You just got to keep hitting the pawn shops. Dont sell anything, you can find a serviceable bass for less than a pack of good strings these days. In any case keep the Jr.!
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Advice for poor bass player lol
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first you have to analyze how much joy the '57 guitar brings you....If its something you like and enjoy having, dont sell it.....If it is something, deep down, you know you could part with and not lose sleep over, then sell it.........Only you can answer that........
Seems that you are economically struggling right now. My advice is to keep both and be happy.
I would strongly recommend to keep the guitar, it can be a life saver if things gets worst in the future.
Hold on until things gets better then you might be able to sell the bass and adding some cash to get a better one.
I would strongly recommend to keep the guitar, it can be a life saver if things gets worst in the future.
Hold on until things gets better then you might be able to sell the bass and adding some cash to get a better one.
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Until your need for cash is absolutely dire, keep the Gibby and either
1) get a replacement neck for the Hohner. If it is a true P copy lots of necks ought to be interchangeable.
2) get a cheapo bass like a Glarry or Irin off Amazon or eBay. Perfectly serviceable instruments that should arrive at your door for less than $100.
1) get a replacement neck for the Hohner. If it is a true P copy lots of necks ought to be interchangeable.
2) get a cheapo bass like a Glarry or Irin off Amazon or eBay. Perfectly serviceable instruments that should arrive at your door for less than $100.
I’d take the good fortune of obtaining a good vintage guitar and either sell it or trade it for a good bass and a cheap acoustic guitar for songwriting . Or you could put all of the cash towards a nice bass and learn how to write songs and play chords on bass.
Sound like to me you are a bass player at heart that also likes to write and sing. Like Sir Paul and Sting. Nothing wrong with that .
Sound like to me you are a bass player at heart that also likes to write and sing. Like Sir Paul and Sting. Nothing wrong with that .
A 1957 LP Jr with a bad neck repair is probably still worth a couple grand.
Different people, different experiences.
Based on my past, when I sold everything and pretty much quit whole thing, I am not selling anything.
If I want something, I work my butt to get it. But, I always have priority to what is important.
Based on my past, when I sold everything and pretty much quit whole thing, I am not selling anything.
If I want something, I work my butt to get it. But, I always have priority to what is important.
Is there a way you can leverage the purchase into an income opportunity? Join a local cover band? Play some sub gigs? Maybe paid pit orchestra gig at a local theatre? If you've got a talent, you can leverage it with some effort and maybe put your family in a better spot because of it in the long run.
Many "art" families don't have a lot of spare cash. There's no shame in that as long as you share the intrinsic value of being an "art" family with those around you. There are many forms of wealth.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Sell the Gibson.
No matter what you get for it, you'll be able to buy a good bass, and no matter how sad selling it will make you feel, think how happy you'll be owning and playing something like this.
No matter what you get for it, you'll be able to buy a good bass, and no matter how sad selling it will make you feel, think how happy you'll be owning and playing something like this.
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Your man is right - keep it. The ‘57 LPJ is an investment. Even with a bad repair, as that can be made good. It’s not going down in value and being all original outweighs a poor repair by a huge margin.
Is the Hohner one of the MIJ P-bass copies? I'm almost finished restoring one, and it's a nice piece of work. Save a few pennies and replace the neck if that's the only thing wrong.
Otherwise, save a few more pennies and get an SX bass from Rondo Music and a nice set of strings. You'll be good to go.
Otherwise, save a few more pennies and get an SX bass from Rondo Music and a nice set of strings. You'll be good to go.
Here is a Gibson Melody Maker I repaired for a friend! They are worth a lot in my area! $1600 to $3600 sometimes more or less! YPMV. Get a nice forever bass and pay some bills you’ll be fine!! DON’T forget a nice amp!!
Stay as far away from that book as possible. The information in it ranges from dangerous (advice about committing the entirety of your capital wealth to short term, high risk investments) to illegal (advocates insider trading, tax fraud, etc) and most of the author's claims are verified false. Wall Street Journal and Smart Money both tore it to pieces.
I'd say sell it. I had a 76 LP Custom that I offloaded in the early 2000s because the bottom was really dropping on the price of vintage guitars. I - like you - essentially stole the guitar from the seller. In my case it was a yard sale and the guitar was REALLY dirty. After I cleaned it up, the finish was in fantastic shape. I had the thing set up and it played beautifully. I cased it for about 2 years and then finally sold it after graduating HS for a small fortune (or so it seemed at that age). I didn't regret it an ounce, because I bought a ton of cool crap with the cash. If it doesn't have any sentimental value yet SELL IT BEFORE IT DOES!
Forget about anything that doesn't contribute to this king about yourself as poor.
Then don't stop whatever it is you had to do.
Then don't stop whatever it is you had to do.
I've been in situations where I've had to sell gear to keep my car running, 'cuz for me, No-Car=No-Work. If a similar sitch occurred again…and it could likely happen at any given moment…I'd do it again. Sure, selling off certain instruments o' mine would be a bit like pulling teeth, but I'd just have to keep reminding myself a few of ideas;
1. It's just "stuff".
"Stuff" comes and goes, no matter it's origin or backstory. Nostalgia can make losing something painful, but it's important to have all my priorities straight and in order.
2. "Treasure" won't sustain you.
Here's a hypothetical situation…if I were to kick over a rock and discover a chest full of "pirate booty", that'd be awesome. But if I took it home and kept it in a closet, I'd be no richer then than I was the day before. Until I convert that into useable currency (say it with me, now) it's just "stuff" and is no help when it comes time to pay the bills. What am I gonna do the next time my car needs an expensive repair job, offer the guy across the service counter a fistful of doubloons as payment?
You, good sir, "kicked over a rock and found some treasure" in a manner of speaking, but you need to ask yourself this; how is this "treasure" going to be truly valuable to you and yours?
3. The Show must go on!
I'm very sorry to hear about what happened to your dad. Obviously, I can't speak for him or your family, but how do you think he'd feel about you turning your back on The Stage? As you've said, playing makes you happy and enough people have told you with certainty that you are a great player. To me, that sounds like an incredible waste of talent.
Ultimately, I'm not you, but if I were in a similar situation, I'd sell the Gibson to keep the lights on and my family fed, see if I could get a new neck for the Hohner. That or sell it and perhaps invest a small amount of coin for a more reliable instrument…something like a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Precision comes to mind. (I have yet to encounter a CV that wasn't solid and imminently gig-able)
I used to think I would never sell my vintage bass or guitars. Then when I needed money for other things I just did it. Now no bass is too sentimental for me to keep. If a deal comes along I dump what I have for value and get what I want. Keeping an old guitar under the bed doesn’t interest me. Getting what I want is.
Vintage only holds value in your mind or a rich collectors pocket. The new equipment has more features and built with more efficient components. The electronics today have tighter tolerances, lower-noise, and smaller footprints. This also translates to the modern day equipment it's made on. I've have my hands on an SX Jazz bass that rivalled my American Jazz in build quality with the woods. A quick electronics switch and basic setup was all I needed to bring it to the "Fender standard". You can always do something with EQ to make a "vintage" sound. Yes, a 2017 Chevy Malibu will never sound like a 1957 Chevy Belair, but in 1957 that Chevy Belair was a low-end family car.
See this add? Low-priced working man's car is now over 50K to buy today. No matter how you polish it...what a piece of junk! Just like my American Fender Jazz that I sold immediately to keep the SX.
Get something new that is playable and has the sound you're looking for... is my point.
See this add? Low-priced working man's car is now over 50K to buy today. No matter how you polish it...what a piece of junk! Just like my American Fender Jazz that I sold immediately to keep the SX.
Get something new that is playable and has the sound you're looking for... is my point.
