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two of the same bass

elavate7

elavate7

Jul 8, 2009
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#1
so what is the point??? i have two of the same bass and i get asked all the time, "why do you have two of the same bass?" i know its good to have two basses anyway because if one has to go to the shop, you have a backup. my idea for having the same bass would probably be because you really like that bass and want another.....am i right?
 
#5
johnboy65 said:
I think Pete Townsend said it best when he said "They're my F$#@'n guitars, I'll do whatever I want!"
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#7
elavate7 said:
so what is the point??? i have two of the same bass and i get asked all the time, "why do you have two of the same bass?" i know its good to have two basses anyway because if one has to go to the shop, you have a backup. my idea for having the same bass would probably be because you really like that bass and want another.....am i right?
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If you have found the perfect bass, surely it makes sense to have a second (or a third) as a back up, even if they're strung the same.

You could have them completely identical so if you need to use the back up, it requires very little EQing to get the same tone.

Think of famous guitarists and bassists.
Example:
John Myung: Has several EBMM Bongo's to use for back-ups and alternate tunings, because he likes that bass.

Geddy Lee: Has several Jazz basses (for the same reason)

My point is, it makes more sense to have several of a really great bass then several ok basses.

Mark

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#13
My two main basses these days are both EBMM Stingray 5H's...only difference is the color and rosewood vs maple...they sound virtually identical and are set up the same....if I need a backup on stage, I don't want to worry about anything changing...that and the fact that I simply love the sound....
 
#14
In my case the answer is pretty simple: because I need a backup - preferably as close as possible to my main one; that way I won't need any adjusting when changing basses on the fly on stage (different string gauges and tension, or different neck profiles can get me ouf of my playing mood) and the sound guy won't curse me because he won't be forced to make adjustment on the fly either.

So there you go...I'm not playing the kind of music that requires a lot of different tunings, tones and so on, so I prefer to maintain my overall sound rather than playing basses that sound totally different.
 
#16
Let's see, a backup for the gig-one that's got fresh strings, tuned, and ready...

Why would a family want two cars, if the wife works within 15 mins. of the husband's work location? :eek:

Or, why would anyone want two different colored basses of the same model? ;)
 
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I really really really wanted a sunburst pre-EB Sabre and found a natural finished one. Bought it. Then I found a sunburst one. Like 'em both too much to get rid of either. The natural actually gets a lot more playing time because it's in better condition.
 
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elavate7 said:
so what is the point??? i have two of the same bass and i get asked all the time, "why do you have two of the same bass?" i know its good to have two basses anyway because if one has to go to the shop, you have a backup. my idea for having the same bass would probably be because you really like that bass and want another.....am i right?
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yes you are, there is no wrong answer.
 

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