Buy Me A Bass?!?

[bassdude51]

Sounds like that 10 Gs is burning a hole in your pocket. Bank it. Invest it. Don't waste it on crap that you already own. IMHO.

 

[Shepsdad]

If it were me, I’d take that 10k and buy a bunch of Harley Benton guitars and basses. It would be an absolute blast just choosing the ones you want! And just think of all the unboxing videos you could post on YouTube!

 

[ashtray]

Sounds to me like you can afford a bass on your own!

If I had to choose for you, I’d say get an Atlansia.

 

[conttador]

What kind of music will you be playing?

 

[mikeswals]

As always I'd put into a bass that has a track record of appreciating in value.

 

[Crackle]

You're financially responsible. Same here, completely debt free. You should get whatever you want.

 

[bassliner50]

Mutual funds while the stock market is depressed. Thank me in 24-36 months. This should please your wife as well.

 

[bucephylus]

Background for your assignment:

I have basses and amps and guitars and P and J and fretless and fretted and ABG and 4 and 5 string and semi hollow and active and passive. And a ton of pedals.
I have no debt aside from mortgage and that’s almost finished too. Kids college is covered and thanks to 1 academic and 1 athletic scholarship I didn’t even use what we saved for education. My car is paid for. Point is, don’t come back with savings or investment advice or you’ll receive a C-.

In September I’m getting $10,000 that’s not a commission, not a paycheck or any part of my salary. Nice problem to have, sure. And my wife doesn’t even like “stuff” let alone bass stuff. I don’t need to spend it all but I have been thinking it would be fun to get a bass that I don’t have or necessarily need but something kinda cool.

So hit me up. What should I get for No Reason?

And if y’all don’t give me any great ideas I’ll just get a Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster, bound and blocked, looks like a Jazz bass sort of. So technically it’s up to you to maintain the bass/guitar universal balance.

GO!

1) Take your wife to some place you have not been, but which you have always talked about, and have a fantastic long weekend together.

2) When you get back, consider any of the following:
Sadowsky NYC
Alleva Coppolo
MTD
Fodera
Alembic
Upright Bass and Bow

Point of note in #2 is that some of these builders now have more time behind than in front, and their instruments are fully baked.

In any case, enjoy!

 

[Jeff Sarsippius]

1) Take your wife to some place you have not been, but which you have always talked about, and have a fantastic long weekend together.

2) When you get back, consider any of the following:
Sadowsky NYC
Alleva Coppolo
MTD
Fodera
Alembic
Upright Bass and Bow

Point of note in #2 is that some of these builders now have more time behind than in front, and their instruments are fully baked.

In any case, enjoy!

Yep: what this gentleman said, all the way. You can’t go wrong with any of those names, and you’ll get what you pay for, undoubtedly.

You COULD get a Neural DSP Quad Cortex and a Cort Jeff Berlin bass, keep a buncha cash, and have a blast with some very highly regarded gear!

in any case: PICS!

 

[Kaplan]

Buy lessons from your favorite bass player.

 

[bikeplate]

Vintage Fender. Value appreciates

 

[Killing Floor]

You're financially responsible. Same here, completely debt free. You should get whatever you want.

I have never been told this while contemplating a bass purchase. Thank you. A+

 

[5StringBlues]

Life-size Stonehenge monument.


Just make sure you specify feet and not inches.

 

[CryingBass]

For Sale - 1979 Alembic Series I short scale Koa

 

[S-Bigbottom]

Is this bass for Metal?

 

[Wood and Wire]

For that price why not see if Dark Hollow Instruments will build a better one?

But can they make one with $9500 mythology built in to it?

 

[Wood and Wire]

Pre eb Sabre

Ha! I was looking at a couple. You know the deal. Not a lot of inventory and some are beat up.

Have you got an Ernie Ball Earthwood?

That would be a pretty oddball addition to the collection, and leave plenty of change.

Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Bass 1972 Natural | Reverb

 

[Killing Floor]

Have you got an Ernie Ball Earthwood?

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That would be a pretty oddball addition to the collection, and leave plenty of change.

Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Bass 1972 Natural | Reverb

This sage advice is why not come here. Those are so cool. Would love to try one.

 

[Killing Floor]

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Being the pragmatist that I am, I'd want you to sock at least $5,000.00 away for a rainy day. So that leaves us with $5,0000. Unless you're so flush with cash that you
can just use it all. I would buy (assuming you don't already own one) a Lakland 55/94 with the top, hardware color, and neck of your choice. Just my take. Now that said
you do live in Austin correct? I'd be visiting Austins Little Guitar Works and ordering a Torzal Twist Bass. You'll still have a couple thousand left over. Once again just my take.

I’ve been meaning to try one. They have 1 or 2 at Guitar House but I’ve never tried one. I like the idea.

 

[beatdatthang]

This matches my tie.