I got my Caprice today and early on it's fantastic. The neck profile is very comfortable and the range of tones you can get with three simple controls is almost mind-boggling.
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EBMM Caprice, or other budget friendly options?
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EBMM’s quality is outstanding. If you like the Caprice’s sound and feel, you can’t go wrong.
Yamaha BBP34 is another great option, I have the 5 string version and love it.
The Caprice is on its way out man, I would consider grabbing one while the getting is still good.
$1,199 for a new EBMM Caprice is an insane price. But, if it truly is out of your budget, I'd look at Yamaha BB or G&L SB2 or even a Kiloton. They have both in the Tribute lineup. But honestly, I'd try and swing the EBMM. Sell some other stuff or drive Uber or something to pay it off.
Did not read that the OP can get the EBMM for $1,200. That is an excellent deal. OP if you have the money and you are looking for a PJ then no questions here, this is the best deal you can get.
"there is a EBMM Caprice that I have fallen in love with"
Go with your heart.
Go with your heart.
Thanks to everyone for their input. And being enablers! 
One comment in here that resonated with me was related to a month ago when I bought a NOS 2016 Fender Am Std P bass. I thought it played and sounded great, but I felt like why did I spend so much on a bass (spent $1150)? So I returned it. I keep thinking I should find a great deal and get higher value for what I pay. I realize the Caprice is a great deal and good value, but still on the higher side of my budget.
My only other bass was Peavey T-40 I bought in high school from a friend for $250. That thing was amazing, built like a tank, I played it in bands in college, and I played it all the way through a month ago before it was sold (in between high school and now, I sold it back to that friend but he let me "borrow" and play it over the years but he finally sold it back to original owner). I liked having low cost in an instrument that was good value. And unique.
Been trying to recapture that feeling by trying every bass possible in the area. Why not get another T-40, well, the weight and nut width. Would like lighter and thinner neck...
My view of Caprice:
Pros:
- unique
- Solid company with solid reputation and QC
- comes with case
- various sounds
- will have great resale value
Cons:
- Pickguard does seem a little weird?
- Sunburst wouldn't be my first choice in color
- 7.25 radius is more rounded than I am used to
- slight neck dive due to smaller body (at least the one I played in my local GC).
Maybe I am just trying to talk myself out of it...
One comment in here that resonated with me was related to a month ago when I bought a NOS 2016 Fender Am Std P bass. I thought it played and sounded great, but I felt like why did I spend so much on a bass (spent $1150)? So I returned it. I keep thinking I should find a great deal and get higher value for what I pay. I realize the Caprice is a great deal and good value, but still on the higher side of my budget.
My only other bass was Peavey T-40 I bought in high school from a friend for $250. That thing was amazing, built like a tank, I played it in bands in college, and I played it all the way through a month ago before it was sold (in between high school and now, I sold it back to that friend but he let me "borrow" and play it over the years but he finally sold it back to original owner). I liked having low cost in an instrument that was good value. And unique.
Been trying to recapture that feeling by trying every bass possible in the area. Why not get another T-40, well, the weight and nut width. Would like lighter and thinner neck...
My view of Caprice:
Pros:
- unique
- Solid company with solid reputation and QC
- comes with case
- various sounds
- will have great resale value
Cons:
- Pickguard does seem a little weird?
- Sunburst wouldn't be my first choice in color
- 7.25 radius is more rounded than I am used to
- slight neck dive due to smaller body (at least the one I played in my local GC).
Maybe I am just trying to talk myself out of it...
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Now get it before I get mad.
Thanks to everyone for their input. And being enablers!
One comment in here that resonated with me was related to a month ago when I bought a NOS 2016 Fender Am Std P bass. I thought it played and sounded great, but I felt like why did I spend so much on a bass (spent $1150)? So I returned it. I keep thinking I should find a great deal and get higher value for what I pay. I realize the Caprice is a great deal and good value, but still on the higher side of my budget.
My only other bass was Peavey T-40 I bought in high school from a friend for $250. That thing was amazing, built like a tank, I played it in bands in college, and I played it all the way through a month ago before it was sold (in between high school and now, I sold it back to that friend but he let me "borrow" and play it over the years but he finally sold it back to original owner). I liked having low cost in an instrument that was good value. And unique.
Been trying to recapture that feeling by trying every bass possible in the area. Why not get another T-40, well, the weight and nut width. Would like lighter and thinner neck...
My view of Caprice:
Pros:
- unique. Hell Yeah
- Solid company with solid reputation and QC Hell Yeah, again
- comes with case Nice but somewhat secondary. Think it's heavier than the bass itsel
- various sounds Absolutely, but most of it is in your hands
- will have great resale value couldn't care less, this one won't be for sale anytime soon
Cons:
- Pickguard does seem a little weird? Disagreed, It's because it's not a Fender. Actually, it's quite cool. you can say "unusual" and that's what is important
- Sunburst wouldn't be my first choice in color. One of the gorgeous Sunburst I've ever seen
- 7.25 radius is more rounded than I am used to. You'll get use to it
- slight neck dive due to smaller body (at least the one I played in my local GC). Always, but always, try a bass with a strap on your shoulder. When you're gigging, you're standing with the bass on a strap, so simulate that.
No neck dive at all. Balances perfectly.
Maybe I am just trying to talk myself out of it...
Now get it before I get mad.
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Now get it before I get mad.
Thanks for the comments and feedback!
If you don't buy that Caprice today, someone else will buy it and flip it for $500 more than the GC asking price within six months (maybe that person will be me). This is a no-brainer. You will not lose money on this instrument, whether you end up loving it or hating it. You will end up with either 1) an instrument you love at a great price or 2) $500 profit.
I'm pretty budget-conscious myself. I don't buy things I don't have the money for, and if I do I try and spend as little as possible. Personally, I wouldn't spend $1200 on a bass if I wasn't playing out regularly for money in a band. I think there are great basses under $700/$800 range, so use your best judgment and buy what you like.
If you don't get that caprice by any means necessary you will be kicking yourself and everyone reading this thread will want to kick you too. Finance it. GC loves signing people up for their gear card, then just pay it off and cancel the card.
If you don't get it I'll give another vote for SB2. I just got a tribute to see if I would like it and I will definitely be upgrading to a USA model in the future. It is great for the price. Fender Aerdoyne is a very good bass too, but I sold mine because I don't like the all black look.
If you don't get it I'll give another vote for SB2. I just got a tribute to see if I would like it and I will definitely be upgrading to a USA model in the future. It is great for the price. Fender Aerdoyne is a very good bass too, but I sold mine because I don't like the all black look.
