$2K: Which would you buy?

[Fun With Dirt]

I will take it home around the holidays. It will be wonderful if I fall in love and decide to keep it.

Whatever bass you end up going with, I hope you end up loving it.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Whatever bass you end up going with, I hope you end up loving it.

Thank you.

 

[TolerancEJ]

From Dr. Cheese's list, I think the one that would appeal to me most is the new 5-string Rickenbacker.

Let's see... If I had $2000, I'd use it to replace my current amp with a Bergantino setup.

If guidelines are attached to the $2K that it must be used specifically for a bass, then my theoretical Poll would include: Roscoe SKB/LG 3006 or Century 6 (Used), Rickenbacker 4003sw Walnut, a 1970s Fender Precision (likely refinished), a 1970s Fender Jazz Bass (also likely refinished), Spector Euro 6LX (Used), Warwick Corvette 6 (Used),
Warwick Streamer 6 (Used), EBMM Stingray HH or HS 5, On Reverb there's a Cliff Bordwell 6, Another Reverb item is a Tom Clement 6, Yet another Reverb item less than $2K is a Mike Lull M5V, Yamaha TRBJP2 (Used).

 

[Mvilmany]

Something must be wrong with my browser. I don’t see the “P Bass with Tort” options in the poll. Weird.

 

[Admiral Thrawn]

I used to be a huge Stingray fan and I still am. A Stingray would make a great final bass.

I didn't want to bring up the 'Ray 5, but considering my neck tattoo...

 

[tedious1]

What!? No carrots option? You can get a load of carrots for $2K...

None of the above:

Even an upscale model like the one pictured is going to run under a couple hundred, including the microphone, that leaves a lot of bass budget for jugs marked XXX...

It also naturally encourages 'rock star pose':

I hope you lot appreciate the time and effort it took to find a guy wearing sandals...too bad those overalls weren't cutoffs...

 

[Glenn Johnson]

You should get the RICKENBACKER 5 string. It does not sound like a jazz at all to my ears, and it is the most unique bass on your list. And it's tone is iconic and cannot be replicated by any other bass. It would truly add diversity to your already diverse arsenal. IMHO. Plus, from a collector's point of view I'm pretty darn sure it will have the highest resale value. Plus, it's real purty!

Edit: Deep down, I think it's the one you REALLY want!!!!

 

[singlemalt]

At $2k, you are in used Canadian built Dingwall territory. Or even new import models.

 

[MobileHolmes]

All are good instruments. Personally, Ricks just don't melt my butter, and I'm jonesing for a Sadowsky of some sort

 

[DrStein]

For 2000 I would get another Mayones. From your options, a Rickenbacker and then spend a little more for a Hipshot replacement bridge.

 

[Kilgore777]

I used to be a huge Stingray fan and I still am. A Stingray would make a great final bass.

Would you consider a SR Special? It's my dream bass.....

 

[Wisebass]

hi Manti

I would grab a 63 AV precision used.

Just keep the one you have and organize a $2000 party

greetings

Wise

 

[monkeyfinger]

For a new instrument in that price range, I think the new MusicMan Stringray Special 5's are terrific.

 

[Relayer71]

I voted Sadowsky.

Geddy Lee would be my second choice but only because I'm a huge Geddy Lee fan (and I'd go for the sunburst!).

Though the only on on your list that sort of rubs me the wrong way is the Ric. I've just never liked the aesthetics - they do have a cool unique look, just not something I would personally rock (though I do love that tone).

But since you're looking at a 4-string (Geddy Lee) maybe your arsenal needs something P Bass-like in a super comfortable Spector body

 

[Sixgunn]

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.

Ricky.

 

[Copperhead]

One thing is for sure, if you want a Metro Express, get in line !
I went to the website to check them out and all they currently have are pickguards .

 

[nonohmic]

I would be buying either a used Mike Lull, or a used Elrick Expat.

Or since you want a jazz by this and watch Daric Bennett videos all week

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[Dr. Cheese]

Would you consider a SR Special? It's my dream bass.....

They are a lot more than $2K.

 

[FrenchBassQC]

For meeeeeeeeeeeeeee it would be the Sadowsky.

 

[The Chuck]

I got a USA Geddy a few months back and then returned it because my 2012 USA AM Stnd sounded better. I am soooo glad I held on to it!