If you could only own 1 Bass..... [Archive]

fyrwyr

05-01-2007, 09:46 PM

it would be...

For me my old Hamer (mid '80's) Cruise bass,

or my old '93 Kubicki X-factor

57special

05-01-2007, 09:58 PM

That's easy. I do only own one bass. 69 tele. Had it for 20 years now.

slopeshoulder

05-01-2007, 10:27 PM

Sadowsky or Ransom J-Bass

mgrier1

05-01-2007, 10:58 PM

Sadowsky NYC Jazz 4-string...

Can cover most all ground if it needs to...

Best,

Mike

Steeltoe

05-01-2007, 11:49 PM

mid 90's Hamer USA Cruise

GAT

05-02-2007, 12:01 AM

I have a nice Mike Lull 4 string Jazz Bass with a Hip Shot D tuner that is a great bass for almost anything.

trivial

05-02-2007, 12:06 AM

My Fender Roscoe Beck V. :)

.m

musicofanatic5

05-02-2007, 01:03 AM

upright

big mike

05-02-2007, 01:34 AM

Yamaha Nathan East Model.

jokerjkny

05-02-2007, 01:53 AM

if i could have her back...

http://home.earthlink.net/~jokerny1/music/bass/sadowskywhitewhole.jpg

2 Loud 4 You

05-02-2007, 05:59 AM

Easy, I only own one bass. Lusted after a Roscoe for years before I finally got it. Everything after that seemed pointless.

JoeYello

05-02-2007, 07:05 AM

My 76 P-Bass with an EMG pup..............pure R-N-R.

mainsale

05-02-2007, 07:29 AM

This one! It's a '72 Gibson Les Paul Signature.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/Mainsale/Guitars041.jpg

jerseydrew

05-02-2007, 08:37 AM

Music Man Bongo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/jerseydrew/bongo1Lg.jpg

r9player

05-02-2007, 09:35 AM

I saw this amazing Ritter bass once that gave me incredible GAS glad I didn't have the money!
http://www.ritter-basses.com/ritter-basses---bilder/ritter-basses-basses/ritter-basses-classic/ritter-basses-0312.jpg

The Golden Boy

05-02-2007, 10:50 AM

Is this like a "dream bass" question or "your favorite bass" question?

If it's a "favorite bass" it's my 98 G&L L-2000 that I had custom ordered for me. Basically a #6 neck (like a Jazz neck), and the pickup selector switch changed to a 2 position: neck and neck+bridge. No bridge solo option.

If it's a "dream bass..." I was after Scott Lentz to build me a 54/56 style P with a Jazz style neck, Tele headstock, rosewood fingerboard and get some sort of active/passive preamp type thing...

57special

05-02-2007, 01:08 PM

This one! It's a '72 Gibson Les Paul Signature.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/Mainsale/Guitars041.jpg

Nice! What does it sound like? What's the third knob do?

57special

05-02-2007, 01:09 PM

Music Man Bongo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/jerseydrew/bongo1Lg.jpg

I like that one , too.

hpsauce

05-02-2007, 01:12 PM

Rickenbacker 4001

agreatheight

05-02-2007, 01:13 PM

Zon Sonus - great modern Jazz tones with the reliabilty of graphite for the neck.

Jon C

05-02-2007, 02:19 PM

the one I own, a super G&L SB-2, combines the best of a P and J... the neck is the dead-on twin of my friend's real '62 Jazz Bass, the sweetest bass I've ever played. This one is not too heavy, plays like a dream, sounds like a Mack truck...;)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c388/fendertweed/SB2.jpg

Pa'ani

05-02-2007, 02:58 PM

My '65 Fender Precision Bass in olympic white and tortoise pickguard in it's original state and glory.

mainsale

05-02-2007, 03:36 PM

With regard to how this bass sounds, it is simply amazing, and the reason I would pick it if I could only have one bass. The tone is rich, full, deep, round, and warm. Definately "Old School". The third control is for the impedence setting for the pickup. It yields three different flavors to choose from but I just leave it on the low impedence setting on 50. She's a "keeper" for sure! Oh, yeah, Jack Cassady seems to be fond of these basses as well!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/Mainsale/Guitars044.jpg

05-04-2007, 11:12 PM

I owned a Pedulla Buzz in dark cherry maybe 7 years ago that was gorgeous and sounded great. I primarily play guitar so couldn't justify keeping it, but I miss it - that would be the one.

musicman10_1

05-05-2007, 09:43 AM

The ONE I want is a Ric 4003

takakat

05-07-2007, 01:36 PM

Ernie Ball's Musicman Stingray 5 HH for me:)

alanbass1

05-07-2007, 02:26 PM

If I had to cull my collection to one I would keep my '63 Precision.

Deaj

05-07-2007, 07:54 PM

Music Man Bongo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/jerseydrew/bongo1Lg.jpg

Ditto here :AOK

I wouldn't want to part with my Roscoe LG3000 but it would lose to the Bongo if I could only have one.

http://home.centurytel.net/flanneldrawers/bongo.JPG

TNJ

05-08-2007, 10:38 AM

Fodera VW Sig Monarch fretted 4.

Done.

S.j

Thor

05-08-2007, 02:38 PM

It would have to be "The Highlander" bass.

"There can be only one!"

I don't own one, but TNJ has a good call with the Fodera VW - P and J style pups on a great build. Flexable and sweet to boot!

Cheers,

Edward

Chuck King

05-22-2007, 04:50 PM

From a practical perspective, I'd keep my Peavey T-40. Besides being built like a tank, it is the most tonally versatile bass I've owned.

