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Indeed, that was the reason for this thread. I have no conclusion other than I need to practice more. I also acquired 2 new basses since (one a present from by girlfriend for my birthday)... so my talent must be falling
Curious. Why do you think there would be a lock?
wellllll...its a thread that continues an argument of a locked thread.....Apparently, considering this thread's age, it was allowed a run the first time......I'll make some popcorn and see how long it lasts the second go-around
by the way, I have more than 9 basses
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Not at all.I think you missed the point
I start threads like yours all the time.
wellllll...its a thread that continues an argument of a locked thread.....Apparently, considering this thread's age, it was allowed a run the first time......I'll make some popcorn and see how long it lasts the second go-around
Ah, but here nobody was bickering or insulting others...
Uff... you need to go to bass camp this summer and get your certificate if you want to deserve ownership
You're like a rock star complaining to a priest that you have too much sex.I used to own something like 15-16 a couple of years ago, now I only have 9, so I thought I was improving nicely.
However, THAT thread that popped up yesterday made me realise that 9 is far from ideal. I will never be a great if I have 9 basses. It seems I need just 1-3 basses to be great, and only then I will have earned the right to buy other basses. I see the error of my ways now. I feel very bad I deprived serious bass players from their hard-earned and deserved instrument. I apologise unreservedly.
Can someone please point me in the right direction?
1) How many basses should I go for? Is it one, two or three? The mother of all threads did not leave that very clear. I read it all but it got closed before a consensus was reached.
2) Where do I get my accreditation to show I earned the right to buy more basses after that?
3) Is the accreditation recognised internationally? Or does that just apply to one country? If so, do I need to resit exams in every country I want to buy a new bass from or is it just a matter of filling in the right forms and send a fee through Western Union or something?
4) Does colour matter? It appeared to me that there were different rules for RED basses. But again, I am still confused. I feel I know nothing. That thread was devastating to my self-esteem.
5) Do I get to become great faster if I donate my obviously surplus instruments to a Home for the Deprived Serious Bass Player? Or do I get at least a gold star that I can attach to the back of the headstock of my bass (singular)?
6) What's the secret handshake for Serious Bass Players Club?
7) Yeah, I know [6]... but I had to ask.
Right... my coffee is finished. I'd better go play some... I've been asked to record a bassline for a CD that will be sold for charity containing a bunch of UK ska and reggae bands, so I'd better get on with that. I'll have to decide carefully what to record with. I don't want to be seen as stealing the place of Serious Bass Players, so I'll probably use my Squier Jazz, as apparently the authorities tolerate Squier instruments at all levels is seen as a sign of humility, which I really need, considering my horrible horrible crimes [*].
[*] and that's before they realise how badly I have modified some of those instruments... like the Squier... it cost me £75 used, in poor condition, but as I am not a great I didn't know it was not worth it, so I put some Area J pickups on it and added a J-Retro preamp... as if spending money would somehow make me better. I now know I was just compensating...
edit: this post is in jest, because of this:
Why have so many basses?
What matters is practice. I have many basses which helps me stay motivated. I’m a bedroom bassist who works in the civil engineering field. I plan to someday be good enough to do the weekend warrior thing. Nothing more.I used to own something like 15-16 a couple of years ago, now I only have 9, so I thought I was improving nicely.
However, THAT thread that popped up yesterday made me realise that 9 is far from ideal. I will never be a great if I have 9 basses. It seems I need just 1-3 basses to be great, and only then I will have earned the right to buy other basses. I see the error of my ways now. I feel very bad I deprived serious bass players from their hard-earned and deserved instrument. I apologise unreservedly.
Can someone please point me in the right direction?
1) How many basses should I go for? Is it one, two or three? The mother of all threads did not leave that very clear. I read it all but it got closed before a consensus was reached.
2) Where do I get my accreditation to show I earned the right to buy more basses after that?
3) Is the accreditation recognised internationally? Or does that just apply to one country? If so, do I need to resit exams in every country I want to buy a new bass from or is it just a matter of filling in the right forms and send a fee through Western Union or something?
4) Does colour matter? It appeared to me that there were different rules for RED basses. But again, I am still confused. I feel I know nothing. That thread was devastating to my self-esteem.
5) Do I get to become great faster if I donate my obviously surplus instruments to a Home for the Deprived Serious Bass Player? Or do I get at least a gold star that I can attach to the back of the headstock of my bass (singular)?
6) What's the secret handshake for Serious Bass Players Club?
7) Yeah, I know [6]... but I had to ask.
Right... my coffee is finished. I'd better go play some... I've been asked to record a bassline for a CD that will be sold for charity containing a bunch of UK ska and reggae bands, so I'd better get on with that. I'll have to decide carefully what to record with. I don't want to be seen as stealing the place of Serious Bass Players, so I'll probably use my Squier Jazz, as apparently the authorities tolerate Squier instruments at all levels is seen as a sign of humility, which I really need, considering my horrible horrible crimes [*].
[*] and that's before they realise how badly I have modified some of those instruments... like the Squier... it cost me £75 used, in poor condition, but as I am not a great I didn't know it was not worth it, so I put some Area J pickups on it and added a J-Retro preamp... as if spending money would somehow make me better. I now know I was just compensating...
edit: this post is in jest, because of this:
Why have so many basses?
I own solid bodies, hollow/semi-hollow and ABG Basses. A variety of scales, some fretless and some 5 & 8 string...active and passive. They all sound different and I like to keep them in rotation.
Does it make me better? I don’t know. Does it keep my interest to keep practicing? Yes absolutely.
I am also finding that I do like playing certain basses over others bassed on how the neck feels which I didn’t pay much attention to before.
Whatever works for you to keep practicing and keep your interest is paramount. Some people only need one. Some need many.
Here’s an anology....
I love steak. Would I get tired of filet mignon if I ate it every night? Probably.
Same with basses (for me). We are all different so again what works for you to keep practicing is paramount. No one can answer that but you.
Doesn't matter how many basses you have, or how many basses you sell, buy, etc. If you don't practice any pf them, you won't get any better.