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Which Fender to keep? Having trouble deciding..See pics
- Thread starter FishDub
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... and that would be the Jazz Bass Special. The Fender Japan stuff goes for a lot more $$ these days. I never thought that would be the case, but it is.
Yeah I thought the Japans were more than I paid, which was $450.. And strangely enough, these CV Squiers are up there too..
If it were me, I would keep the Jazz Bass Special.
But since it's you, not me, I would sell the Jazz Special...to me.
But since it's you, not me, I would sell the Jazz Special...to me.
i read this in another thread not too long ago but i didn't check out that 'market'. i can't tell you how many of those i've chucked over the years --- not sure why i kept the ones i have now! --- oh well, it's the p.t. barnum-thing for me: one is born every minute!
maybe i'll leave them to my children or grandkids: "your pa pa left you these goofy, black, plastic thingies."
i read this in another thread not too long ago but i didn't check out that 'market'. i can't tell you how many of those i've chucked over the years --- not sure why i kept the ones i have now! --- oh well, it's the p.t. barnum-thing for me: one is born every minute!
maybe i'll leave them to my children or grandkids: "your pa pa left you these goofy, black, plastic thingies."
I hear ya, man. I don't know why I hang on to the two that I have. I won't ever use them for anything. I had chucked a bunch of them in the past as well. I had no idea they would become a rare and sought after Fender piece! I've seen people looking for them on here as well, but I've been reluctant to sell the ones I have for some reason.
well...maybe they'll 'appreciate' into the thousands of dollars...i'd have to explain that in my will.
I've seen the Jazz Bass Specials go for up to and exceeding $1,000 these days if they're in good shape. Especially ones that have the all black neck.
Unless the P is real special, keep the Fender. There are plenty of P basses around, so you can probably find one that plays even better.
Fender Contemporary Stratocaster - F Logo Knob Black 1985 Black
(1) Fender HM Strat Guitar "F" Logo Knob Black Japan Stratocaster Ribbed Volume Speed Tone
Fender "F" Logo Black Speed Knob 80s | Carolina Garage Closet
These are those knobs on Reverb right now, and they do sell for these amounts. One of these is $150 for ONE knob.
(1) Fender HM Strat Guitar "F" Logo Knob Black Japan Stratocaster Ribbed Volume Speed Tone
Fender "F" Logo Black Speed Knob 80s | Carolina Garage Closet
These are those knobs on Reverb right now, and they do sell for these amounts. One of these is $150 for ONE knob.
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Ok so this is NOT a for sale post:
My amp is on the fritz yet again and so Its time for the new amp soon so please don't say "keep both"
I enjoy playing these both equally, both sound and feel great and really hard to find.
Can we talk a little more about the amp situation? What are we talking about replacing here? a 25w combo amp (aka: Craigslist amp for $30) or a $2000 Ampeg tube machine?
I'm going to guess midsize combo, because I don't know that you're expecting to get hundreds and hundreds of dollars by selling a Squier, but maybe a few hundred with the Fender.
Places like ZZZounds and American Musical Supply allow you to use your existing CC and break up your payment over 6-12 months with no interest. Handy ways to keep initial outlay low and not cost a lot in interest, or have to take out new credit. Musicians Friend and Sweetwater generally want you to sign up for their in house credit cards for things like that.
Check this one out... I just saw it for the first time right now: Invalid Link Removed
Eden is DEFINITELY not the same company they were 15 years ago, but I imagine that this new little guy is till a pretty solid amp. $17/month for 6 months! Crazy how tough the competition in MI has gotten to where stuff like this is the new norm.
The talkbass darling Fender Rumble 40 is either $50/4 months at zzzounds or $40/5 month at AMS without having to apply for new credit. 6 months 0% at musicians friend if you apply for their card.
The bigger semi-pro jobs can be had around $75-100 a month over longer terms, if you feel comfy doing that. I don't generally advise using credit to buy things... but bass is life! Haha!
Whatever happens, I hope you don't have to let go of a bass you really love, and regret doing so later.
Yeah I have looked at Eden combos but my go-to is the GK MB210. Probably gonna get the GK MB212 next
The sound, weight and headroom is hard to beat at the price.
I would say sell both and get a power jazz bass special! Mine is one of the few basses I won't ever get rid of. It's the active version of your jazz bass special. Interesting tones to be had and can still do everything yours can!
Jazz bass Special. No contest. Those are getting increasingly hard to find. P-Basses are a dime a dozen.
To me, most Squiers aren't worth selling unless you don't like them. You can't get a good amp for the price of a Squier. Squier money buys you patch cords, strings, straps and such. Maybe a pedal. If it was a bass that you liked, you're thinking that your awesome bass that you liked to play has been reduced to a pile of utility crap. Squiers are for playing, keeping, sharing, and trading among friends.
That said, if don't play the Squier more than the Fender, and you must get rid of one to get your amp needs squared away, sell the Squier. There are tons of them out there. There have been good Squiers and bad Squiers forever, and that's how it'll continue to be. Even if you regret it, even the Chinese models aren't likely to go above $500 in the near future, as much as they'll be missed. The Fender is more unique, and I like the look.
But if, when you look at it seriously and think about it, you play the Squier significantly more often, keep the Squier.
That said, if don't play the Squier more than the Fender, and you must get rid of one to get your amp needs squared away, sell the Squier. There are tons of them out there. There have been good Squiers and bad Squiers forever, and that's how it'll continue to be. Even if you regret it, even the Chinese models aren't likely to go above $500 in the near future, as much as they'll be missed. The Fender is more unique, and I like the look.
But if, when you look at it seriously and think about it, you play the Squier significantly more often, keep the Squier.
