Sell Sentimental Bass?

[MisticoRitualista]

Keep it

 

[Outbush]

My 2 cents worth - play it for a month keeping it on a stand where you can reach for it in an instant. If it still feels superfluous after that sell it.

Apparently you’ve got some prospective buyers right here if it comes to that.

 

[Lowbrow]

My 2 cents worth - play it for a month keeping it on a stand where you can reach for it in an instant. If it still feels superfluous after that sell it.

Hey now, a suggestion that who among us could debate?
I think it’s pretty goal oriented rather than kick the can, too.

 

[skwee]

I'm still sad I sold my late 80s Peavey Dyna Bass about 15 years ago. I love my current three basses, but I'd love to play on it again.

 

[2cooltoolz]

I vote NO!!

Just because.

 

[Ric Vice]

My 2 cents worth - play it for a month keeping it on a stand where you can reach for it in an instant. If it still feels superfluous after that sell it.

Apparently you’ve got some prospective buyers right here if it comes to that.

Great advice from someone who has only one Vice.

 

[REMBO]

Don’t Sell It! You’ll Regret It!

 

[JKB1957]

My first "real" bass was a 1978 RIC 4001, bought new from Sam Ash in Paramus NY. My second was a 1977 P-bass, bought used from Muscara Music in Belleville NJ. Played the hell out of them back in the day. Now only once in a while. They'll never leave me. Keep your bass, and the mojo.

 

[fishdude101101]

It's a white G&L L-1000 with a rosewood board.

You should sell it to me at a great price. L-1000s are now my bass of choice.

 

[ReillyProductions]

Dilemma. I have a great bass that I bought new in 1982, which I played on countless shows during a very active period thru 1990.

It’s been retired and closeted for about, gosh, 30 years now? Wow. Weird to write that.

So — naturally I’m still a GAS-driven shopper, and I still need what it takes ($$) to scratch that itch.

Opinions — pass the bass on to someone who’ll play and love it or continue to hang on to it for sentimental reasons??

Don’t sell!

 

[_One//Man//Mutiny_]

Since it’s an L1K, I’d say sell it. They still make them and make them well. If you ever wanted one again, you can get one!

 

[elgranluis]

Considering you’ve owned the bass for 40 years, and it’s spent 75% of the time in the closet (the last 30 years !) I’d certainly be inclined to sell it. It is clear that it stopped being relevant to you.

 

[JimmyM]

I have very little tolerance for sentimentality when it comes to gear, now that I’m in a “different phase” of my life. If it’s too heavy or I’m not using it, then it’s just another thing to keep track of.

 

[micguy]

I have very little tolerance for sentimentality when it comes to gear, now that I’m in a “different phase” of my life. If it’s too heavy or I’m not using it, then it’s just another thing to keep track of.

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..and keep strings on, and do setups on once in a while, and.....

 

[prowla]

Once you've sold it will you then embark on a mission to find just that same thing again?

 

[Marc DLarosa]

My "sentimental" basses were purchased FOR Me. Therefore... I can never sell them. If you bought it yourself, "for You", well...

The ball is in YOUR park.

 

[Lowbrow]

You should sell it to me at a great price. L-1000s are now my bass of choice.

And a great choice. Vintage or the newer runs?

 

[Lowbrow]

I have very little tolerance for sentimentality when it comes to gear, now that I’m in a “different phase” of my life. If it’s too heavy or I’m not using it, then it’s just another thing to keep track of.

I thought you were in love with a random Lyte.

 

[Grahams Groove]

My "sentimental" basses were purchased FOR Me. Therefore... I can never sell them. If you bought it yourself, "for You", well...

The ball is in YOUR park.

I get that line of thinking, but imagine how tied down with stuff you could get if you hold that as gospel.

What you’re describing is why I get uncomfortable when people buy me things I don’t particularly want/need. That probably sounds selfish, but I like the ability to quickly ‘clean house’ when I feel like I have too much stuff. Feeling obligated to save or find a use for stuff I don’t really want can get in the way.

 

[Stylee Mousse]

Since it’s an L1K, I’d say sell it. They still make them and make them well. If you ever wanted one again, you can get one!

Just me, but I prefer the original rather than the CLF. I feel it looks better. I vote pull it out, clean, restring and set up. Put it on a stand. If you recoil at touching it for whatever reason and it makes you feel bad that it exists, sell it. If you like it keep it out and sell something else.

I sold my first big motorcycle, a very clean and well sorted ‘74 Honda CB750 that I never rode anymore after a similar soul searching to yours. It had been great bike for me for 15 years. I also felt fear that I’d be missing it and the memories I made using it but I really don’t. I felt bad about not using it. It was totally ok to do. I bought a bicycle with the proceeds that I’ve rode a lot ever since.

I sold it to a little old lady outlaw biker who polishes it weekly and rides it to their clubhouse every Wednesday and Saturday. With a huge grin on her snaggle toothed mug, I might add.