Lets See That Ride or Die Bass

[tmvt]

A Bass I'd Never Sell . . . . doesn't exist for me. I like changing things up over time, and the idea I'd keep One Bass for the Rest of My Life . . . . nope. Time, taste, and technology changes, and what I was Bug Nutz for 30 years ago would not even move my meter today.

OK, Go Ahead, talk amongst yourselves.

If mine didn't have so many memories and history I might be in the same boat as you.

 

[J Wilson]

None of mine had that many memories, and history is re-written every day. They're tools, just like SnapOn or Ridgid.

 

[tmvt]

Parts P! Squier body, MIM Fender Jazz neck, Duncan SPB1. I've tried a few necks and pickups, but in some form this has been my main bass since 2018:
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And my runner up might be my recently acquired Yamaha TRBX 174. Shockingly good for 200 bucks, still all stock:
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I got up at a wedding for a quick jam and had to use the bassist bass and it was one of their entry models and I was blown away. I loved it for what it was.

 

[tmvt]

None of mine had that many memories, and history is re-written every day. They're tools, just like SnapOn or Ridgid.

I hear you.

 

[aus_bass]

My No.2. Yamaha BB235. Will never let this one go, either...

 

[TDR1138]

Score! I bet he picked a great one for his buddy and you now have a great example.

My dad's friend ran a restaurant/bar that was known as a stop for the up-and-coming country bands to roll through. (He went on to work for Garth Brooks after getting out of the hospitality industry, if that gives you a picture of the scene.) Leo was a regular patron and gave him several instruments to hand out to musicians as they came through to promote the brand. My L-2000 is one of two that didn't get given away, with the other having collected a lot of signatures, from what I'm told (I've never actually seen it). When I started playing in the early 90s, he saw my starter bass, told my dad he had one I could have, and then pulled it out of his trunk the next time they played golf. And now she's all mine…

 

[CallMeAl]

I got up at a wedding for a quick jam and had to use the bassist bass and it was one of their entry models and I was blown away. I loved it for what it was.

I got this for a beater, but I think I could rock it as a main and not miss anything. It's stupid how inexpensive and under appreciated these and all of the entry level Yamahas are.

 

[Killing Floor]

Parts P! Squier body, MIM Fender Jazz neck, Duncan SPB1. I've tried a few necks and pickups, but in some form this has been my main bass since 2018:
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And my runner up might be my recently acquired Yamaha TRBX 174. Shockingly good for 200 bucks, still all stock:
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I love the finish on your Peavey.

 

[Killing Floor]

Not fancy but this is the one I'd grab if I could only take one. The chrome is new, trying to get used to it because it looks cool.

 

[CallMeAl]

I love the finish on your Peavey.

Me too! 40 bucks at Salvation Army. Neck is great, and that pickup is a crunch and twang machine

 

[tmvt]

My dad's friend ran a restaurant/bar that was known as a stop for the up-and-coming country bands to roll through. (He went on to work for Garth Brooks after getting out of the hospitality industry, if that gives you a picture of the scene.) Leo was a regular patron and gave him several instruments to hand out to musicians as they came through to promote the brand. My L-2000 is one of two that didn't get given away, with the other having collected a lot of signatures, from what I'm told (I've never actually seen it). When I started playing in the early 90s, he saw my starter bass, told my dad he had one I could have, and then pulled it out of his trunk the next time they played golf. And now she's all mine…

 

[aus_bass]

Not fancy but this is the one I'd grab if I could only take one. The chrome is new, trying to get used to it because it looks cool.

Sweet. I just love the look of fretless maple.

 

[tmvt]

Love the old school Ibanez. I just saw @TJH3113 bass collection video with his RB and now have it on the list of basses to buy one day.

Troys in the house. Love your vids.

 

[Bob_Ross]

About the Schecters, how are they? I have almost scooped a couple of the USA ones from the era that yours is from that were going for steals but I was downsizing and couldn't justify buying more even at the crazy price they were marked at.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I would put a 1980s American-made Schecter up against any passive bass anywhere. Back then they were pretty unanimously acknowledged as "Fender killers" and even today they hold their own against Lulls, Sadowskys, Aleva-Coppolas (sp?), Valentis, and whoever else the revered FSO-maker-of-the-day is. I've played probably a half dozen or more Schecters from that era and every single one was exceptional.

 

[tmvt]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I would put a 1980s American-made Schecter up against any passive bass anywhere. Back then they were pretty unanimously acknowledged as "Fender killers" and even today they hold their own against Lulls, Sadowskys, Aleva-Coppolas (sp?), Valentis, and whoever else the revered FSO-maker-of-the-day is. I've played probably a half dozen or more Schecters from that era and every single one was exceptional.

Next time one pops up for a steal I'll have to jump on it and give it a go.

 

[jd56hawk]

It'd be foolish to sell this one because I'll probably never find another with this finish.

Did I mention it sounds great?

 

[tmvt]

It'd be foolish to sell this one because I'll probably never find another with this finish.

Did I mention it sounds great?

What is that? Does that say Framus?

 

[jd56hawk]

What is that? Does that say Framus?

It's an Italia Imola.
I bought it just because I liked the way it looked, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise...sounds great and it just might be the most comfortable bass I've ever owned.

 

[Deleted member 365158]

I have no interest in selling any of my basses but this one has been sitting at the top of my list for a while now…. Just a parts bass with lots of personal tweaks but man, its definitely a keeper!!

 

[fourstringbliss]

This one:

It's a Peavey Millennium Plus 5-string that I've modified with Bartolini humcanceling pickups and an Audere preamp. Plays great, sounds great and light weight.