why do you have so many guitars

[kineticdg]

I get having different basses that do different things, look different or feel different. What confuses me is when I see someone with three, four, seven etc. identical basses. I love photography and have no problem having a bunch of different lenses with different focal lengths, or having the same focal length but different sizes (one small and slow, one large and fast). But having three, identical 50mm lenses…? Um, yeah… not getting it. It’s their money and they have the right to do what they want with it, but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy ;-)

 

[sleddogn]

Makes me happy to cycle thru basses. I have fun, why don't you?

 

[Chris cook]

How can the number of bass guitars translate into the quality of playing it? What is the goal of having 10 or 20 guitars? Is it just collecting? Investing money? Maybe nostalgia for the time when you couldn't buy it? Honestly, I don't understand...

If I could afford it , why not ?
I play all my basses hard a 4 str - 4- 5 strs -
1 - 6 str.
I would never own 20 - 30 - or more Basses
UNLESS
I DID !!!
: )

 

[Ostie]

Because there could be a shortage of basses. Remember what happened with toilet paper?

 

[jeffb28451]

I led a deprived childhood. I had one bass with only one string and one fret. Had to play everything on it.

Now, I have so many basses, I hope it covers up for my total lack of talent.

 

[DJ Bebop]

No self control

 

[Michedelic]

Because they fill a gaping hole in my wretched existence; at least I’d like to think so.

 

[Chris cook]

Why does anyone have more than one of anything?

Why do I have more than one of anything ?
Simple answer
Cuz I choose too

 

[Chris cook]

Because there could be a shortage of basses. Remember what happened with toilet paper?

I've been through so many shortages
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Oil !
And the worst shortages of all
Common courtesy
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[Topkat13]

Good news! You don’t have to.

 

[sergeykuimov]

I realized that for most it is collecting. Do you have no time for music lessons? Every guitar needs at least a little care and attention.

 

[Tanner5382]

I sold mine last week so I don't even have one currently.

 

[Kaa]

I'm a minimalist. I have 2. I play one 99% of the time. For me it's enough. For someone else it may be way too few. There's many reasons people have a bunch, and as long as they are happy, it's all good.

 

[Lownote38]

I have 7 basses. They are all different from each other and fill different roles when it comes to sounds I want. I've had more than that, but it starts to be difficult to take care of them all, so I got rid of a few.

 

[Gorilla Monsoon]

I have 7 basses. They are all different from each other and fill different roles when it comes to sounds I want. I've had more than that, but it starts to be difficult to take care of them all, so I got rid of a few.

Eight is too many, but six aren’t enough. I’m right there with you.

 

[Lownote38]

Eight is too many, but six aren’t enough. I’m right there with you.

Exactly!

 

[Smooth_bass88]

How can the number of bass guitars translate into the quality of playing it? What is the goal of having 10 or 20 guitars? Is it just collecting? Investing money? Maybe nostalgia for the time when you couldn't buy it? Honestly, I don't understand...

I have 11 basses, and I use all of them. I play professionally, so I need lots of different tones/vibes for the various gigs and sessions I do. I guess in a way it’s about collecting as well. If I come across a sick deal on something I’m really into, I grab it. I don’t give a darn about “resale value” with regard to bass purchases. I believe this to be utter BS.

 

[msb]

I have twenty something , and still look around , there’s only a couple I’d have any interest is selling. Not really interested in buying anything , but I’ve been know to snag something that looks interesting.

 

[GIBrat51]

I realized that for most it is collecting. Do you have no time for music lessons? Every guitar needs at least a little care and attention.

OK, answers to your questions - in order:
1. Yes, I have lots of time for music - and lessons (which I'm ashamed to say that I still sort of need, even after all this time). I'm almost 72; I'm retired, and I have lots of time for lots of things... And, I've never thought of my instruments as a "collection"; to me, that connotes a bunch of things that somebody has - just to have. I play every single instrument I own - even my twangy little "Mouth Harp" (look it up).
2. As I said, all my basses - and my guitars - and even my banjo - get played. Usually, I have my 2 favorite basses, and my favorite guitar, out on stands next to my living room amp. All the time. As for everything else? They come out, 3 at a time, for a month of care, maintenance, and having the snot played out of them. After which, they get cleaned; put back in their cases; and the next two come out... And so on and so on... Which means that all the instruments that aren't always out (and which are occasionally changed, depending on their Master's whim), will normally get played 2 months out of a year. Which, for many years now, has proven to be more than sufficient for the care and attention of the entire herd...