Lakland 5502 and then I'd spend the remainder on a good Mono gig bag and tires for the motorcycle.
John
John
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$2K: Which would you buy?
- Thread starter Dr. Cheese
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I’m in lust with Sandberg VM basses just like you are, Doc. I’d love to have one.
But I do say “lust” on purpose. I have a sense that a Sandberg might be a fling for me until I focus on something else.
On the other hand, a guy can make a lifetime commitment to a Sadowsky and never look back.
But I do say “lust” on purpose. I have a sense that a Sandberg might be a fling for me until I focus on something else.
On the other hand, a guy can make a lifetime commitment to a Sadowsky and never look back.
“You have a beautiful pickguard”
“I love how your body is not offset; it’s a real turn-on”
“Your tone is so...chunky.”
Sadowsky Metro Express! I haven’t played one but they sound great in the videos I’ve seen (plus I own a Sadowsky Metro).
Another cheaper suggestion: new strings. I’m not kidding. They can be a powerful GAS killer.
Another cheaper suggestion: new strings. I’m not kidding. They can be a powerful GAS killer.
My Precision has terribly low self esteem, and needs to hear that.
What happened to practice being the cure for GAS?
But since you asked- I’ve been considering a Jazz to compliment my Precision. So I’d probably want to play with the Geddy for a while and see if it’s a good fit. I’ve also heard nothing but good things about the Sires, but IDK if I’d gel with the active EQ. Curious about the vintnera 70s necks as well.
but in all honesty I’ll probably be getting a Squier or MIM Fender and putting the rest of my money into my amp.
You’re a lucky man to be asking such questions, and I hope you know that!
I am more profligate than lucky.
In your shoes I would keep the money or buy a preamp
I have à Warwick Thumb 6 fretted and fretless, no need for anything else. Just make them work for me instead of chasing different basses...
I have à Warwick Thumb 6 fretted and fretless, no need for anything else. Just make them work for me instead of chasing different basses...
The GL is $1650. I would go with that. All listed seem to be good choices based on TB dialogue. I have first hand experience with none of them. You may end up having to try them all! I have to agree with those who say $2K is prob beyond my allowable limit. I have bought some AMAZING basses sub $1K in the used market.
Sadowsky of those choices. And as we can't follow directions and have to always add something not in the choices, I'd get a used Roscoe for $2,000 or even less at times. Best 5 string neck in the business IMHO.
Practice and performance also put GAS in its place. Even when I am playing my cheapest bass, playing gives me joy. I also say that GAS highs are intense, but short.
If I look at the list thinking of me I vote none of the options.
If I look at it thinking of you, then the GL you’re already paying off or the Rickenbacker you seem to still to have some GAS for. The metro express Sadowsky is out ImO because it’s the “affordable” line, and at $2000 that’s entirely too much money to spend and have the companies second tier bass with , therefore, built in GAS for the “real thing”.
If I look at it thinking of you, then the GL you’re already paying off or the Rickenbacker you seem to still to have some GAS for. The metro express Sadowsky is out ImO because it’s the “affordable” line, and at $2000 that’s entirely too much money to spend and have the companies second tier bass with , therefore, built in GAS for the “real thing”.
I am surprised you did not say Sadowsky. The Ric and Sandberg are really cool basses. The Ric is unique and the Sandberg is super versatile like a Lakland 55-02/55-94. Sadowsky is great but my Jazzes cover very similar ground already, but the Sadowsky is a very nice take on the Jazz Bass concept.
I'm not duped by sums of money. I'd buy Squier Classic vibe Precision, and put $1700 into Vanguard Mutual Funds. Think I'm wrong? Check back with me in 10 years.
x2 here. Welcome to Team Tuition, Doc!
(And since we're here, I'm not worthy of any $2K bass.)
It will be almost like being back in college myself when I my only bass was my Rickenbacker and I was happy to have even though I lusted after lots of gear.
@Dr. Cheese if you're spending $2k, spend just a tad more and get one of these. I have an American Original 60's P and I will tell you, the build quality is top notch. I'd put it right up there with my Custom Shop.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...rican-original-70s-jazz-bass-3-color-sunburst
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...rican-original-70s-jazz-bass-3-color-sunburst
