Who has the largest bass collection here?

[Bongolation]

I've got somewhere between two and three dozen, but though I have them in big piles, too, I at least have them in cases or bags.

 

[TRichardsbass]

Years ago when I was touring and gigging for the '80s big buck, had 31. Most were cool Japanese and cheapies like a lot of Danos.

Then, warning to the kiddies here, got married and had a long marriage. Got divorced and had to sell most of them to help pay bills and re-furnish the house after the whole thing was over. Then, got down to one. Now, I'm at 10 and honestly, my wish list still has about three on it.

I'll take pics of the family this week and post 'em.

 

[Double E]

I'm droppin' a dime on Alex...to that TV show "Hoarders".

 

[MegaSwing]

Alex!!! Wow!!!

And all primo. I can't spot a lizard anywhere in the bunch!

I would never be happy with whichever one I decided to take to a gig.

 

[rayzak]

I've got 4... which is really one to many for my needs. 5 is the most I've had at one time.

 

[Rickengeezer]

I've got over 50 instruments, but probably 10 or so are guitars, for which I should probably be penalized.

 

[Labi]

OK since this topic has turned into "How many bass guitars you've got" here's my pathetic contribution.

Counting the one that I am working on, it's 6 basses plus two guitars. Ah... and a ukulele


EDIT:

The ARIA IGB has a spare fretless neck so it's 6 and a half I guess.

 

[TC5]

Incredible accumulation, but I'm gasping at the precarious way all these expensive instruments are stacked like this!...

 

[Munjibunga]

I'm at 16, but I think I'm selling one today.

 

[flashboom]

Here is how it stands so far:

Fusive claims 183. It would be great to see a picture.

Allexcosta provided beautiful pictures but didn't give a total. By my very imprecise count, it looks to be at least 125.

Honorable mention to SMCD for an impressive 61. A pic would be appreciated.

Many thanks to all that have participated.

I'd like to let this go on a bit longer to see if anyone else would like to contribute. I'm also hoping the above posters will provide pics/counts so that we may properly honor them. Remember, this is all in fun and not meant to make anyone feel bad about how many basses they have or don't have. I only have two myself and that is two more than I can play properly at the present.


To GregC: I believe you are referring to post #61 where Jumbobassman mentions that he had 100-140 "in the past. However, he continues "after thinning the herd about 15 last two years.", which I take to mean that he currently has only 15 of the originally number. Jumbobassman, please feel free to correct me if I have misinterpreted.

 

[Nick901]

I only have 7 but each have their applications. Example: I've tuned the Carvin to drop D and use it when needed. The Ric I use when I play Beatles. Etc. The acoustic Takamine isn't shown.
I'm still looking to buy a Hofner (I'm such a Fab Four fan), a fretless and an 8 string. That will make 10 and I hope to not get divorced in the process.

 

[GregC]

To GregC: I believe you are referring to post #61 where Jumbobassman mentions that he had 100-140 "in the past. However, he continues "after thinning the herd about 15 last two years.", which I take to mean that he currently has only 15 of the originally number. Jumbobassman, please feel free to correct me if I have misinterpreted.

That could be. I took his post to mean he got rid of about 15 basses over the past two years and now has around 140. It's not completely clear, though.

 

[Nick901]

not an exact count in years but well over 100, closer to 140 after thinning the herd about 15 last 2 years. amp count is about 20 ish

I read this as the high point being 155 and is now around 140. I would love to know what 20 amps - with a pic if you could!

 

[smcd]

Honorable mention to SMCD for an impressive 61. A pic would be appreciated.

I posted 10 photos on page 3. I just bought another bass today, when that arrives, I'll photograph the ones that are missing.

 

[flashboom]

SMCD you are right. You did post some pics and they were beautiful. My mistake. More are always appreciated though. You have a great collection.

Jumbobassman looks like several of us are confused. Perhaps you could clarify.

Thanks to all who have posted pics. I never get tired of looking at beautiful basses.

 

[Bassist Jay]

Ive got 9 basses and counting.

2010 Ibanez SR 500 PBBBF Guitar Center Exclusive.

2007 Ibanez 20th5 20th Anniversary Soundgear Bass Prestige Model.

1995 Ibanez SR 500 Soundgear Bass.

1994 Ibanez SR 500 Soundgear Bass.

2010 Music Man Bongo 4H Roasted Neck.

2009 Music Man Bongo 4HH Dargies Delight II.

2005 Music Man Sterling 4H.

2010 Music Man Stingray Classic Custom Made Breast Cancer Awareness Bass.

I also have a 2011 Ibanez AEB10 Acoustic Bass not pictured but it will be getting taken off of layaway at Guitar Center this weekend.

 

[sikamikanico]

I'm pretty sure some of the photos are photoshopped (allexcosta's pix), because the way the basses are stacked defies the laws of physics

i have nothing to contribute, so i thought some sarcasm would do...

 

[chuck norriss]

i have 30, but i know that's not anywhere near as many as some TB'rs have.

30?! what the hell man
what do you have

 

[chuck norriss]

Here is how it stands so far:

Fusive claims 183. It would be great to see a picture.

Allexcosta provided beautiful pictures but didn't give a total. By my very imprecise count, it looks to be at least 125.

Honorable mention to SMCD for an impressive 61. A pic would be appreciated.

Many thanks to all that have participated.

I'd like to let this go on a bit longer to see if anyone else would like to contribute. I'm also hoping the above posters will provide pics/counts so that we may properly honor them. Remember, this is all in fun and not meant to make anyone feel bad about how many basses they have or don't have. I only have two myself and that is two more than I can play properly at the present.


To GregC: I believe you are referring to post #61 where Jumbobassman mentions that he had 100-140 "in the past. However, he continues "after thinning the herd about 15 last two years.", which I take to mean that he currently has only 15 of the originally number. Jumbobassman, please feel free to correct me if I have misinterpreted.

What. The. F.

 

[Joe Nerve]

I've got 18 or 19 including a DB, plus 3 guitars. A few of my favs: