Do it right, just do it or don't do it at all?

[Micha84]

Hey folks,

here is the situation: I currently have three basses. I have a little studio space where I keep the instruments I use for recording. I kept two basses there and the third one at home for practice and noodling. Now a project has come up and I need (well, I want) that third bass in the studio as well, meaning I don't have a bass at home. But I need (well, I want) a bass at home.

Here are my options:
- Get one of the other two out of the studio (NOT an option)
- transport the third bass in between studio and home (not thrilled about that one)
- buy a Squier Sonic Precision. It is cheap and would be easy to upgrade later on if I wanted to use it more seriously. Not the biggest fan if the P sound, though
- buy an Epiphone 60s Thunderbird. Always wanted a bird and that thing really looks cool and sounds good, too. Problem is I can't really justify spending that much on a bass right now and would maybe have to save up for six months or so

So, what would you guys do? Just donit and get the Squier now, do it right and save up for the bird or just make do with what I have right now?

 

[blacktocomm]

Save up for the Thunderbird. It’s the one you really want.

 

[Wisebass]

Hi Micha

one at home for practice and noodling

transport the third bass in between studio and home (not thrilled about that one)

would maybe have to save up for six months or so

You can't wait another 6 months? = You have GAS!!!

Not the biggest fan if the P sound, though

I am sure that someone will tell you to sell all your basses, get a P bass

and string it with flats to record everything. (after all this is TB)

buy an Epiphone 60s Thunderbird.

Not what I would buy, but it's your GAS

So, what would you guys do? Just donit and get the Squier now, do it right and save up for the bird or just make do with what I have right now?

Sell a kidney and get both! ( give in to GAS)


greetings

Wise(b)ass

 

[jd56hawk]

You mention the Squier Sonic but say you don't like P basses.
Why not grab one of these while they're still $100 off?

You could buy two for the price of the Thunderbird.

 

[JCBeard]

Not understanding why you own only three basses.

 

[Luther]

All purchases must be justified. Sorry, I don't make the rules.

 

[MattZilla]

The Tbird is what you want.

keep an eye on the used market.

But… A decent P is cool. The bottom rung Squiers don’t do it right. I always am surprised by mexi Fender pickups whether trying them out myself or seeing some other band live (“hey man, I’m a nerd, that sounded perfect. What’s it loaded with?” “It’s a stock MIM.”)

I obtained one before CoViD used for $200 and it’s pretty great.

 

[BobDeRosa]

Not telling you what to do but I would transport the bass from home and put the money I would have spent on the T-bird into my retirement account, where it will prove much more useful.

 

[Leigh Semmens]

All purchases must be justified. Sorry, I don't make the rules.

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By Whom??? GAS needs no justification. (sez the bloke that only owns two basses.)

 

[Jeff Scott]

...make do with what I have right now.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Don't waste money. It's not that hard to carry a bass

 

[Jogobass]

I have no solution. I have only one functional bass at the moment. And where I go, it goes with me.

 

[Carl Hillman]

- transport the third bass in between studio and home (not thrilled about that one)

That's what gig bags are for.

Seriously though, what are the concerns other than having to put it in a bag and carry it to your car/truck/SUV? Are there any?

 

[BassFishingInAmerica]

I currently have three basses.

 

[Bill Whitehurst]

It's not that hard to carry one with you, but if you can't see doing that, it's a fine excuse to buy another bass.

 

[GodsLove66]

Definitely just take it to and from! How do you suppose touring musicians do it? Have one of that bass in every city they go? They don't take much room or lifting, it's not a SVT!

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Hey folks,

here is the situation: I currently have three basses. I have a little studio space where I keep the instruments I use for recording. I kept two basses there and the third one at home for practice and noodling. Now a project has come up and I need (well, I want) that third bass in the studio as well, meaning I don't have a bass at home. But I need (well, I want) a bass at home.

Here are my options:
- Get one of the other two out of the studio (NOT an option)
- transport the third bass in between studio and home (not thrilled about that one)
- buy a Squier Sonic Precision. It is cheap and would be easy to upgrade later on if I wanted to use it more seriously. Not the biggest fan if the P sound, though
- buy an Epiphone 60s Thunderbird. Always wanted a bird and that thing really looks cool and sounds good, too. Problem is I can't really justify spending that much on a bass right now and would maybe have to save up for six months or so

So, what would you guys do? Just donit and get the Squier now, do it right and save up for the bird or just make do with what I have right now?

I’d go bargain basement shopping at Guitar Center online used gear. If your have patience, you can get a better instrument for less money. They come with a 30 day money back guarantee, so if you get one that isn’t all that, take it back and order another one.

 

[L Anthony]

Some very thoughtful answers here. This being TalkBass, however, the answer is always obvious: Buy. Another. Bass.

 

[HardNHeavy]

gig bag it, or another bass

 

[Dave W]

- transport the third bass in between studio and home (not thrilled about that one)

What is the issue with transporting a bass back and fourth?