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Trade question
- Thread starter jellybass
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Can we have pics of your P-bass? Might help. If its not a rare or unusally nice-looking P, it might be a good deal. I don't know how I would feel about it if I were you though.
I suspect the MIJ Fenders will increase in value before long, they've been pretty steady now for a few years, but just wait. I can't imagine the cheap import G&L line increasing in value much at all.
If you don't care about that it's all about which one you would enjoy playing more.
The MIJ Fenders are worth $400 - $550 I would guess.
If you don't care about that it's all about which one you would enjoy playing more.
The MIJ Fenders are worth $400 - $550 I would guess.
Why are you looking to trade? Is there something you don't like about the P?
I think money-wise you wouldn't be getting "hosed" as they're comparable. Down the line the P will retain its value far better than a Tribute G&L.
Opinions are like a$$holes but if you want mine: I wouldn't trade unless there is a compelling reason for you to offload the Fender.
I think money-wise you wouldn't be getting "hosed" as they're comparable. Down the line the P will retain its value far better than a Tribute G&L.
Opinions are like a$$holes but if you want mine: I wouldn't trade unless there is a compelling reason for you to offload the Fender.
Really there are only 2 reasons I am considering a trade, the P only has 20 frets and the Tribute has 21, not much but occassionally I look for that 21st fret. Also, I like the finger placement on a Jazz style more, but not considerably more.
Here is a pic of me in the studio last week with the precision
Here is a pic of me in the studio last week with the precision
Looking at your P, I'm not sure I would let go of it. Looks pretty nice.
I think that tone should be the primary factor, have you considered how different the J style sound will be from the P style? I don't know if I would do it unless you want the J style tone. Maybe if you can get the same deal on an SB2. Either way, proceed with caution. Don't be too hasty. There are a lot of Tributes out there.
I think that tone should be the primary factor, have you considered how different the J style sound will be from the P style? I don't know if I would do it unless you want the J style tone. Maybe if you can get the same deal on an SB2. Either way, proceed with caution. Don't be too hasty. There are a lot of Tributes out there.
That's a real nice looking bass (as much as I can tell from the thumbnail).
20 vs. 21 frets: should be a very small consideration. I've got a G&L with that extra fret and yeah, it works when it works, but it's not even icing on the cake, more like a sprinkle on the icing on the cake.
Not sure what you mean by "finger placement". The differences between a jazz and a P are of course neck width at the nut and pickup config. Neither is better than the other. You get different tones one bass to the other, and depending on where you pluck the strings (I like to move my right hand up and down the strings a lot to achieve different tones). Left-hand wise, I find myself playing slightly differently on different width necks, more of a solo-style on thinner necks (being able to fret two strings with one finger and all that) while I tend to play more, I dunno, bouncy (?) with wider necks.
I'd still say unless the P has some real problems or there are reasons you dislike it (and I'm pretty sure that's not the case here) then you should hang on to it.
The best solution by far is to keep the P and buy a Jazz(-styled) bass that you dig.
20 vs. 21 frets: should be a very small consideration. I've got a G&L with that extra fret and yeah, it works when it works, but it's not even icing on the cake, more like a sprinkle on the icing on the cake.
Not sure what you mean by "finger placement". The differences between a jazz and a P are of course neck width at the nut and pickup config. Neither is better than the other. You get different tones one bass to the other, and depending on where you pluck the strings (I like to move my right hand up and down the strings a lot to achieve different tones). Left-hand wise, I find myself playing slightly differently on different width necks, more of a solo-style on thinner necks (being able to fret two strings with one finger and all that) while I tend to play more, I dunno, bouncy (?) with wider necks.
I'd still say unless the P has some real problems or there are reasons you dislike it (and I'm pretty sure that's not the case here) then you should hang on to it.
The best solution by far is to keep the P and buy a Jazz(-styled) bass that you dig.
Ehh...it's like comparing green apples to red apples - green ones make better pies, but the red ones are more delicious to eat raw
agreed with everything Double Agent said ...
an American made G&L SB-2
will simply kill most basses , American or import ,
and can be found on ebay for reasonable prices ...
some of the old two Jazz type pickup style basses are found on ebay for cheap !!
i own an '84 SB-2 , and that bass is easily one of my favorites !!
I picked up a 87-88 MIJ Jazz 2 years ago at GC 250 OTD, 70 for a real setup.
Thing plays like butter. The 80's MIJ quality
is every bit as good as the MIA IMO.
YMMV. Keep the P, beautiful bass.
Thing plays like butter. The 80's MIJ quality
is every bit as good as the MIA IMO.
YMMV. Keep the P, beautiful bass.
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I'd be hesitant to let go of the P bass. The offshore G & Ls are not that expensive & probably won't go up in price. Anyway, if you record much, you will probably end up needing the P bass whether you play it onstage or not. I use both P & Js in the studio a bunch & never use them live. They just sound "right" in the studio mix & that's that.
+ ! on that ! I own one of the original (prototype) JB2 Tributes, one of only a dozen made. If it weren't for the rarity of this particular instrument I'd probably have sold or traded it long ago. It's great in the studio or for rehearsals but not necessarily for playing live. Also, when I heard that JB2 Tributes were going into full production I figured my prototype would either drop drastically in value or take a loooong time to appreciate further. I admit to having a strong passion for 80's MIJ's, I just sold an '87 MIJ Precision sunburst, rosewood & black PG. The only reason I let it go was I'm really a Jazz neck player and it wasn't getting loved. I decided to pass it along to someone who could really appreciate it. The quality of craftsmanship and parts in some of the 80's MIJ is arguably better than MIA's of the same period. GREAT investment value for the present price point. HOLD ONTO IT ! Try one of the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz basses. You'll be surprised, they gotten great reviews.
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