Which Would You Rather Have:

[Liam Wald]

Would you rather drive coast to coast in a brand new Acura or a '62 Ford Falcon?

 

[KidAmnesia]

If I had to buy now (ie. I don't get that vintage bass for free), I'd get the player. There are way better ways to invest money and get a return than buying vintage gear and waiting a few years for it to increase it's value.

 

[J Wilson]

Whichever suits YOU best.

Personally, I'd go with the new one.

 

[HolmeBass]

I was going to suggest a poll, but it seems unilateral at least on the first page - and I agree - the newer player would be my choice.

 

[bordinco90]

New for me...

 

[lordradish]

Neither. I'd just as soon have a custom bass that is exactly what I want. I have zero interest in anything vintage.

 

[Scarysharkface]

A vintage bass that will almost assuredly go up in value, due to the fact it's old and in great condition but will never play or sound exactly like you want it to, and does very little to inspire you to play.

OR...

A "new" bass that takes cues from a few iconic brands, plays and sounds better than the vintage bass, and inspires you to pick it up more often, but it will never reach the heights monetarily that the vintage bass will.

Which would you rather have?

I'm a bass PLAYER, not a collector. I'll take the bass which makes me want to play it.

John

 

[Space Pickle]

i want a bass shaped like a potato

 

[madjazzbass]

Would you rather have a real a 'Starry Night' or 'Dogs Playing Poker'? ... OK OK bad analogy My real answer is New; I'd rather have a Bass that I can actually Play, not just to sit in a corner and "observe" it.

 

[waveman]

I don't care how old or expensive the wood is, I care about how it feels in my hands

 

[rtslinger]

A vintage bass that will almost assuredly go up in value, due to the fact it's old and in great condition but will never play or sound exactly like you want it to, and does very little to inspire you to play.

OR...

A "new" bass that takes cues from a few iconic brands, plays and sounds better than the vintage bass, and inspires you to pick it up more often, but it will never reach the heights monetarily that the vintage bass will.

Which would you rather have?

Play what you enjoy playing.

 

[Ric5]

A vintage bass that will almost assuredly go up in value, due to the fact it's old and in great condition but will never play or sound exactly like you want it to, and does very little to inspire you to play.

OR...

A "new" bass that takes cues from a few iconic brands, plays and sounds better than the vintage bass, and inspires you to pick it up more often, but it will never reach the heights monetarily that the vintage bass will.

Which would you rather have?

THE NEWER ONE!!!

 

[brianrost]

will never play or sound exactly like you want it to, and does very little to inspire you to play.

If that is in fact true for a particular bass, it doesn't matter if it's vintage or brand spanking new...pass.

But if a vintage bass ticks all the boxes, I'd use that. And I do (see avatar).

 

[Holdsg]

new.

the only "vintage" bass that I own is only vintage because it's not in production any more (G&L El Toro).

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

i want a bass shaped like a potato

Can I interest you in ...

 

[Zak TMD]

Seeing as how used prices, particularly on vintage instruments have been exceedingly inflated over the last 2-3 years, and that people are doing huge price drops on their vintage stuff for sale at the moment, I'd never assume buying a vintage instrument now will result in increased value vs inflation (with probably some rare exceptions). Most instruments are not great investments. And beyond all of that, get the thing that makes you want to play.

 

[Knavery]

A vintage bass that will almost assuredly go up in value, due to the fact it's old and in great condition but will never play or sound exactly like you want it to, and does very little to inspire you to play.

OR...

A "new" bass that takes cues from a few iconic brands, plays and sounds better than the vintage bass, and inspires you to pick it up more often, but it will never reach the heights monetarily that the vintage bass will.

Which would you rather have?

This seems rather obvious unless you're a collector only.

 

[Bright Midnight]

A vintage bass that will almost assuredly go up in value, due to the fact it's old and in great condition but will never play or sound exactly like you want it to, and does very little to inspire you to play.

OR...

A "new" bass that takes cues from a few iconic brands, plays and sounds better than the vintage bass, and inspires you to pick it up more often, but it will never reach the heights monetarily that the vintage bass will.

Which would you rather have?

Number 2 any day.

 

[2thAche]

Both, if you can swing it. I don't want any bass that's not a player though, so my old Fender is also something I can enjoy playing alone or with the band. I'm not gigging it however because I don't want to replace or repair it.

I couldn't swing that when I was younger, now I can, so I have a mix of basses that are completely different costs but all play great enough to gig with or sit on the couch with.

 

[Bruiser Stone]

Would you rather drive coast to coast in a brand new Acura or a '62 Ford Falcon?

My granny had a ‘64 Falcon.
Falcon.