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I think I stop believing in expensive basses!

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#383
Munjibunga said:
OK, I'll show you a couple. Now do you believe?

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Those suckers are more beautiful than anything this side of the pearly gates. They must be an illusion.
 
#384
You could say I lost my faith in science and progress
You could say I lost my belief in the holy church
I think I stop believing in expensive basses!
You could say all of this and worse but

If I ever lose my faith in you
There'd be nothing left for me to do


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#386
MVPBASS said:
Or just don't spout off without knowing your facts. I never said that people who play cheap basses are wrong, just don't tear down people that choose not to. Don't accuse Fodera of being hack builders, don't accuse Fbass of using scrap Korean spector preamps, don't blatantly disregard the accomplishments of Roy Vogt (and write "or whatever his name is") without knowing who he is.
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I've also toured F Bass while I was gigging in Hamilton, ONT. I know that everything they do is in house.
 
#388
MVPBASS said:
Or just don't spout off without knowing your facts. I never said that people who play cheap basses are wrong, just don't tear down people that choose not to. Don't accuse Fodera of being hack builders, don't accuse Fbass of using scrap Korean spector preamps, don't blatantly disregard the accomplishments of Roy Vogt (and write "or whatever his name is") without knowing who he is.
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I didn't accuse anyone of anything , I actually defended both sides and said people should respect the other sides views, and choices.

It was your brown nosing cheer leading post that lead to the confusion of my statement due to the way you worded it.
I made it clear in my statement that I know nothing about Fodera or who works there.
You said in your comment that it was insane for members to disrespect Fodera and the immediately with little to no separation add the part about arguing with Roy Vogt.

I admittedly know nothing about Fodera and nothing in the comment you addressed to me was said by me about them.

My comment was clearly addressed to you and about you.
Fodera was simply the company you choose to admire.
I have never in my life spoken anything about Fodera negatively, I get the feeling you sir are like talking to a brick wall except I'd feel I was insulting the wall.
 
#390
MVPBASS said:
My 2 cents
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Nothing I said about them was disrespectful, you can use all the color and highlights you'd like.

And you keep on with this I shouldn't spout off about Fodera.

Find one negative thing I've ever said about them.
All I've said in this thread is that everyone should agree to disagree.

Well and my last long comment which was about YOU blindly placing the people at Fodera Roy above all people at TB as if they and Roy Vogt have done more than all of us combined.

The only person being rude here is you pal. Get over yourself.
 
#392
I refuse to believe that a $3000 bass is inferior to a $10,000 bass. In any capacity . Either built by reputable builders naturally.

Fodera could leave NYC and lower their prices because overhead would be substantially less.
But they choose to be near people (pros) that they respect and receive input from to develop their product.
Rob Elrick, by example, if he moved next door to Fodera, his prices would skyrocket because of the increase in overhead.

My MLP is every bit as bad ass as the Foderas (plural) I've had the pleasure of owning.
But its price is substantially lower. And I firmly believe most is attributed to overhead. And my MLP is the 40th Anniversary model. So they have been doing it a while as well

A 5A top from Fodera isn't any better than the 5A top from fbass, MLP,Sadowsky or whoever. But it can be much high $$$.

And also, its not raw cost. Really, how much is the bottom line cost on materials?
Its the skill of the person behind the tools.

I'd trust and would pay Roger Sadowsky to make a $200 Squire play great than the guy at GC pulling it out of the box.
Get my point?
 
#394
Whatever bass makes you pick it up and play is the better bass. Price means nothing.

Sure, if you have the means and want a high end bass, by all means go for it. The inspiration it'll provide will get you playing more, and make you a better player.

Same thing goes for cheap basses. If it inspires you to play, it's a good bass. Simple as that.

Arguing on the Internet is like betting on the Special Olympics. No matter who wins, you're still ********.
 
#395
MVPBASS said:
If you never said that then why assume that I was referring to you? I was addressing the guys that DID accuse Fodera of being hacks (iJazz) and Fbass for using Korean parts (petrus6), I actually agreed with your statements, until you attacked me
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Because you addressed your comment to me by quoting me. Why wouldn't I think you were addressing me?
 
#396
Insult me all you like, be happy with your bass whether it cost $199 or $9999, respect the decision of others and what they have chosen (even if it differs from yours), No one is better than anyone else.
 
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