Anyone else have Logo "Reverse Prejudice"?

[etechstan]

I've played SX, RockBass, LTD, and Peavey for years even though I could afford much better. I finally upgraded to an MIA Fender and will tell you, there is a huge difference other than just a logo. I used to call the snobs a snob until I tried the higher end stuff. A Squier, or SX is entry level no matter what you do.

 

[JZQuantum]

sig'd..

By the way, does it make me one of the 'off brand bottom feeders' if I own a Peavey foundation S and a T-40?

Heck no. Just means you know a good bass when you play it regardless of cost! Peaveys are alllll-lat!

 

[Ayce]

I used to be.
I didn't want a Fender, Squier, Gibson or Epiphone, as I regarded them to be the top names at the time. I also had a chance to try a Fender P once, and I just plain didn't like it. I didn't try a J, though. I felt that the top brands were for the top players, of which I didn't believe I was, despite being called "awesome" by many other local musicians.
When the chance came to buy something decent (tax refund time, YAY!) I went to the Yamaha store, and tried just about every 5 string in the place,as that was what I wanted, I ended up with a Samick, because I liked the sound, feel and colour, in that order.
Now, I would do the same thing, given the chance. I may not choose a low end bass, because my preferences have changed. I don't mind the Squier Bronco I'm using now, but it's not the best, and I know it. I'm still looking around for my own gear, and have an Epi TBird IV with amp on my watch list. I could grab the Behringer that's at my local second hand shop, but I hated the sound and feel. The only other thing they have , as of today, is a Red Fox. It's worse, IMO, than the Behringer, and is more $$ to boot.
OTOH, given free reign at my local Long and McQuade (Or even the other local music store) would probably net completely different results. I'd still try everything, then go with what sounded, felt and looked best to ME.
Ya never know, I just might like a MIA P or J.

 

[THand]

To take one of the other posters comments a step further - if you were put in a Guitar Center and told you could have any ONE bass in the store AND you were told you couldn't flip it and it would be the only bass you could ever play... would you really grab the most expensive thing on the rack or would you try everything they had in the store to see which one you actually liked best?
I know I'd try everything! If I gonna be stuck with it I better like it.
I darn near have tried every bass in the store on some occasions and oddly enough one time I walked out with a Squier Affinity Jazz 5 and well over a $1000 left in my pocket. It was the best playing Jazz and the best sounding 5 string they had in the store that day. Guess that sticker on the headstock isn't as important as some people think it is.

In that scenario, I'd pass on the deal and keep what I have 'cause, though it's not super expensive gear, I have a use for all of them & am happy with what I have.

Assuming I can't pass, and all my gear has been stolen or something, I would try everything in the store...starting with the used trade-ins. I wouldn't care at all about what was on the headstock until I get home with it and start a thread on TB about my eternal bass , which will be a 4 stringer, probably a P, maybe a J...or even a USATK (if they have a used one). All would have to be played & inspected first (which with me includes taking them apart in the store)...at that point, I expect a "lifer" to "speak to me"...and I would trust my gut, not the brand.

 

[bobalu]

Not to dis any Sadowski players here, but it seems like every time I see one, it's being played by some well-heeled wannabe who can't play his way out of a paper bag.

You mean like Tal Wilkenfeld? And yeah, you are dissing Sadowsky players. (no, I don't own one. )

 

[spade2you]

You mean like Tal Wilkenfeld? And yeah, you are dissing Sadowsky players. (no, I don't own one. )

There's also that n00b Will Lee, Paul Simon, some moran from Steely Dan.

 

[Gabriel51]

I've been playing since 1965 and have owned many Basses, I mostly played Fenders until around 1980 then I had a Schecter made (American) and what a difference, then a Moonstone that was so expensive that I seldom played it worrying something might happen to it and after 27 years I sold it.
I have owned several other brands but in the end I finally learned what I liked and it is a neck through design with a 351/4 scale 5'r.
I also lean toward passive pick-ups and choose to model through the amp.
So what do I play today?
Peavey Grind, I have two of them and the b string gives me wood.
I also have a Carvin LB75 fretless that really nice but it does not have the B of the Grind.
I can tell within 10 seconds of picking up a Bass if I will like the way it feels and if it does not feel right I never plug it in.
I can afford what ever I want(more or less) but I'm shocked at the sound and playability of some of these cheaper Basses plus
you guys that have only been around 20 years or so have the best choices in the history of Basses and I don't care whats on the head stock if it plays well and sounds good.
One other thing playing 5 nights a week and studio weekends like I did years ago, weight matters!

 

[jweber76]

@THand, I would give just about anything to be with you, telling the jokers at my local GC that you were going to disassemble the bass instore before you decided if you wanted to buy it!! I can see the stupified looks on their faces... Hahaha!

 

[4001Chaser]

I am also impressed to see a player using a lower priced instrument and getting great tone. I always tell young guys to take a friend with them when they are guitar or bass shopping. Have the friend to bring them instruments while they close their eyes. If your hands and ears like the instrument, then look at the price first and the logo last!

 

[Korladis]

Peavey. Others diss on Peavey, but I like their instruments and their amps.

 

[smperry]

I've had a busy couple of days, so this one slipped under my radar.

Closed.