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TB RR thread: Show those $10K+ basses!

#21
jim777 said:
For cryin' out loud, if the thread is about "show us pictures of your basses" then please don't degenerate it into yet another cost/value BS thread. If you find yourself asking "Why is that worth so much?" then do us all a favor and HOLD IT IN ALREADY! :) As in, just stay out of the thread.

Love seeing that bass again Nostatic :) Hopefully we'll see a few more Alembics :)
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Agree! Plenty of threads to argue this in. But these expensive basses do exist. And I want to see them!
 
#24
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SLaPiNFuNK said:
Elan's are 10K now?!?!
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They have the same base price as the Rogue, mine has some expensive custom features: 7 piece Flame Maple/Purpleheart neck, engraved truss rods cover, "FC" inlay @ 12th fret, Tahitian MOP inlays, Finish (with blank back of neck) and elaborate electronics.

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That Fodera is awesome, great pics!

Now....There must be more, bring 'em on!
 
#25
C'mon guys. Only three posts had pics. I started the cheapie <= $400 pics thread (likely much to lucas vigor's chagrin) but I'd also like to see some real expensive stuff. While not THAT many boutique builders are that expensive, maybe we can even see some really vintage instruments bought for that much?
 
#28
Was this thread really expected to grow as fast as a <$400 thread?

I'm still a noob, but when I was REALLY new, the most I'd pay was $800 on a new Geddy Lee. Then I played a Music Man Stingray Classic at GC (back when I went there) and the question "is it worth the extra?" was answered. I bought a custom this last year (not 10k worth) and it's nicer than the MM.

I can only assume that a 10 grand bass would also feel that much better than my bass, although I have trouble totally accepting that.:bawl:
 
#29
Immigrant said:
Was this thread really expected to grow as fast as a <$400 thread?

I'm still a noob, but when I was REALLY new, the most I'd pay was $800 on a new Geddy Lee. Then I played a Music Man Stingray Classic at GC (back when I went there) and the question "is it worth the extra?" was answered. I bought a custom this last year (not 10k worth) and it's nicer than the MM.

I can only assume that a 10 grand bass would also feel that much better than my bass, although I have trouble totally accepting that.:bawl:
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It should grow pretty fast - I'm sure plenty of people here own extremely expensive basses. No one should be arguing the value here - we have 3 other concurrent threads where that is happening. All I want to see are the things I haven't seen much of in this thread. PICTURES PLEASE.
 
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#38
For me, my basses are highly personal instruments. Yes, I bond with them. I have what I think is a spiritual connection to them. Of course, for many on this forum, bass is about collecting. Same like with a beer bottle collection. Some of these people here, I have read their profiles...they have like, 20-30 basses...is it really possible to feel personally connected to that many basses?

My favorite bass I own (Out of a mere 4 now) is my 96 MIA P in seafoam green. Already naturally "reliced", I die with this one. I even named it.

If you are into swords, you can use this as an analogy:

There are cheap machetes from home depot that cost 12 bucks. There are souvenire display samurai swords for under 200, and then there are the premium handmade katanas that cost over 2000, and take a year to build according to traditional methods. A serious student of Kendo or Iado would be able to tell the difference.

A murdering thug just wanting to kill people and chop heads would be fine with all three types of weapon I just mentioned.

THAT is the difference between a ten thousand dollar bass and a 150 dollar SX.

of course, once you go past 2000 bucks or so, differences in tone diminish....I will grant that....but the personal attachment and even love you feel for your instrument....that's a different story...how can the cheapo basses do that for you? Well, if you are a weekend warrior, amatuer or beginner....it might not matter...but if you are a passionate about your bass, treat it like a friend and respect it...it is like a samurai's sword.....

There are certain issues with a musical instrument that I truly feel cannot be measured with scopes and graphs....much like that thread where they tried to make a fool of Jauqo 3X as regards the scientific measurement of 17 hertz....sometimes there is a spiritual component to both bass building and bass playing....which is poo-pooed by a lot of people here. And as I read their signatures, seeing how some of them are in praise bands or the christian bass players clubs here....I wonder how they can accept one thing on faith, but not another.

There is a reason why so many top players lust after either these boutique basses, or the pre-CBS basses with MOJO....something that cannot be measured, obviously.

I just have to open my eyes and watch the pros and what they use, and read their interviews about WHY they play the gear they play to get my answer.....that answer is not to be found on this forum, generally speaking.

What percentage of players here on talkbass are really bass pros? 20% at best?

On the "out of the box sx" thread, George strings points this out...how can some beginner really know the differences in great basses, average basses, and cheap entry level instruments? The answer is, probably not at all.
 
#39
I think it's pretty easy for a beginner to know the difference between a low end, mid range, and high end bass.

I'm a beginner, I clearly see why my Classic Vibe is a 3-5 hundred dollar bass.

I also clearly see why my Pre CBS 62 Jazz is so highly sought after, it's apples and oranges, anyone that were to play them back to back, and not notice a world of difference is brain dead.

The 62 is perfection, it feels better, sounds better, plays better.

The Classic Vibe is an awesome bass, I'm absolutely blown away with how solid it is, it's extremely well made, sounds great completely stock and plays great.
I can totally see why CV owners speak so highly of them, they are great basses, I love them both (P&J)

But compared to the Pre CBS, it's hands down just a complete different world of quality.

BUT ----they're still both really nice in their own right.
The right strings, p'ups, Tuners, & so on in the CV I could see It being a phenomenal instrument.
 
#40
1SHOT1HIT said:
I think it's pretty easy for a beginner to know the difference between a low end, mid range, and high end bass.

I'm a beginner, I clearly see why my Classic Vibe is a 3-5 hundred dollar bass.

I also clearly see why my Pre CBS 62 Jazz is so highly sought after, it's apples and oranges, anyone that were to play them back to back, and not notice a world of difference is brain dead.

The 62 is perfection, it feels better, sounds better, plays better.

The Classic Vibe is an awesome bass, I'm absolutely blown away with how solid it is, it's extremely well made, sounds great completely stock and plays great.
I can totally see why CV owners speak so highly of them, they are great basses, I love them both (P&J)

But compared to the Pre CBS, it's hands down just a complete different world of quality.

BUT ----they're still both really nice in their own right.
The right strings, p'ups, Tuners, & so on in the CV I could see It being a phenomenal instrument.
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How beginner are you really? I mean not many beginners have 62 jazz basses.
 

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