Who has the largest bass collection here?

[Evan Ciambrone]

Both your claim and that of the poster to which you are responding are purely subjective.

In reality, a bass isn't a "need" at all.

However, I fully endorse anyone who wants one owning one, or 200 if they so desire.

Thanks philosoraptor.

He said "those are anyone would ever REALLY NEED to cover all the basses."

not "no one needs more than 3 basses."

EVEN IF you submit that no one needs a bass, you have to prove that no one needs a bass guitar for survival, or as a tool to receive money etc to buy food etc for survival. Big claim.

Seriously the most worthless comment I have ever read.
My claim is completely OBJECTIVE because contrary to the poster's statement that "anyone" would need only those basses, people on this forum would say they need more than 4 to cover all the basses, including myself.

Try to know what you're saying before you say it next time.

 

[DaveAceofBass]

I have 6 bass guitars (just sold one, down from 7), 2 acoustic uprights, and 1 electric upright.

 

[Muddslide]

Thanks philosoraptor.

Okay, that cracked me up. "Philosoraptor." I am definitely gonna use that!

Seriously the most worthless comment I have ever read. My claim is completely OBJECTIVE because contrary to the poster's statement that "anyone" would need only those basses, people on this forum would say they need more than 4 to cover all the basses, including myself.

Try to know what you're saying before you say it next time.

Wow. You all done? Just trying to say a bass isn't like food and air and water is all, with regards to survival needs. Sheesh. Lighten up, Francis. I clearly said I fully support people buying and owning whatever they want.

 

[smcd]

Ive got 9 basses and counting.

2010 Ibanez SR 500 PBBBF Guitar Center Exclusive.

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

I've never liked the look of the Ibanez Soundgear line, but these 2 are super nice.

 

[jumbodbassman]

Here is how it stands so far:

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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.

No. i am down to about 135-140 after selling about 15 in the last 2 years. This includes about 18-20 warmoth type fender clones

just some of my herd


2 on right 65's . 2 on left having new scroll necks built by Cyr Guitars

2 in middle are Bruce Johnson recreations

80's prototype built for ampeg by a japanese builder when Ampeg was considering reissuing the scroll. Active electronics originally (in case) but was replaced with a pitbull pup. only 2 i know of isthis one and onethat Bruce Johnson has.

2 of my 6 foderas (including one being built right now)

64

64 with pup and bart circuit added by Sadowsky back when he was doing repairs only

62 refinished

link to photobucket - not sure if this wqill work
DANOS pictures by desantisjn - Photobucket

 

[GregC]

Wow! Very impressive, man.

 

[57pbass]

Let's face it, most of us grown ups have too much gear.

I fall into this category.....

 

[michael_atw]

I had something like 6 basses at one point. I am down to 4.

 

[xUptheIronsx]

I just have my lowly 3:

72 P-bass
80 J bass
86 Charvel 3b

other than a Ric, have never really wanted to own any more...

 

[johnk_10]

here's a pic of some of my Fenders (and two custom jazzmasters):

 

[funkytoe]

John,

I hope you have some really deserving heirs, because you have one heck of a collection there.

And that does not even take into account your other basses, guitars and amps. Holy Moly!

 

[paulygonemad]

Loving that SG jumbo!

 

[flashboom]

Jumbobassman thanks for the clarification and the pics! What a beautiful and unusual group of basses. I assume the house in the background was built for the sole purpose of housing your colleciton

The current standings:

Fusive at 183 (waiting on a pic)

Jumbobassman at 135-140

Allexcosta at an estimated 125 (waiting on an official estimate/count)

Pretty impressive guys! Anybody else want to step up?

 

[jumbodbassman]

Jumbobassman thanks for the clarification and the pics! What a beautiful and unusual group of basses. I assume the house in the background was built for the sole purpose of housing your colleciton

post divorce whenever that ocurs

 

[Nick901]

Jumbobassman thanks for the clarification and the pics! What a beautiful and unusual group of basses. I assume the house in the background was built for the sole purpose of housing your colleciton

post divorce whenever that ocurs

There otta be a law!!!!

 

[MrDOS]

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

I suspect they were taken out of their cases (or "normal" places) and placed all together for photo-op use.

 

[MrDOS]

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 am not by any means a graphic arts expert, but I don't see any evidence that Allex's pix were fake.

 

[MrDOS]

flashboom
I read through this whole thread, because I was sure that someone would mention the TBer I think is the user you seek.

And I did not see it!

I will give you a hint -- he's Sadowsky club member #1!

 

[Labi]

I am not by any means a graphic arts expert, but I don't see any evidence that Allex's pix were fake.

I think he was just being sarcastic. Personally I found his comment quite funny.

 

[TC5]

I suspect they were taken out of their cases (or "normal" places) and placed all together for photo-op use.

Perhaps. I hope that's what it is. The impression I got from the pics is that AllexCosta buys a bass, plays it for fifteen minutes, then throws it on the pile with the others with dissatisfaction and contempt... Say it ain't so!