I need a fretless. I need a fretted. I need an ABG. I need a fretless ABG.
The other 7 basses are just backup
The other 7 basses are just backup
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Why multiple basses?
- Thread starter Mister_GothFrak
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When I had enough money to buy a bass without selling the previous bass to afford it, I did. Somehow that took me to 12. Now if you asked me "Isn't that more than enough?" I'd say yes, yes it is.
Lol.
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It's interesting how different bassists are from how some guitar players seem to be. Many people who have guitars seem to want every, say, telecaster that has a different finish. Same make and model, same everything but the color sometimes yet they say it's so different! Uh huh.
I mean, I guess it's nice having such disposable income and the space to have guitars as decoration! I admit that I rather enjoy looking at my "furniture finish" basses and pretty, black guitars.
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It's interesting how different bassists are from how some guitar players seem to be. Many people who have guitars seem to want every, say, telecaster that has a different finish. Same make and model, same everything but the color sometimes yet they say it's so different! Uh huh.
I mean, I guess it's nice having such disposable income and the space to have guitars as decoration! I admit that I rather enjoy looking at my "furniture finish" basses and pretty, black guitars.
If someone wants one bass or a hundred, cool. Whatever makes them happy.
The madness of COVID ....internet shopping parts.
and creations from the push of a button.....nostalgia....
Vision
The lack of gigs
Oh Lord
and creations from the push of a button.....nostalgia....
Vision
The lack of gigs
Oh Lord
Because I love them.
I have 5 Spectors withe the same preamps and pickups and want them to sound the same.
5 out of my 6 Fenders are the same models and I want them to sound the same.
The rest are different sounding basses: 1 Fernandes, 2 Charvels and a Jackson.
I have 5 Spectors withe the same preamps and pickups and want them to sound the same.
5 out of my 6 Fenders are the same models and I want them to sound the same.
The rest are different sounding basses: 1 Fernandes, 2 Charvels and a Jackson.
Because I’m a sound freak and I want to have "almost" the exact sound for the songs I play.
The sound of a bass in "The eye of the tiger" is quite different than the sound of "Just the two of us" from Grover Washington Junior so that’s why I now own 5 different basses.
And on top of that, I want to please my band mates so I often let them choose the bass they want me to play.
The sound of a bass in "The eye of the tiger" is quite different than the sound of "Just the two of us" from Grover Washington Junior so that’s why I now own 5 different basses.
And on top of that, I want to please my band mates so I often let them choose the bass they want me to play.
Honestly, because I can.
As well, because I use 'em.
As well, because I use 'em.
During Covid I couldn’t play in the bands I was working with so I started.”collecting” basses. Added six of them for a grand total of seven. There’s a couple I’ve thought about selling. Maybe someday….
I guess the answer is “because I can.” Not to be trite, but I only had one bass at a time between the late 1960s when I was in junior high, and 2005. Now that the kids are all grown and gone, I have more money for toys.
Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt
Pedulla Club #45 Unique Arrangements of Hymns, P&W Standards, and Original Tunes
Administrator, Official Tobias Club #133
Administrator, Fretless Club #943
Big Cabs Club #23
My Basses
My Rig: Stage and FOH Friendly
Pedulla Club #45
Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt
Pedulla Club #45 Unique Arrangements of Hymns, P&W Standards, and Original Tunes
Administrator, Official Tobias Club #133
Administrator, Fretless Club #943
Big Cabs Club #23
My Basses
My Rig: Stage and FOH Friendly
Pedulla Club #45
retirement fun.
they are parts basses = it's fun to assemble the cool parts!
they all sound like electric basses. i'd call that, "success!"
This is what I find. Sometimes a BL will want a specific sound, but usually not. Most audiences could care less, but may make a comment if it has a cool look.
I spent 25 years with one bass, until my finances allowed more. I like the variety. I can get bored with the same bass all the time. I do not have duplicates of the same model. About half of mine would be considered cheapies, although they are all set up well and play well. Most were purchased used. I own nothing that cost me over $1500. It's kind of a reverse-snobbery thing I have. I would rather spend my money on less expensive variety than on boutiques.
For gigs, I pick my axe of the evening, and play it all night. I usually bring a backup, but often doesn't even leave the gig bag. Occasionally I might swap instruments between sets, but I hate the hassle and time it takes to swap instruments mid-set.
Different basses for different sounds. As well as feel and playability. I love my P and J basses as much as my Ibanez ATK300. But my ATK sounds best with my particular band. But if I wanted to jam with a blues band lets say, I'd bring my P or J first. To me, it really depends on the genre you play. If you use effects, are you going for an aggressive sound or a mellower sound.... Really just depends IMO.
Its also nice to have multiple sounds/tones in your arsenal IMHO. Having different tunings is a big reason for some too. I use a P for D standard and my ATK for E# tuning in my band now.
Its also nice to have multiple sounds/tones in your arsenal IMHO. Having different tunings is a big reason for some too. I use a P for D standard and my ATK for E# tuning in my band now.
Over many decades I accumulated lots of different sounding basses. No two sounded the same.
I used to try and bring a few to every gig, thinking I'd change between songs for different sounds. Then I was just changing at each set. Then I wasn't changing at all for a whole gig.
So, over time I've gotten to the point where I like a certain sound for my band, and stick with that and a backup for each gig.
I've gone from 12 down to 5, and those are:
1) NR Gibson Thunderbird
2) Gibson Thunderbird
3) AmStd P Bass -rounds
4) AmStd P Bass -flats
5) '78 Rick 4001 (bought new)
I've collected since I was a kid and started my musical journey. I don't sell anything. I still have some of my first basses. Last count there are 21 in my collection. I play everyday and gig regularly. I do have my "go to" basses. Some are boutique, some low end. I am not a brand snob so they are different brands and types. So, I make it a point to play them all. They all get tuned, adjusted where necessary, and played. I love to make a cheaper bass sound good. My favorite thing is doing setups.
Because at this point in my life I have some disposable income and this is the only hobby I have. If I were a golfer, I’m sure I’d have a lot of clubs.
