Just curious - exactly how many are too many (in your opinion) and why?
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Why have so many basses?
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I agree with its wvbass post and Do I smell jealousy?
I’m probably one of the worst bass players on this thread however I’ve been blessed to be with the company I’m with over 17 years which led to many promotions. This allows me the opportunity to work on the one thing true to my heart (opposite of my wife & son) which is becoming an amazing bassist. Will it ever happen? Who knows. I do know I will never go on-line belly aching regarding how another man/women spends their hard earned money.
#countyourowncash&mindyourbusiness
Huh? So, someone has a bass you may covet, so they aren't worthy of owning it so you can have it, instead? Oy!
I had a very rare and desirable to a few (who covets them) bass for 38 years. It got gigged quite often from sleazy dives to large festivals over the years, but I realized that in the later years I wasn't playing it much, so I sold it to someone who is now the current caretaker of it. If I had decided to keep that bass it would have just stayed in a closet and not be flaunted to the world.
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When I first joined, I thought I knew who were the most hated...excuse me, unliked, not loved so much...oh, whatever. I’m not living near the exotic country you are, or were, so rude comments should be proper internet protocol,
Sorry, KBD, your crown seems to be slipping. (Said of course with all due respect)
And an added silly face to show this comment was made tongue in cheek.
Wow, this thread has really got some legs!
Sorry, KBD, your crown seems to be slipping. (Said of course with all due respect)
And an added silly face to show this comment was made tongue in cheek.
Wow, this thread has really got some legs!
So.... not to get back on topic or anything.... but... Ive read this whole thread and have an observation..or more like a question.
What if somebody is arguing that you only need one bass and theyre arguing with somebody that owns 8. But all eight equal the price of the other guys one?
Is this like an inception thing where the argument of too many basses runs into the argument of why get one expensive bass when you can get more cheap ones?
Like... there are obviously limits and extremes, but still
What if somebody is arguing that you only need one bass and theyre arguing with somebody that owns 8. But all eight equal the price of the other guys one?
Is this like an inception thing where the argument of too many basses runs into the argument of why get one expensive bass when you can get more cheap ones?
Like... there are obviously limits and extremes, but still
Why is it any of your business? How is this impacting your life?
Well, I'm out. People really are getting insulting now, & I'm not talking about the OP.
I've been ganged up on this way before, so I shouldn't want to be on the gang end of it.
I've been ganged up on this way before, so I shouldn't want to be on the gang end of it.
killed by death. envy of what? i have the three bass guitars i love. i don't need or want anymore. is that so hard to understand?
Yes. Introspection can be very frightening yet very healing at the same time.at least something got figured out
OP is started down the path to enlightenment. Wish him well on his journey. Allow him to stumble from time to time. Only when you stub your toe do you learn to watch your step. You can't make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without opposable thumbs.
old garage splam. i did realize something. there are a lot of very insecure "musicians" on this thread.
Ok so what specific situation led to you creating this thread? I mean this without joking or anything, but if you are secure in your bass ownership, why the distress over other people's gear?
Then hit the quote button, start a new post and use the Insert Quote function.
Then hit the quote button, start a new post and use the Insert Quote function.
Don’t mistake disagreement and humor for anger and attack. If I got angry at everything I thought was silly, I would have had a mental breakdown during the years when my son was young enough for SpongeBob SquarePants.
Quite the contrary; I’ve read it from the first post. I’m still spellbound at some of the things you’ve said. A decline in instrument quality is due to hobbyists buying more basses? Seriously? You said that. The instrument was made to be played? Give me a break, the instrument was made to be sold. Period. The manufacturer doesn’t care what you do with it as long as they were able to move the product. These are but a few nuggets. I’m happy to point out more.
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