uncle psychosis Posted October 5 Posted October 5 For me the answer is currently "three is too many". Hopefully that will still be my answer the next time this thread gets bumped! 1 Quote
Jasper Posted October 6 Posted October 6 For me it's about what i have now. Not always a goal for each bass but I enjoy them all. It feels like too many but it's a result of 22 years of playing bass. Fender Geddy Lee Japan - Main bass/using it in the band. First 'real' bass Rickenbacker 4003S '91 - Bought with my dad about 18 years ago. Use it sometimes in the band, has emotional value Rickenbacker 4003 '87 - From my birth year and like the sound better than the S. Don't need it, but it was a good investment and love playing. Play's more difficult than the S. Tokai Jazz Sound '22 - Great 60 style Jazz Bass. Love the feeling and sound Squier Precision - Flatwound strings Squier Mustang - Shortscale fun, flatwound strings Quote
snorkie635 Posted October 6 Posted October 6 All I'm going to add, is that I need therapy. 'Nuff said. 2 Quote
Owno Posted October 6 Posted October 6 (edited) At one point in my life I had 5 basses at once, which actually led me to play less. Just choosing what bass to play became overwhelming. I sold them all and started over on a clean slate so to speak. Now I have two really nice boutique basses with disctinctly different sounds and applications (although both 30” scale). Being – almost – middle-aged with small children at home and less time than ever to practice alone or rehearse with friends and with no gigs in sight, I have a strict 1-in-1-out policy when it comes to instruments. Edited October 6 by Owno 1 Quote
cetera Posted October 6 Posted October 6 I'll let you know when I finally get the feeling that I've got too many.... Currently on 94 and haven't thought it yet.... lol! 2 2 4 Quote
MacDaddy Posted October 6 Posted October 6 2 hours ago, snorkie635 said: All I'm going to add, is that I need therapy. 'Nuff said. Retail therapy? 1 Quote
Terry M. Posted October 6 Posted October 6 1 hour ago, cetera said: I'll let you know when I finally get the feeling that I've got too many.... Currently on 94 and haven't thought it yet.... lol! I wouldn't be surprised if you hold the Basschat member record. 94??? 😄 Quote
Terry M. Posted October 6 Posted October 6 1 hour ago, Owno said: At one point in my life I had 5 basses at once, which actually led me to play less. Just choosing what bass to play became overwhelming. I have a strict 1-in-1-out policy when it comes to instruments 5 at one time was my maximum once and it made my head spin. I have the same policy,in fact I'm negotiating a sale with Wunjo's right now as I'm 4 instead of 3 due to trading some unused amplification for a bass recently. Quote
Owno Posted October 6 Posted October 6 33 minutes ago, Terry M. said: 5 at one time was my maximum once and it made my head spin. I have the same policy,in fact I'm negotiating a sale with Wunjo's right now as I'm 4 instead of 3 due to trading some unused amplification for a bass recently. Good luck with the haggle! Out of curiousity: why don't you sell it through the BC classifieds instead? 3 seems like a decent number of basses, indeed. Quote
Lozz196 Posted October 6 Posted October 6 2 hours ago, cetera said: I'll let you know when I finally get the feeling that I've got too many.... Currently on 94 and haven't thought it yet.... lol! 52 minutes ago, Terry M. said: I wouldn't be surprised if you hold the Basschat member record. 94??? 😄 I think another 6 is in order, a Basschatter with 100 basses! 3 1 Quote
Terry M. Posted October 6 Posted October 6 14 minutes ago, Owno said: Good luck with the haggle! Out of curiousity: why don't you sell it through the BC classifieds instead? 3 seems like a decent number of basses, indeed. Thanks. Wunjos can be quite generous with their buy-in prices so I'm trying my luck again. I'll play it by ear. I haven't ruled out selling it on here but once I have it in my head a bass isn't staying I want it out the way asap. Quote
HeadlessBassist Posted October 6 Posted October 6 4 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I think another 6 is in order, a Basschatter with 100 basses! I'll second that, Lozz. Quote
cetera Posted October 6 Posted October 6 11 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I think another 6 is in order, a Basschatter with 100 basses! It's OK, I have 11 electric guitards as well so the total is 105 1 1 Quote
Terry M. Posted October 6 Posted October 6 11 minutes ago, cetera said: It's OK, I have 11 electric guitards as well so the total is 105 Sorry to ask but where are they stored? 🤣 Quote
cetera Posted October 6 Posted October 6 1 minute ago, Terry M. said: Sorry to ask but where are they stored? 🤣 I have access to a private storage facility that I visit regularly to swap/retrieve stuff as required... Quote
Terry M. Posted October 6 Posted October 6 6 minutes ago, cetera said: I have access to a private storage facility that I visit regularly to swap/retrieve stuff as required... You have more basses than the aforementioned Wunjos have on their shop floor I'm sure. Not sure I'll count the guitars though. Let us know when it's 100 basses 😄 1 Quote
Terry M. Posted October 6 Posted October 6 11 minutes ago, cetera said: I have access to a private storage facility that I visit regularly to swap/retrieve stuff as required... Out of 94 I have to ask if you have a favourite? The inquisition ends here I promise 👍 Quote
cetera Posted October 6 Posted October 6 Just now, Terry M. said: Out of 94 I have to ask if you have a favourite? The inquisition ends here I promise 👍 A favourite brand for sure. Actual instrument.... probably not, I love so many of them.... Quote
Velarian Posted October 6 Posted October 6 Just now, cetera said: A favourite brand for sure. Actual instrument.... probably not, I love so many of them.... Next question- do you have a photo of them all together? I’m sure it would be a spectacular sight. Quote
cetera Posted October 6 Posted October 6 Just now, Velarian said: Next question- do you have a photo of them all together? I’m sure it would be a spectacular sight. Lol! Would love to, but I don't have a wide enough lens or enough guitar stands.... 🤣 3 Quote
Terry M. Posted October 6 Posted October 6 20 minutes ago, cetera said: A favourite brand for sure. Actual instrument.... probably not, I love so many of them.... Tell us the brand. I'm guessing Fender. I lied about ending the inquisition clearly 😅 2 Quote
cetera Posted October 6 Posted October 6 6 minutes ago, Terry M. said: Tell us the brand. I'm guessing Fender. You clearly haven't read many of my posts or my signature.... 😂🤣 Quote
Woodinblack Posted October 6 Posted October 6 7 minutes ago, cetera said: You clearly haven't read many of my posts or my signature.... 😂🤣 If only there was some clue in your signature! 1 Quote
Terry M. Posted October 6 Posted October 6 34 minutes ago, cetera said: You clearly haven't read many of my posts or my signature.... 😂🤣 I have now 😄 Quote
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