Grangur Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) ... but not all the time. I have 5 basses and fall in and out of love with each of them at times. Sometimes I can play them all in an evening and find there's not one that I like much at all. Am I alone in this? Am I peculiar? Edited April 3, 2017 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I love all my basses. They get different amounts of play time at different times, depending on what I'm working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) Yes - you only have five !? Edited March 31, 2017 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 that s call GAS man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I'm the same, I've found rotating my basses in terms of how much I play them every now and then helps though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Yes. I am exactly the opposite. I love all of mine. So when I realise I have too many and that I should sell some, I pick them up to sell them and realise they are the best thing ever and I would be mad to sell them, so I don't! Would love to cut down to 5 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I love my 36" Shuker It was made to my size & spec ...I want to hate it & pick fault with it But I just pick it Up & play it & love it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvo66 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) I like mine , then I don't ,but my fave at the moment is my farida p bass it's a heavy lump tho , but it'll be something else next week Edited March 31, 2017 by kevvo66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba55i5t Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Which basses do you have? Setup helps. Jamming with tunes helps. Mix it up and you will find your joy with greater frequency. Edited April 1, 2017 by ba55i5t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 You need more basses. Simple. I tend to stick to one for weeks while the others watch. Actually it's been the limelight P for over 12 months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I only have three and I utilise them the same as @JapanAxe. Although there's one I play the most. It's not the most expensive or the best sounding out of all but I have seemed to bond with it since day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Sounds like you need a new one 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Sometimes I wonder if bass life would be easier with just one bass. But then I realise I have 4 for a reason. Personally, I mostly pick up the one that I have a gut feeling for. Occasionally some basses just suit my mood that time, other times I pick up a bass and realise I'm not in the mood as much as I thought, so it isn't the basses fault. It helps though when you have basses that you know are excellent and very well suited to you, then you know it just isn't your night to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Yes, I too feel some envy for folk who are honestly happy with a single bass. What we don't know, of course, is if those lucky guys are active bassist or if they play simple lines in a band once a week, and never touch it from one week to the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I love all four of my basses. But I may love the next one even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I have one that I have a love hate relationship with. It's heavy as hell but still manages to have horrendous neck dive. It is not great to play for any length of time but the sound is truly gorgeous. As soon as I plug it in I forgive and love it, then end up hating it again in half an hour when the weight and neck dive shows itself. The one I play the most and always love is a cheap and fairly battered old Aria that sounds good but is just perfect to play for me. It's always the one I reach for if I want a serious session or to learn something tricky on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1491030765' post='3269913'] Yes, I too feel some envy for folk who are honestly happy with a single bass. What we don't know, of course, is if those lucky guys are active bassist or if they play simple lines in a band once a week, and never touch it from one week to the next. [/quote] There is that for sure. It also may be that they are active but have a bass that covers the styles they want, or that they are not looking to tick as many boxes as us? I know that'd I'd be very happy, and be well covered with just my Lull PJ4 and MM Sabre. But... my Jazz and vintage P are both stunners that I get enjoyment out of, so why not while I can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 The only bass I actually hated was a Yamaha BEX4. Looked lovely when I bought it, but after one long rehearsal it felt like my left arm was going to drop off... just didn't work. I currently "hate" my MIA jazz... because it's not a P. I think it needs a P sibling, then I'm sure they'll both get along fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1491030765' post='3269913'] Yes, I too feel some envy for folk who are honestly happy with a single bass. What we don't know, of course, is if those lucky guys are active bassist or if they play simple lines in a band once a week, and never touch it from one week to the next. [/quote] I ordered a custom bass to my spec and it's perfect. I still practice 2/3 hours a day with regular gigging and rehearsals on top and could honestly say that I could happily only own that bass and be happy. It can do everything and feels perfect for me. I have more but rarely pick them up and feel happy playing them. It is possible, you just need to find the right bass (so buy more until you find it !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I have the opposite issue. I have 5 and love them all!! Makes it damm difficult to know which one to take to the gig. First world problems eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Two thoughts from me: 1 life is too short to surround yourself with things you don't love IMO . Sell them and buy basses you do love. (Of course the caveat is what you can afford - if a a Harley Benton deko is what you can afford then learn to love the best bass you can afford, we all have to spend within our means) 2 choice sometimes kills contentment. Some folk buy a lot of instruments cos they love them, some for their income need a few different tools, others buy cos they don't love any of them... ... cure for that is find one you love, but I think that sometimes comes down to picking one instrument, using it for most your gigs and practices for a couple of months, stop reading as many bass forums and learning to be content. 3 oh and never underestimate new strings being good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Oh, I do love my basses too on occasions. Also, just to make life difficult; so does Mrs G. I've already sold one which was one of her favourites. New, different strings is an option of course. I also should level the frets on one of them to make the experience better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1491030765' post='3269913'] Yes, I too feel some envy for folk who are honestly happy with a single bass. What we don't know, of course, is if those lucky guys are active bassist or if they play simple lines in a band once a week, and never touch it from one week to the next. [/quote] I doubt there is a correlation between the two. Some people love getting new things, some people find one thing and stick with it, I think it is more down to personality then activity. I have way more basses than Scott Devine, but I am guessing he plays more than I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1491041943' post='3270037'] I doubt there is a correlation between the two. Some people love getting new things, some people find one thing and stick with it, I think it is more down to personality then activity. I have way more basses than Scott Devine, but I am guessing he plays more than I do! [/quote] might be a better player too? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1491043642' post='3270064'] might be a better player too? [/quote] I don't think there should be a might in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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