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The 5+ Basses Owned Club

#381
Currently I have:

An Ibanez SDGR of unknown model in pearl white,
A Peavey Zodiac in arctic white,
A '76 Columbus 'lawsuit' Fender Jazz copy in three colour sunburst,
A PBass clone I built from parts in translucent teal,
A Stingray 5 clone that I'm still putting together in saffron yellow,
...And a rather dodgy Lindo in a sort of wine red/purple shade. Even Lindo doesn't know what it is. I recently asked for ebay listing purposes.

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I bought the Columbus first when I saw it leaning against the wall in a flea market to which I was dragged as I'd been intending to learn anyway, but it was too heavy for me at the time to play for very long so I bought the Lindo on ebay just so I had something lighter to learn on. Clearly I had no idea what to look for at the time. :p When I started to realise how dodgy it was, I bought the Peavey intending to sell the Lindo on but never quite got around to it.

Then I decided to teach myself how to repair/build and bought a couple of bodies and a neck on ebay to practice on. One body which was already loaded and became the PBass clone. I really only bought it because I liked the finish and will probably sell it on. The other body and neck is what I'm making my Stingray clone from and I'm doing a lot more with it. Refinishing, soldering etc. I'll probably keep that one. And finally, while online window shopping, I saw the Ibanez and ended up buying that too.

I'll be selling two of them, but they'll be replaced. I'm currently considering a Pedulla Rapture, Epiphone Zenith, Fender Jazz/Aerodyne, Maruszczak Frog, Gibson Ripper and a Lakland Decade.

TLDR;
I have either five or six basses, depending on whether you count the one that's still being built.
 
#383
I'd like a number please.
I just got my 5th bass this week, with a 6th on the way!

Current lineup:

Fender/Warmoth/EMG Frankenbass Jazz 4
S101 korean Aerodyne J knockoff (actually pretty nice!)
Arbor Acoustic bass
Framus Electric Upright
Carvin AC40F


On the way:

fully custom Carvin SB5000
 
#384
Older G&L USA L-2500 (haven't removed neck to check year)
2004 Fender American Precision Deluxe 5
2006 Fender American Precision Deluxe 4
1992 Fender American Standard Jazz
1994 Fender MIM Cowpoke P/J
2007 Warwick Corvette Standard fretless

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Each one has a purpose (if you tell my wife differently, shame on you). Happy with this lineup, but I'm always searching for an upgrade in tone. This is a learning process for me.
 
#386
Unfortunately I dont have pics of all of them, but at one point I had about 9 or 10 basses...

09 Squier P
Random short scale noname
another random shortscale noname fretless
memphis P copy, fretless
Peavy Patriot
Peavey Cirrus
Fender JP 90
Fretless squier P
CV oly white jazz
fretless affinity Jazz

Still have all but the cirrus, traded for an amp. Most of the rest are in pieces though...
 
#389
ShirazBop said:
1. 2011 Fender Precision V, Candy Cola Red, Maple neck, stock

2. 1978 Fender Precision, de-fretted Black n' Maple: added Pyramid Guitars of Detroit humbucker in bridge position, frets pulled and filled with epoxy by Pyramid as well. GOTOH top loader bridge (replaced a BadASS 1 that was on there before).Major Growl and Bell toned sustain, heavy instrument, probably Northern Ash.

3. 1999 Fender MIA Standard Precision, Rosewood board Ash Natural, tort guard, Bill Lawrence P-46 pickups, +8.5 lbs light, 1.625" shallow C neck. GOTOH 28:1 vintage style tuners, GOTOH string through bridge. (Longest owning besides my Black and Maple Fretless.)

4. Original Mid 80's Fender MIJ Precision: Oly White, Beautiful Rosewood board, Tort guarded . ~8.4 lbs light.

5. Dakota Red/White guarded Warmoth '72 Precision P/J configured 3-way blade / Vol / Tone... Beautiful flamed rosewood board Fender Japanese Squire neck (thanks Eric). Currently loaded with Seymor Duncan SPB-2 and Hot Stack JB, GOTOH top loader. ~8.4 lbs light.

6. Precision spec bass: Fender Fiesta Red MIM '50 body, Warmoth shaped down maple/maple neck, tung oiled back, GOTOH 28:1 vintage tuners, GOTOH 201 top loader bridge, Bill Lawrence P-46 and J-45L in 70's bridge position: configuring with a blade 3-way switch (Tony Franklin style)

7. Spirit by Steinberger 4 string headless wonder...travel bass...

8. E-Series MIJ Black and Maple Precision for sale in classified (to fund the Black and Maple Jazz V I'm looking to acquire..)

