Not playing anymore with expensive bass

[jsowers]

Do not sell. You must now buy a second as penance for your heresy.

On a serious note, do what you must. I like to eject unused items from my home as well, but yours is a nice axe to have.

 

[JonathanPDX]

Consider that, once you let go of your nice instrument(s) you are unlikely to ever be motivated to buy another instrument at that quality level again. You likely won't be able to justify such a purchase.

So, if you enjoy it, and you don't have other immediate expenses that demand a sale, then why say goodbye to something that you enjoy? It's okay to have nice things, and there's no obligation to play an instrument so many hours per year or you aren't worthy of it.

Think about guys like Victor Wooten or Anthony Wellington who have collections of basses THOUSANDS of times more valuable than what any of us have. So many boutique, unique instruments they could not give each one proper appreciation via playing time even if they did nothing but cycle through their collection daily!

You have it, you enjoy it, you don't have a pressing need to get rid of it. So why make a change?

 

[Chickenwheels]

Selling is a hassle. Just keep and play it. Who knows what might crop up in the future. The bass doesn’t know any different.

 

[Neon Blues]

Definitely been there. I have a decent bass but certainly not expensive. Surprise surprise, It's a Mononeon.

I am just a hobby player these days so I just have the 1 bass, no amps and just a Boss Waza for home practice.

I hit the occasional Blues Jam and Open Mic, but I have no interest anymore in high priced basses.

I can invest a ton of money for my son to have in years time than pretend a boutique bass and amp is making me any better.

 

[Watchootognbout]

Can you guarantee yourself that you'll play a cheaper bass more that the one you have?

 

[Bill Murray]

I wouldn’t do it.

You play it every month and that counts for something. If you hadn’t played it in like 6 months the answer would be obvious for me.

Money disappears so quickly you’ll probably sell the bass and be in the same financial situation you are in right now within the same month. If you’re having a hard time keeping it because of how much it costs think about how much you’ve spent on cars, gas, cell phones, and other disposable goods and all of a sudden it doesn’t seem like a whole lot of money.

FWIW you’ll likely sell the bass for a good chunk less than you paid for it (especially when you factor in selling fees and shipping) then if you decide you want to replace it down the road you’re likely to pay a good chunk more than you did in the first place.

I say keep it.

 

[Rib 13]

Just keep it: you may find yourself playing more in the future..........you are only setting yourself up for seller's remorse

 

[2thAche]

I think you're playing it enough to keep it. If you buy something cheaper that doesn't inspire you, you're likely gonna just quit altogether.

 

[Geogio]

I wish you the best.. I don't want to manage expectations but, I'm sad to report that this is not a seller's market. But it's good to dream. Maybe you could provide the following verbiage in your ad something along the lines of "serious trades considered" and get a table saw or something.

 

[r_bnks]

No

 

[GIBrat51]

Hello everyone,

I don't really play music anymore. Found other things to do with my limited time between chores and family time.

I have this beautiful Spector Euro 5LT that I barely play. Like an hour a month at best for the past 2 years.

Since we are in more difficult time with money and all, I feel like selling it and get something cheaper and bank the rest. But I feel like I won't find something else as satisfying to play when I feel like playing it a little.

Other people did go through something similar ?

Yeah, I imagine other people do go through something similar... However, I'm not one of those people. It took me over 30 years to complete my "Bass Herd"; the left handed Birdsong Fusion lined fretless that arrived a couple of weeks ago was the final member - and now I'm done buying the things. I have sold a tiny handful of basses over the years; but only because something better came along. The only exception is the '18 Gibson Thunderbird. Although it was "surplus to requirements", I kinda wish I had that one back...
However; you do what you feel you have to do. I agree with the suggestion that you find that... less expensive... replacement first, though...
As for myself? There are 5 basses currently sitting in my living room right now. The '73 Rick 4001 is there pretty much all the time; the other 4 are there either for their month of being played, or having new flats broken in. And that doesn't count the other 22 basses;5 guitars; and a rather rare vintage banjo, sitting down in the basement - waiting for their turn to come up to the living room. After all the trouble it took me to find the things? I have NO intention of replacing any of them with something "cheaper". Fortunately, I don't have to...

 

[murphy]

Keep it....or you WILL regret it......some day

 

[H K]

Hello everyone,

I don't really play music anymore. Found other things to do with my limited time between chores and family time.

I have this beautiful Spector Euro 5LT that I barely play. Like an hour a month at best for the past 2 years.

Since we are in more difficult time with money and all, I feel like selling it and get something cheaper and bank the rest. But I feel like I won't find something else as satisfying to play when I feel like playing it a little.

Other people did go through something similar ?

