Recent content by GregoryPlays

A few points to consider: We have to put instruments into the context of all consumer goods inflating in price. If we use 1960s Fender as a standard-bearer (seeing how the majority of musicians were playing them at the time): those basses when adjusted for inflation would be $2k-3k today. But...

Ironically, I've gone more in the direction of preferring solid colors. But if I go natural, it's straight-up mahogany that I love.

Decided to part ways with this excellent Drake Custom Cricket fretless from 2017. 32" scale / mag + piezo pickups. It's a stellar bass, selling only to fund an EUB so I can develop the upright skill set. Located in Austin TX, willing to ship within continental US. Link to ad: Drake Custom...

It's my impression that some of the newer "vintage spec" builders get pretty close. Moollon / Olinto / Nash. Of course, the cost puts you in the same ballpark as legit vintage Fender.

I'm definitely interested. Been in the process of raising funds for a higher-quality EUB (ideally Yamaha SLB-300) but String Theory have caught my attention. They are within the approximate price range as Yamaha, look really cool, seem to be much more "engineered" than the typical solid-body +...

Hey Michael, I think you and are having this same discussion on FB, haha. Your insight is most appreciated. I've still got some time before I can afford the SLB investment, so I'll be mulling it over in consideration.

Not gonna lie, those Japanese sellers can be tempting. Mind if I ask which shop you bought from?

Hey Friends, new to the thread. I'm in the consideration phase of getting a Yamaha Silent Bass, probably in 2025. I'm coming from an electric bass guitar background, and the intention is to have a portable + practical upright for amplified gigging and practice. I'm at a point in my career as a...

I managed to snag a used 2017 Cricket Fretless, 32" scale, Semi-hollow, with mag + piezo pickups. Short version: I've been coveting a fretless (haven't owned one in years) but wanted specific features that I don't see in any production basses on the market. So, I remained patient and this baddie...

Broad answer: Serek Basses (who produce really amazing short / medium basses) have their own proprietary heavy duty gig bags. I have one, and while the pocket space is very limited, it's great otherwise. Heavy Duty 42" Gig Bags - Serek Basses

I’m with you on this. I have no problem with other folks owning a ton of Basses (assuming that the person still has money for food/shelter), but I have greater fulfillment staying on the minimalist side. I buy/sell according to what works for me; the most I’ve owned at once is 7, and presently...

One band: Having a dominant band leader / principle songwriter who lacks the discipline to remember / recreate the songs he wrote... And then expects the rest of the band to just follow his lead so he doesn't look bad. Aaaand always attempts to "tune by ear" and insist I tune to him. Another...

If I assume that money is no object in this scenario, it would be wise to choose the brand that offers as many custom options as possible (while still being a top-quality instrument), right? In that case, definitely Fodera.

I just got a Serek Sacramento, handmade in Chicago. I’m so impressed with the quality that now I just want more Serek Basses!

- Rickenbacker 4001: poor ergonomics. Hardware and adjustment points lack some foresight. - Fender Reissue 51 P: no contours, baseball bat neck, heavy - Yamaha SA 70 (hollowbody): Discovered I didn’t love short-scale Basses, awkward ergonomics - Warwick Corvette Standard Fretless - heavy...