I've been playing since 1980 and have owned eight basses total, if memory is accurate.
1. Hand-me-down Woolworth/Penny's department store SG lookin' bass. Neck was so warped it could shoot arrows, but it was a start!
2. Another no-name, but the neck was straight on this one. Not a bad playing thing at all; looked like a Strat with a long neck.
3. Hondo Explorer, first new bass. Had it for a long time... Over time the thing got hot-rodded with active Duncan split P pickup, hand carved brass nut and a bunch of other goodies. Sold it. Wish I hadn't...
4. 1975 Ric 4001 that I bought from a buddy. Still have it, always will...
5. 1983 Ric 4003 bought very slightly used as a second Ric for the road. It was stolen along with my gig bag full of goodies.
6. Peavey T-20 with the ironing board case. Bought it as a practice bass to leave at the studio, but was very pleasantly surprised at how well it played and it's tone (it had tapewounds). Used on a few gigs!
7. Custom Carvin LB-70. Still have this one too and it will never go. Went to the factory and ordered it with every fool option I could. Still love it!
8. Sterling Stingray 5 sub series, HH, limited edition, etc., etc... (Thing has more names than an East Coast aristocrat) Just picked this one up a little while ago. First five string and I'm having a great time with it...
Mike
1. Hand-me-down Woolworth/Penny's department store SG lookin' bass. Neck was so warped it could shoot arrows, but it was a start!
2. Another no-name, but the neck was straight on this one. Not a bad playing thing at all; looked like a Strat with a long neck.
3. Hondo Explorer, first new bass. Had it for a long time... Over time the thing got hot-rodded with active Duncan split P pickup, hand carved brass nut and a bunch of other goodies. Sold it. Wish I hadn't...
4. 1975 Ric 4001 that I bought from a buddy. Still have it, always will...
5. 1983 Ric 4003 bought very slightly used as a second Ric for the road. It was stolen along with my gig bag full of goodies.
6. Peavey T-20 with the ironing board case. Bought it as a practice bass to leave at the studio, but was very pleasantly surprised at how well it played and it's tone (it had tapewounds). Used on a few gigs!
7. Custom Carvin LB-70. Still have this one too and it will never go. Went to the factory and ordered it with every fool option I could. Still love it!
8. Sterling Stingray 5 sub series, HH, limited edition, etc., etc... (Thing has more names than an East Coast aristocrat) Just picked this one up a little while ago. First five string and I'm having a great time with it...
Mike
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