I mean, do I some times tire of a certain bass and play another for a while? Yes.
But I typically have 20-30 basses at any one time. If I sell one I buy another, and so it goes, round and round. I've settled on about 10 I'll never sell tho. Until I do, ofcourse.

 

[friskinator]

I'm in the same position. I sold all my expensive gear since I couldn't justify thousands of dollars parked on the wall collecting dust. I'm down to a Squier CV P and a parts P I put together years ago that is sentimental to me. No regrets.

 

[TomJ4Eden]

I traded a Roscoe once for a Carvin and cash. I had to do it but I regret it. The Carvin is a fine instrument but it's not what the Roscoe is. If I ever see that bass again I'll buy it back. If you're not strapped for cash keep it. But if you are play some other basses first and find one you like, then sell the Spector.

 

[TheArchitect]

I feel ya! I just bought an Ibanez GSR100EX from Sweetwater. It was about $220 shipped to my door. It plays better than many of the higher Ibanez SRs and even some MIA Fenders that I've owned. Maybe I just got lucky, but I'm digging this one. Wouldn't hesitate to gig with it.
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My experience with Ibanez has been that they may play alright, but the crap wood they use on everything but the highest level instrument is a problem. Ive had trem screws pull out, chunks of wood fall out of pickup cavities etc. I won't touch another low end ibanez

 

[matthewbrown]

Hello everyone,

I don't really play music anymore. Found other things to do with my limited time between chores and family time.

I have this beautiful Spector Euro 5LT that I barely play. Like an hour a month at best for the past 2 years.

Since we are in more difficult time with money and all, I feel like selling it and get something cheaper and bank the rest. But I feel like I won't find something else as satisfying to play when I feel like playing it a little.

Other people did go through something similar ?

I went through a similar phase and decided to take up classical guitar. The idea was to study an instrument that would allow me to use what I'd learned about the bass, but one that I could play by myself, for myself. So now I practice classical guitar every day, and I've found that it has helped my bass playing, particularly my sight reading. And now I'm getting more reading gigs on bass guitar. This wouldn't have worked if I hadn't fallen in love with classical guitar, though. But I do recommend trying an instrument like piano or guitar for awhile if you can manage it. It will inform you bass playing and give you other ways of approaching music that you may find you really enjoy.

 

[Gervais Cote]

I am more than happy with my MIK ns pulse Spector. Half the price of a euro usually , I can’t speak for everyone out there , but mine feels just as good as a euro in my hands .

Made In Korea = high quality product, excellent craftsmanship and good quality control.

I would buy a MIK bass or a guitar anytime without any worry.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Hello everyone,

I don't really play music anymore. Found other things to do with my limited time between chores and family time.

I have this beautiful Spector Euro 5LT that I barely play. Like an hour a month at best for the past 2 years.

Since we are in more difficult time with money and all, I feel like selling it and get something cheaper and bank the rest. But I feel like I won't find something else as satisfying to play when I feel like playing it a little.

Other people did go through something similar ?

Years ago. I sold some gear to to pay for seed money for a business I was starting. The rate of return since has fantastic, and it’s still paying dividends to this day.

 

[groove pump]

Hello everyone,

I don't really play music anymore. Found other things to do with my limited time between chores and family time.

I have this beautiful Spector Euro 5LT that I barely play. Like an hour a month at best for the past 2 years.

Since we are in more difficult time with money and all, I feel like selling it and get something cheaper and bank the rest. But I feel like I won't find something else as satisfying to play when I feel like playing it a little.

Other people did go through something similar ?

Not exactly in the same situation as you, but I think I can relate a little bit.

My first thought is that if you're asking us about selling that Spector, you're not sure. When you are sure about selling it or keeping it for the time being, you won't need to ask anybody.

I can say that my bubble has burst in terms of the "ooh-ahh" factor of some more exclusive (translation: ) instruments. My current needs include a comfortable fit for my finicky hands, tolerable weight, and useful sounds for the different material I like to play. It seemed that I'd need to pay a lot of money to get all these things, but when I tried that, each of those instruments didn't work for me.

I've found an Indonesian LTD (B-1004 Deluxe) that was sort of a happy accident. I've never much considered that brand because it seems to be very geared toward the "young and the loud", but this bass includes a nice wide neck that I need in a 4-string, so I tried it out. Easily one of the nicest instruments (nicest for me) that I've ever touched.

If you sell that Spector and eventually want to get something else down the road just so you can scratch that itch when you want to play, I'd bet that you'll be fine there. The candy store of used gear is full of good stuff these days. Lately I've also sampled a few G&L Tribute basses and one that I owned for a while actually outperformed a U.S. version of the same model.