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$2K: Which would you buy?

$2K: What would you buy?

  • Rickenbacker 4003S/5

    Votes: 78 13.6%

  • Sandberg VM5

    Votes: 141 24.6%

  • Sadowsky MetroExpress Five

    Votes: 183 31.9%

  • Fender Geddy Lee American Jazz and shut up!

    Votes: 109 19.0%

  • Fender Vintera Seventies Jazz

    Votes: 27 4.7%

  • Sire V7 Vintage Five

    Votes: 13 2.3%

  • Fender Tony Franklin Jazz

    Votes: 23 4.0%
  • Total voters
    574
Dr. Cheese

Dr. Cheese

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#1
I will finally get my Fender US Geddy Lee out around Christmas or New Year. The problem is that it has taken me so long to get it, I am not that excited about it anymore (that could easily change when it actually does come home.) I am thinking about letting it go for something a bit more expensive or maybe even something cheaper. This is not a serious poll. I just want to know what some of you think.
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
I will finally get my Fender US Geddy Lee out around Christmas or New Year. The problem is that it has taken me so long to get it, I am not that excited about it anymore (that could easily change when it actually does come home.) I am thinking about letting it go for something a bit more expensive or maybe even something cheaper. This is not a series poll. I just want to know what some of you think.
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I'd just go with the one you're already paying off.
 
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Thundar said:
well then....end of thread then, Baby! ;)
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Maybe. I will say that I lean towards the first three basses the most. Playing the new five string Rickenbackers has reminded me how much I loved my old 4000, and how much I loved the Rickenbacker tone and feel in general. I think Sandberg has the most impressive and versatile electronics. It could be my only fretted bass easily. I mentioned the Sadowsky because I have wanted one for at least twelve years, and it would be good to finally scratch that itch.
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
I cannot argue with common sense.:)
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I'd at least play if for a year or three. But we're wired very differently as far as how our GAS manifests, as we've already established.
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Dr. Cheese said:
I will finally get my Fender US Geddy Lee out around Christmas or New Year. The problem is that it has taken me so long to get it, I am not that excited about it anymore (that could easily change when it actually does come home.) I am thinking about letting it go for something a bit more expensive or maybe even something cheaper. This is not a series poll. I just want to know what some of you think.
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I guess that time is a good GAS cure.
 
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Doc,

It was a tough decision. I voted the Ric just slightly ahead of the Sadowsky MetroExpress. It might not be right for you but in my groups I'm playing with, the 4003s/5 is the perfect tool. Classic Ric tone, and in a 5 string that actually was thought out really well.

That being said, a Sadowsky is really a jack of all trades. Back in the start of 2019, I was asked to sub for a 10 piece cover band with a very diverse set list. I didn't hesitate to choose my Sadowsky. These basses just work with so many genres. I haven't played a MetroExpress before but I assume they in general play and sound like an NYC.

If I'm not mistaken, you play live a lot in the church setting. I think the choice here is the Sadowsky (however you could really expand some minds playing a 4003s/5).

Basically, I'm a real fan of both. You can't go wrong either way.

Best Wishes,
Bones
 
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alembicbones said:
Doc,

It was a tough decision. I voted the Ric just slightly ahead of the Sadowsky MetroExpress. It might not be right for you but in my groups I'm playing with, the 4003s/5 is the perfect tool. Classic Ric tone, and in a 5 string that actually was thought out really well.

That being said, a Sadowsky is really a jack of all trades. Back in the start of 2019, I was asked to sub for a 10 piece cover band with a very diverse set list. I didn't hesitate to choose my Sadowsky. These basses just work with so many genres. I haven't played a MetroExpress before but I assume they in general play and sound like an NYC.

If I'm not mistaken, you play live a lot in the church setting. I think the choice here is the Sadowsky (however you could really expand some minds playing a 4003s/5).

Basically, I'm a real fan of both. You can't go wrong either way.

Best Wishes,
Bones
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I have no doubt that both the Sadowsky and Rickenbacker would be just fine in church. Jazzes and Rics cover very similar sonic territory.
 
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Dr. Cheese said:
I know nothing about either of the basses you mentioned.
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Because they're double basses I guess :) Honestly, I wouldn't spend that much on a solid axe.

Here are some links of the ones I've mentioned:

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Cheers,
Wolfgang
 
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