Like Jasper above me, I'd LOVE to back down to 4 or 5 again...
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Updated: added a 2012 Fender American Standard Jazz V, Candy Cola / Maple... Loving these 5 Stringers!!!:bassist:

So currently have TWO (2) of my 4 bangers in the TB classifieds! Anyone one a vintage MIJ Fender hunt? :hiding:
 
#390
Add a Peavey Grind to the list. Here are three of em

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coyote1 said:
I have owned a few that are now gone:

Aria ProII "Thor Sound" TS300
Robelli USB490
Laguna Ocean fretless

I currently own a Robelli SWD. It is at my bassist's home, he uses it as a practice instrument. He keeps an upright and a Fender Jazz in my studio.

I also own, and have in my studio:
Warwick Corvette fretless 4, passive
Tune TWB53, active
Ibanez BTB106e
Conklin GT-7
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#393
I just squeaked in at 5
1,Red LTD Les Paul styled bass transparent Red EMG Pickups 34" scale
2 Every collection needs a Fender and I am no different,it does not feel right w/o
Black P- bass Fender MIM with whit pearl guard 34" scale
3, Hofner Icon transparent green,#45 of 150 made 30" scale
4, Hofner Icon transparent black cherry,# 106 of 150 made
5, Hofner Icon Brown Burst finish,#1 of 75 trillion and it was bought to keep the other 2 from becoming relic's
 
#394
...a baker's dozen, alphabetically...

Benavente
Blue Quilt Vintage Vortex.
Trans Tobacco-burst Vintage Vortex (5er).

Cort Curbow
CAR w/Barts. (x2)

Gretsch
Trans-Orange Broadkaster.
Thunder Jet (black, any other color?).

Lakland
Trans Amber/Red/Black burst Hollowbody w/Barts.
CAR Hollowbody w/Darkstars.

Martin
Alternative X Hollowbody. Machined Aluminum top.

Rob Allen
MB-2. Natural Quilt.

Rickenbacker 4003
AzureGlo.
JetGlo.

Valenti
#7 (but had Nino mark it #9, my favorite #). 5A Amber/Red/Black quilt, Chamber-bodied J. EMG 35CS pups.
 
#397
**** Updated ****

  1. 2011 Fender American Standard Precision V, Candy Cola Red, Maple neck, stock (Thank you TB'er Ken)

  2. 2012 Fender American Standard Jazz V, Candy Cola Red, Maple neck, stock (Thank you TB'er Doug)

  3. 1978 Fender Precision, de-fretted Black n' Maple: added Pyramid Guitars of Detroit humbucker in bridge position, frets pulled and filled with epoxy by Pyramid as well. GOTOH top loader bridge (replaced a BadASS 1 that was on there before).Major Growl and Bell toned sustain, heavy instrument, probably Northern Ash.

  4. 1999 Fender MIA Standard Precision, Rosewood board Ash Natural, tort guard, Bill Lawrence P-46 pickups, +8.5 lbs light, 1.625" shallow C neck. GOTOH 28:1 vintage style tuners, GOTOH string through bridge. (Longest owning besides my Black and Maple Fretless.)

  5. Precision spec bass: Fender Fiesta Red MIM '50 body, Warmoth shaped down maple/maple neck, tung oiled back, GOTOH 28:1 vintage tuners, GOTOH 201 top loader bridge, Bill Lawrence P-46 and J-45L in 70's bridge position: configuring with a blade 3-way switch (Tony Franklin style)

  6. Spirit by Steinberger 4 string headless wonder...travel bass...

  7. (For Sale) Dakota Red/White guarded Warmoth '72 Precision P/J configured 3-way blade / Vol / Tone... Beautiful flamed rosewood board Fender Japanese Squire neck (thanks Eric). Currently loaded with Seymor Duncan SPB-2 and Hot Stack JB, GOTOH top loader. ~8.4 lbs light.



I'd LOVE to back down to 4 or 5 again...could happen:confused:


So after selling off 4 4 bangers, still have at least one more to go and in the TB classifieds! :hiding:
 
#398
hey i noticed plong123 listed an Arbor Acoustic Bass in your possession...i have one that is atleast 15 years old and cant find anything about it....it has a broken bridge and i cant find replacement parts or even a single pic of the guitar in existence...help me out?
 

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