfortunately I fell in love with both but have been wrestling with the idea of selling one and buying a MIJ Jazz or Jazz Bass Special.

I have other hobbies and activities that take priority in terms of funds and space so I’ve really been trying to keep my collection to a couple of amps and a couple of basses.

Thought this might be an interesting topic and help my decision making process.

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With two of the same, you could use different strings or intonation to give you better range and tones.

 

[Wood and Wire]

As a few people suggested I have been putting money into pedals recently so that’s taken away from the bass fund. Now it’s a decision if my disposable income should go towards buying a better amp or another bass.

I was content with the Stingrays until I started getting comfortable with my girlfriend’s Ibanez SR800LE. With that I’ve changed my mind on disliking thinner necks and PJ pickups so I was debating getting a little more variety in my bass selection.

The great deal on the Jazz Bass Special I wanted is gone as of today so I have a little more time to weigh my options.

Now if I just stopped hoarding my cryptocurrency I could buy a couple new Jazz basses and be done with it

That changes everything : your girlfriend needs a new Jazz bass

 

[dave64o]

My #1 is my 2007 Stingray 5HH. Today’s Stingray Specials are different enough that I’d love to have another current Stingray as both a backup and to complement the one I already have. I go back and forth between rounds and flats on it, so having a second one would give me a way to have both flats and rounds on a Stingray.

I can’t justify the cost right now and am unfortunately unwilling to sell one of my current basses to fund it. But maybe in a few years as a retirement gift to myself.

 

[mcrawfordmusic]

If you like them both, it's silly to sell one to try something you might not like. Stingrays's are versatile basses, you can get close to a P bass or a J bass with EQ and technique.

 

[SeizeTheKarp]

Many reasons. In your particular situation, those two basses are completely different animals. One has alnico magnet and a 9v preamp the other has neodymium magnets and a 18v preamp. They sound way different. I also own a stingray and a special. Now other than that, you can reason that you have a back up, you set them up differently, you can keep one at the studio and one at home. I own two of everything lol. A p with flats and one with rounds, 2 jazz basses (one was my first bass), and two rays one of which is a special. Now not having the income to afford another without selling one is a relatable situation. I’ve contemplated selling my regular ray in fact it’s technically for sale now

 

[chadds]

Multiples often prove how different one identical bass is from another in sound and feel.

 

[stuntbass77]

First I will say “best of luck with whatever you decide”. I would keep them both and play with the idea of saving for another bass, just me I really regret selling my last Warwick Thumb ! I sold it to buy a jazz bass a later a P bass with the money. I loved both the fenders and ultimately kept the jazz but when I listen to my older recordings of my thumb bass I realize i should have kept it and just saved for the jazz bass. That’s the problem with gas, it makes your brain crazy trying to find a way to get that new bass. Really ask yourself if the Stingray tone is “your” sound will getting another type of bass in the end make you happy. If it does, go for it. I prefer to play my jazz soloed but my Warwick just matched so well with my acoustic and there is no way to eq a jazz or any other bass into sounding like my Warwick. Now I have to hope someday money will come and I can replace it but the reality is probably not. I can live with the basses I have but real wish I could go back and keep my old bass.

 

[stuntbass77]

Multiples often prove how different one identical bass is from another in sound and feel.

And that’s a good thing. If one isn’t working for a song, grab the other. If you end up having to sell one due to other reasons and are down to one bass at least it’s a Stingray and they sound similar enough you could still be happy. That’s the beauty of your situation.

 

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[funkinbottom]

kinda same

 

[Chickenwheels]

Here's my take on this.

Back in 1995 I bought my all-time dream bass, a Pedulla MVP. It was everything I had dreamed of and more. Playability, tone: it had it all.

After just a few gigs with it I suddenly got scared that if something happened to it, I'd have to gig with . . . something else. And it wouldn't be as good.

So I saved, sold off stuff, and bought my second MVP as backup.

I still have them both today. And #2 has gotten out to a fair number of gigs. The peace of mind #2 provided was well worth the extra money.

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[r_bnks]

Can't get enough of them.

 

[Soberglitch]

Can't get enough of them.
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Now this is what I’m after. I’ve enjoyed every Japanese bass I’ve played so I figured this is my next step forward from my Stingrays. I had an American Fender before that I didn’t like as much as the MIJ stuff.

 

[Ruknrole]

Two is one and one is none. That should cover it.

 

[ajkula66]

Multiples often prove how different one identical bass is from another in sound and feel.

Amen. At one point I had six sunburst/rosewood Jazz Basses ranging from '68 to '76 - plus a '64 in CAR - and every single one of them had its own character.