I do too. I could easily go back to a DJ5 and call it a day.
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$2K: Which would you buy?
- Thread starter Dr. Cheese
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I do too. I could easily go back to a DJ5 and call it a day.
I am not going to pretend that this is my final word on the subject, but it occurred to me that I first laid this bass away because I wanted a quality Seventies style, four string, Fender Jazz like the ones I saw when I was coming up, and like the one of which my first bass was a very poor copy of. If I don't get the Geddy, that sort of bass will still be something I want that I never got. The American Geddy, IMO, is the nicest Seventies style Fender I can buy short of getting a Custom Shop beauty like someone recently posted. I wish the body were ash instead of alder, but there were alder Seventies Jazz Basses too.
Yeah, some people are built like that. The obvious "problem" for me is that the week after you buy a new bass...
it's a used bass. And while I know a few folks say they don't care about resale value, it's kind of funny when they find themself in a situation where it bites them in the butt. Hard.
I could've bought a new Sire, which would then be a depreciating used Sire. Instead I waited until something caught my eye... like a $4k bass at 1/4 of its used value.
What I do ain't magic. People just act like it is.
Anthony has other basses to play that he already digs. Me too. These are straight up wants. I can wait for a want.
Yeah, some people are built like that. The obvious "problem" for me is that the week after you buy a new bass...
it's a used bass. And while I know a few folks say they don't care about resale value, it's kind of funny when they find themself in a situation where it bites them in the butt. Hard.
I could've bought a new Sire, which would then be a depreciating used Sire. Instead I waited until something caught my eye... like a $4k bass at 1/4 of its used value.
What I do ain't magic. People just act like it is.
Anthony has other basses to play that he already digs. Me too. These are straight up wants. I can wait for a want.
As usual, I cannot argue with your logic. Although I like a new bass sometimes, there are incredible deals in used gear. It is true that this bass is purely a want. If it were a need, there would be no second doubt or waffling.
Dude, with the money you're spending, if you really seriously want a quality Seventies style, four string, Fender Jazz bass there's one here in Nashville that I saw and played. It's immaculate. Seriously. Here it is... [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
If you’re patient you can find a USA 75 reissue with blocks and binding and an ash body. Basically the same bass without Geddys customizations. But you’re already on the way to a bass you liked when you tried it.
The American Geddy is significantly less expensive than this bass.
That's a really bad case of GAS you've got, OP. You're wanting another bass while you're still waiting to get your newest one!
I strongly suggest you do absolutely nothing -- don't even think about doing anything -- until you take possession of the Geddy Lee Signature and give it a good workout. You just might find it's enough to satisfy your desires for awhile. Or you might decide it's not for you, in which case you gave into GAS without thinking the matter through. My guess is, whether you keep the Geddy or trade it for something else, you'll want still another bass (not another trade, an additional bass) within 18 months and probably much sooner
I strongly suggest you do absolutely nothing -- don't even think about doing anything -- until you take possession of the Geddy Lee Signature and give it a good workout. You just might find it's enough to satisfy your desires for awhile. Or you might decide it's not for you, in which case you gave into GAS without thinking the matter through. My guess is, whether you keep the Geddy or trade it for something else, you'll want still another bass (not another trade, an additional bass) within 18 months and probably much sooner
I already said keeping the Geddy for at least a while makes sense. The only way that doesn’t happen is if I change my layaway at the store. I will see if I do that in a week or ten days. The more I think about it, keeping it makes sense because I have wanted a Seventies style four Fender Jazz for quite a while.
I know I will get more GAS. I also know my daughter’s education is much more important than another toy for her Dad. My youngest will also because going off to college about the time my oldest will be due to graduate, so like it or not, unless my income goes up a lot, this is the end of GAS for me, especially anything over $509-$600. Even then, I will likely stay away because two or three good deals can end up doing as much damage as one big buy.
I got this about a month ago. It’s an American Pro V. I had to have a new one. I’ve played the Geddys. The neck on this is really close. It’s less than your budget.
Get what “you” want. Everyone else can have their opinions. I wanted new. I got it. This bass ain’t going anywhere anytime soon so value is purely subjective by me alone.
Enjoy your new Geddy.
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I got this about a month ago. It’s an American Pro V. I had to have a new one. I’ve played the Geddys. The neck on this is really close. It’s less than your budget.
Get what “you” want. Everyone else can have their opinions. I wanted new. I got it. This bass ain’t going anywhere anytime soon so value is purely subjective by me alone.
Enjoy your new Geddy.
I got this about a month ago. It’s an American Pro V. I had to have a new one. I’ve played the Geddys. The neck on this is really close. It’s less than your budget.
Get what “you” want. Everyone else can have their opinions. I wanted new. I got it. This bass ain’t going anywhere anytime soon so value is purely subjective by me alone.
Enjoy your new Geddy.
What color are you getting the Geddy Lee in? And what colors does it come in?
I’m still keeping my vote for the Ric...
I’m still keeping my vote for the Ric...
The Geddy Lee is black and white with a perloid pickguard and position markers.
At least it’s not sunburst and tort!
You have my blessing to proceed.
Although here he is playing a ric....
