Why the hell am I favoring my cheaper basses??

[FishDub]

So according to my photo of the current lineup all I do lately is play AND practice with my Squier VM pbass and Tune Bass Maniac. As much as I love the Zon and XL2 they just seem to sit there. I know this has been beaten to death but I am just so shocked that I am favoring my two basses that combined price equal not even half of the Zon and more so the XL2. So when this funk happens to you guys do you end up thinning the herd or keeping them for the chance you will have a taste again for them down the road?

 

[EdO.]

I regret selling any of the bases I've ever owned. Had I kept them I'd have quite a collectors collection of '70's Fenders and Rickenbackers. Of course had I NOT sold them I wouldn't have what I have now (some of which is still collector's grade stuff). My go to for some time has been my $400 Steinberger Spirit and just added an Epi Thunderbird Pro V which while it wasn't "cheap" was about 1/3 the cost of the Gibson version. Plus I'm gassing for a Danelectro Longhorn, another $400 bass. For me the lower cost stuff plays well and sounds great, and if someone rips me off for it I'm not as heart broke as I would be if I lost my high end classics.

Can't tell from the photo if the Steiney has the strap hook on it or not. If not get one, makes it easier to get it into a much more comfortable playing position.

 

[FishDub]

I regret selling any of the bases I've ever owned. Had I kept them I'd have quite a collectors collection of '70's Fenders and Rickenbackers. Of course had I NOT sold them I wouldn't have what I have now (some of which is still collector's grade stuff). My go to for some time has been my $400 Steinberger Spirit and just added an Epi Thunderbird Pro V which while it wasn't "cheap" was about 1/3 the cost of the Gibson version. Plus I'm gassing for a Danelectro Longhorn, another $400 bass. For me the lower cost stuff plays well and sounds great, and if someone rips me off for it I'm not as heart broke as I would be if I lost my high end classics.

Can't tell from the photo if the Steiney has the strap hook on it or not. If not get one, makes it easier to get it into a much more comfortable playing position.

Interesting!....actually the Steinberger balances perfectly and is super comfy to play. I think I take for granted that it has such superb and tight sound that it sits there and grab it when needed. I know..makes no sense

 

[Bill Whitehurst]

Don't worry about it.
Your attention will shift back and forth.
I try to show all my basses a little love from time to time,
but one or the other will get more play, for a while and then shift
to another, sometimes without explanation.
It happens.

 

[Mosstone]

After modding the hell out of my SX Jaguar copy (Ursa4), my equally modded MIM Jazz and Ric started collecting dust.
Hard to believe I would prefer a $125 SX over a $1,700 Rickenbacker, but I did. I eventually sold both the 4003 and the Jazz with no regrets.

With the exception of the T-Bird I'll be picking up in about an hour, all I play are mod platforms and parts builds and I'm happy as a clam!

 

[paulnb57]

I think the quality of instruments that are considered "cheap" are nowadays very good quality and with a decent setup, perhaps a pup change can rival much more expensive products....doesn't really matter whats on the headstock as long as you enjoy it...

 

[j5eugene]

Hard to believe I would prefer a $125 SX over a $1,700 Rickenbacker, but I did. !

Hard to believe I prefer $130 Jay Turser violin bass over Fender AVRI '62 Jazz. Join the club!

 

[saltydude]

I prefer my $300 Schecter bass over all my more expensive basses. Nothing plays as well. However I'm gravitating to my shorter scale basses lately despite the slightly higher action and fatter necks because the ease of facilitating the notes on the closer fret spacing makes up for its other shortcomings.

 

[twinjet]

So according to my photo of the current lineup all I do lately is play AND practice with my Squier VM pbass and Tune Bass Maniac. As much as I love the Zon and XL2 they just seem to sit there. I know this has been beaten to death but I am just so shocked that I am favoring my two basses that combined price equal not even half of the Zon and more so the XL2. So when this funk happens to you guys do you end up thinning the herd or keeping them for the chance you will have a taste again for them down the road?

You simply realize that functionality comes at a relatively inexpensive cost and the lack of bling makes you think otherwise.

 

[Old Blastard]

Depends on the day. Sometimes it's my custom Drake, sometimes it's my Squire affinity P. Wouldn't have bought them if I didn't love them for different reasons

 

[Rocktometrist]

My modded Squier Jag 5 has been getting a lot of love recently while my Zons, Fender Am. Dlx. Jazz, and Fenders RBVs have been relative wallflowers. So i can relate! Its been said a thousand times, but the build quality of a lot of "cheap" basses is lightyears ahead of where it used to be. (Thanks to our CNC machine robot overlords!) LOL

 

[Aberdumbie]

I have an affinity for Wal-Mart chicks.... Whatever floats your boat... Play what feels good. That's all that matters

 

[Mustang Surly]

I have an unhealthy affection for my SXs: I feel your pain.

 

[DreadyDiggs]

All of my basses are inexpensive. The Ibanez is the only one I bought brand new. My used Spirit (my main) I think fetched a slightly higher price used than my Ibanez new. The Squier was the cheapest out of the 3 in my sig.

I also own two super cheap 4 string Pbasses (and neither were purchased new). Squier Affinity P (second bass I ever purchased), and my Rogue P.

Higher price tags bring about some things that you won't get on a cheaper bass without modding, but that doesn't mean that it's gonna become the workhorse out of your stable. Playing them is the only thing that can determine that.

Do I GAS for basses with higher price tags? Sure do. Would it pain me if I pulled the trigger and it turned out that one of the cheapies still kicks its tail? Yes it would, just like RG3 and Kirk Cousins. Stuff like that happens. Would I sell said expensive bass? I would definitely consider doing so if I need the money, other wise no, cause like others I do wish I had basses I sold in the past.

 

[rufus.K]

I play my sx more than my ebmm by a long shot.

 

[ZenG]

I go to my bass store and I play all kinds of "better" and "famous"basses through higher-end amps to test drive (they will let me).

I have found on many an occasion that the priciest basses in the shop aren't the best sounding or best playing.

I have found on many an occasion that lesser-priced basses will outperform the higher-end basses in tone and playability and are also more comfortable.

Just my two cents worth.....

 

[LowNloud1]

I have cheapo basses that I love more than some of my brand name basses. They simply are more pleasing to my ear.

 

[Megalon]

It is nice to have some 'prestige' instruments,even if you don't use them that much. Would not sell unless necessary. It is possible to derive satisfaction from an instrument without playing it. Just having a beautifully crafted,quality bass is reassuring in a way, and knowing you have it for maybe a high profile gig or a studio date, where only the best will do and that difference in quality will be appreciated.

 

[Callum_Carcass]

I've recently been favouring my upgraded Squier VM Jag 5 over my Spector Rebop 5, a bass I've had for over 7 years.

The Jag is a more recent requirement but I think it ticks a lot more boxes for me than the Spector ever did, particularly in regards to sound, feel and look. It's cheap and even with the upgrades may only be considered about half as valuable as my Rebop, but that just makes it more value for money in that regard. I'll never sell the Spector, but it probably will be sitting in a case at my parent's house for a long time yet.

 

[Groove Doctor]

I own a fancy suit, but wear jeans and T-shirts.

I have a friend with a Porsche, but he drives his Subaru daily.

Got a few expensive basses too, but mostly play my P basses.

Same same but different.