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If you won the lottery

For starters, I would buy this 1959 Precision.

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Then, I'd make some mods. Rout it for a Gibson mudbucker and a Jazz PU, add an 18v preamp, some more knobs and toggle switches, strip and refinish with neon green Krylon spray paint, add a Baddass bridge, maybe hammer in a zero fret, and document the whole process on TB.
 
For starters, I would buy this 1959 Precision.

Then, I'd make some mods. Rout it for a Gibson mudbucker and a Jazz PU, add an 18v preamp, some more knobs and toggle switches, strip and refinish with neon green Krylon spray paint, add a Baddass bridge, maybe hammer in a zero fret, and document the whole process on TB.

That's essentially the same as lighting your money on fire, but you'll have more fun and have a funky bass left over. I can dig that. :ninja:
 
1. that Bootsy Collins Black Star Signature from Warwick
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2. that rasta-fied Dingwall one of the guys posted here
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3. that 50th Anniversary Fender Jazz
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And with the remainder . . . either Troy Sanders or Robert Trujillo playing them naked in my living room. :D That would be an ideal day!
 
I would buy:

1. A custom satin black Alembic with an Aria Pro II SB styled body, SB humbucker and two Alembic double coils.

2. A 70's Rick 4001 in either fireglo or Burgundyglo.

3. As many Mesa Boogie 400+'s and 412 cabs as I can find. "Wall 'o' Sound"
 
Warwick Infinity... I'd bribe them into making a custom 6 string for me. Flamed Maple of course. I think most money would go on amps more than basses really. Maybe get myself a Marleaux. I like the look of the Consat? Custom made one again. Probably 5 string. Maybe 6. For the 3rd bass... Hmmm it's actually really hard to choose. I think I might just go with a gorgeous 5 string Jazz American Deluxe. White with rosewood and tortoise shell. I quite love the look of them.
 
Three basses...hmm...how about 4 instead. Here goes:

1) 5 string USA Peavey Cirrus, walnut, custom a bit with a really nice walnut top and black hardware.

2) 5 String Stingray, gloss black, maple board, grey/black tort pick guard.

3) Bordwell singlecut, 6 string fretless, chambered, fancy walnut (yes, I like the walnut) top. Here is the exact bass
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4) 5 string Bee Stinger. Not sure about the pickups, but something pretty close to this:
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