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Why do you own more then one bass?
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I like the idea o a new bass as well, the build, the wait, the tracking and out for delivery.
I bought an acoustic bass guitar when I started playing bass because it was a cheap way to start playing while I saved money for an electric and an amp. I bought an electric bass a few months later and about a month ago I bought another electric bass from my friend an converted it to a fretless. I like to have different basses with different tones and techniques. It's also nice to be able to play the acoustic anywhere in the house or outside.
I own four, because three is not enough.
Edited for seriousness -
I've rarely owned only one bass, and am usually gigging with two that compliment each other in covering a decent range of tones. These days, it's a P w/flats, and a Ray w/rounds. Or, either one could stay home, and along come the fretless Tobias.
Edited for seriousness -
I've rarely owned only one bass, and am usually gigging with two that compliment each other in covering a decent range of tones. These days, it's a P w/flats, and a Ray w/rounds. Or, either one could stay home, and along come the fretless Tobias.
knarleybass
Commercial User
i have more than one bass so i can smash one. no i have more than one because you can get diffrent tones and slap and play diffrent styles with them. i also use diffrent basses for diffrent tunings.
. no i have more than one because you can get diffrent tones and slap and play diffrent styles with them. i also use diffrent basses for diffrent tunings.
Started out with a Epi Les Paul. Wasn't happy with the tone, so I upgraded the pickups. Wasn't happy still, so I got a Fender Squire Jag Vintage modified; better...still not right. Upgraded the bridge (to Babicz) and pickups & controls (to EMG active). Better. As an experiment, I put together a Epi EB-0 short scale, added DiMarzio 1 and Hip Shot bridge. Plays nice, sounds great. Then, got a deal on a P-Bass body w/ DiMarzio blades already installed, mated it to a new P-Base neck, changed pick guard and knobs - finally! What I have been looking for! Except just bought a used Jack Casady Signaure from a Talk Bass member.....so that makes 5 altogether. The answer to the question is each instrument plays slightly different and sounds different. I am a 'hobby' player, and hope to be more someday, I figure what the hell! Life is short, play like it's your last day!
I own two basses so I can get different tones if I want them. My main player is an ATK 300. It's a great bass. Tons of tone and powerful. My secondary is a modded squier P with EMG's in it. It can get a totally total different feel and sound and I love it too. I'm wanting to change the pups again, either Delano's, nords or 60's fenders. But I have the two because I can get different sounds out of both. And they feel totally different. They both serve a purpose and I love them both. I use the ATK a lot more though for live stuff.
FretlessMayhem
Slap it like Ike slapped Tina.
I enjoy collecting basses. Each is special in its own little way.
Spector: Alex, Euro 5, Forte 5, NS-5, Pro 6.
Roscoe SKB 5.
Conklin 7.
Carl Thompson 4 (with a fretless 6 on order).
Pete Hilton 5.
Acoustics: A 4 and a 5.
Various others: Dean Edge 5 fretless, Ibanez Soundgear 5, etc.
Spector: Alex, Euro 5, Forte 5, NS-5, Pro 6.
Roscoe SKB 5.
Conklin 7.
Carl Thompson 4 (with a fretless 6 on order).
Pete Hilton 5.
Acoustics: A 4 and a 5.
Various others: Dean Edge 5 fretless, Ibanez Soundgear 5, etc.
One of each kind:
4 strings fretted active
4 strings fretless
4 strings fretted passive
2 5 strings with VERY different tone
8 strings
ABG
4 strings fretted active
4 strings fretless
4 strings fretted passive
2 5 strings with VERY different tone
8 strings
ABG
1. Invalid Link Removed - Keep it because it was my first bass, never play it.
2. Invalid Link Removed - Keep it as a backup for gigs, rarely play it.
3. Invalid Link Removed - My goto Bass, play the **** out of it.
2. Invalid Link Removed - Keep it as a backup for gigs, rarely play it.
3. Invalid Link Removed - My goto Bass, play the **** out of it.
I have one fretted and one fretless, both 5s
I actually would also like a 6 and a Hyperbass sometime in the future
I actually would also like a 6 and a Hyperbass sometime in the future
Why can't a short scale bass be used for slap? I have seen a lot of players slap on anything they got their hands on- it doesn't matter if it's short scale, or not. You may want to try strings with slightly higher tension.
That about sums it up. I waited 40 years after I decided to start playing bass until I got my first one, so I'm making up for lost time.
Safer than motorcycles, cheaper than cars and less trouble than women. A harem of basses, indeed!
77 Jazz.. first real bass don't play it anymore but I will never part with it.
SR505 ... first 5 string Saving it for my son ...
Fender JV5 ... has a fantastic pre and first 19mm 5
MTD KZ5 .. great playing great feel great sounding
The two listed in my sig are for sale..
The bottom line answer for me and most guys who do own more than one is .. because we can.. The other answer.. that is more subjective in my case is .. I am still trying to find out what I like. There was a time when I thought that owning a bass was all you needed.. and to learn to play that is true.. but to find your voice you need to find what fits you. A part of that voice will be you no matter what bass you are playing.. but that other part will be tied to the instruments that are most comfortable for you and best suited for your playing style and the sound that you like. I have discovered that for me that intangible is something that is not as easily found as I thought. I am getting closer though.. When I got my Schecter I liked it.. but then I got a FenderJV24 and I discovered that I like the string spacing on that bass better.. It's been a process for me.. Other folks may have different reasons .. I will most likely get a few more before it is all said and done..
SR505 ... first 5 string Saving it for my son ...
Fender JV5 ... has a fantastic pre and first 19mm 5
MTD KZ5 .. great playing great feel great sounding
The two listed in my sig are for sale..
The bottom line answer for me and most guys who do own more than one is .. because we can.. The other answer.. that is more subjective in my case is .. I am still trying to find out what I like. There was a time when I thought that owning a bass was all you needed.. and to learn to play that is true.. but to find your voice you need to find what fits you. A part of that voice will be you no matter what bass you are playing.. but that other part will be tied to the instruments that are most comfortable for you and best suited for your playing style and the sound that you like. I have discovered that for me that intangible is something that is not as easily found as I thought. I am getting closer though.. When I got my Schecter I liked it.. but then I got a FenderJV24 and I discovered that I like the string spacing on that bass better.. It's been a process for me.. Other folks may have different reasons .. I will most likely get a few more before it is all said and done..
1. Dingwall ABZ5. Main go-to instrument. 5 string.
2. 1977 Fender Jazz- Got for a good deal, look to use it in the studio and for non-jazz type of gigs.
3. Fender Tony Franklin Fretless- fretless and fairly versatile . Enough said.
4. Lakland Duck Dunn P- fits the obligatory P bass mold, as well as being the bass I use in less than stellar circumstances such as high humidity or rougher venues. Not that its a 'beater' at all, I'm just less afraid to accidentally knock it than I would be another bass. It only cost me an MIM Jazz and $300.
2. 1977 Fender Jazz- Got for a good deal, look to use it in the studio and for non-jazz type of gigs.
3. Fender Tony Franklin Fretless- fretless and fairly versatile . Enough said.
4. Lakland Duck Dunn P- fits the obligatory P bass mold, as well as being the bass I use in less than stellar circumstances such as high humidity or rougher venues. Not that its a 'beater' at all, I'm just less afraid to accidentally knock it than I would be another bass. It only cost me an MIM Jazz and $300.
Hopkins
Commercial User
Because I have problems and I cant stop
I shouldn't think that a mere 10 basses indicates any sort of problem...just my professional opinion FWIW.
. Nice and quite diverse collection! And very organized. Maybe that's the problem! 