And before everybody says how heavy T-40s are, yes, that's true, but when I'm actually wearing it it doesn't feel heavy at all, much to my surprise and delight.

TedintheShed

05-23-2007, 03:54 PM

I would have Matt Friedman make a bass just like my Acacia Custom 4, however I'd like a burled buckeye top, a U-retro pre-amp, a Hipshot detuner w/matching hipshot ultralights, black hardware and an adjustable brass nut.

Unfortunately, he has retired. :(

Jim S

05-23-2007, 05:44 PM

I'm pretty stoked with my Sadowsky J :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/IntenseJim/Jim%20guitar%20bass%20amps/Sadowsky_quilt_jazz_4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/IntenseJim/Jim%20guitar%20bass%20amps/sadjbassandampsclose.jpg

I'd lovvvvve if Roger would make a Modern 4 (instead of a 5). Alternatively, I could get the J bass with the Modern pups in the Modern pup locations.

Bassomatic

05-24-2007, 01:00 PM

I'd lovvvvve if Roger would make a Modern 4 (instead of a 5). Alternatively, I could get the J bass with the Modern pups in the Modern pup locations.

Why not just take up the 5? It ain't rocket surgery.

Jim S

05-24-2007, 01:04 PM

Why not just take up the 5? It ain't rocket surgery.

I've thought about it.

Every time I pick up a 5 I play so bad it's demoralizing. I see and feel the B and think "dang, what's that doing there and it's in my way." "Ooops, thought I was hitting the low E but....um..there's the D strin---uh..A string." Granted I've only spent a few minutes with a 5 here and there.

I imagine if I actually spend a considerable amount of time with one I'd get the hang of it.

trivial

05-24-2007, 02:12 PM

Don't feel bad... I can't hardy play a four. :)

.m

fyrwyr

05-24-2007, 05:14 PM

fyrwyr

05-24-2007, 05:16 PM

I've thought about it.

Every time I pick up a 5 I play so bad it's demoralizing. I see and feel the B and think "dang, what's that doing there and it's in my way." "Ooops, thought I was hitting the low E but....um..there's the D strin---uh..A string." Granted I've only spent a few minutes with a 5 here and there.

I imagine if I actually spend a considerable amount of time with one I'd get the hang of it.

I just got my first 5-er a little while back and now it is my only bass(Sting-Ray style). I better get used to that B string or I am in big trouble!!!

Bassomatic

05-24-2007, 09:46 PM

I've thought about it.

Every time I pick up a 5 I play so bad it's demoralizing. I see and feel the B and think "dang, what's that doing there and it's in my way." "Ooops, thought I was hitting the low E but....um..there's the D strin---uh..A string." Granted I've only spent a few minutes with a 5 here and there.

I imagine if I actually spend a considerable amount of time with one I'd get the hang of it.

Honestly? You'd probably adjust in a day or two. And few things are as satisfying as a nice low B or A - the lowww notes.

Gordon_Gecko

05-24-2007, 10:35 PM

Honestly? You'd probably adjust in a day or two. And few things are as satisfying as a nice low B or A - the lowww notes.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e156/Mattwilliamson1/MattW023.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e156/Mattwilliamson1/MattW025.jpg

B or A?? Try F#... muahahahaha!!!

Bassomatic

05-24-2007, 11:00 PM

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e156/Mattwilliamson1/MattW023.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e156/Mattwilliamson1/MattW025.jpg

B or A?? Try F#... muahahahaha!!!

I'd love to, but wouldn't that baby need some strings first? :p

Gordon_Gecko

05-25-2007, 01:37 AM

I'd love to, but wouldn't that baby need some strings first? :p

Affording the body is killing me financially... strings will be a layaway item.

pbradt

05-28-2007, 02:07 PM

'57 P-Bass RI from Fender Japan.

Denyle_Guitars

05-28-2007, 03:12 PM

Wal mach 1 for me.

ABKB

05-28-2007, 04:57 PM

Fireburst Ric 4003. All it does is everything I ask it to. Sold my 1975 Fender P because after I purchased the 4003 the P just wasnt getting any use (since I only play bass once in a blue moon anyway) totally sweet bass. :D

Clorenzo

05-29-2007, 07:34 AM

70s Rocker

05-29-2007, 10:06 PM

Sukop 5, but I use the Lakland 5594 so I don't scar my Sukop!

orangekick

05-30-2007, 07:31 AM

I only own one bass. I've had a Lakland 55-01 for a while now and nothing else has really felt right. I'd like to get a Lakland 4 string eventually though.

acwild

05-30-2007, 02:20 PM

I was going to say my Geddy Lee Jazz, but I'm gasing for a 5-string Bongo now.

fyrwyr

06-03-2007, 09:45 PM

My #1, a Warmoth Deluxe 5 I designed to the exact specs I wanted and put together myself (it has an ABM bridge now instead of the TK-5):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Clorenzog/D5.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Clorenzog/Peghead.jpg
What a beauty:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool

My new OLP 5 string Ernie Ball knock-off is blowing me away lately, definately one of the nicest sounding basses I have ever owned!!!

Jim S

06-04-2007, 09:05 AM

That Warwick is gorgeous? What kind of wood top and stain is that? :dude

Guitartim

06-04-2007, 09:14 AM

This is the best all around bass I've ever played. It's a 35" scale 5 string Ibanez 'BTB 5CPD NT' Ltd Production padauk/maple/mahogany/body with bubinga fretboard; Bartolini active p'ups/eq. This is one of less than 4 of a limited run made in Japan's Prestige group. One awsome player. And easy on the eyes too.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2325/ibanezbtb5cpdntfqa1.jpg