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

[wizard65]

I think to be considered a serious bassist it’s best not to own any Basses.
Playing a borrowed left handed bass upside down will get you over the line.

 

[Stumbo]

Everybody is allowed to have unlimited basses in any price-category - and totally suck.

And even collect them and not be able to play a note.

 

[MD Stingray]

And even collect them and not be able to play a note.

I'm sure most humans are able to hit an open E

 

[Deak]

Dude, don't worry about it. You're a serious bass buyer. You can buy and sell what you like.

Just don't dip below six.

Well great. . . . I have six and now I have to worry about having only five, or seven!
I need a milkshake. Mango/Peach please.
I know. I'm one of THOSE milkshake lovers. I can't even be legit at milkshakes.

 

[Bassbeater]

I owe basses, less than zero, that's how good I am.

Furthermore, when I had a collection I preferred the term
"avant-garde slack tune jammer"

 

[mellowgerman]

Salutations, high-priest of one fretted, one fretless here. I cannot disclose to you the true path of divine bassing in its entirety, as your directions will come from within after many years of playing.
However, to prepare your soul(o) for sub-frequency ascension, my recommendation is to take your Squier, remove all electronics and all but one string. Raise the action toward heaven and go forth on a spiritual walk with it for 250K miles (to pay homage to the potentiometer used for volume control in the first Fender Precision bass).
Blessings.

Also:

 

[Iristone]

I've heard that Jae never selled his bass because of bad adolescent memories... He got strange noise through his amp, thought something with his bass went wrong, and got rid and bought a new bass, only to find it was the amp's fault.
Anyway, too much choices at hand can be overwhelming. When I'm playing drums (I'm still) I used to have three snare drums, went into episodes of indecision, and tried to sell two of them (decided to keep them now though because I've found the beauty in them and that selling used gear can waste money). I'd say find the one you like the best, then get rid of the others if you really want to.
Iristone

 

[Son of Wobble]

It's basses. Bass' is the possessive, such as this is your bass' favorite amp.

Sorry, Charlie, but the proper was to write that would be, "Your bass's favorite amp."

Another example: Elvis's favorite cape.

Source: Strunk and White, "The Elements of Style"

TB Grammar Maven: @Morrighan

 

[Son of Wobble]

I've been craving a milkshake since the last time I had a milkshake

Dentists recommend up to four milkshakes a day for dental health as sugar reduces plaque. So drink with confidence.

 

[Bassbeater]

"Sorry, Charlie, but the proper was to write that would be, "Your bass's favorite amp."

-I don't know what the basses is for that last comment.

 

[Son of Wobble]

@Lefty4string
I miss you!

No shake for you

 

[Son of Wobble]

 

[Doctor Intrepid]

Sorry, Charlie, but the proper was to write that would be, "Your bass's favorite amp."

Another example: Elvis's favorite cape.

Source: Strunk and White, "The Elements of Style"

TB Grammar Maven: @Morrighan

No, you don't need to add the the s. Source, me: college professor.

 

[Son of Wobble]

DO YOU WANT GET SERIOUS OR NOT?

 

[Son of Wobble]

No, you don't need to add the the s. Source, me: college professor.

Hereby suspended of teaching duties until this is resolved. Take your case to @Morrighan

 

[Rev. Cornelius]

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.

However, there is a bylaw pending in a committee of the OEBP that, if passed, may circumvent some of the above.
This is due to the nature of the TORT, and the special relationship between all TORT basses. Some of the Order feel that multiple TORT basses act in unison (or harmony, depending on the score) and can be considered as ONE BASS. Some members feel this is bollocks, while others feel it is the dog's bollocks.
Actually, after reviewing 1-6 above, passing the TORT Act will change nothing.
Never mind, carry on.

 

[Doctor Intrepid]

Hereby suspended of teaching duties until this is resolved. Take your case to @Morrighan

I wish!

 

[Morrighan]

Hereby suspended of teaching duties until this is resolved. Take your case to @Morrighan

Dontcha hate when that happens.

 

[JakobT]

Yeah, ok... but what about the milkshake???

Seek to know no more.

 

[Crusher47]

Hold on, what if a non-musician or hopefully, even a girl walks into your room and sees a bunch of bass guitars and amps, aren't they automatically going to assume you are a b@da$$ player right away? Right?? RIGHT!?!?!