Top 5 "Bucket List" basses

[Chrisk-K]

In no particular order:

-Ritter
-Sandberg California J/MM
-Marleaux fretless
-4001/4003
-Ali Express fake Fodera (kidding)

Now that I have fantastic Fender P and J, the above four will free me from GAS.

 

[The13thFret]

That millennium falcon bass that always comes up in google searches (have it I must yes)
60's P (want)
60's J (want)
New Old Stock 89/90 Fender power Jazz special that hasn't had the frets played off it twice (or the Maton JB4 that was stolen from the Petersham Inn in 1996)
Guild starfire (not to play, just so I can say I own one)

 

[eJake]

P bass of some variety
Birdsong shorty 5

 

[39-Bassist]

TF Fretless
Fender 77 Walnut w/maple neck P bass
Suhr Bengalburst Jazz
PRS Bass

 

[Tom Bomb]

Just one nice, old double bass would do it , for me.

 

[GBBSbassist]

I guess I really only have one.

1. Fender Elite II P

They're rare enough to where I can't just go out and buy one at a good price, and when I do actually come across one at a good price, it's close enough to where I already just spent some money on something else and I can't justify it.

 

[Rob Leonard]

That millennium falcon bass that always comes up in google searches (have it I must yes)
60's P (want)
60's J (want)
New Old Stock 89/90 Fender power Jazz special that hasn't had the frets played off it twice (or the Maton JB4 that was stolen from the Petersham Inn in 1996)
Guild starfire (not to play, just so I can say I own one)

Guild Starfire, very cool! Jack Cassidy comes to mind!

 

[bking0217]

I'm still hoping for a Mike Lull one day, preferably a T4 because I'm a Thunderbird guy.

 

[Resonance129]

I'd be supremely happy to own a Wal MK1.
I'm sure I could think of others I'm attracted to and would love to have, but the Wal is my "grail bass".

 

[nilorius]

Before i die i would like to have 3 more - Fodera, Stingray, Sadowsky.

 

[The13thFret]

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Guild Starfire, very cool! Jack Cassidy comes to mind!

And some people on another thread said to prevent buckle rash you move your belt buckle to the side. Forward thinkers move their bass to the side....and add more buckles.

 

[brianrost]

Geez, I'm surprised at how many of the bucket list basses I'm seeing here I either own or have owned. Like Bob Dylan sang, "I can't help it if I'm lucky"

 

[troy mcclure]

5, that is no fun. I think I want 1 of each...lol

 

[Scarey Larry]

I own most of my bucket list but a Zebrawood Warwick Infinity 5 would hit the spot.

 

[Haroldo]

Citron AE4:

Christopher DBG:

Warwick Dolphin:

Serek Sacremento:

Bruce Johnson Scroll Bass:

 

[klyph]

A salmon Foundation.
I've found that with low standards I'm seldom disappointed.

“If you keep your expectations tiny, you’ll go through life without being so whiny.”

 

[murmur70]

steinberger? why?

I am a child of the 80's so they are iconic to that music. Have you ever played one? They have what some describe as a piano like quality. They also represent the biggest advance in bass guitar technology since 1951. The bridge/tuner system is so simple and elegant. I like that the bass is stripped down to its essence, there is nothing that is not needed. Ned Steinberger is a genius. Also, they are not in production anymore so they are something of a collector's item.

 

[Shlabotnik]

1. Wal Mk1
2. Hofner Club
3. Sandberg VM4 (no relic)
4. Wal Mk1
5. Wal Mk1

I will likely manage #2 without much trouble and probably #3. I may live out my life without fulfilling the other 3.

 

[maxschrek]

I'm lucky enough to have pretty much everything I've ever wanted (wanted bad, anyways). There is, however, one last goodern to acquire before the end - a real Tony Zemaitis.

 

[BergerHead]

steinberger? why?

You got to play one and find out why most of the owners never would go back to the classics. They're pretty outstanding comparing punch & tone, the secret lays in the carbon's stiffness and perfect equal density; also to mention their climate resistance: hot, cold, humid or dry: tuning them is once for months, new stringing is @ max a 5-7 min. affair. And 3.6kg/90cm (sorry no imperials) is very comfy onstage or in a plane or car ...