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Which bass should I buy?

#161
I think you should buy a bass that has the simplicity of P-bass with one pickup and 2 knobs but also has the versatility of an active preamp with 3 bands (bass, mids, treble) with sweepable mids, and switches to change the center frequencies of bass and treble, and also passive/active with passive tone control knob. And it also has a bridge pickup that can be changed from single coil to parallel and series using another switch. And also comes with a mudbucker in the neck position right above the P-bass pickup. And has individual volumes for each pickup and has a 6 position rotary knob to get diferent pickups configurations.
And also has a heavy mass bridge with neck through option and brass saddles and has lightweight tuners.
And is a short scale but can also become a long scale by pulling the neck up from an inner hidden neck pocket.
And has rolled board edges and graphity reinforced neck. And comes with a fretboard cover to change it to fretless. And the neck is divided in half so you push one of the sides up and turn it into multiscale.
And has a switch that sends an automatic message to a wireless receiver in the bar to order beer.
I thing it will fit your basic needs...
 
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#162
Nunovsky said:
I think you should buy a bass that has the simplicity of P-bass with one pickup and 2 knobs but also has the versatility of an active preamp with 3 bands (bass, mids, treble) with sweepable mids, and switches to change the center frequencies of bass and treble, and also passive/active with passive tone control knob. And it also has a bridge pickup that can be changed from single coil to parallel and series using another switch. And also comes with a mudbucker in the neck position right above the P-bass pickup. And has individual volumes for each pickup and has a 6 position rotary knob to get diferent pickups configurations.
And also has a heavy mass bridge with neck through option and brass saddles and has lightweight tuners.
And is a short scale but can also become a long scale by pulling the neck up from an inner hidden neck pocket.
And has rolled board edges and graphity reinforced neck. And comes with a fretboard cover to change it to fretless. And the neck is divided in half so you push one of the sides up and turn it into multiscale.
And has a switch that sends an automatic message to a wireless receiver in the bar to order beer.
I thing it will fit your basic needs...
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Now THAT’s the advice I’ve been looking for! Can I get it under 5lb?
 
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#164
First, obey the prime axiom “P bass, because science.”

Then, attend to the basic formulation:

n+1, where n is the number of basses you currently have
OR
(x+2)+1, where x is the number of basses your spousal equivalent knows about.

then, once the prime axiom has been obeyed, buy that +1, and if it turns out you don’t like it, no problem, cuz it’s time for the next +1.

It is reasonable to pause when you have achieved “vintage Hofner” or “signature fretless”, need to buy a large house for climate controlled bass storage, or expenses reach the level of the government of Siam in 1931 (pre coup).
 
#167
bassfiddlesteve said:
What's the best woodshed for metal? Would that actually be a metalshed?

- Steve
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If you put metal in it, sure.

Or wait... is it called a woodshed because it's made of wood (a wooden-constructed shed)? Or is it because it houses wood (a shed to put your wood in)?
Great... now I have that to keep me up at night.

UGH! This is why I have GAS, to avoid thinking about these great mysteries of life.
 
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tb-player said:
I have thousands of dollars to purchase a bass. So, I’m here to ask complete strangers who have never met me or heard me play, how should I make this large financial decision?

Rest assured, with every suggestion you give, I will push back and explain why your suggestion just doesn’t work for me.

But yeah… all replies are welcome. :thumbsup:
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First and foremost
Don't look at a bass
tb-player said:
I have thousands of dollars to purchase a bass. So, I’m here to ask complete strangers who have never met me or heard me play, how should I make this large financial decision?

Rest assured, with every suggestion you give, I will push back and explain why your suggestion just doesn’t work for me.

But yeah… all replies are welcome. :thumbsup:
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First and foremost
Spending multiple thousands? of dollars for a bass guitar , no matter what brand name is on the headstock or not.
There's 3 " most important " when buying a new really expensive bass ,
#1 - you'll only know if and when it's the right bass when it's over your shoulder and in your hands .
#2- Does it sound "heavenly and hellish" at the same time.
#3- 1 Super expensive bass
Or
2 maybe even 3 great basses ! + A monster amp that makes them sound even greater , and you'll have enough for some or an incredible effects
( if ya use effects) that is.
I have 5 basses , 5 and 6 string Ibanez BtBs
2500.00
A Tobias Growler 5 str. - 800.00 ( previous owner)
A PeAvEy FOUNDATIOn 5 - 120.00 . a monster bass
and a Brice Freak bass - 399.00
the bass that Sounds better , plays nicer , looks more Badass is my BRICE FREAK bass , the least expensive and the best bass I own .
If I had $10 000 .00 to spend
Bass - A custom Dingwall 5 str. D-Roc
Amps. Darkglass head and cabs
and enough left over to celebrate : ?)

Whatever ya decide to spend
I'm sure you deserve it.
 
#173
So much whoosh in this thread
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#179
I think that, with part of that budget, you should buy YOURSELF a bass that has a body, a neck, strings & all that, and with the rest of your budget, also get ME a Swamp Ash Sire M5-5st in blue...
Let's see if that works..
 
#180
I have the perfect bass for you. It was hand built from ancient piano wood in Winston Salem NC. It was built by the often lauded Stephen Wishnevsky in his post fire shop. Everyone knows the post fire era was the worst for Steve. Wish. Nevsky.
It was indeed a fire sale. Wish Nevsky put at least 4 hours into the build. I handed him two pictures of Benjamin Franklin.

The action was almost half an inch for that "what the hell was I thinking buying another Wishbass?" moment.
I've literally put at least 12 hours of sweat equity into this thing. Sanding filing and Howards Feed n Wax.
Also I should point out the Piezo element is terrible. No Tru Oil will ever make this a stage Worthy bass, I have to run it through a zoom a3 buffer preamp to even plug it in.

All things considered this is a one of a kind instrument - there will never be another anything like it. I'm willing to part with her for a token $2300 USD.
Your bandmates will laugh at you and snicker behind your back.
Be the first (and the last) bassist on your block to own a fully solid body acoustic Piezo Wishbass made from recycled piano wood.
You're welcome.
 
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