Do You Play USA Models?

[rockosocko]

I own Stamabughs, Foderas, FBB's and Simmons basses, all made in the USA. Even still, I could see myself getting a foreign made bass (Status, Human Bass) at some point in the future.

 

[kellyrojo]

Born in the USA. Play MIA G&L INDO Squier Korea ATK....In general I buy an instrument for how it plays/sounds over C.O.O. My main bass is the MIA GNL. Good basses come form all over the world IMO!

 

[WoodyG3]

I'm from the USA. I have 3 MIA with one more on the way in June. I also have 2 parts basses with parts from Indonesia, Korea and the USA. Then I have a Chinese made bass, but it's at my neighbor's house, and I'm hoping he'll decide to buy it. It's an unbelievable value for the money.

Anyway, I'll just add that even if Carvins were made by Romulans in another galaxy, I'd still buy them.

 

[Pet Sounds]

I'm an American and all of my too many basses are American-made, except two German Hofners, a Korean Lakland Duck Dunn and a MIM Road Worn Fender.

 

[baileyboy]

4 basses, all USA!!!

 

[flipper_gv]

Canadian with an American Deluxe bass.

 

[Rockmusician]

My Alembics and Fenders are MIA. My Ibanez is Korean.

 

[lindseyp]

Just a poll out of curiosity. I'm wondering if the use of basses deemed "Made in the USA" is common not only in the United States, but also common around the world.
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That being said, what says the TalkBass community?

It would be more accurate if you included "I play both," IMO.

 

[pacojas]

4 basses, all USA!!!

are you bragging or complaining?!!

 

[UncleFluffy]

erm...

I'm not American but I live in America, and I play basses made in several different countries including the US. Which option should I choose?

 

[El-Bob]

I'm Canadian, playing German (my Warwick) and Indonesian (my ESP) basses.

 

[EtoG]

erm...

I'm not American but I live in America, and I play basses made in several different countries including the US. Which option should I choose?

Hm... Well, you for sure play USA models. Your "American" status is up to you! xD

 

[EtoG]

It would be more accurate if you included "I play both," IMO.

Perhaps, but I really just wanted a simple "Yes I do" or "No I don't" type of answer. Simple, sure, but that's what I was looking for when I created this thread.

 

[RMay]

10 basses & 2 guitars made n USA. I do like the Korean Lakland and MIM Road Worns they're great bangers for the $$$.

 

[vin*tone]

I'm not american and play american basses. But it's a strange question to be honest. Country of origin is the least important thing for me when choosing a bass. Sound, playability, quality of craftmaship, looks and cost of course is much more important for me.

+1 to this.

I'm Australian, have 2 American basses and 2 x MIJ's. The The MIJs are my main players - MIA's haven't seen a gig for at least a year, probably selling one soon, and my GF would kill me if I sold the Sabre that is in my avatar.

* but to answer your question.... Yes, MIA basses are common worldwide.

 

[EtoG]

+1 to this.

I'm Australian, have 2 American basses and 2 x MIJ's. The The MIJs are my main players - MIA's haven't seen a gig for at least a year.

* but to answer your question.... Yes, MIA basses are common worldwide.

Ah, thanks for that. I know that TalkBass has, more than likely, a majority of its users located in the USA**, so this poll is by no means perfect. I can still get an idea from the many international users that we do have, though!

** This is why I created separate options for American and non American poll voters.

 

[bassist4dalord]

I'm American, and I can't afford American basses.

I have two Indonesian basses and one that I am unsure of it's birthplace (Fender BG-31; thoughts?)

I would certainly enjoy an MIA instrument, but I am an engaged college student, so I have no money.

 

[JPSBassist]

I am a natural-born citizen of the United States of America...

Not trying to be smart or anything, but Canadians, Mexicans, Panamanians... anyone living in North, Central or South America are "Americans". I have many friends from all over this hemisphere and it can sometimes be insulting to assume that "American" means a USA Citizen. Again, not trying to be provocative but just being respectful of my friends from all over the Americas.

So in short, yes I am the USA flavor of American.

And yes, I play USA-Made SPECTOR basses. Built in Saugerties, NY (Woodstock) by Stuart Spector.

 

[CLMSHQ]

I am in Eastern CT...good old USA.

I have a MIA Jazz and MIM 50's P.

Like them both.

 

[EtoG]

I am a natural-born citizen of the United States of America...

Not trying to be smart or anything, but Canadians, Mexicans, Panamanians... anyone living in North, Central or South America are "Americans". I have many friends from all over this hemisphere and it can sometimes be insulting to assume that "American" means a USA Citizen. Again, not trying to be provocative but just being respectful of my friends from all over the Americas.

So in short, yes I am the USA flavor of American.

And yes, I play USA-Made SPECTOR basses. Built in Saugerties, NY (Woodstock) by Stuart Spector.

American is really the only adjective we have to describe ourselves that is commonly used.

I know you're not trying to argue or anything, but that's my rationale for putting "American". Even saying "North American" also encompasses Canadians. It's really the only shorthand term that I can think of to describe those of USA descent.