The more basses I own...

[Gravedigger Dav]

A collection and a horde are two different things. Each bass in a collection has a purpose.

This is what a horder would say when defending his hording.

 

[rtslinger]

Yeah I just love the variety of tones I get from each of them. most of mine are from different manufactures

 

[Joe Ty]

This is what a horder would say when defending his hording.

My F-I-L is a horder, and his rationale is he's worried they will stop making them or be hard to find.

 

[tpaul]

Well, I think we should all just buy a P-bass with flats, sell the rest, and call it a day.

 

[tpaul]

"being part of a horde" is enough purpose.

Genghis Khan conquered most of Asia and Europe in the 13th century with his Mongol hordes, and nobody called him a hoarder.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Genghis Khan conquered most of Asia and Europe in the 13th century with his Mongol hordes, and nobody called him a hoarder.

 

[tpaul]

I did like the idea of pondering how loaded the audience would have to be to enjoy mutual fund statements.

Loaded, indeed...

 

[hermetic]

To a certain extent we all have our addictions. Mine happens to be musical instruments.

In the immortal words of Shannon Wheeler's cartoon character Too Much Coffee Man:

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Eggzactly.

Do what thou will, as long as you're not hurting anyone else, it's all good.

 

[David Sutkin]

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How do you like your Wolf bass? They are really very reasonably priced and while I have never had an inclination to buy a 6 string as I'm 99% a 4 string player ..... the cosmetics and price of the Wolf line is very enticing. I've never been able to demo one as I can't find a local dealer here in NYC. Do you you love yours?

 

[David Sutkin]

not long ago I told myself that I would not be GASsing over stuff, but instead focusing on the playing
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Pretty much my daily mantra.

 

[David Sutkin]

what matters most ... whatever makes You happy in that given moment , helps you convey your 'joyous noise' to others ... they don't care What you're playing , they just feel/share in Your happiness ..

Great post.

 

[Drucifer]

I now feel both better and worse about my 20 basses.

 

[Nightman]

The more, the merrier!! Plus, he who has the most bass toys wins!!

 

[jmlee]

Genghis Khan conquered most of Asia and Europe in the 13th century with his Mongol hordes, and nobody called him a hoarder.

Listen up ya Mongols and listen up good!

 

[Alexis Duntov]

...the less reason I see in having so many. I love basses, and I think I am at peace with the fact that collecting/hoarding is just at the foundation of who I am. The irony is that more basses I would own, the more I am inclined to think all I need is two: either two main basses; or a main bass and a backup. I say this because whatever I play, active or passve, four string or five, fretted or fretless, round wounds or flats, all audiences care about is how well I play. The last few services, I played everything on my Mustang PJ or my Peavey Fury with flats, and there is absolutely no difference in response from the audience or fellow musicians if I had used my DJ5 and my Peavey Forum V. Back in 2015, when I had a borrowed Sadowsky, only the drummer noticed, and that is because he plays a little bass too. Whether I have a First Act or Fodera, nobody cares but me.

You are absolutely correct. GAS is a major distraction from the discipline of constantly striving to be a better musician. And the latter is what will make audiences and other musicians excited about your performances and working with you. There is SOOOOOO much to learn in music. It's absolutely humbling. And the guys I know around town who work a lot usually play the same bass. Have a Jazz, a P-bass, some kind of 5 string if you need it. And then focus on the music. Not the gear. You are the instrument!

 

[Joe Ty]

You are absolutely correct. GAS is a major distraction from the discipline of constantly striving to be a better musician. And the latter is what will make audiences and other musicians excited about your performances and working with you. There is SOOOOOO much to learn in music. It's absolutely humbling. And the guys I know around town who work a lot usually play the same bass. Have a Jazz, a P-bass, some kind of 5 string if you need it. And then focus on the music. Not the gear. You are the instrument!

Distraction or a bit of well deserved self indulgence? The musician needs to be excited and inspired as well.

All good observations on your part, however. The more I learn the more I realize how much I don't know. Humbling indeed.

 

[tpaul]

 

[ComesATime]

I have two basses currently. The most I've had at one time was 3.

My main is my MIM P-bass. I've changed the electronics.

I have a 1994 MIM Jazz, which was the Squier Series. It's heavy as hell and needs new electronics, but I've kept it more because it was my first bass than anything else.

Right now, I'm torn. I've gotten a better idea of what I'd like in a bass. Tonal versatility is a big thing, as is a lighter weight, so I'm looking at the new Mustang basses, a Precision Lyte from the 90s, and also a Schecter Stiletto Stealth, but I'm having my doubts about all three.

I usually tune a half step down with my band, so that's giving me doubts with the Mustang. I don't like low tension on the strings. I know I can get thicker strings, but then more modifications may be necessary. The Precision Lytes are nice, but the electronics can be iffy. I'm not sold on the Schecter pickups, and the diamond bucker in the bridge might be a pain to replace.

Decisions...

 

[Kelly robinson]

Some people are always going to be better " collector's " than players and maybe they subconsciously , recognize that fact and act accordingly . Other folks determine certain " needs " that pop up in their gigs that may necessitate a different sound / bass to do the music justice and end up adding to their arsenal to cover that particular sound . As long as you can afford them w/o issue - who's to say how many basses are appropriate for you to own - that being said - having 59 does seem just a tad excessive ! LOL ......

 

[Spidey2112]

We care, Dr. C... we care.