Simple choice

[Matt O]

@Lowness it's cool to find what fits, innit?

After going through a ton of basses over the years, mostly Fenders, mostly great, I found a 62 AVRI P in 2012 that slays them all, even the pre-CBS basses I've owned. It has that one in a million magic pixie tone dust sprinkled on it by Leo from the great beyond. All other basses are now judged by it. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't stop me from looking at other basses, I mean let's not be silly, but it's the ONE.

 

[Lowness]

@Lowness it's cool to find what fits, innit?

After going through a ton of basses over the years, mostly Fenders, mostly great, I found a 62 AVRI P in 2012 that slays them all, even the pre-CBS basses I've owned. It has that one in a million magic pixie tone dust sprinkled on it by Leo from the great beyond. All other basses are now judged by it. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't stop me from looking at other basses, I mean let's not be silly, but it's the ONE.

I am constantly looking at other basses then think "why bother........"

 

[Old Blastard]

Never found one better than my MIJ E series Jazz specials until I bought a Drake Custom. Now I have to decide what bass for which gig. Winning!

 

[Blankandson]

But when your next band wants to play metal, then what 'cha gonna do? Honestly, if you played a dozen different models in the $1,500+ price range you'd probably have GAS for all of them.

 

[Okstatefan]

It's all about what feels right to you.

I had the money saved to get an American Standard Jazz; then found a Japanese Geddy Lee that just did everything right for me. I wasn't focusing on resale value, prestige, or popular opinion. I just wanted a jazz bass that I liked everything about.

 

[2cooltoolz]

Simple choice.

Is this a poll? Where do I vote? I vote "Yes".

Do I get a number??

 

[twinjet]

I like this pre-amp because it is simple - (except the Sadowsky pedal) every other pre-amp pedal seems to have a million other tricks embeded which I don't care for. The MXR is also a good pre-amp though I have no idea if it is better or worse than other pre-amps..............if someone wants to tell me I'll be sure not to listen.

The Sans Amp BDDI has more knobs and doohickies than my TV remote. No thanks!

 

[Oldschool94]

I have tried a lot of different basses in recent times. The more basses I play (Fender or otherwise), the better my Fender American Standard Jazz looks, as do the other American Standards I try.

I think from now on, I will only buy Fender American Standard instruments + use an external pre-amp.

The effort of going elsewhere is not worth it.

Sure.......I am ready to not respond.

Did you really start a thread intending to just ignore all the responses that don't affirm your decision?

 

[Lowness]

Did you really start a thread intending to just ignore all the responses that don't affirm your decision?

Well, yes........... given I didn't ask a question; nor was I going to respond to people who support me. I made a statement - that is it.

Is it OK to not respond when I didn't ask a question?

 

[Oldschool94]

Well, yes........... given I didn't ask a question; nor was I going to respond to people who support me. I made a statement - that is it.

Is it OK to not respond when I didn't ask a question?

Seems like it kind of defeats the purpose of a discussion board..............................

 

[Lowness]

Seems like it kind of defeats the purpose of a discussion board..............................

Sure.......ok.........ummm.......


I only now only buy American Standard Fenders because they are the best. What do you think?

 

[DavC]

whatever fits for you at a given time is cool ...

i found that 'special brand/style ' a few times in 40+ yrs ...

but i agree on Passive Fender bits ... mine just happen to made by Warmoth now ... used pieces parts , modded/setup by me ... for now , it just works

 

[desertrider71]

Where can I order a SIRE instead?

I'm sure they are just as good.

 

[Lowness]

Where can I order a SIRE instead?

I'm sure they are just as good.

No idea - this isn't really part of the thread.

 

[kosmicwizard]

No idea - this isn't really part of the thread.

It is now.

 

[sacreddog717]

I'm confused. Why do you constantly look at other basses when you only like one brand? Seems like a waste of time. To me, at least.

 

[Lowness]

I'm confused. Why do you constantly look at other basses when you only like one brand? Seems like a waste of time. To me, at least.

Are you married and look at other women?

 

[Murdoc_420]

I have tried a lot of different basses in recent times. The more basses I play (Fender or otherwise), the better my Fender American Standard Jazz looks, as do the other American Standards I try.

I think from now on, I will only buy Fender American Standard instruments + use an external pre-amp.

The effort of going elsewhere is not worth it.

Ok, I'll be happy with the bass that cost me a 3rd and SOUNDS just as good

(I actually think it looks better too cough cough)

 

[sacreddog717]

But if you already have the best, there's no reason to keep looking

 

[Loren Herrington]

Yeah I've bought a number of basses since I bought my mia highway one J Bass, I've had a mark hoppus p, I've had a couple of peavey milestones I've completely revamped with all new pickups and hardware, a danelectro hodad, which is kinda fun admittedly because it's a short scale... no matter what, I go back to my fender jazz, it's got the best tone, the best feel, I've kinda beat it up enough it's like a well worn leather lazy boy, it's heavier than most of anything else I've had in a while, but I just can't get away from it. It's got some miles and the more finger grease and drunken headstock and body dings it gets, the more I love it.