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No GAS. Whats next?

weedmanricker

weedmanricker

Sep 23, 2007
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ON, CANADA
#1
After an 8 year hiatus from buying basses i finally got the next one on my list. I currently have 4 basses and cant figure out what would be next.

I wont buy anything for at least a year but id love to hear some suggestions of what you guys think would be a cool next bass cause for the first time in years i have no clue.

My fender is my current player. The rics 10 years old and is semi retired. Its still in great shape and i want to keep it that way. The tbird is in a similar boat to the ric. Played at home but not out for the moment.

No gigs from the foreseeable future but lots of jams with friends.

Probably want to keep it under a 1000cdn.
Used it perfectly acceptable.

1 wierd rule i have about basses is no "cheap" lines... meaning no squires or epiphones unless there unique to that brand without a higher priced duplicate in the main fender or gibson line. No disrespect to those instruments it just bugs me when a brand feels the need to change the logo on the headstock cause it doesnt fit there image lol.
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BassmanM said:
I see no Music Man and above all no maple fretboards.
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Music Man is probably outta my price range as much as a stringray would be awesome.

I agree on the maple board but it would have been a fender usa at twice the price of my MIM :(

Ampslut said:
Everyone should have at least 1 p-bass.
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I keep my eye open for a good pbass. I have only played 1 i liked alot and its parked ar my buddies jam spot. Its on the list for looking at but probably not this round of buying.
 
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G&L L2000. I've been reading about it here for the past few years. Sounded to good to be true but everything I heard about it was right.

When Leo Fender launched the G&L L-2000 bass in 1980, it was clear he was ready to make history all over again. Never before had such a wide range of tones come from a single bass, and throughout its evolution the iconic L-2000 has continued to win the hearts of bassists of every style and musical taste.

The foundation of the L-2000 is a pair of G&L Magnetic Field Design™ humbuckers backed by the flexible Tri-Tone™ control system, providing the sort of versatility that’ll let you find your tone no matter what kind of bass line you’re laying down. The Tri-Tone system features a trio of mini toggles for pickup selection, series/parallel signal routing and active/passive operation, as well as a trio of knobs for volume, treble and bass. With all that under the hood, Leo gave the L-2000 the kind of chops that’ll fit in any situation, from classic R&B to power-packed rock to poppin’ funk. What’s more, the L-2000 features an innovative Leo Fender-designed Saddle-Lock™ bridge to transfer string energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument. On the other end is a comfortable, C-shaped neck checking in with a comfortable 9 1/2" radius and 21 Jescar 57110 medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets ready to deliver silky playability.

Made in Leo Fender’s historic G&L facility on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California, the L-2000 is available with a wide range of custom options including body and neck woods, body and neck finishes, and neck profiles.
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To follow up on what superdick said, how about something along the lines of motorsport collectables?

Either that or start following a series and attend those races when they're nearby.

Years ago when I could cross the border into Canada with only a driver's license and birth certificate I saw an American Le Mans Series race at Mosport. Beautiful track, we camped right up against the fence at the end of the back straight (good passing area in the brake zone before the corner).

Walked around the track with camp chairs and spent some time on the hill over looking the slowest corner (best passing area).
 
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The Rick is "semi-retired" - curious why, as you say it's still in good shape. To me, basses are tools; I don't own basses that I don't gig. Are you tring to get a collection for the sake of having them? Knowing your motivation might help us help you.
 
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micguy said:
The Rick is "semi-retired" - curious why, as you say it's still in good shape. To me, basses are tools; I don't own basses that I don't gig. Are you tring to get a collection for the sake of having them? Knowing your motivation might help us help you.
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The ric needs a bit of work in its future. The inputs a little flakey and 1 pot might need replacing. The bridge saddles have seen better days as well. Id still take it out to a gig if i had any but thats not in the cards these days. I still play it once a week or so.

Just want new basses cause i like variety. Sometimes i spend 20 mins with each bass during a practise session just to dial there individual tones jam and bit and onto the next. Keeps me interested i guess lol.
 

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