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Owning two of the same bass
- Thread starter organworthyplayer337
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That's just a plain silly thing to swear
Hahaha. I guess I should clarify. I swore I'd never buy another Split-P P-bass since I already had one, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't get a single coil P..... To hell with it! 3 P-basses it is.
I only need one, however I have a lot of Stingrays. I'm not even quite sure how many. I like different colors for different bands or outfits, and to have one each at various studios I jam at, one at home, one in D-standard tuning, one that travels, one that sits in its case waiting for a funk/disco project to take flight...
Some are maple and some rosewood, and some or play a little differently, but the only real difference to me is the color. I can admit that.
Some are maple and some rosewood, and some or play a little differently, but the only real difference to me is the color. I can admit that.
Hi!
Although I don't think anyone should guide you to spend your own money, for what it's worth, my advice is based on having had the same dilemma in the past:
Unless you absolutely love a particular model of bass to the point that anything else just 'feels weird' in your hands: don't do it.
Whenever I have multiple versions of the same instrument, I always find myself going to one of them more than the other(s). Whether because one has newer strings or has a particular pickup selection or a better setup at any one particular time. I figured why have 8 Jazz basses when one fretted and another fretless (both always set up well and ready to go) are different enough to justify all the space they take up and my ability to get other basses altogether different that inspire me to play differently too?
If they are different enough to YOU to justify having, sure go ahead. But I gather from your asking that maybe you aren't 100% convinced either, so I'd say get another only if you won't regret having money tied up in something that potentially only sees less than half it's time in use. It's not like you need two Stingrays because they are now out of production and you could never replace your main one (should something happen to it).
Why not get a 5 string version / fretless version and have the best of both worlds: similarity but also diversity?
Anyway, what do I know, I've had more basses than sense most of my life!
Peace,
Rob.
Although I don't think anyone should guide you to spend your own money, for what it's worth, my advice is based on having had the same dilemma in the past:
Unless you absolutely love a particular model of bass to the point that anything else just 'feels weird' in your hands: don't do it.
Whenever I have multiple versions of the same instrument, I always find myself going to one of them more than the other(s). Whether because one has newer strings or has a particular pickup selection or a better setup at any one particular time. I figured why have 8 Jazz basses when one fretted and another fretless (both always set up well and ready to go) are different enough to justify all the space they take up and my ability to get other basses altogether different that inspire me to play differently too?
If they are different enough to YOU to justify having, sure go ahead. But I gather from your asking that maybe you aren't 100% convinced either, so I'd say get another only if you won't regret having money tied up in something that potentially only sees less than half it's time in use. It's not like you need two Stingrays because they are now out of production and you could never replace your main one (should something happen to it).
Why not get a 5 string version / fretless version and have the best of both worlds: similarity but also diversity?
Anyway, what do I know, I've had more basses than sense most of my life!
Peace,
Rob.
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Two of the same basses? That's just silly! Now three of the same? That's another story...
Yup. This is why I got a second Rickenbacker. My first was once knocked over just out of my reach. It was like watching my life pass before my eyes. I realized then that I could not be without one. The only logical solution was getting another and doubling my chances of keeping it that way. ;-)
In the last 4 years, I've started doing more vocals (lead in a Classic jamming Rock band, some lead and harmonies in a gigging Classic Country band). Play P4 type basses in the Rock, P5s in the Country. It has helped my vocal development to practice on the same type of bass, so I can focus more on vocals. I have a P4 and P5 at home for practice, and a P4 and P5 at band practice. This way I don't have to carry a bass to practice (and I can ride the Harley to practice in good weather), and have a back-up for gigs. Of course this is all rationalizing, but my wife buys it 
I have two very nearly identical Ibbys and I'm strongly considering buying a third. 1 flats, 1 rounds, and (maybe) 1 fretless. If its a bass you really like then why not get another just like it or with a small difference.
Isn't this called "Noah's Ark Complex"?
Seriously, I also have to have two of certain basses. Standard tuning and half-step down, or as a second one for a backup...
Seriously, I also have to have two of certain basses. Standard tuning and half-step down, or as a second one for a backup...
I have 2 of the same bass... well kinda... I have a 3 band stingray and a 2 band stingray classic. I love both of them and since you want another stingray I say go for it haha.... but there is other mm basses out there I'm really drooling over the sabre classic but probably won't get one.
I have about six Precisions, all different pickups, strings, etc. None of them sound alike, none of them look alike. I just like Precisions a lot.
EVERY bass is different. EVERY bass plays differently. NO two basses are EVER alike.
I've got 4 P Basses- A 92 MIM with a BAII bridge, quarter pounder pups, rosewood board and rounds, a 78 MIA with a BAII, 62 RI pups maple board and rounds, a 95 MIA with string thru, oe pups, rosewood board and flats and a 98 MIA with string thru, oe pups, rosewood board, hipshot d-tuner and rounds.
All four have their own unique personality.
Fender Amer. Spec. P (Black) w/Geddy Lee J neck- SD QP Basslines p/u <Roto SS 66's> (8.8lbs)
Fender Amer. Spec. P (Oly White) w/Amer. Spec. J neck- SD QP Basslines p/u <Labella Rx SS Rounds> (9.0lbs)
Squier CV P (Fiesta Red) w/Jazz neck- SD Antiquity II p/u <Labella Quarter Rounds> (8.13lbs)
Mike Dirnt P (Sonic Blue)- Fender '62 p/u <Labella 'low-tension' Flats> (9.7lbs)
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