What would you buy with $$1600

[matty4string]

I recently was awarded a check for 2k. I'm looking to buy a new bass but I'm not sure what I want to get. I love stingrays,Fender basses of all kinds. And dingwall is cool I'm open to many other brands aswell. I currently own an American pro jazz bass in sonic blue. I really want somthing that is going to cut through a mix well and bring the thunder. I'm not sure if I should buy new or used. Vintage or modern. What would you do?

 

[superdick2112]

I would buy another Ric 4003, either in walnut or midnight blue, and with the leftover cash I'd buy a bottle of Lagavulin scotch, a case of premium beer, and several sets of stainless steel round wounds.

 

[matty4string]

I would buy another Ric 4003, either in walnut or midnight blue, and with the leftover cash I'd buy a bottle of Lagavulin scotch, a case of premium beer, and several sets of stainless steel round wounds.

How much is a RIC

 

[two fingers]

Between $1950 and $2100 best I can find. Not sure where his beer money is coming from. He must be talking used.

I would buy another Ric 4003, either in walnut or midnight blue, and with the leftover cash I'd buy a bottle of Lagavulin scotch, a case of premium beer, and several sets of stainless steel round wounds.

How much is a RIC

 

[hondo4life]

A slightly beat up 1992 Honda Civic hatchback. I mean, I would buy a bunch of premium Warmoth parts and build a dream.

 

[jd56hawk]

You might want to go the power route.

 

[el_Bajo_Verde]

As usual, I'm gonna be "that guy"...

Put it in your savings! You've already got a top-notch bass (unless it has a problem we don't know of)

Or perhaps grab some effects pedals you've had your eye on!

If I had that much extra cash, I'd buy a nice guitar or keyboard. I've been itching to learn a solo instrument, and learning either one can help you become a better musician (so I've heard)

 

[monsterthompson]

Between $1950 and $2100 best I can find. Not sure where his beer money is coming from. He must be talking used.

Wildwood has them cheaper than most places. With a holiday 15% sale, I snagged mine for close to what they sell for used.

 

[Anachronism]

I got my 4003 for $1450 new from Wildwood. It was $1600 but had minor finish flaws so it was discounted. And a Rick can certainly cut through and bring the thunder.

Also, I'd spend the scotch money on Ardbeg.

 

[GlassToMouth]

As someone who was lusting after a Dingwall for quite a while, I'm incredibly satisfied with my Kiesel Vanquish multiscale. They start around $1400 brand new, but the build time takes around 2-3 months.

 

[scubaduba]

You like Fender. You want something to cut through the mix. You want thunder. You have $1600. Sounds like a USA G&L L2000/2500 is in your future. One of Leo Fenders finest creations.

 

[Worldeeeter]

You could pick up an American Standard Jaguar for less than $1600 and have some foldin' money left over. The ASJ has active/passive switching, and P/J pickups, allowing you to sound like a traditional Fender, or bring the thunder. I play mine with the P only in active mode, and it's amazing. I'm not a big Fender fan, either, so this was a big step for me.

 

[west al]

For $1,600 bucks I'd buy a Fender USA Geddy Lee Jazz.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

Between $1950 and $2100 best I can find. Not sure where his beer money is coming from. He must be talking used.

Woah, did Ricks go up in price over the last couple years? I got a quote a couple years back from Wildwood (maybe PickoftheRicks) and it was $1610, that was with Canadian shipping.

 

[mikeoso]

Get out of the box. Do something totally different. Find a used Martin D-18. Learn to play acoustic blues.

 

[Herrick]

Kiesel VB5.

 

[Bassheart365]

My 2 cents: A Dingwall NG2.. If you can find one. The demand currently far exceeds supply. Which speaks volumes in itself.

 

[Burwabit]

Used Sadowsky metro

 

[MD]

That's rent for me.
Done.

 

[Mechanical]

A Kiesel custom.