Thin the herd?

[Dr. Cheese]

After a year, it is obvious to me that the two I own that work best for me are my Pedulla Pentabuzz and my Lakland DJ5. My TMB605 is a great bass, especially at it’s sub $600 price point, but anytime I have to choose between a Jazz and a PJ, I will take a Jazz. The 605 is a great backup or change of pace, but there is no way it can knock my DJ5 out of its number one spot. I don’t need to let it go, but I could. It feels weird for me to going into three years with a number one bass, at least a number one fretless.
It goes without saying that nothing comes close to my Pedulla as my number one fretless.

 

[saabfender]

The title of the thread reminded of the first one I posted on here at TB.

"Plays like butter" and other annoying phrases

"Thinning the herd" is a cliche that came under considerable fire.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

I know exactly what you mean Dr. I too recently thinned the heard . I let go of my P bass and my Sire V7 Vintage .
I’m down to 2 basses that work best for me. My Caprice and my Elite Jazz V. I don’t like the idea of having basses around that wouldn’t get that much attention or taken out of the house.
Sometimes less is more. I prefer to concentrate on these 2 keepers and improve my playing .
Sounds like you are content with your DJ5 and your Pedulla. That’s a great feeling!!

 

[Pbassmanca]

I'm a bass hoarder. I want them all. More basses, give em' to me baby! Thin the herd? I say thicken the herd....

 

[Raw N Low]

Why remove a piece from an already good foundation?

It's going to leave a void and vacuum to fill. You will get to a point where a cheaper bass will be useful. Unless I was going to replace it with something better, I would let it be.

 

[JRA]

i'm trying to make all of mine play like one or two...when they all play the same = i'll cut back to one. ha!

seriously, i'm of a mind where: if you have depended on an instrument long enough, and if you have enjoyed the experience = it's all you need, and you know it!

hey doc: good luck with your "thin the herd?" thing! don't wear yourself out!

 

[StyleOverShow]

Lakland huh. The more I see and hear about them the more I want to expand my herd. Have half a dozen basses, half of them are P’s but no Lakland.

If it ain’t broke.....

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I know exactly what you mean Dr. I too recently thinned the heard . I let go of my P bass and my Sire V7 Vintage .
I’m down to 2 basses that work best for me. My Caprice and my Elite Jazz V. I don’t like the idea of having basses around that wouldn’t get that much attention or taken out of the house.
Sometimes less is more. I prefer to concentrate on these 2 keepers and improve my playing .
Sounds like you are content with your DJ5 and your Pedulla. That’s a great feeling!!

Yes, I am very happy with my Pedulla and Lakland. Getting that SWR combo has been great too; it actually sounds better than the MarkBass combo I used to have.

I don’t feel I have to get rid of something, but it’s good know that what I have is working for me.

 

[malthumb]

My measure is “how easy is it to replace?”. I have 7 basses (plus 3 that my younger son appears to have lost interest in). If I had to downsize, it would be difficult, because none of my 7 are easy to replace. A few are likely impossible to replace (Alembics, Marchlewski). Not sure how easy it is to replace a TMB605, but maybe you should consider that in your herd thinning consideration.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Lakland huh. The more I see and hear about them the more I want to expand my herd. Have half a dozen basses, half of them are P’s but no Lakland.

If it ain’t broke.....

I am a Lakland fan. American Lakland are sweet boutique grade basses. Lakland Skylines are fine factory basses.

 

[Old Blastard]

Bought a TMB for $175 because if I play somewhere sketchy, it can be replaced for $200. Just traded it for a Hartke Hydrive 112 Combo.

May get another because it's only $200 to replace it if....

 

[tubatodd]

Reasons to sell a bass:

1. Financial reasons
2. Dislike of the bass
3. G.A.S. attack

All other reasons are a variation of one of these 3. So which one is it for you @Dr. Cheese ?? Why thin the herd?

I recently sold 2 basses for reason #3. It was a great decision.

 

[eastcoasteddie]

I am also thinking of letting one go - my SledgeHammer 5. I’ve had it for 10 years and my tastes have kind of moved on from that style of bass...I absolutely love a Jazz V and have three of them (one fretless; the best fretless I’ve owned in years)...

 

[Skillet]

I'm considering posting my Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub for sale as I've felt drawn to the Jazz sound, and I've spent so much $ on gear in the last few months. I've changed my tastes as a player and dealing with wife agro is a reality. But I'd be parting with without question the nicest single bass I have....... Tis a quandary...

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Reasons to sell a bass:

1. Financial reasons
2. Dislike of the bass
3. G.A.S. attack

All other reasons are a variation of one of these 3. So which one is it for you @Dr. Cheese ?? Why thin the herd?

I recently sold 2 basses for reason #3. It was a great decision.

I just don’t it need except as a backup.

 

[Nephilymbass]

After a year, it is obvious to me that the two I own that work best for me are my Pedulla Pentabuzz and my Lakland DJ5. My TMB605 is a great bass, especially at it’s sub $600 price point, but anytime I have to choose between a Jazz and a PJ, I will take a Jazz. The 605 is a great backup or change of pace, but there is no way it can knock my DJ5 out of its number one spot. I don’t need to let it go, but I could. It feels weird for me to going into three years with a number one bass, at least a number one fretless.
It goes without saying that nothing comes close to my Pedulla as my number one fretless.

I think every bass player who’s in a band that plays gigs for money should have a backup bass. But beyond that if you aren’t playing it sell it.

 

[wvbass]

Three basses?

That's not a herd. This is a herd.

 

[Jscriv]

I've been clearing out. Be it a cliche but it's just money sitting around that can be used for more gas

 

[Afc70]

Lately Ive been thinning the herd, so i can grow a herd of Roscoes!

 

[Groove Doctor]

Do you use it?
Can you replace it with something similar or better?