Which do I keep?

[Passinwind]

Sadowsky is not truly common either. The last Lull I played, an MV5, was incredible!

For me, having the builder within semi-easy driving distance would be a pretty compelling bonus. I'm probably actually going to borrow a 5 string Jazz style bass from my luthier friend for a while one of these days and see if I bond with it at all. I've had some pretty nice ones here for preamp installs, but I wasn't really playing fretted basses or fivers at all at that time. Still don't, but at least I do own a fretted fiver now.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

For me, having the builder within semi-easy driving distance would be a pretty compelling bonus. I'm probably actually going to borrow a 5 string Jazz style bass from my luthier friend for a while one of these days and see if I bond with it at all. I've had some pretty nice ones here for preamp installs, but I wasn't really playing fretted basses or fivers at all at that time. Still don't, but at least I do own a fretted fiver now.

I hope you like it. The closest makers around here would be Elrick in Chicago or the LowEnd Jazz guy in Nashville. That said those Alien Audio Basses in a Nashville look incredible even though most are double P-Basses instead of Jazz Basses.

 

[mattj1stc]

FWIW, I usually base these decisions on how much I actually use each bass and how comfortable I am with each one when I'm using them. As a quick thought, which bass have you used more in the last 12 months?

 

[Passinwind]

I hope you like it. The closest makers around here would be Elrick in Chicago or the LowEnd Jazz guy in Nashville. That said those Alien Audio Basses in a Nashville look incredible even though most are double P-Basses instead of Jazz Basses.

As you know, my friend (and sometime customer) owns Marco Bass Guitars, which is just a tiny mom and pop operation. He's a little over a two hour drive from here. Mike Lull's shop is about four hours away, so there are a fair number of used Lulls around. In any case, buying new instruments has been a real rarity over my playing time, just two in 47 years. Best of luck with however you proceed Anthony.

 

[JoshS]

the variable mids on the Sire really saved my bacon when I had to get through a very dense mix and loud keyboards.

Obviously not a 5, nor active, etc...but any thoughts on how the GL will fit that role?

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Obviously not a 5, nor active, etc...but any thoughts on how the GL will fit that role?

A GL Jazz? I don’t think so, and not an MFD bass either although they are great.

 

[Eilif]

... the SB has a nicer neck profile.

That's all I need to hear. Keep the SB.

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

Keep
..... practicing

 

[Beersurgeon]

Keep them both!!!!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Keep
..... practicing

My videos are proof of my multiple shortcomings.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Keep them both!!!!

That is what I want to do. We’ll see what happens.

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

My videos are proof of my multiple shortcomings.

Nah....didn't mean it that way.
We all need practice....me included big time.

No foul jab intended.

 

[Rabidhamster]

I am thinning the herd before I get the American Geddy Lee. I think one five string Jazz, my Pentabuzz plus my Peavey Fury (P-Bass) should be enough. One active Jazz five needs to go. The Carvin and Sire are the candidates.

I vote sell both and get something else entirely.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Nah....didn't mean it that way.
We all need practice....me included big time.

No foul jab intended.

I didn’t take it that way, but videos do expose us, especially since I almost never edit mine.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I vote sell both and get something else entirely.

Not too likely.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Unless one of them just "feels better" when you pick it up to play, put them both up, and sell whichever one brings you a buyer first. It's kind of a buyer's market right now, so double your chance to get a fair price.

Just a thought.

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

I didn’t take it that way, but videos do expose us, especially since I almost never edit mine.

Ya....my latest challenge is a metronome and a loop pedal. Ouch.....keep the loop with the metronome with consistency......

 

[stevegeer]

I didn’t take it that way, but videos do expose us, especially since I almost never edit mine.

I should try making one too see how people react to my playing. I know I need to practice. Your vids are great. I smile and watch all the way through when I can. Keep them coming!

 

[RolandMHall]

Sell them both and get yourself a sandberg California tm5. You won't be disappointed

 

[Kelly robinson]

Hi Dr Cheese -
While I am very late to this party - I thought you had previously , expressed a desire to live a gas free life . I am not seeing that anywhere in this discussion ! LOL .... Here's to more power to you in your quest to make peace with the bass world and all it's temptations and potential rewards - Always enjoy both your posts and your video's - Kelly