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Price Check: would this be a good deal

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by nasonm, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. Jul 17, 2013 #1
    nasonm

    nasonm

    Jan 28, 2004
    Bangor, ME
    I've been away from talkbass for a long time but I'm coming back slowly. I might have a chance to get an all inclusive bass rig perfect for the home player like me.

    Would this be a good deal?

    Fender Mike Dirnt w/ HSC
    Ampeg B2 combo
    & Digitech BP200

    Would you do this for around $600 USD?
     
  2. Jul 17, 2013 #2
    AtomicPunk

    AtomicPunk Supporting Member

    Dec 3, 2007
    Detroit Metro, MI USA
    Is it a good deal? I would say the Dirnt second hand around 3-350, Ampeg combo about 300 and the Digitech around 100. So if those items appeal to you, you wouldn't be losing your shirt on them.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2013 #3
    Bongolation

    Bongolation

    Nov 9, 2001
    California
    No Bogus Endorsements
    No. The B2s and all their many variations are probably the most hated amp family on TalkBass over the past decade, and the MFX is pretty negligible (I've had a later B2 amp head and a more extensive Digitech MFX and consider them both wastes of money). The original Dirnts were really hit-or-miss, and judging from the age of the other stuff, I'm assuming the bass is older.

    It's not that this is a terrible deal, but it's not stuff I'd intentionally buy, with the possible exception of the Dirnt if it were a good example, but they tend to be really heavy.
     
  4. Jul 17, 2013 #4
    AtomicPunk

    AtomicPunk Supporting Member

    Dec 3, 2007
    Detroit Metro, MI USA
    I just commented on the value of the items, not the quality, which I would have to agree with Bongo on. It's not the best stuff out there for that price.
     
  5. Jul 17, 2013 #5
    nasonm

    nasonm

    Jan 28, 2004
    Bangor, ME
    Thanks all!

    I will say that I "returned to bass" with a super craigslist deal. I got a MIM Squier P Bass (mid 90s) for $40!