Buying back an old bass

[Dr. Cheese]

I have more regret invested in instruments I missed out on buying in the first place than I do on those I have sold.

Re the “dibs” nonsense, I have never subscribed or agreed to the idea of a seller retaining some kind of option-based interest in anything they have sold, whereby the buyer is compelled to contact them if he/she intends to sell it on. If someone approaches me with a spectacular part exchange, or offer for a bass I have bought do I turn it down to avoid upsetting the former keeper?

Upsetting the previous owner is an issue for the seller, not the buyer, if there is an agreement. That said, if you sell something, accept that it is gone.

 

[Tom Bomb]

This is SO important. No regrets. We live and learn.
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[Geogio]

I recently traded a Godin classic switch 4 and a nice Viola I had plus a little cash and I picked up a 2021 Fender Pro-Am Jazz fretless, and honestly it's the nicest feeling Fender and I've had a few. But this one's got some appointments that I like around the heel and that just feels really good plus the tort & 3 tone burst is nicely applied, so I'm happy, and right now it's not going anywhere.

 

[Hurricane Jimmie]

So Anyway, I've never bought back some gear I previously owned.

But when I was younger, I did get back with a girlfriend who I'd parted ways with.
Several times, as I now recall.

And that's why I'd never buy back some gear I previously parted with.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

This is SO important. No regrets. We live and learn.
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I can’t speak for anyone else, but me buying back a bass is about a good price on instrument I know will work for me that I owned previously. There are instruments I used to have that I had to sell. I am at peace with the fact it was a necessity. There are basses I sold on a whim that I regret, but I accept that the consequences of bad decisions are a part of life.

 

[Tom Bomb]

Falling back on my previous post
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[Tom Bomb]

I'd just like to echo those remarks

That said, if you sell something, accept that it is gone.

This is SO important. No regrets. We live and learn.

If I ever sell anything, I may change tack on this
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[KenSmithFan]

Well, the good thing is, I don’t really need it, as I still have these two.
But I do suspect that I could trust him on his promise. View attachment 5352269

I think most people are honest about it. This guy was really just a jerk. He was friends with whoever he was at the moment. I finally learned my lesson.

 

[pb9717]

Ironically, this post prompted me contacted the chap I sold my Cort NJS-4 to, and he’s agreed to sell it back to me at the same price he paid for it. I’m ecstatic. I really regretted selling it, and now it’ll be back. Stupid light 7lbs 4 oz and a great sounding bass. It feels like Christmas. Look at this beauty. Block inlay, 24 frets, US Elrick preamp. I am stoked.

 

[Snert]

Those Corts are some of the nicest classic FSO designs I've ever seen. Not exactly my cup of tea, but far, far closer to it.
I'm glad you're getting yours back.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Ironically, this post prompted me contacted the chap I sold my Cort NJS-4 to, and he’s agreed to sell it back to me at the same price he paid for it. I’m ecstatic. I really regretted selling it, and now it’ll be back. Stupid light 7lbs 4 oz and a great sounding bass. It feels like Christmas. Look at this beauty. Block inlay, 24 frets, US Elrick preamp. I am stoked.
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Sweet!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

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I went the rabbit hole listening to old basses and besides my old DJ5, the one that sounds the best to me is the Ibanez TMB 605 I used to have. I let it go because the the bridge pickup was a true single coil and the hum really annoyed me. I should have installed a Nordstrand humbucker at the bridge because that was a really good bass. Oh well, they are discontinued now.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

It’s not going to happen. I was going to get tomorrow, but someone beat me to it today. No blood, no foul.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

It’s not going to happen. I was going to get tomorrow, but someone beat me to it today. No blood, no foul.

The Ibanez?

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

It’s not going to happen. I was going to get tomorrow, but someone beat me to it today. No blood, no foul.

Well, that is money that you can keep or use for something more important. There will always be another opportunity to get a good bass. At least you have some great basses to keep you happy.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Well, that is money that you can keep or use for something more important. There will always be another opportunity to get a good bass. At least you have some great basses to keep you happy.

I’m not losing sleep over it.

 

[Snert]

It’s not going to happen. I was going to get tomorrow, but someone beat me to it today.

It wasn't meant to be.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

The Ibanez?

I traded it for a Sire V7 with a well known TB member who lives about twenty minutes from me. He just got another TMB that he posted about.

 

[wiscoaster]

..... I just want the general consensus on getting back with an old flame.

As a general rule with pretty much anything is that the second time around is likely to be a disappointment.

 

[MegaSwing]

Oh, well. There’s always ‘faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, and more money.’ —Tom T. Hall