Should I buy it?

[Bass Viking]

I’m waiting for some ignoramus to say “You have to be a supporting member to ask that question.”

 

[DwaynieAD]

Voted yes then read the post.

 

[bigdaddybass12]

My wife will be OK with it ?

WHAT OTHER "OK" DO YOU NEED ??

 

[rtslinger]

 

[Barticus]

We only got to Post #3 - I thought it would take longer for someone to ask that!

Squier VM Fretless Jazz.

Nope, don’t do it. The necks are terrible, unless you’ve played a “good one” in person. I went through 3 before I found a ‘decent one’ and then had to adjust it frequently. Sold it within 3 months of having it. YMMV

 

[jd56hawk]

Truly insignificant detail.

Booo....

Yeah, silly of me to wonder if he was looking to buy a good bass or a bad bass.

 

[Hounddog409]

Those are a dime a dozen. Can get one whenever.

 

[Axtman]

 

[And I]

i pulled up this thread and clicked "yes" before reading the post. but yeah, squier VM stuff is generally pretty nice.

 

[pcake]

I would purchase the Bass no matter who said what, and I would not even fret about it.

Does anyone EVER answer "NO" to threads like this one? I thought that one of the main reasons for Talkbass and other such enthusiast forums was to encourage fellow members to indulge in all kinds of purchases of gear.

in reality, as of the time i'm posting this, 25 people voted no.

Voted yes then read the post.

 

[bmusic]

I most recently asked myself this question about a Rogers 14x8 Dynasonic maple snare from the 1980s.

This Rogers 14x8 Dynasonic maple snare from the 1980s, seen here at my kit, in my studio:

It should be noted that I’m not much of a drummer.

 

[Ozzman500]

Wrong question! It’s not should I buy ____? It’s How should I buy _____? I have Apple Pay and PayPal which are slush funds i have for gig payouts and gear sales, invisable to the wife. Normally that would be the route I’d suggest. Since you mention she’s on board, use your joint account so she pays for half of it!

This is a real man talking! Take no BS and reward yourself!

 

[cnltb]

Just buy it and sell , when it stops being interesting.

Eesee.

 

[waynobass]

I most recently asked myself this question about a Rogers 14x8 Dynasonic maple snare from the 1980s.

Please delete that photo and repost on Talkdrum, where they might care.

 

[Jackcrow]

I said no just because I’ve had 3 of those Squier fretless basses and didn’t like the way they played. On 2 of them I had to sand the board because the line inserts were raised up and buzzed. Just my opinion and experience.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I don't need it, but I kind of want it, and it's calling to me. Loudly. But with (I'm assuming) a really sweet tone.

My wife will be OK with it - with everything I'm dealing with on a remodel project she wants done that won't be a problem.

So what does everyone think? Should I do it?

Might be a fun poser in the academic sense. As for a long term marital relations standpoint, you all better be evenly yoked on the subject.. History has a way of discounting the value of past favors greatly...LOL!!! Trust me on this.

 

[antfarm]

Squier VM Fretless Jazz.

If you buy it, make sure you check for dead spots on the G string. I bought one used a month ago and there is very little sustain in a certain area of the neck.

 

[rashrader]

It’s a Fretless, so…. Yes!!! Of course.

 

[swink]

I didn't bother to read the title , but a Very sure yes!

 

[macmanlou]

The newer Squier fretless Jazz has a Pau Ferro wooden fingerboard, the older ones are made of a composite plastic similar to a bowling ball. I had a Squier fretless Precision that had the plastic fingerboard and I did not care for it. To me, it sounded a bit "plastic-y". I now have a newer Squier Jazz fretless and I do like it very much.