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You seem to love that Kubicki so much, and you've posted it about a thousand times here... if your taste now runs to a Jazz like that, why don't you just stop worrying about the Kubicki, play it out, and let it develop the "mojo" (decrepit trashed beaten up look) that you like in the J? Is it not possible that something other than a Fender becomes more desirable when it looks like crap?
I'm going to buy it, post pictures of me smashing it, then holding it aloft, my arms raised in a giant V for victory- then post pics of me tossing it into a tree shredder. That should seal up my application into the Legion of Doom. Lex Luthor, Bizarro, that Manta Ray guy, and the Golden Boy- shredder of X-Factor.
Seriously heath, I would really- REALLY think about this a lot. For all you know a spoiled rich kid is going to use it as a kayak paddle. You, on the other hand, will appreciate it. You and I don't exactly have the best history together, but there are a few instruments I'd like back- it's so hard to come across that special one. Do what you want- but once it's gone...
Seriously heath, I would really- REALLY think about this a lot. For all you know a spoiled rich kid is going to use it as a kayak paddle. You, on the other hand, will appreciate it. You and I don't exactly have the best history together, but there are a few instruments I'd like back- it's so hard to come across that special one. Do what you want- but once it's gone...
Here's my pragmatic synopsis;
- Kubicki's don't get much respect or even noticed by most bass players in Australia so it's going to be difficult to get many players to even pick it up off the shelf in the stores, try it an buy it. Most people who don't have direct experience of one aren't likely to pay $A2k for it at a distance. The market for non Fender-ish basses in Australia is very, very small. I know this very well 'cause I've seen the looks and got the questions when I pull out most of my instruments.
- green anything is a hard sell, and that Bahama Green isn't the greatest colour to my eyes. But St Patricks day is coming up so you might luck onto a drunk Irish bass player who likes Kubickis and has cash. Leprechauns, being shorter than the average person would likely appreciate the 32" scale.
- Many people couldn't care less who's owned an instrument before (I don't) and wouldn't pay a premium for that (I wouldn't). The exceptions are usually when someone seriously famous, eg McCartney, has owned it and then non bass playing collectors might show an interest and be willing to pony up the $. Stu Hamm is not really a 'name' except to some bass players.
- You can't even read his signature on the back. Now I beleive you that that's what it is, but your 4 yo sister could also have autographed it for all I really know.
- It's an FCS Kubicki, which automatically makes it a 'lesser' instrument in many Kubicki players eyes. I don't agree, but....
- Whaddya reckon a '72 Jazz with 'mojo' (wank) is going to sell for at the Bassplayer?
I'm sorry that your circumstances are such that you need the money, but even if you sell the K for the price you're asking (unlikely) what are you going to replace it with that's going to be as good an instrument? And mean you have money left in your pocket?
Find another way to make the money you need, keep the K, get over the 'Stu Hamm owned this' worship thing and play the damn bass and enjoy it even if it gets worn, bruised and bloodied in the process. From all your posts here about it, you obviously love it. I know from my own experience that selling an instrument you love because of a passing financial concern will be something you'll likely regret later. Looked at it from a longer perspective that age allows me, this too will pass.
If everything you've posted here about your K is not just youthful enthusiasm and you beleive and feel it, find another way to work out your personal situation without selling your bass. Should you just be looking for a change and rationalising that, I hope you find something else you enjoy as much as you have this instrument.
- Kubicki's don't get much respect or even noticed by most bass players in Australia so it's going to be difficult to get many players to even pick it up off the shelf in the stores, try it an buy it. Most people who don't have direct experience of one aren't likely to pay $A2k for it at a distance. The market for non Fender-ish basses in Australia is very, very small. I know this very well 'cause I've seen the looks and got the questions when I pull out most of my instruments.
- green anything is a hard sell, and that Bahama Green isn't the greatest colour to my eyes. But St Patricks day is coming up so you might luck onto a drunk Irish bass player who likes Kubickis and has cash. Leprechauns, being shorter than the average person would likely appreciate the 32" scale.
