I have a MIA Fender Deluxe Jazz. I am thinking of trading it for something else, like a stingray, or maybe a euro spector. But I told myself a while back that I wouldn't get rid of it. And I can't afford just buying another bass. WHAT TO DO????? 
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Should I be thinking this???
- Thread starter Trevorus
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What kinda shape is it in? How old, color, etc... I mean, if you're thinking this way,, you don't LOVE the bass... Maybe you're just getting gas...
Easy enough.....Does the Fender do what you want it to? If it plays well and sounds good don't sell it. If you aren't getting the tone and you want a different feel move on. Try out as many basses as you can until you find what you want, or realize that you might just have what you want already!
What's your rush????
Hold on to the jazz and save some bucks..... don't be hasty.
I often have the same problem with my Thumb..... it's the best Thumb I've ever heard, played etc. Many times I've been close but if I'll miss her then it's a bad decision.
Keep your promise to yourself and your bass will become more valuable to you.
Hold on to the jazz and save some bucks..... don't be hasty.
I often have the same problem with my Thumb..... it's the best Thumb I've ever heard, played etc. Many times I've been close but if I'll miss her then it's a bad decision.
Keep your promise to yourself and your bass will become more valuable to you.
Yeah, I was thinking of keeping it. But the problem is, the wife has always been against gear purchases. She always finds something else we need to buy. I have sold gear only to have the money get dwindled away on crap around the house, or other junk like that. I guess I'll just have to work some overtime and start sticking it away. I really want something new in the bass though. Like a new preamp. The Suhr preamp at 9 vlots just doesn't kick hard enough. Maybe it's my amp. I have a GK, and it is super clean sounding. Maybe I need something with a little more warmth. I dunno. I am just looking to do something new.
Yea, plus if your wife tends to dig into your cash, post sale... you might wanna seriously think about holding on to it...
I know how easily wives can engineer things they "dont support" out of your life... It happened to me.
I know how easily wives can engineer things they "dont support" out of your life... It happened to me.
Don't get rid of it unless you're sure you won't miss it. I still regret trading my Alembic and its been over five years.
I'll say this, I've thought of selling my Mexi Jazz Bass. I even put ads up and got responses from people who ended up losing touch with me. I'm happy I never sold it. Keep the Fender.
