One stays, one goes - which one should I keep?

[joebar]

that deluxe P is rare in a fiver and rarer in that combo-
you would get top dollar quick for that beauty

 

[michael_t]

As far as I'm concerned, the only REAL P bass is the one with FOUR strings and TWO knobs. So, that's the one I'd keep.

 

[pcake]

i'd keep the MIJ. there will never be more of them, and it's been your only bass for a while. selling it at a premium price will take patience, and it could take months before you finally get less than you wanted for it.

i'd at least wait a while and get to know the new bass before deciding. often a new bass gives you that "oh, boy - i LOVE this new bass" feeling, but often that feeling goes away over time.

and as others have said, you're not renting either bass, so don't do anything till you feel sure of your path. if you have to ask which to sell on TB, you haven't spent enough time with both basses recently to compare which is better for you for the songs you play.

 

[commonplayer]

Keep the MIJ, no doubt/\.


Even though that old-school ADPV is pretty sweet


Become a supporting member and sell it on TalkBass at least.
plz

Already a supporting member!

 

[Pilgrim]

If it's paid for, KEEP IT. There is no reason to get rid of a bass you like and have paid for. This is a false economy on your part.

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

I don't like fivers so the four for me

 

[commonplayer]

Some great food for thought here, thanks everyone. These things seem simple enough, but I like to get diversity of ideas. Leaning towards keep the MIJ at the moment.

 

[ashtray]

i'd keep the MIJ. there will never be more of them, and it's been your only bass for a while. selling it at a premium price will take patience, and it could take months before you finally get less than you wanted for it.

i'd at least wait a while and get to know the new bass before deciding. often a new bass gives you that "oh, boy - i LOVE this new bass" feeling, but often that feeling goes away over time.

and as others have said, you're not renting either bass, so don't do anything till you feel sure of your path. if you have to ask which to sell on TB, you haven't spent enough time with both basses recently to compare which is better for you for the songs you play.

"There will never be more..." - well, there *might*?

Fender Japan - Wikipedia

Wiki states Fender Japan still making guitars but seems for non-export. If true, there could be more like that made, and with ebay and shipping direct from Japan very common, who knows. That said, buying direct from Japan is used only, with high shipping costs, so it might not be easy to find without going to Japan. (or knowing someone there)

 

[pcake]

"There will never be more..." - well, there *might*?

Fender Japan - Wikipedia

Wiki states Fender Japan still making guitars but seems for non-export. If true, there could be more like that made, and with ebay and shipping direct from Japan very common, who knows. That said, buying direct from Japan is used only, with high shipping costs, so it might not be easy to find without going to Japan. (or knowing someone there)

i doubt they'll be the same. my experience with a variety of products is when someone new takes over a plant, there are changes to the products. i'd be surprised if fender makes the exact unchanged basses under their own management as gakki made over the years. and, as you say, they're going to be expensive to ship here.

 

[Bulky Bass]

Keep the Japanese P-Bass, they made those in white, sunburst and natural like yours. I always thought the blocks looked best on the natural model.

It's funny, the Japan P has less bells and whistles than the other one, yet I find it more versatile.

That is a bass you take to the grave. Mine is my G&L SB-1, simple and the cheapest G&L I ever bought, yet it always beats the others that come and go!

 

[808P123]

Keep the one that inspires you to play. If you don't make your living playing music you don't need two and you are going to want to have some reserve cash to do something awesome with your kids.

 

[el_Bajo_Verde]

Keep the fiver. The versatility is worth it!

 

[Deleted member 165050]

I like both, they are both cool and good-looking basses. I'd keep both up to the point I really had to make a decision, but still try to keep both. That's probably not much help

 

[brotondo]

RUBBISH! All of it!

There's always the room!
There's always the need!
There's always the means!
There's always the money!

There should always be the desire,

For just one more BASS....


Ps. Don't you dare get rid of that MIJ P!

 

[Spidey2112]

I love the finish of the blue one... but I'm probably more of a 4 string guy, and it looks awesome, too...

... glad I could help. If you can, check with your first born as to which one they like... probably will be surprised with his/her answer, confirming what you already know... Good luck, and congrats, Daddy X2!

 

[smogg]

I'm a fiver guy all the way. That being said, ask yourself these two questions.
1) Are you in a band that plays music that necessitates a fiver? Unless the answer is yes sell the fiver.
2) Are you a stay at home player that listens to and wants to learn songs that require a fiver? Unless the answer is yes sell the fiver.

If money is tight then keep the bass you need not the one you like.
just my two cents

 

[LowActionHero]

I know, yet another such post. And yes, I know the best answer is "whichever one you like best." But I feel like I could use some opinions on this.

I've always been a one bass guy – I like to keep things minimal, and because I'm a broke dad (with another coming shortly) I don't have the money, time or space to justify having more than one laying around. My one and only is a rare MIJ P bass that I've only ever seen one of before. It really is a one of a kind, and I'm guessing its market value is in the $900 range.

However, I recently picked up the elusive Fender ADPV and now I am torn. I saw it locally and snatched it up without much thought, since they seem so hard to come by. Figured I'd move it quickly and be done with it. But…I'm starting to wonder if this is the keeper of the two. It's much more versatile, but I've never played a five string and I could get more cash in return for selling this than the MIJ.

TLDR: If you could pick one of these basses as your one and only, which one would you pick?

The yellow one looks cooler but the blue one might be more versatile.
I vote:
C. None of the above.

Keep em both.

 

[Aidenn7]

simple sell the five. you're not using the fifth string. looks like a noisey muddy thumbrest rest to me. so bye bye 5er

 

[selowitch]

The five-string.

 

[birminghambass]

5 string player: "keep the five! "
4 string player: "keep the four! "
Multi-pickup or active bass player: "keep the five! "
P bass or passive purists: "keep the four! "

If you're going to be a 1 bass guy, keep the one that inspires you to pick it up and play. Don't let resale value, rarity, or TB blowhards (me included) sway your opinion.