Conflicted: talk me out of a new bass.

[BigDrew]

Those anniversary Squiers are no joke. I just bought the P bass and I absolutely love it. Get the bass!!!

 

[Torrente Cro]

It is not expensive to have too many basses.
It is expensive to regularly change strings on them

 

[Camarillo]

But is there a reason to not expand the arsenal?
Don't ask me, I count 11 basses at the moment...

 

[mntngrown]

It's not like buying an expensive boutique builder bass then being disappointed as the reality did not live up to the reputation. (BTDT) You will have fun trying it and can turn it over if it does not fit your rehearsal and gig expectations. Not much to lose. Or buy your partner some roses!

 

[Not yet]

I resisted having a Jazz for decades playing just a P....now all I play are Jazz style basses, love the snarl and growl I get from it

 

[Luther]

Don't do it.
You're a terrible player and should spend your time practicing instead of gassing.
Unless you want one in Red or any solid color, maybe natural.
Probably should have several different nut widths, body woods, pickup configs etc.
Hell man, just get two.

 

[J-Bassomatic]

Conflicted: talk me out of a new bass.

 

[J-Bass RMR]

talk me out of a new bass

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That's all I got.

Cheers!

 

[bherman]

I'm in the no column. I can only play one bass at a time. If my primary bass isnt working for what I need it to do, then I look for something else. I have 2 basses - a P bass (I often do blues gigs and it just works) and a Reverend Mercall. The Rev would work for everyrthing, but I prefer flats on a P for blues, and my current band needs something brighter than flats. So my advice - get the new bass if you think that you'll use it, otherwise its just another thing to own.

 

[Whale guy]

I think the warmer sound of the Fender will win you over. Buy that thing before someone less deserving gets it.

 

[Clark W]

I’ve played my trusty 1985 Ibanez RB850 Roadstar II bass since I bought it in 1993 or so. I love it. It’s still in decent nick. It has a versatile tone palette with 2 switchable humbuckers (that can go single coil.). I know it well. It generally does what I ask it.

I don’t have many basses. 2. The RB 850 and an Ibanez 5 string with active pickups. Which I also love. But the dilemma I face is below

I have long wanted a Jazz and my local shop has a squier 40 year anniversary at 30% off.

Now I know a lot of you would say ‘if you can afford it buy it.’ And in fact that’s good advice.

But is there a reason to not expand the arsenal? Should I let the warhorse (which is quietly showing its age) rest? I’d never sell it. We’ve done some wild stuff together. But I want my grandkids to use it.

But should I just run it into the ground?

I’m not sure you can see the dilemma. And maybe there isn’t one.

Should I get a new bass?

You came to talkbass to get talked out of a buying a bass?
That's like walking into a casino and telling them not to let you gamble.

 

[bdplaid]

I’ve played my trusty 1985 Ibanez RB850 Roadstar II bass since I bought it in 1993 or so. I love it. It’s still in decent nick. It has a versatile tone palette with 2 switchable humbuckers (that can go single coil.). I know it well. It generally does what I ask it.

I don’t have many basses. 2. The RB 850 and an Ibanez 5 string with active pickups. Which I also love. But the dilemma I face is below

I have long wanted a Jazz and my local shop has a squier 40 year anniversary at 30% off.

Now I know a lot of you would say ‘if you can afford it buy it.’ And in fact that’s good advice.

But is there a reason to not expand the arsenal? Should I let the warhorse (which is quietly showing its age) rest? I’d never sell it. We’ve done some wild stuff together. But I want my grandkids to use it.

But should I just run it into the ground?

I’m not sure you can see the dilemma. And maybe there isn’t one.

Should I get a new bass?

I also have a 1985 Ibanez RB850 Roadstar II bass, and they are indeed fine instruments. I bought mine new and still have it. But it's no jazz bass. The jazz has a narrower neck and sounds very different. I vote get the jazz, and keep the warhorse, forever.

 

[MynameisMe]

NOOOOOOOO!!!
Feel better?

 

[perfektspace6]

Treat yourself to a new bass. Doubt you will be disappointed with that one.

 

[Possum Willy]

I have an 86 Roadmaster II 851, also have 96 AS400, and a 21 Mezzo all by Ibanez. Get a few more Ibanez's LOL and you'll be happier

 

[retslock]

I’ve played my trusty 1985 Ibanez RB850 Roadstar II bass since I bought it in 1993 or so. I love it. It’s still in decent nick. It has a versatile tone palette with 2 switchable humbuckers (that can go single coil.). I know it well. It generally does what I ask it.

I don’t have many basses. 2. The RB 850 and an Ibanez 5 string with active pickups. Which I also love. But the dilemma I face is below

I have long wanted a Jazz and my local shop has a squier 40 year anniversary at 30% off.

Now I know a lot of you would say ‘if you can afford it buy it.’ And in fact that’s good advice.

But is there a reason to not expand the arsenal? Should I let the warhorse (which is quietly showing its age) rest? I’d never sell it. We’ve done some wild stuff together. But I want my grandkids to use it.

But should I just run it into the ground?

I’m not sure you can see the dilemma. And maybe there isn’t one.

Should I get a new bass?

You do realise who you’re asking don’t you?

 

[wysiwyg248]

Should I get a new bass?

 

[retslock]

As another point of reference if you need one - I own 7 basses. Four get played, two are kept for sentimental reasons and one is incomplete and is a parts source.

 

[Possum Willy]

Interesting, I have 6, two that don't get played much. Hence the defret on the ESP/LTD, once Fretless, I'll find reasons to play it LOL
The other lonely Bass is a Hofner "Beatle Bass." As soon as I figure out a solution to the balance on the Hofner, I'll find reasons to play it too!
But first, the Fretless conversion....

 

[getBAK]

Different basses for different vibes. I currently own 3 that are in regular rotation.
Dingwall, Yamaha BBP35 and MTD ZX5. All are vastly different instruments and are all loved

… don’t get me started on all of the other stuff in the stable