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I think I stop believing in expensive basses!

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I can't believe this guy just keeps going... you would hope one would have more important things going on in life then vest some much time and VIGOR on an internet argument.

sheesh.....

you would also hope one would realize its time to just stop posting... but I guess we see some just can't help themselves and must obsessively continue ranting about
 
All those basses (except the MIM) are already excellent basses. There is truth to the concept of diminishing returns. Once you are at the 2000 dollar level, any bass more expensive will probably sound the same...the main differences now being mostly cosmetic (Mammoth ivory nut, gold and silver hardware, extremely rare woods, etc)...

Translation: I haven't played any boutique basses but..............
 
I can't believe this guy just keeps going... you would hope one would have more important things going on in life then vest some much time and VIGOR on an internet argument.

sheesh.....

you would also hope one would realize its time to just stop posting... but I guess we see some just can't help themselves and must obsessively continue ranting about

I thought he quit the day before. STOP TWISTING HIS WORDS?
 
I can't believe this guy just keeps going... you would hope one would have more important things going on in life then vest some much time and VIGOR on an internet argument.

sheesh.....

you would also hope one would realize its time to just stop posting... but I guess we see some just can't help themselves and must obsessively continue ranting about

Sheesh, you keep responding? One would hope that you have more important things going on in life rather then calling the kettle black.
 
....Once you are at the 2000 dollar level, any bass more expensive will probably sound the same...the main differences now being mostly cosmetic (Mammoth ivory nut, gold and silver hardware, extremely rare woods, etc)...

I can tell you from personal experience that my $5,000 Spector USA NS4 does indeed sound significantly better than my $2,000 Spector Euro LX4s.
Does it sound $3,000 better than the Euro? Probably not, but those of us with discerning taste and a critical ear can tell (and appreciate) the difference.

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Oh Mongo, I love how you follow all my posts. I mean, I really love having my own TB stalker! Makes me feel special. I hope one day to be the expert and all-knowing craftsman that you are!

Don't flatter yourself. I only read and responded to your one rant about where people buy things until you started spreading your lies about me again. Remember what happened the last time you insisted on doing that?
 
I have just read all (yes ALL) of this thread, and I have only one opinion...

Lucas needs to listen to some smooth relaxation music, whilst getting a massage, and maybe even some (il)legal medication!!

About boutique basses... who cares??? :D
 
Sheesh, you keep responding? One would hope that you have more important things going on in life rather then calling the kettle black.

The difference between you and I is you keep going tit-for-tat with everyone, every other post.

I on the other hand, at my own amusmnet check in every 5-6 pages or so and see you continuing on on on.

I don't know wheather to laugh or cry on your behalf.
 
I can tell you from personal experience that my $5,000 Spector USA NS4 does indeed sound significantly better than my $2,000 Spector Euro LX4s.
Does it sound $3,000 better than the Euro? Probably not, but those of us with discerning taste and a critical ear can tell (and appreciate) the difference.

Spectorsnewbridge001.gif

You mean price has something to do with quality? A novel idea!

Seriously, I agree with you, which is why I said "probably" not "will" sound the same. Someone with a real good ear would probably hear some difference, slight though it might be. I would be curious to see if you can say exactly what the differences are. Those are three beautiful basses, by the way!
 
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