When GAS gets in the way

Practice makes perfect, so the saying goes. 40+ years still not perfect but vastly improved.

 

I hear you. I'm going through the same process right now. I'm trying to go from 5 basses down to two. I'm going to keep my Kiloton 5 fretless because it's my favourite bass to date, and am looking to get another Kiloton 5 fretted as my main axe.

I've gone through 15 basses in just over two years, after 12 years of owning just one. I'm trying to keep to around 4, but learning about what I like/don't like by doing so.

My only fear is that I'm still going to want an LB-100 for that true P sound when I'm done, but I'm trying not to.

 

I’ve done this. It actually helped me get away from knob twiddling and bass switching

 

Sold them all but one in the past & just ordered a 2nd one today, LOL!
However, it was under $150 & will likely be the lightest (solid-body) bass I've ever owned.

 

I find having many different basses keeps me playing more as I have them on a rotation with 5 out on stands at all times.

 

First, make sure you can cover your normal daily/monthly expenses. I see nothing wrong with buying whatever you wish after that.

On the other hand, I’m married so I try to limit my bass purchases to 2 per year to keep my wife’s blood pressure relatively low.

 

It’s sounds like plan. I’ve been there and done that and there is some validity to it. Lot of people buying gear they don’t use who aren’t in an active band which is ok if that’s your thing and you have nothing else going on I guess. I mean I know people who spend a fortune collecting action figures lol. I’m to the point now where I mainly get on TB when I can’t practice. For example, i work night shift at a hospital and I have a lot of downtime once I knock out my daily to do list. After that I’m basically sitting around watching tv waiting for an emergency surgery. That’s when I spend the majority of the time browsing online and reading stuff on talkbass these days.

Best of luck to you.

 

I’ve been playing one bass for 6 years. It’s nice not to be looking for my next bass all the time.

 

I can totally relate. I spend a crazy amount of time E-window shopping and goofing on TB. time that could be spent practicing.

I'm not really interested in versatility (P bass player, reporting for duty!) But my hang up is quality. I keep dreaming about upgrading my squiers to a Fender (or GL or Lakland or....)

I imagine it will make me a better player. Or finally inspire me to practice more. Or open doors to new gigs. Or earn respect of my peers.

But in my heart, i think its hogwash.
Practice time > gear time.

 

PS cool plan! Hope to catch your "one and only" NBD when it happens

Good luck, those non-PJ VMs are rare birds!