Beedster Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Funny feeling, after more than 20 years of owning at any one time between one (rare), several (often) and at the most seven (madness), I've just sold my last electric bass, with the aim of focussing on upright from here on. It's part financial with a house move coming up, part technical in that I want to really focus on DB, and part organic in that I've found it harder and harder to play electric bass as I get more into upright. I think I'm going to miss the tinkering, setting up, swapping out components, building bitsas etc as much as the playing to be honest, but it's gonna save me a fortune But man, when I look back at some of those basses; all original LPB '64 Precision (i blamed @Happy Jack for that particular purchase, and @Clarkyfor a significant percentage of the remainder), '97 Modulus Flea (played itself), a Modulus Sonic Hammer (a Rottweiler in bass clothing), a '69 Jazz FL (made me feel like Jaco for a while), Takamine TB-10 (best looking bass ever), several 70's Precisions, pre-EB 'rays, numerous Rics, a couple of Sadowskys.... Man, I was lucky enough to own some awesome instruments, the sort of thing I could only dream of when I was growing up with my Satellite Bass in the late 70's. And don't get me started on some of the rigs I've owned........ Anyway, as you were, just thought I'd mention it 19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Only seven? 🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 This is a landmark moment for BassChat 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, Clarky said: This is a landmark moment for BassChat It could crash the whole site. It's a very worrying development 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Interesting comment @Beedster- ‘finding it harder and harder to play electric’ , in what way? I say this looking at my rack of 7 electrics having just ordered an upright after 2 decades not playing one.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 33 minutes ago, Drax said: Interesting comment @Beedster- ‘finding it harder and harder to play electric’ , in what way? I say this looking at my rack of 7 electrics having just ordered an upright after 2 decades not playing one.. Good question. Two things I think; first I find the sheer physical challenge of DB has always motivated me more than EB, for example the fact that my hands, shoulders, back and even legs tire during a session and that this demands I'm more focussed and economic when I play. Second, I think I've found a style of playing that simply suits DB, one that while still credible on EB, sounds and feels better on DB. I guess on the basis of both factors I increasingly find DB more motivating and rewarding to play. None of this was really a conscious decision, it was odd to realise mid last year that I simply don't choose to play EB any more; in the band, when I practice, or even when I just want to play for the pleasure of playing, I now nearly always head for DB. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLowDown Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 It's good to have a focus and ignore the distractions. No point in playing EB if it doesn't interest you anymore. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 "This is the end, my electric friends, the end..." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodang Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I'm experiencing a similar thing with the DB. For me it 'swings' more than a bass guitar and as I play mostly jazz groove it really suits. And the more I play it the less I play bass guitar. The thing that keeps me into my BG though is effects like the envelope filter and phaser which I can get seriously funky with and don't work quite as well with the DB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 7 hours ago, Drax said: Interesting comment @Beedster- ‘finding it harder and harder to play electric’ , in what way? He's struggling to bend down to plug the amp into the wall socket? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Beedster said: Funny feeling, after more than 20 years of owning at any one time between one (rare), several (often) and at the most seven (madness), I've just sold my last electric bass, with the aim of focussing on upright from here on. It's part financial with a house move coming up, part technical in that I want to really focus on DB, and part organic in that I've found it harder and harder to play electric bass as I get more into upright. I think I'm going to miss the tinkering, setting up, swapping out components, building bitsas etc as much as the playing to be honest, but it's gonna save me a fortune But man, when I look back at some of those basses; all original LPB '64 Precision (i blamed @Happy Jack for that particular purchase, and @Clarkyfor a significant percentage of the remainder), '97 Modulus Flea (played itself), a Modulus Sonic Hammer (a Rottweiler in bass clothing), a '69 Jazz FL (made me feel like Jaco for a while), Takamine TB-10 (best looking bass ever), several 70's Precisions, pre-EB 'rays, numerous Rics, a couple of Sadowskys.... Man, I was lucky enough to own some awesome instruments, the sort of thing I could only dream of when I was growing up with my Satellite Bass in the late 70's. And don't get me started on some of the rigs I've owned........ Anyway, as you were, just thought I'd mention it I'm going to have to wait for the report before I can comment. 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Mind you, at least there's no more kicking myself for missing out on a great looking bitsa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 It is the end of an era. Great to hear you are enjoying the DB though Beedster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 13 hours ago, Beedster said: a Modulus Sonic Hammer (a Rottweiler in bass clothing) God, aren't they just. I remember when Kiwi brought his round to my gaff. We set my rig up in the garage to give it a blast. It literally made shelves fall off the walls. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Wow - this has surprised me @Beedster especially having seen that list of bass guitars you have owned. I take your point about focussing on the Upright though. I suppose in a sense, the BG can be something of a distraction. Actually, in truth I think I would like to spend more time playing upright than I currently do, and spend proportionally way more on BG. However, I think I'd miss the comfort of sitting on the sofa, jamming along to YouTube, or my music collection. I know I'd also miss picking up a bass and taking it out to a folk jam or pub jam with my pals. So I think I'd always keep a bass guitar just for these reasons. My only problem though..... is I couldn't limit myself to one! lol Brave move sir, brave move - best of luck with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Surely, this is fake news? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) Aw, end of an era....... I know your list of basses in the OP wasn’t exhaustive Chris, but you missed out the 1957 Precision and a couple of Wals! Good luck with the DB mate, also with the house move of course. I was getting right back into my fiddle playing during lockdown and didn’t expect to pick up a bass guitar again, but a new band project means I’ve been sucked back into it - for a while anyway. So no more trades at “The Harbourmaster”. Maybe. To paraphrase Carl Perkins; “You can take the boy out of bass.......”😉 Edited January 27, 2022 by Shaggy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 It's just a phase. You'll be back... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) - Edited March 16, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 5 hours ago, Shaggy said: I know your list of basses in the OP wasn’t exhaustive Chris, but you missed out the 1957 Precision and a couple of Wals! How did I forget them. The '57 was something special wasn't it, glorious instrument. The Wals.......? I think the reality for me was that while they were good instruments, the mystique always exceeded the reality, I think I genuinely preferred my fretless Ric to any of the fretless Wals I owned, just sounded and played better. But then to my mind the £400 Warmoth bitsa I just sold would also give the Wals a run for their money (I recognise that many would disagree) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 5 hours ago, Shaggy said: Aw, end of an era....... I know your list of basses in the OP wasn’t exhaustive Chris, but you missed out the 1957 Precision and a couple of Wals! Good luck with the DB mate, also with the house move of course. I was getting right back into my fiddle playing during lockdown and didn’t expect to pick up a bass guitar again, but a new band project means I’ve been sucked back into it - for a while anyway. So no more trades at “The Harbourmaster”. Maybe. To paraphrase Carl Perkins; “You can take the boy out of bass.......”😉 We'll find something else to trade mate, I've got an old 19th century German blonde fiddle after all............ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 All very well but it's useless for metal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Now you say that ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 ACDC did a nearly-as-good cover 😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Clarky said: ACDC did a nearly-as-good cover 😉 There is no better way to arrive at a session that that Clarky. Love that they're not from Alabama but Finland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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