Which One Of These 3 Basses Would You Keep

[jefft54]

So, it's too hot in SoCal to be outside and I've got too much time on my hands. If you could keep only 1 of these 3 basses, which would it be based on the versatility and use in any music genre. For example, to me the Fender is the least versatile but really nails the jazz bass sound (obvious) while the Lakland and Warwick have the ability to get close to Fender, Musicman, etc.

 

[GODSBASSMAN]

Jazz, just because

 

[lowendlover]

I feel the opposite way! The fender seems like your best bet for a sound that will work with just about anything your doing, or at least thats been my experience!

 

[nicfargo]

I'd go with the jazz. I get a ton of usable tones out of my jazz using different volumes on each pup, changing the tone knob, and playing by the neck or by the bridge. Tons of tones by changing these things up.

 

[Eublet]

44-02. No question about it for me.

 

[cheesemaster]

Lakland... Those 44-02 are just tone monsters.

 

[lousybassplayer]

I would have had an easier time deciding which one to toss. I picked the Jazz, though I would be missing the 44-02 pretty quick. Wicks just do nothing for me, and I am pretty sure you could get a decent chunk of change for it.

 

[bassman314]

44-02. No question about it for me.

And yet... you are selling yours?

BTW I also voted Lakland...

 

[Eublet]

And yet... you are selling yours?

BTW I also voted Lakland...

I have a 55-02. I just don't particularly care for 4 strings at this point in my life.

 

[bassman314]

I have a 55-02. I just don't particularly care for 4 strings at this point in my life.

no worries.. *L* just thought it was ironic.

 

[Mcfunkinstein]

jazz cuz i just dont like warwicks and the lakland's neck is too big in my opinion

 

[mwiles30]

Keep the Jazz.

 

[Agito]

Jazz, like duh.

 

[fish slapper]

Fender Jazz. I have one and it'd be my "you can only have one" bass.

 

[555Soul]

Ive owned over 2 dozen different basses at one time or another and i still think the Fender Jazz was probably the best sounding one.

 

[Akshat]

id go for the wawick.plus this place has a bias for fenders

 

[Greevus]

Keep da JAZZ mon

 

[Infernal Affair]

The Lakland can do anything.

 

[Dave Bassincus]

The one that feels best to you. Since none are vintage w/flats, or 6+ strings, I'd be hard pressed to think of a situation where you COULDN'T use any of these basses.

 

[jefft54]

My thinking on these 3 goes something like this. The Fender is certainly the most popular and can play in most situations. However, I find when I need a more contemporary sound, the Fender is too traditional, which is where I think the $$ shines. The Lakland is capable of traditional jazz sounds as well as the contemporary stuff but to me seems somewhat nondescript when used live. The $$ is versatile and comes alive in most clubs but looks really out of place in a classic rock band.

Like most everyone else I'm getting slammed by the economy and many of the local regular gigs are either drying up or club owners are lowballing every band out there. I'm using this poll to get some opinions as I'll probably be forced to sell 2 of the 3.

Thanks for the input so far. Keep it coming.