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Big Dilemma!!!

#21
When I started off the Precision , I didn't have any goals and had no idea what direction I was taking ...
I got a cheap Squier Affinity PJ , just to mess around with some Precision sound.
Got a new bridge (Gotoh) ... wow what a diffefrnce. Got some Hipshot tuners , that was cool.
The big difference came with the EMG GZR PJ set, i was so happy I thought I'll stop there, but then I got the mighty mite maple neck which completely changed the feel of the bass .... again , i thought I was done , but then I stumbled upon a cheap VM PJ body on REVERB ... :) now Its complete (i think )
 
#23
Relsom said:
sell it

The only reason I keep my '87 Ray is that I'm emotionally attached to it. Im not even sure its got a battery in it right now.
If the thing has sentimental value and you are prone to remorse because of that then no, you'll have nagging regrets. Otherwise.....let it go. They'll make more
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Sentimental .... mostly sentimental, other than that it's a great bass ...
 
#25
Keep the Ray.

An active JB is nice.

But a Ray is magic.

Or at least so I think.

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#26
SteveC said:
Keep your bass. Cravings come and go. I have sold so many great basses because I had an itch to try something different and while I don't miss all of them, there are a few I would take back in a heartbeat.

If you had good luck building a P, maybe build a jazz? There are MANY good active jazz basses. You don't need a Sadowsky...not at the expense of a keeper like your Ray.
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This. The second part especially.

Build a J. Save up and get parts here and there. Find your perfect neck profile, your favorite preamp, you color, etc. Assemble the parts once you have them all. Spend a fraction of Sadowsky prices.

Everyone who plays my parts P bass is simply amazed at how light it is, how great it plays and how great it sounds. I have just over $400 in it total.
 
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haven't read all the posts, but if you have a bass for 20+ years that has survived various sell offs, and you love it, you will be heartbroken like a lovesick 17 year old in less than 3 weeks for the rest of your life, no matter what you think or what bass you get.......IMHO


edited to add : ".....especially a vintage Stingray!!!!!!"
 
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ilansgroove said:
I've had my musicman stingray since 1996 !!! Love that Bass !!!
Over the years I had all kinds of basses that I bought and sold , but this one is my one love.
I had this craving for a Precision sound , so I assembled one that I love ..... wasn't too expensive and it's great ..

Now I have this crazy GAS for an active Jazzbass type of bass , and I've been checking out great basses like Sadowsky and Xotic , but I realize that I will not be able to finance à bass like that without selling my Stingray ...

What would/did you do ?

Would u sell that one bass you really love that's been around for so long ?
If you did , have you ever regretted selling it ?
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Keep the stingray. You will regret it for sure. Pick up a decent jazz for a reasonable price and see how you like it. Maybe even get it professionally set up. I have done this on two basses. My trusty Carvin XB75 "fret job A-Just-a-nut installed= out of this world difference, My Carvin Walnut kit bass- Nut, fret dressing, now awesome. Many ways to make it happen on a lower budget. I have sold a couple basses I greatly miss. Top is a Peavey T-40 I purchased in 1987. Didn't look cool enough. It sure sounded cool enough and never forgot LOL.
 
#34
dave64o said:
If I were you I would NOT sell the Stingray. You'll regret it the moment it's gone.

So you're keeping the P bass you assembled? Sounds like a smart choice to me.

Regarding a Jazz, if the cost isn't an issue then one option is to buy one of the basses you're drooling over once you have the money for it. That's the obvious first option. A second option is buying one of the many other great Jazz basses that cost a lot less than those (for example, a Lakland Skyline or a G&L). And you assembled your Precision so a third option is to assemble yourself a Jazz bass. My Jazz is a complete mutt of a parts bass, but those parts came together to make an outstanding sounding bass, despite being built on an SX body and an SX neck. A side benefit of doing that was seeing a few people I've played with hold their noses upon seeing what they thought was a lowly SX bass and then getting to see their jaws drop when they actually heard it. :D

I have all three of those basses (and a G&L L-2500 as well) and I'd say that, between the three of them, you should be able to fit really well into any situation. But, if you love your Stingray as much as I love mine, THEN DO NOT GET RID OF YOUR STINGRAY!!! I'd get rid of every other piece of bass gear if I found myself in desperate enough times, but my Stingray would be the very last thing I got rid of.
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Mutt basses are the best!!
 
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UNICORN BASS said:
Or, you could check out a lowly Squier standard jazz in 3TS at your local music retailer and be amazed.
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If you are used to MM quality you will not be happy with a Squier. I noticed you are seeking an active bass...why? Is this because you are used to active with the MM?

I suggest getting a used ASJ bass and then be prepared to be ready to sell your MM. There is no genre that a jazz can't handle much better than a MM or P bass. Despite what some on this forum will tell you, a quality J will handle everything and a US made Fender is a killer bass to consider.

You are welcome.
 
#38
ilansgroove said:
I had this craving for a Precision sound , so I assembled one that I love ..... wasn't too expensive and it's great ..

Now I have this crazy GAS for an active Jazzbass type of bass , and I've been checking out great basses like Sadowsky and Xotic , but I realize that I will not be able to finance à bass like that without selling my Stingray ...
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It sounds like you could do a parts Jazz bass, since you've already done a P-bass. It's gotta be way less expensive than a Sadowski!
 
#39
ilansgroove said:
I've had my musicman stingray since 1996 !!! Love that Bass !!!
Over the years I had all kinds of basses that I bought and sold , but this one is my one love.
I had this craving for a Precision sound , so I assembled one that I love ..... wasn't too expensive and it's great ..

Now I have this crazy GAS for an active Jazzbass type of bass , and I've been checking out great basses like Sadowsky and Xotic , but I realize that I will not be able to finance à bass like that without selling my Stingray ...

What would/did you do ?

Would u sell that one bass you really love that's been around for so long ?
If you did , have you ever regretted selling it ?
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Sit down, now :bored:. Don't sell your Stingray. You can never replace it. Ever. You can always get a Sadowsky or a ______ (fill in the blank) bass, though you might have to save up for it. So don't be silly. Now go play your Stingray! I did this with a Les Paul I had 15 years ago and regret it to this very day. :crying:
 
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