My May 24th 1964 Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass. I bought this on the 13th of November 1988 for £175, back then a "NEW" Squier JV Precision was £199. Really love this little bass. 
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The Bass You've Had the Longest
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Well... if I factor in the "had the longest" from the thread title into the question? Then you're asking about 2 different basses. The bass I've had the longest? That would be this Fender P-Bass, that I bought from a fellow lefty I was stationed in the UK with, in 1988. The bass that pretty much ticks all the other boxes in your question? That would be the Jetglo '73 Rick 4001 that's next to the extremely rare '01 COY Rick 4003. The 4001 (which still has it's original "Wavy" Grover tuners) has been my go-to, A-#1 bass since about 5 minutes after I finished it's first set-up. But, I've only had it since about... 2009, or thereabouts. Even at my advanced age, I can remember each of my basses - and I have a whole bunch more of them than are shown here - very well. Still, none of them are quite as nice - or as much fun - to play as the 4001...View attachment 1061235 View attachment 1061237 View attachment 1061238 View attachment 1061239 View attachment 1061240 OK, guess I'll play, too. Here are a few of mine; '94 Gretsch Broadkaster (and, yes, it came from the factory this way); '78 Fender P-Bass w/the"A" neck; '96 Alembic Epic; the Rickenbacker Tone Twins - '01 COY 4003, and a '73 4001; and a '78 Kramer 450B. Can I have a number, please?
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I bought this in 1987, I think. Probably keeping it.
Tort, black, parchment, or mint? Nope to all of the above. I really like the white pickup covers & "sans guard" look. Very clean lines. Cheers!
To answer the OP, my 2015 "Chicago blue pearl" Jack Casady. Cheers!
The one in my avatar, a 1973 Jazz body, 1973 Precision fretless. I acquired this in this form in 1985 or 1986(?) and it had a mod bridge and very early EMG pickups in it. Bridge is now bent plate, Fralin pickups and East electronics. No hard feelings about the mods because it was already altered. Plays itself, just fits like a glove. Never weighed it but it isn't light. The chrome was long gone when I got it so I replaced it recently. Learning to play with the covers after decades. I'd grab this first in a hasty exit.
‘89 L-2000
I’ve had it since ‘94. Had never been played when I got it.
I own a Fender Precision Bass that I’ve had since the 1970’s.
My 92 Carvin LB75 all Koa, tung oil finish which I bought new. If I had to sell all my other basses, this is the one I would keep. The only other one that would be incredibly hard to part with would be my 1982/83 AVRN P bass (neck 12/82, body 01/83) but I've grown so used playing 5 string basses that going to a 4 stringer takes a little bit of rearranging my brain cells a bit.
I've been playing since 1987. The oldest bass I still have is the Warmoth Jazz I built in 1999. I don't plan to ever sell it, even though it's been surpassed as my #1, but it's also pretty much become my son's favorite bass and the one he uses the most in his bass-playing endeavors. So it'll probably be his bass long before I die. I hope!
I just realized I've sold so many, playing since 1976, and my oldest at the moment has been with me for only 3 years....so I'm really the unfaithful guy ... or am I on a mission ?! Searching the one !!
76 Ric 4001. My wife bought this for my birthday in 97.
I have two
The blond I purchased new in 2006 July 4 it will be with me 16 years
The Green is a 97 purchased from the original owner on 2008 with me 14 years
Duke
The blond I purchased new in 2006 July 4 it will be with me 16 years
The Green is a 97 purchased from the original owner on 2008 with me 14 years
Duke
'74 4000. Bought in '80 as a stripped and sanded-to-death beater with the pickguard reduced to just cover the control cavity. Spent my remaining cash on a clear coat and pick guard (I was still in high school).
There's a trace of fireglo finish in the truss rod cavity. It has had new truss rods and a second clear coat over the last 42 years. It's a joy to play and is a total rock monster.
The Jazz on the right. It has sentimental value. Doesn’t get a ton of use in my current band but it was my previous #1 in a surf rock band. My AO 50’s and the surf green PJ are my 1A and 1B….
Like many TB’ers….I needed the P, J and PJ. I have the trinity.
Oh my.
For me it's my first bass, a "Rhythmline" copy of the Hofner Beatle Bass. I bought in 1968 for $99 (I think) that I borrowed from my dad, and paid him back $3 a week.
Plays terrible, sounds terrible, and I'll keep it until I die. Its emotional value to me as my first step into Bass World is priceless.
For me it's my first bass, a "Rhythmline" copy of the Hofner Beatle Bass. I bought in 1968 for $99 (I think) that I borrowed from my dad, and paid him back $3 a week.
Plays terrible, sounds terrible, and I'll keep it until I die. Its emotional value to me as my first step into Bass World is priceless.
2 months, 1986 Alembic Series II. I changed my whole bass line up in March/April 2022.
My ‘84 Franken-Fender Jazz, of course!
Body (alder wood stained walnut) and rosewood neck are ‘62 Fender re-issues with Bartolini 94J pick ups and a Bad Ass bridge. I am the sole owner
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Body (alder wood stained walnut) and rosewood neck are ‘62 Fender re-issues with Bartolini 94J pick ups and a Bad Ass bridge. I am the sole owner
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