GAS Issues please help

[mgauge]

I would LOVE some opinions......

Played a Musicman 25th anniversary 5 string and 4 string yesterday...LOVED IT... Now I want it...But it'll take about 8 months to save for it.. No biggie..(Retail $2600 - ouch). Yet its a dream bass..

BUT...

Have a friend who works at ESP and can get me a bass 60% off retail...

heres what I was looking at as far as ESP (any opinions on ESP in regards to their basses?)

http://www.espguitars.com/basses_serveyor-ltd.html

http://www.espguitars.com/basses_surveyor.html

AND

I also played a Lakland 5502 yesterday..LOVE IT..

Obviously, I can only have one of these. I already own a musicman sterling 4H and stingray 4H.. I Want to get an awesome 5 string HH..

What would u do?!!!

 

[shoot-r]

Go with the one "you" really want.
If you settle for what you maybe happy with you'll probably be trading again in the near future.
And trading will usually cost you more money in the long run.

 

[reedo35]

What Kind of music do you play? Do you need a versatile bass for a lot of different things, or are you looking for a specific sound?

 

[yellofury]

Im gonna throw you a curve ball and say Bongo 5 HH

 

[reedo35]

this is only my .02 of course but...
The Musicman has a distinct sound to it. I have always been able to hear it in the mix. Very good for a poppish, punchy sound.
I do not like ESP basses.
The Lakland would be more versatile, they are generally well constructed. depends on what you want.

 

[mgauge]

Id say I play mostly hard rock, but Im may be branching out into (Gulp) cover bands, and some jazz...

Fantasy world - Musciman 25th....

Logical - Lakland 5502

Lowest price - ESP..

 

[reedo35]

I would have to say I agree with your prioritization, and there is a reason the ESP is the Lowest price.

 

[hwystar]

Go with the 25th, its your "dream bass", 8 months from now you'll be gushing about how great she is on this same forum, if you don't you'll be kickin yourself in the butt forever, how many times will you get to live out a "dream" in your lifetime? Go for it!!! and don't forget to post some pics, esp. one with that silly lookin grin that will never come off your face every time you open the case. lol.

 

[bassplayer8953]

"real" ESP, or ESP-LTD? Think Fender vs Squier...

...and which model...?...(link?) nm...saw the links...play the ESP...they're supposed to be good, if only copycats. Personally, if this is to be a to be a keeper, I'd buy the best bass I can afford.

 

[ausf]

60% off of something that doesn't grab you is still 100% overpriced.

 

[Aspidites]

If I had access to that ESP deal this is what I would get, not sure what color though.

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[madbassplaya]

I've played the ESP surveyor before. My local shop had one for a while. Played well and had a good sound, but it just didn't grab me.

Also, he couldn't move the bass very well either.

 

[logicman69]

try out a Peavey Cirrus USA Neck-thru. You can easily get these for under $900 used and they are offer a wide range in tone. I've had mine for 5 years and it is a workhorse. definatly worth a look.

 

[A-Step-Towards]

Cant you get a gear card buy the bass you want , save and pay it off befre a year so it does not gain interest? you said you could save the money in 8 months so it sounds liek you could easily pull that off.

 

[mgauge]

60% off of something that doesn't grab you is still 100% overpriced.

GREAT saying....

 

[cassanova]

If you love the 55-02 then there's the one you should go with. They are great sounding, playing, and very well constructed basses.

Also, if you love the Stingray then you should go with that. They have been found in every genre so they are quite versatile and they too are well constructed.

IMO, you can't really go wrong with either of these two basses. If cost is a deciding factor then the 55-02 is the obvious choice.

 

[mgauge]

Too bad I dont have a family member working at Ernie Ball...

I really want the 25th anniversary bass, I may just dig in deep and start saving the $2500 for it...

 

[mgauge]

Cant you get a gear card buy the bass you want , save and pay it off befre a year so it does not gain interest? you said you could save the money in 8 months so it sounds liek you could easily pull that off.

Not a bad idea at all, I just dont want the additional 'credit'.

 

[mgauge]

Thanks for all the input... Much appreciated.

 

[Greevus]

GAS? I'm with you man. Wish they made some "Bass-O" like "Beano". There's always something right? If you can't find a new one, you can always get another of your fave style. I'm sitting here looking at a rack of 9 P style basses that I can grab and play. Yet I still need...P's....God help us!