I own 9 basses... will I get better if I sell some? how many?

#141
wildman2 said:
In response to your current problem.
1, Only two basses are allowed both fender sunburst, one a P the other a Jazz.Tort mandatory as is flats.
2, A YouTube video with each bass.Plus a written essay from every patron in local bars about your skill/worthiness to own them.
3, See number 2 then start process all over again.
4, Sunburst as previously stated under # 1.
5, Yes you will get exponentially better from every bass donated and a progression of stars from bronze to gold to show your worthiness as you thin the herd.As long as the prerequisites of #1 have been met.Yes its a catch 22 rule.
6-7, The handshake you refer to has been deactivated since march, 23, 1963 will have to apply for a new one for approval (see #2)
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The handshake has been replaced by a milkshake, correct?
 
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#142
eno50 said:
GAS is a bad disease and highly contagious.
There is a twelve bass program for this .. Your only allowed 12
Any more than that you have to start selling ..
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Long long ago, in a galaxy far away, I bought a 7-guitar stand with the idea that it would force me to limit myself to 7 instruments.

Then I bought more stands.

We should limit the sale of guitar stands! :p
 
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#143
JakobT said:
Let me do these in order:

1. You are allowed one bass. The right to more basses is tied to your proficiency level, and only after having aquired the necessary proficiency are you allowed to aquire further basses. You must also make certain that none of your new basses encroach upon the territory of the old one.

2/3. The Order of Exalted Bass Players admits those who are ready. It is entirely up to you to decide when you are, and apply for admission. However, should there be a consensus of two or more of your peers that you are still not worthy, your bass aquisition privileges will be revoked, your basses will be liable to seizure and destruction, and you yourself will be the object of ridicule and derision in public forums. This is an international practice within all lodges of the order.

4. You are not allowed red basses until you have risen to the degree of Most Revered Plucker of the E-string in the Order of Exalted Bass Players.

5. You do not become great faster if you donate your surplus instruments, but if you do not, you will never become great at all. It is not possible to become great if you own several instruments. Only the already great are allowed more than one.

6. You will be made aware of any secret signs if and when you are admitted to the Order of Exalted Bass Players. Do not seek to know more.
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Yeah, ok... but what about the milkshake???
 
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#146
IconBasser said:
I'd love to own 9 basses... but the thought of spending the money for 9 sets of strings every couple months gives me the screaming heebie-jeebies.

I'm already having a minor panic attack thinking about my next Sam Ash trip for restock now that I've just bought my third...
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changing strings every couple of months??? Heathen!!! :p

Honestly, I change mine about once every 6-months to a year on my main bass.
My Precision has had the same strings for around 3 years now.

No, I don't like the zing of new strings.
 
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#148
basted said:
So here is what you should do. Choose one, sell the rest. With the extra cash get bass lessons as per previous suggestions and with only one bass you will save time switching between instruments and therefore spend more time practicing.

Have you chosen which one you will keep yet?
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My OP was in jest, I'm not really looking to sell (actually, I have 2-3 that may be going over the next year or so as I rarely play them and they feel like 'clutter' these days)... but if I did, it's a no-brainer for me: I use my Stingray for nearly everything. That's the only bass I would seriously miss if I lost it. And one of my Maruszczyks, the P/JJ, perhaps.
 
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#151
Cassivellaunus said:
Practice is not a problem. I'll put in multiple sessions a day. I'm still more than a bit shy about playing with other people though. I do want to get to that point...I mean that's what this is all about, right?
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Really?

Just go for it! Do it! Sure, the first time you'll need to change your underwear several times... but you'll probably be loving it in no time, and your ability and confidence will grow really fast.

Don't reply to this. Just go and join a band. Then come back and tell us :)
 
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#155
btmpancake said:
I own nine pair of Nikes, will I run faster? jump higher? Yeah I know we're talking about basses but...
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Will your feet smell nicer practising for the 10k? Yeah, I know I'm talking about trainers. Back in the 80s, some old guy had the job of carrying the racket bags of the Wimbledon finalists. Poor guy would have a hernia if he carried Murray and Djokavic's bags, and those two would beat Borg, McEnroe etc off the court in embarrassing swiftness. The sports analogy doesn't fit at all.

Doctor Intrepid said:
It's basses. Bass' is the possessive, such as this is your bass' favorite amp.
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Ouch, calling out grammar on a humorous thread... I'm a grammar nerd myself and only an adequate bassist, careful in case there's a correlation. Me, I thought the poster was being clever - using the possessive in a thread about ownership - and also because he declared "I'm going to post a 'this'" (hate using quotes adjacent to quotes, but found it unavoidable).

BassPilot said:
I'd be gob-smacked if I had 9 basses.
Get down to 7 and Bob's Your Uncle!

Edit: I know, I know, you're Scottish and these are British sayings, but I couldn't resist..
Edit #2: Please Pardon my international ignorance.
Edit #3: :D
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Nearly thought #Indyref2 had succeeded whilst away guzzling paella, slurping sangria and mistreating animals with the locals here. Would you Adam and Eve it?;)
 
#156
Slater said:
You will also need a towel.
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I actually have the official beach towel with the usefulness of the towel printed on it - best 18th birthday present my brother got me (also the only present). I had an urge to upload a pic but it's at the laundry, probably just as well. I restrict myself to the one towel, as I find that my gusset-drying technique improves with familiarity, but it's a nuisance at laundry time.
 
#157
nostatic said:
Unless bass ownership is on a log scale...
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Fact : The math for bass ownership is not on a logarithmic scale..... It's in Base 4 ( Base 5 if you're slightly eccentric. Base 6 and Base 7 apply only to degenerate, antisocial nutjobs with mediocre manicures and paltry stock portfolios.

Also note : Piccolo basses dont count.......for anything.
Buy as many as you want....we'll keep makin' 'em.

And finally, when seeking guidance as to bass purchases, look to the Bible and the immortal words of Esau ......
"He who dies with the most toys....wins!"
 
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#158
No, the amount of basses you own only influences the intergalactic balance. You will become a proper bassist only if you visit forums more often. People on forums know everything better. Oh lawd thank you for the internetpeople!
 
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