Is the BassConomy tanking?
i doubt it. you got a great deal. congrats!
i doubt it. you got a great deal. congrats!
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Is the BassConomy tanking?
- Thread starter Lance Bunyon
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I'm nothing if not consistent at leastYour posts are too
We pool all the salary money but have separate personal funds in "record only" accounts in Quicken. Outside income, like gig money, selling unused personal items, or choosing to do a bit of outside work, stays in the personal fund. I'm totally with you on discussing purchases over a certain amount from pooled funds.
Not a single money fight in 32 years, and both of us get plenty of leeway to have what we want.
I know tons of guys who lie, don't share pay stubs, etc... not good at all.
I like that!
Unfortunate that your relationship with your wife requires this.
I am one of those not many.
I kinda sorta did with thisI knew I shouldn't have invested my life savings in cocobolo futures!!
:But, not really.
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I've owned/own three NAMM Show basses (I still own one, the fretless Elfin 5). The fact that they were from the show is not the important part, really, it's the instruments, themselves that are all that matter.
2005 NAMM Show:
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A Surf Green fretless five PBass, while a great attention getter at someone's NAMM booth, at a store level would be at the top of 'First live one with anywhere near the asking price, DO NOT let him walk out without it!!' list once it was in stock at a reseller. For some reason, P Fives just haven't reached the acceptance of J FIves. I bought the Squier P5 and love it, sounds just like a regular P except now I can play in E-flat on those Motown horn chart tunes.
In your case, this REALLY worked in your favor, congrats!
As far as the bass economy, I never pay attention too much, because as you've just found out, a little careful looking around can always yield a real value that someone else or this or that store wants out of right now. THAT's when you get the deals, and this happens regardless of the state of the economy. Hell, it probably gets better when times get tough, unfortunately.
In your case, this REALLY worked in your favor, congrats!
As far as the bass economy, I never pay attention too much, because as you've just found out, a little careful looking around can always yield a real value that someone else or this or that store wants out of right now. THAT's when you get the deals, and this happens regardless of the state of the economy. Hell, it probably gets better when times get tough, unfortunately.
I have spent more on gear since 2019 mainly because I no longer commute my fun money has increased.
I tend to be very frugal in all aspects of my life. But as I've just turned 60 I've decided to enjoy my musical interest a little more. Since 2019 I've bought 4 basses 3 of which I still own. Started my 1st pedalboard leaning towards 1 more to take out into the wild for jam session season. Pedals are a huge rabbit hole LOL. Honestly just be smart about your treating your self to wants and all is fine. Do I want a Fodera, Serek, Maruszczky etc etc yeah but to pull that trigger I better have a salary and stash money to justify that self indulgence but that's just me. In an ideal world we'd all have our dream basses and gear but in real world buy the best within your means and enjoy the hell out of it and learn all you can. Honestly Most of us have what many people would love or dream about having. Luckily musically I have wants not needs.
I tend to be very frugal in all aspects of my life. But as I've just turned 60 I've decided to enjoy my musical interest a little more. Since 2019 I've bought 4 basses 3 of which I still own. Started my 1st pedalboard leaning towards 1 more to take out into the wild for jam session season. Pedals are a huge rabbit hole LOL. Honestly just be smart about your treating your self to wants and all is fine. Do I want a Fodera, Serek, Maruszczky etc etc yeah but to pull that trigger I better have a salary and stash money to justify that self indulgence but that's just me. In an ideal world we'd all have our dream basses and gear but in real world buy the best within your means and enjoy the hell out of it and learn all you can. Honestly Most of us have what many people would love or dream about having. Luckily musically I have wants not needs.
Those look fantastic. I am sure Most, if not all, NAMM basses are pretty great. The few that I was interested in were just priced too high for what they were. I couldn’t justify almost twice the price just for the NAMM designation.I've owned/own three NAMM Show basses (I still own one, the fretless Elfin 5). The fact that they were from the show is not the important part, really, it's the instruments, themselves that are all that matter.
2005 NAMM Show:
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I'm nothing if not consistent at least
Now I know why I don't read TalkBass anymore. I already know what everyone is going to say.
No. Fretless never sell well.
I tried to sell an american profession II fretless in dark night for 6 months. Had plenty of calls, all asking if it was standard fretted. Would have sold quick if it had fretts.
New they are $1800. Used stardard 1400-1500.
No one wanted a fretless at any price.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
I am one of those not many.
Let's put it this way. I bet a lot more bassists have $1800 in basses in the form of multiple 4 string fretted Fender/Squiers than one better made, lesser known bass from a small luthier.
If I were to sell any of my basses they are worth what I paid for them. 
I don’t know who is going to say it but I know what will be said. As for the bass economy, was always standard to get about 40% of street price on a trade in. Mark that up a bit for resale. Prices have been out of whack for a variety of reasons but it’s fair to expect that will not last forever.
