AndyTravis Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) Ok... For some strange reason, you're forced to cut down to just one bass, what do you choose? At the moment, i really would love to own a Ken Smith Black Tiger...i just sit and stare at this one every now and then. They just don't come up in the UK, so i have no idea if i'd love or hate it. So, have you already got your 'one', would you choose something old, something ultra modern and high tech, fretless 18 string? This is purely just to see who covets what gear, and there was plenty of bass porn at bassday so just curious really. I know there are some people lucky enough to own a few really nice basses, but in reality i'd say the most of us could afford to do it once. Anyhow. Here's mine...until i try one and realise i prefer a precision or something. EDIT - That Victor Wooten Monarch at Bass day was pretty special...and like an idiot i didn't ask if i could sit with it. [url="http://www.bassgear.co.uk/products-page/bass-guitars/fodera/fodera-monarch-victor-wooten-classic-buckeye-burl-certified-pre-owned/"]http://www.bassgear.co.uk/products-page/ba...fied-pre-owned/[/url] Edited October 11, 2010 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I haven't gigged another bass in over 6 months so for me it would be an easy choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) I would be happy with my 1972 Precision. But I once nearly bought a Fender Pino Palladino Precision and I have always hankered after one. Edited October 11, 2010 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 a precision. preferably my JV squier. if not a real one from around 1957, but then would you want to gig that? no so my JV squier then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Warwick Streamer Stage II 4 String Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Musicman Stingray, job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 A classic Fender, probably my Fender P, though if I was greedy, which I am, it would probably be one of those 'slab' Precisions or a pre-CBS Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Easy enough, I'll stick with Wal Custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Mine would be a composite of my 2 Gus G3 5-strings. It would have the CAR and chrome finish of the red one, but with aluminium fretmarkers like my G1 guitar and they wouldn't flip to the treble side after the 12th fret. From the black G3 I'd take the ebony fingerboard and the dual humbuckers and passive controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 It would have to be something that covered a lot of bases very well. Er... this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 The next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 If I was only able to keep one of my basses, it would have to be this one. I wanted one for so many years...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neko Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Well, since I only have the ONE bass... But if we're talking about THE bass, I've been lusting after a Rickenbacker 4003 since forever! And I will continue to go on about it until it is mine X3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 The truth? Well check this out. Up to a month ago I had up to 10-11 basses. I stumbled upon a 5 strings Dingwall ABZ and suddenly everything else I owned has lost my interest, so much so that I am selling most of the others just keeping those which I know I will need at some stage. I have also ordered a new Dingwall Super J 5 strings which is like a Jazz Bass on steroids with a J/P pickup combo, due to arrive Feb / Mar 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 For a long time I only had my ESP J and I was very happy so it would be that one. I'd be upset having nine empty spaces in the Bassdrobe though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris the man Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 only one bass?! oh the horror!!!!! theres not much the jazz bass can't do but at the end of the day, you could always hang on to the most expensive bass you can find and then just hire the rest every now and then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I'm getting a deja vu feeling about this, but at the moment it would have to be the G&L L-2000. My current Tribute model is fine, I see no need to get a USA model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Would have to be a Fender Precision for me. Not sure which one though - what a great thought, finding "the" precision thats best for me. At present, its my Twins Of Evil 1 - my go to bass for gigs & rehearsals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Easy. This: [attachment=61130:csledit.jpg] The current incarnation of my 1979-ish CSL JapCrap Jazz, now wearing DiMarzio Model Js & sexy stack knobs. Simply the most comfortable, playable and (with its new pups) most useable-sounding bass I've owned. I have a ridiculous & unnecessary number of basses, but all the rest can get flung on the fire to warm me through the coming nuclear winter, apart from this one. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='985396' date='Oct 12 2010, 09:51 AM']Easy. This: [attachment=61130:csledit.jpg] The current incarnation of my 1979-ish CSL JapCrap Jazz, now wearing DiMarzio Model Js & sexy stack knobs. Simply the most comfortable, playable and (with its new pups) most useable-sounding bass I've owned. I have a ridiculous & unnecessary number of basses, but all the rest can get flung on the fire to warm me through the coming nuclear winter, apart from this one. Jon.[/quote] I'll have the black and red rickenfaker off you then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I'd stick with my Peavey T-40. None of my other basses get a look in anyway really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 This one: [attachment=61164:DSC02127.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Yamaha RBXJM1. Irreplaceable. If I never bought another bass in my life, I'd be happy. But I'm definitely gonna buy another one at some point. I want to own a Warwick and a Shuker Artist Pro at some point in my life. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Fender Precision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Stick with the pre EB Ray for now but a swap for a '77 in the Root beer brown is always ready if one ever arises! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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