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What is the absolute bare minimum you can get by with ?

#122
If I’m not playing shows anymore, a ‘69 P.
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If I’m still working shows, I’d mod a 2016 Postmodern with a bridge pickup.
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#124
LadyLoveStingRay5 said:
What would be the last to go in your collection?
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That depends... which collection?
- Books? Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged
- CDs? My 5-disc compilation set called Travelin' Tunes
- Guns? My custom built 1911 Colt
- Vehicles? My '18 Harley Tri-Glide
- Guitars? My '71 Matsumoku-made Epiphone EA-250
- Basses? My '73 Rick 4001
- Amps? Probably my retro hot-rodded Gretsch Electromatic 5w tube combo guitar amp . It'll work with the bass - if I'm careful. It's been used a lot with the Ric-O-Sound setup...:cool:
 
#126
I did go through a rationalization exercise several years ago. I started with the basses that were cool to have, but that really didn't have much practical use for what I'm usually asked to do (ABG, EUB, 12 string, etc.). I had lots of special purpose 4 strings that went next (Ric, Stingray, Warwick, TF fretless, etc.). At that point, I still had at least 6-7 basses, all Fenders or better Fenders. I'm mostly a P bass guy, so any non-P's went next. The hard part came when I realized that I only every gigged/used 5 strings (down tunings for old vocalists are easier this way) - this meant that the 4 string Ps (there were several) had to go. This left me with a Canadian Dingwall AB2-5 and a Lakland Skyline 55-64 (5 string P). The Dingwall was an amazing bass, but after a problematic gig, I stopped taking it out, so that had to go, leaving only the Lakland. In the end, this was the one that was getting all the playing time, so it made sense. It was painful, but I was glad to free up the money and space. Having one bass provides some standardization, which helped me improve a bit (no more switching around between instruments). Ultimately, I felt bad having so much gear while only being a pretty good player. I thought that my #14 bass might just be someone else's #1, so better to have it end up there.
 
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#127
I was really hoping this was a "least amount of equipment you can get by on at a gig" type of thing. It seems to have turned (devolved?) into "what you would save if your house was burning" thread.

I'd love to see "5-string Lakland, {fill in the name} DI, in-ears. Done." Etc. Anybody? Or new thread? Thanks!

Edit: While the subject line did kind of feed my initial hopes (for the type of thread I describe here); the OP did indeed put in the body of his first message, "What would be the last to go in your collection?" So, ce la vie.
 
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#136
Honestly - as much as I like having my basses, I'd probably let them all go in the event of a fire or something. My SR506 is my daily driver but I'd probably be able to replace it. I might be more tempted to grab the SR750 and buy a new six-string. (But if I could only play one bass, it'd be the SR506.)

In terms of gear, if I had to get one thing I'd grab my Helix Floor. I bought it used for $950 and the cost of replacing it new is nearly double these days. I would probably grab the Helix and leave the basses - I'm definitely more attached to my equipment than my actual instruments.
 

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