New bass checklist

[joeaba]

The idea: To create a list of things to consider before dropping bucks on a new bass. I will start it up

#1. What is my budget?
#2. What weight do I prefer?
#3. Do I like Active Pickups
#4. Do I really want a 6 string bass
#5. Neck radius?
#6. String spacing preference?
#7. Am I a fretless player?
#8.

 

[jd56hawk]

#8.Does it play and sound as good as it looks?

 

[hdracer]

What is the resale value?
How much will I lose when I decide I want something else and want to sell it?

 

[carl h.]

Does weight matter?

Does the name matter?

Does the finish/color matter?

Does the body shape matter?

 

[LowEndOperative]

• Nut width
• String spacing at bridge

 

[Qlanq]

Do I really need another bass?

 

[joeaba]

#8. Is there any fret buzz? If so, ask for the instrument to be corrected.

#9. Check the functionality of all knobs and switches. Is there crackling or popping at high volume?

#10. If the pick ups are active? are the batteries new?

 

[carl h.]

How many frets do you need?

 

[joeaba]

Should I consider a short scale bass?

 

[Marko 1]

Do I really need another bass?

 

[SirMjac28]

23#.Which pickguard will the TB comunnity like? should I get the tort or the black or.......?
24#. Will my bass end up being the subject of a thread titled "What's the hype with x bass? help me understand?.

 

[1stnamebassist]

Is the color pretty?
Is the chrome shiny?
Does it have a tort pickguard?

 

[Doctor Hugocat]

What type of PUP and how many?
What control layout do I like?
How bummed will I be if I spend $8000 and it gets scratched on the first gig?

 

[Gabbs]

Does it come with flats or do I need to buy some for it?
(TB members only)

 

[mat666]

Do I really need another bass?

+1

First thing to consider

 

[ZorgRift]

is it a p bass?

 

[Manichga]

Do I really need another bass?

What do you mean by that? "Need" another bass? I didn't need the 2nd, or 4th, but I most certainly wanted them. Lol.

 

[ShowKing]

Is it the best bass for metal?

 

[Helix]

How many likes will I get if I do a NBD thread?

 

[Mattster]

Will it get me something different tone-wise that I can't get with my present bass(es)?