Trading 6 of 7 Basses for my Dream Car

I'm assuming that he wants the '61 Fender?

In any case, I would do it. It's all just stuff. Own what makes you happy. If you aren't going to gig, why have more than a couple of basses?

I did a similar thing a few years ago. I have a pretty big wine collection, but when I started playing bass again (about 10 years ago) after a decade long hiatus, bass overtook wine as my "hobby". I auctioned off a small part of my collection (but stupidly valuable bottles) and started down the GAS fuelled path that I am on now. I don't miss the couple dozen bottles of wine I sold at all.

 

If you said the car was an M1 I'd say go for it..............

 

I agree. Hey since he only wants 5 of 7 and especially if they are all those jazz basses, time to move on! The important thing is not to sell (trade) ALL your basses. Music is a funny thing. Sometimes you just walk away. I know I have for long periods at a time (especially when there are so many other interesting things in the world to get involved with). BUT, music is a funny business. When you least expect it it suddenly comes back upon you and you just HAVE to get out there again. Often you get a return-to-music attack when you least expect it. I know it surprised me when I got it. So trade away. And have fun, but keep a bass or two because when you least expect it that music in your blood just comes irresistibly creeping back. Trust me.

 

the e30 M3 would be quite the treat and extremely collectible as time goes on. I drove an e30 318is for many years and would still be driving it if it didn't get wrecked. great cars

 

A few years ago I bought a pretty expensive knife ($400). I had an extreme case of sticker shock, but after experiencing a good knife, there were 3 or 4 other expensive knives I really wanted. I was freaking out about putting that much money into knives until I saw a for sale post by a guy selling a lot of really nice knives to fund his new wood working hobby. All of a sudden I got it- buy and enjoy the knives and then sell them if my interests/needs changed.

So far my knife collection has allowed me to get a nice trumpet, some really nice skateboards, 3 basses and an amp. Make the trade! You said the car will go up in value, and you're a bit jaded on the basses so it sounds like you're ready to move on.

In the interest of full disclosure, I also love my BMW- and it's just a 330i

 

I had an 87 E30. That M3 is definitely a collectors item, more so than subsequent years of M3 production.

I say go for it. Keep the basses you love and fuel your other hobby.

 

What does it smell like?

never mind

 

Boner bass?

 

Dream car? A 1988 M3? Ok....some people have a very limited imagination.
Trust me, no car is worth selling 7 basses for unless you are selling just the stuff you don't need or want anymore.

 

I wouldn't trade my stuff for an Aston-Martin.

 

I agree with those who say, follow your passion. It sounds like the J Bass is something that I personally wouldn't want to lose, but at the end of they day, you only live once. As others have also said, as long as you are keeping at least one bass for when you want to play, then go for what will make you happy.

One question though, you are not planning on putting a 1988 M3 on the track are you? If you are, then keep the basses and forget the car, there are far too many possibilities of ending up with nothing!

 

+1 I totally agree these cars are very sought after but many have been abused on tracks and if you have a pristine example I wouldn't race it even though it defeats the purpose of owning one.

 

a bmw? a real car yes but a bmw?

 

You just don't appreciate a machine like this with superior design, and engineering.

 

Trade. You only need one bass to gig, a P bass, of course.

 

I appreciate nice machinery and understand how you feel. Get the car. Keep a bass...or two.

I've got convertibles. A Mustang and modified MGB. The only thing that mattered to me was if I could get enough equipment into the boot or cabin to play the occasional gig.