- Many people couldn't care less who's owned an instrument before (I don't) and wouldn't pay a premium for that (I wouldn't). The exceptions are usually when someone seriously famous, eg McCartney, has owned it and then non bass playing collectors might show an interest and be willing to pony up the $. Stu Hamm is not really a 'name' except to some bass players.
- You can't even read his signature on the back. Now I beleive you that that's what it is, but your 4 yo sister could also have autographed it for all I really know.
- It's an FCS Kubicki, which automatically makes it a 'lesser' instrument in many Kubicki players eyes. I don't agree, but....
- Whaddya reckon a '72 Jazz with 'mojo' (wank) is going to sell for at the Bassplayer?
I'm sorry that your circumstances are such that you need the money, but even if you sell the K for the price you're asking (unlikely) what are you going to replace it with that's going to be as good an instrument? And mean you have money left in your pocket?
Find another way to make the money you need, keep the K, get over the 'Stu Hamm owned this' worship thing and play the damn bass and enjoy it even if it gets worn, bruised and bloodied in the process. From all your posts here about it, you obviously love it. I know from my own experience that selling an instrument you love because of a passing financial concern will be something you'll likely regret later. Looked at it from a longer perspective that age allows me, this too will pass.
If everything you've posted here about your K is not just youthful enthusiasm and you beleive and feel it, find another way to work out your personal situation without selling your bass. Should you just be looking for a change and rationalising that, I hope you find something else you enjoy as much as you have this instrument.
Play it don't sell it. Basses are for playing. I know even if I had the Bass of Doom I'd play it. It's the old tree-falling-in-the-woods question. If there's a great bass sitting in a closet in a case somewhere and there's no one there to play it, does it make any sound? Hell no. my 2 cents.
Actually I think there might be a couple other kubicki owners out there, but anyways. I've felt the same way about my kubciki occasionally, not wanting to trash it, thats why i kept my old bass. I mainly use my kubicki but for really harsh gigs ill use my spector. Plus I can get a fairly good jazz and music man tone from my kubicki. But I know how you feel and if you got hrough with it i would get a mm.
Now that you mention it I don't think so, weird. That almost needs to be a thread.pilotjones said:
Victor wooten's first fodera is pretty beat up...it looks good that way...something about a destroyed bass is awesome I dunno
Last time I was there ( The Bassplayer ) they had Larklands, Sadowski's G & L's etc etc....
Granted, they will be dear as poison but you will be able to try 'em....
Thought about selling my Stingray a couple of times lately, It soon passed.... From my cold dead hands!!!!
If you're gigging 3 nights a week it shouldn't take you too long to save up enuf for a new bass & keep the K.
Granted, they will be dear as poison but you will be able to try 'em....
Thought about selling my Stingray a couple of times lately, It soon passed.... From my cold dead hands!!!!
If you're gigging 3 nights a week it shouldn't take you too long to save up enuf for a new bass & keep the K.
ive been thinking about doing it for 2 months....its been put on ebay, if it sells it sells...if it doesnt...ill be keeping it.....
but today ive been tempted by the devil....Ibanez DWB3 here i come
but today ive been tempted by the devil....Ibanez DWB3 here i come
Oh man, I hate that kubicki but wouldn't even consider selling it for ANY Ibanez. I find it hard to really connect with a bass. The one I AM connected to is one of the trashiest beat to hell POS basses I have owned.
Don't do it. Save your money for a new flavor of the month, and thank us later when you flip it a month later.
Don't do it. Save your money for a new flavor of the month, and thank us later when you flip it a month later.
I LIKE that Kubicki (although like everyone else, got sick of seeing its picture on every thread), but I can't imagine why you think its a collector's piece. As much as you seemed fond of it, I'd hold onto it if I were you. Sell it and buy an Ibanez? Now that's just crazy talk.
