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I need another bass
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Hold on a sec. You need to think about your priorities, man. You have a quality bass, but because you're afraid it will get dinged you'd rather buy a cheap beater bass to play instead?
There is no point in owning a bass you are afraid to play, unless it is some kind of vintage instrument that you are treating as a financial investment. If you really are afraid to play it, sell it while it now before it gets dinged, and spend your money on another quality bass that you aren't afraid to play. Solving the problem by buying a crappy beater bass doesn't make sense.
There is no point in owning a bass you are afraid to play, unless it is some kind of vintage instrument that you are treating as a financial investment. If you really are afraid to play it, sell it while it now before it gets dinged, and spend your money on another quality bass that you aren't afraid to play. Solving the problem by buying a crappy beater bass doesn't make sense.
I get you're point. Some of us are a little touchy about dings and scratches. It's just the way some of us are. Can't blame a guy for wanting a beater though, and I would definitely say go used. That way a few dings here and there aren't a problem as they are already there.
I second the Fender MIM Precision suggestion - I use that a lot, and am not afraid to take it out to gigs.
always good to hear, a "tell it like it is" answer. lots of possibilities, this post alone
cries, i want another bass! just get one
Hey guys,
I'll look around my local CL/GC and see if I can find something along the lines of a used MiM or Squier P-Bass or maybe even a Jazz.
P.S. I thought the idea of a beater bass was old news and quite common around here, no?
Thanks!
I'll look around my local CL/GC and see if I can find something along the lines of a used MiM or Squier P-Bass or maybe even a Jazz.
P.S. I thought the idea of a beater bass was old news and quite common around here, no?
Thanks!
my beater is a squier affinty p with a squier std. j neck that I put together for about $170
Right. My point is simply that it makes no sense to buy a nice new bass that you're afraid to play, and then buy a crappy beater bass to play instead while the good one sits in its case. If you do that, you've spent enough money in total to have a great bass, but the one you're playing doesn't reflect your investment. I agree with you that if you are one of those who is "a little touchy about dings and scratches," you'd be better off buying a quality used bass that is already pre-dinged so you don't have to worry about it. Then the money you've spent is reflected in the quality of the bass you are actually playing.
No, but buying a quality L-2000 at a 2nd hand price will make him want to throw away his other basses.
If I end up purchasing a beater, the other basses will not go unplayed. I'd rather not lug around a nice looking semi-expensive bass. I can and will play it at home (or take it out occasionally) while my beater is my main gigging bass. I thought people did this all the time?
You should be endorsed by G&L, I've never known anyone so passionate about them. It must be a good product. It would have to be because the one I owned back in 1990 wasn't, and it's worth checking out after a 25 year hiatus.
You're the first person I've heard say that about G&L. Some will say "They're great, but not for me.", or something to that effect. Can't recall anyone saying it was just no good.
So that's why Squiers sell like hotcakes.......for all the guys that bought expensive basses but will not play them at a gig..
Every once in awhile you get an epiphany.....
Every once in awhile you get an epiphany.....
I'm thinking you should do what you think is comfortable for you. I'm a low end kinda guy. I find pleasure in owning good quality inexpensive basses. That way I can feed my habit without breaking the bank and still have variety. Some people here tend to frown on the low end stuff. I don't because a lot off it is very nice and to me a bass north of $1000 is justified but not practical for me as I hate to mess things up.
My most expensive bass is a Geddy Lee MIM with the BA bridge. It's a super nice bass. It stays in the case a lot because I want to keep it forever and maintain its condition. My solution was to mod a Squier VM 77 and a VM 70 so I can play them all I want and not worry about a few dings and scratches.
I say go for an Ibanez, lots of nice used one's. A new Squier of decent quality will run $300. A nice new Sub by sterling is $300. A guy around here has a brand new one for $240. Not even touched. Deals are out there and piece of mind is too.
My most expensive bass is a Geddy Lee MIM with the BA bridge. It's a super nice bass. It stays in the case a lot because I want to keep it forever and maintain its condition. My solution was to mod a Squier VM 77 and a VM 70 so I can play them all I want and not worry about a few dings and scratches.
I say go for an Ibanez, lots of nice used one's. A new Squier of decent quality will run $300. A nice new Sub by sterling is $300. A guy around here has a brand new one for $240. Not even touched. Deals are out there and piece of mind is too.
That was 25 years ago and the bass was crap. Sounded bad and played bad. It was the 5 string model. Bought direct. I was young and naive and listened to a trusted salesman that I knew. Should have bought a Fender.
On that note maybe I'll check one out. Won't buy one cuz I have 11 basses and trying to get rid of a few.
Don't be, get another bass and play the heck out of it.I'm so confused nowhaha
