Totally, I am a Colorado native but have lived in upstate New York the past 23 years. The best part of CO is the life-giving sun (ok, maybe the life-giving beer is the best part).
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I have an AVRI 58 (two at the moment actually) and a 4003. I wouldn't want to be without a fretted P or the Ric. Personally I'd sell the fretless, but if you can keep them all and add the Ric in the not too distant future then that would be ideal.
Oh nice! Yeah, the sunny days are something I miss. And the lack of humidity!!!
That Fender 50th Anniversary Jazz of yours... so nice. I have a Rickenbacker 4003 and I'm looking for a Fender to round off my collection. I took a loan of my friend's MIA P bass for a few weeks and I've decided that I need (really want) one.
Losing one of those Fenders to get a Rickenbacker isn't something I'd regret. Keeping two out of those three ain't bad at all.
Losing one of those Fenders to get a Rickenbacker isn't something I'd regret. Keeping two out of those three ain't bad at all.
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I have a rick and a 63 avri and I wouldnt trade the avri. Sell something else or save to get the rick
I'd just keep saving for the 4003 - get the one you really want.
The 4003 won't do the P Bass thing. A P Bass won't do the 4003 thing. They're different animals.
Precision. 4003. Jazz. Fretless. That's been my lineup for a few years, though I sometimes think a 5 string or HB-equipped bass would be nice.
If I had to target one to eliminate, I'd eliminate the fretless because I really don't play it that much. My second choice for elimination would be the Jazz because it feels like a cross between a Ric and a P Bass and overlaps those two in some ways. The Precision and 4003 get the most use here.
The 58 AVs are really nice. I just sold one which I had for 2 years. A (fretted) vintage-style Precision Bass is just one of those basses I will probably always want to have available.
Once you have them all, just step up to a better instrument when/if the time arrives, but don't sell one base/bass to cover another.
The 4003 won't do the P Bass thing. A P Bass won't do the 4003 thing. They're different animals.
Precision. 4003. Jazz. Fretless. That's been my lineup for a few years, though I sometimes think a 5 string or HB-equipped bass would be nice.
If I had to target one to eliminate, I'd eliminate the fretless because I really don't play it that much. My second choice for elimination would be the Jazz because it feels like a cross between a Ric and a P Bass and overlaps those two in some ways. The Precision and 4003 get the most use here.
The 58 AVs are really nice. I just sold one which I had for 2 years. A (fretted) vintage-style Precision Bass is just one of those basses I will probably always want to have available.
Once you have them all, just step up to a better instrument when/if the time arrives, but don't sell one base/bass to cover another.
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I have considered this because I do use the fretless the least, but I probably won't ever sell it because it is a unique instrument and the things it does can't be duplicated with a fretted bass.
You will regret it. Continue saving. I know about GAS pressure, but you will be happier in the long run.
Willcutt Guitars has 3 Jetglo 4003 basses in stock, and their pricing is on par with Wildwood.
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And if you need a reason to go to Willcutt's website & want something really special, take a peek at their limited edition Orangeglo 4003 with checkered binding - Ric is only making 20 of them, and you can only get them at Willcutt.
Get a cheaper car 
stay with your basses....
may the bass be with you
Wise(b)ass
stay with your basses.... may the bass be with you
Wise(b)ass
This is true. I had a 79 P bass, which I sold. Used the money to buy an Fender American Special Stratocaster. It wasn't that I didn't like the bass, but I have a 77 P bass that I love and has sentimental value as well and really wasn't playing the 79. Now I have a P, J, and an electric guitar that I'm learning to play. Point is, if you're not using the instrument, sell it for someone else to use.
Sell the 58 P.
No need to start hoarding basses. The less you own, the more you appreciate each thing.
Maybe buy the ric on credit, make sure you like it. If you do sell the P to pay for it.
No need to start hoarding basses. The less you own, the more you appreciate each thing.
Maybe buy the ric on credit, make sure you like it. If you do sell the P to pay for it.
