Which bass do I buy? I'll let you decide!

[Greg_S]

I've narrowed down to three basses I want to buy, but can only get one. Being roughly the same price, which one would you buy and why:

• Mike Lull T5
  
• LowEnd OM 5
  
• Sadowsky Metro MV 5

Some answers to questions/statements that have been posted:

• I don't slap, so that's not a factor for me.
• I've tried all three of these basses, just not the ones shown here and I liked them all for different reasons.
• I am using this post to gauge resale potential if and when that day comes
• I play mostly todays country hits in a cover band, so that's the sound I need. FYI - if you're not familiar with todays country music, lot's of 5 string work that is a lot more than simple 1-5 beats!
• I actually posted this thread at first with no pics, hoping to keep that out of the equation, as I too don't think you should buy by looks alone but rather by sound and feel, but I got immediate requests for them.
• I like stuff that isn't that common, but am cognizant of the fact that I might want to sell it one day.

I really appreciate your thoughts and will consider them all before I make a final decision. BTW, I wasn't entirely serious about letting you all pick it - just figured that would create some fun with this and it did! Thanks everyone!

Here's a link with pictures of each: Invalid Link Removed

 

[deeptubes]

Any pics/links available?

 

[JSpradBass]

I would get the Sadowsky.

 

[Marko 1]

I’d sure like to see a pic of the LowEnd.

 

[Greg_S]

I just added a link to the pictures. See the post at the start of this thread.

Deeptubes - Love the bunghole stuff. I own a wine store and our shirts say "Bunghole is not a dirty word!"

 

[zhollywood]

Go for the Lull! I feel like it's not one you see every day. It's always Sadowsky this Sadowsky that around here (don't get me wrong, they are the best basses ever) and the LowEnd just screams "look at me I've got a custom looking bass".
I feel like we don't see enough Tbirds around. You've got me GAS'in for a tbird now!

Just my .02

 

[Greg_S]

This is the one I'm leaning towards for exactly the reason you state - you just don't see these that often and this one is gorgeous.

Go for the Lull! I feel like it's not one you see every day. It's always Sadowsky this Sadowsky that around here (don't get me wrong, they are the best basses ever) and the LowEnd just screams "look at me I've got a custom looking bass".
I feel like we don't see enough Tbirds around. You've got me GAS'in for a tbird now!

Just my .02

 

[1bassplayinfool]

I like this one:

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[Nev375]

The Low End.
Why?
Because you will have $250 left over that you can buy a cheap used Squier with so you can own a bass you aren't afraid to take out of your home.

 

[1bassplayinfool]

double post sorry

 

[FunkyMcNasty]

Sadowsky

 

[Baird6869]

The Sadowsky for sure unless you are hot for a TBird style bass.

 

[Greg_S]

Good point!

The Low End.
Why?
Because you will have $250 left over that you can buy a cheap used Squier with so you can own a bass you aren't afraid to take out of your home.

 

[gidbass]

I like the LowEnd OM 5

Good Luck!

 

[Marko 1]

Man this thing is gorgeous … not just another jazz copy.

 

[Hopkins]

The Sadowsky or the Bird. I dont like deep single cuts much.

 

[Bassist4Eris]

If I were going to spend 3 grand on a bass, I'd want one that looked like a $3000 bass, not one that looked like a Fender or Gibson. Plus walnut rules. I'd get the LowEnd, personally.

 

[mpdd]

metro, punchy explosive

 

[Marko 1]

If I were going to spend 3 grand on a bass, I'd want one that looked like a $3000 bass, not one that looked like a Fender or Gibson. Plus walnut rules. I'd get the LowEnd, personally.

Or a Squier or Epiphone.

 

[TrevorOfDoom]

if you want the TBird sound, only one of those will give it to you.
if you want any other sound, 2 will deliver almost any tone you'd like, but the TBird is extremely limited in its sonic abilities.

past that, I don't much care. I'd likely swing towards the Low End due to the nicer price and that it's unlike much else out there.