What is your dream bass?

[goyin108]

This one does it for me right now, very versatile pickup system, plays like a dream!

 

[jdjk7]

If you could have any bass in the world, even a custom, what would you choose?

I’ll go first:
Black Korina jazz bass, with a clear coat
Wenge neck with ebony fretboard, mother of pearl inlays
Rosewood pickguard and control plate, with ebony knobs
DiMarzio model J’s, all black
With all black hardware

god, I’d be so cool with this bass. Someday…

a Precision bass with a reverse P pickup, a Novak BS-DS in the neck position, and a Bass VI-style switch plate with the switches wired to on/off for each pickup, coil tap for the BS-DS, and the last switch being a bypass switch for the master volume and tone.

 

[BassyBill]

I already own most of my dream basses. There’s a couple more to be tracked down yet. In particular, I really want to get a Wal bass at some point in the future.

 

[beakertwang]

I think this Maruszczyk Elwood L would qualify.

Elwood L

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[MAJOR METAL]

And another dream in my hands. For over 20 years I had been dreaming about a Semi-Hollow Schecter Model T. Their custom shop was only too happy to oblige! Each masterworks instrument is custom made by hand on a pin router by a world class Luthier.

 

[Deleted member 394181]

And another dream in my hands. For over 20 years I had been dreaming about a Semi-Hollow Schecter Model T. Their custom shop was only too happy to oblige! Each masterworks instrument is custom made by hand on a pin router by a world class Luthier.

Lately I've been admiring Green Basses. Looking at yours kind of makes me want one☺

 

[Deleted member 394181]

I have a Burgundy 4003 COY, 2002. Its my number 1, so I understand.

 

[InhumanResource]

I’m fortunate enough to own it. My Mk 1 Wal which I’ve had since about 1992.

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And my ‘79 Pro2E runs it a close second…
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If I was in the market for another bass it would probably be this, but it would just be an indulgence… Curse you, Sandberg Configurator!!

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Man alive, that mk1 is beautiful!

 

[Malak the Mad]

(zero pastels)

I can totally get behind that notion! Pastels turn my dreams into nightmares!

e.g.: actual "Pastel Hell"...
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[BlueTalon]

Here's the 4 string
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And the deluxe 5 string model!
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So you have a matching set? That's cool af.

 

[BlueTalon]

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I think I’m gonna wire the switch straight to the jack though because I realize I hate messing with knobs onstage

I've done that before, on a Rickenbacker. Except on mine, I actually removed all onboard controls as well and made a new pickguard for it with no holes in it.

 

[LiptonJigglers]

 

[Jugghaid]

My last option order was March 1, 2020 and I got it in nine weeks ! That was with having it sent back from Quality inspection for missing matching headstock. Since they have gone to "build to order "with less options , I went Custom Shop for this one before I get priced out of EVER being able to afford one . Whatcha wait'n on?

Fretless M2500. Had to wait until they got a suitable piece of wood in for the top. I want a ridiculous quilt. Same with the flamed roasted neck. So that was part of the delay. My last order option was a little over 6 months.. it was a guitar too with matching headstock.

 

[Jugghaid]

Also I have several of my dream basses, starting with these 3

 

[BioDriver]

In my mind....
4 string
Spanish cedar body with a tulipwood top
Wenge/Maple neck
Wenge fretboard
Nordstrand dual coil pickups
John East preamp
Black Hipshot hardware (type A bridge, ultralite tuners with a detuner)
Sadowsky-style aluminum knobs

In reality and what I'd actually keep...
A blue ice metallic P/dualcoil with an alder body, roasted birdseye maple neck, wired V/V/T with the DC getting a 3-way SPS toggle switch.

 

[kerrycares]

Lightweight Fender Custom Jazz Bass V
Ash body
Maple neck
Block inlays
70’s pick up placement
Sunburst finish
Deluxe preamp
Active / Passive

 

[Chad Michael]

Likely a Roscoe similar to this. Swanky body, bi - color fretboard, angled pickups, this would be secks on a strap...... (sigh)

 

[roycroft_88]

4001 Azureglo on its way !!

 

[TheMadBassist88]

The Music Man Bongo 6 is my dream bass.

 

[Element Zero]

Also I have several of my dream basses, starting with these 3


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That Gary Grainger is gorgeous!