Jump on your bathroom scale with the bass. Record the weight
Jump on the same scale without the bass.
Subtract the second number from the first. Pretty much a foolproof way to weigh your bass.
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Jump on your bathroom scale with the bass. Record the weight
Jump on the same scale without the bass.
Subtract the second number from the first. Pretty much a foolproof way to weigh your bass.
Good purchase. They were kind of pricey in their day. I played one in a store and was very impressed, however, it was a little bright compared to a Fender/Squier Jazz. I am sure that paired with a proper amp, you could tweak controls to get the growl. Nice deal.
I got one of these years ago still have it too. It’s a nice 5 string for the price, I think it was like $450 new? Mine is that strange grey/green not wood body though. That one looks super cool! I didn’t know they made any like that. Congrats on your purchase! it’s worth 200 all day long. Enjoy it
This calls for a preemptive strike. Conspicuously post one of your oher basses on fleabay and craigslist, the most expensive one. Don't take any of the offers, but the act might stop her from an expensive outing.
Getting the sense that I have a lot to learn from the TB crowd!
So, you’ve been at this for a while? I feel like I’m just peering over the edge of an abyss, and it’s dark, but think I hear something calling my name...A word of advice......
Get a generic rectangular case that fits 99% of basses (Alembics excluded) and a small temperature controlled storage space.
Leave the house with a bass in said case drop it in its actual fitted case at the storage site, put newly aquired bass in generic case and return home at the end of the day.
Wife sees same case leave and come back, no sweat.
If she does get wise remind her it's still just ONE case and your stuff isn't taking up any more household space than before (as you point to her ever expanding Isle of Shoes in the closet.
Nice score, but you may want to cut back on buying more for at least a couple of weeks.
At least I can state without a doubt that my wife likes to see me spend more on bills and such
and less on new basses.
Huh.. I’m shocked...lol!
That could be very dangerous to the family budget. There is a difference however, I assume you make money playing bass, but does your wife make money wearing shoes?
Good for you man! Looks like a nice score for 2 bills. You said it feels good in your hands and that's more than worth it with no regrets!
A good one is always - "I bought it at a great price, I can always sell it for twice the price".....in your case, probably the truth. Once you bring it up as an investment opportunity with a higher yield return, you could come out a hero. Only have to do this once, sell the bass for twice the price, reinvest $200 and give her the additional $200 for her shoe purchases then you've got carte blanche for life. Nah....keep this bass, save that for the next one.
It’s amazing that people still sell their basses to pawn shops and buy basses at pawn shops. I thought people did that in the 60’s and 70’s.
