I have my number one (a Yamaha 5-string I got for a bargain price) which is genuinely the only one I need. I have a really nice jazz type thing that I use for drop-D stuff, a Harley Benton 5-string fretless and a Stagg EUB.
Everything else (about a dozen or so) are unusual or have an interesting story. They all sound quite different and it's good to have them available if I want to create a specific sound, alternatively they are just pretty things to hang on the wall and are generally not expensive. I think the most I've paid is £400.
If I was to avoid touching the buttons I still need to use the door handle next to the machine!
The one pictured is looking pretty disgusting, the drip tray and below is filthy. Ours get regular cleaning and servicing.
I've played with Dave, he's a legend!
He sat in for us on drums at a couple of practices when I was a young lad. We used to hire a practice room from him.
Agreed, so much more than an octave.
I currently use mine as a phasered fuzzy synth but with the built in fuzz turned off. Mono mode, both upper octaves up quite high and a bit of modulation, sounds amazing!
Sorry to see this, but maybe confirms that you are making the right decision at this time. I hope you can still enjoy making music in some way though mate
This afternoon/evening. Played for a friend's birthday, our biggest stage with this particular band and only the second with laptop backing tracks. My first time running the laptop and one minor hiccup but overall it was a great performance. We are in a good place and really enjoying it 🙂