i don't know what to do

nubs · #1 01-18-2007, 08:31 AM

okay heres my dilemna. i have the opportunity to score a Lakland 44-01 for $500, i am currently using a Marcus Miller and really like it. i also have the opportunity to get a GK 1001RB, i currently am using a backline 600 and haven't had any issues with this either.....i wanna spend my money but am not sure which road to travel.....any suggestions, help me decide........

i have to make a decision today....and yes, these are your only two choices......

Depth_Charge · #2 01-18-2007, 09:02 AM

I've got a coin here. GK is heads, bass is tails.
Cha-ching....whir....clump.

Tails it is, get the bass

nubs · #3 01-18-2007, 09:38 AM

yuck, is that it a coin toss....i guess i am leaning more towards the bass my self but for some reason i just dunno

Embryodead · #4 01-18-2007, 09:52 AM

get that lakland for a steal, GKs and other amps come up all the time here on TB for steal.

Marcus · #5 01-18-2007, 10:03 AM

Upgrade the amp, you should be fine with the Marcus Miller considering you even mentioned that you really like it.

The GK will go a lot farther in getting you another tone.

Depth_Charge · #6 01-18-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nubs

<snip>but for some reason i just dunno

I call that procrastination and I suffer from it too. The best bet is ask your heart what you want to get, and go get it.

Oh, and you didn't mention whether you were keeping the bass you/amp you already have.

If you're not keeping them, then I'd say get the amp and keep the bass you like.

If you are keeping them, get the bass. A backup bass is handy to have and IMO extends your tone/tuning options a little more than a replacement head often does. My opinion only of course.

gottawalk · #7 01-19-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Depth_Charge

I call that procrastination and I suffer from it too. The best bet is ask your heart what you want to get, and go get it.

Oh, and you didn't mention whether you were keeping the bass you/amp you already have.

If you're not keeping them, then I'd say get the amp and keep the bass you like.

If you are keeping them, get the bass. A backup bass is handy to have and IMO extends your tone/tuning options a little more than a replacement head often does. My opinion only of course.

+1. Can't have enough bass backup!

dave64o · #8 01-19-2007, 09:13 AM

I took a look at your profile, and it says you have a Precision in addition to your Marcus Miller. With the two of them you cover a lot of tonal variety. Your amp is also a good choice for an inexpensive head. In short it looks liek you have a decent set of equipment oo I think you have a decent set of equipment to work with.

So...... what do you need more or what would give you more bang for the buck for your situaiton? If you could get more out of other tonal choices or are looking for a different feel or playability then the 44-01 is a great choice. I"m jsut not sure if that's a good price or not. I'm pretty sure I remember seeing one for that price on Bass Central's website recently so if it's a private sale it might be a little high.

If you need more power and/or the additional features of the 1001RB then I'd consider that (is it the older RB or the current RB II model)? Keep in mind that you can get a new one from RMC Audio for $600.

Anyway, that's a great problem to have to make. If you have no real needs driving your decision then you can at least satisfy yourself that you can't go wrong with either decision. I have a 55-02 and can vouch for just how amazing the Skyline series basses can be. I also have a 1001 RBII head and I love it.

bigfatbass · #9 01-19-2007, 09:51 AM

go for the amp. An even trade in basses quality-wise won't help you cover a bigger gig. The amp will.

Otherwise, get the bass, Laklands rule.

Glad I could help.