Thank you for your input, truth be told i am trying to sell the Elrick because of the 35” scale and haven’t had much interest besides a couple of trade offers. I was thinking about doing it and in the case i don’t like it it seems like i would have an easier time selling it. It’s a great bass and if it was an inch shorter scale it would work perfectly for me.
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Would you do this trade?
- Thread starter Komadinic
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Trade an Elrick for a Fender? It's easy to see who will get the better deal, and it won't be you.
Dont know the value on an elrick, but that's got the features I personally want out of a vintage J. Though, only if I could play it first. Test the truss, etc etc
Looking at your for-sale ads, you're selling multiple basses in the 6-7 pound range.
That's really light - and the Jazz bass could weigh nearly as much as 2 of them combined.
I'm guessing that the comfortable weight of those basses wasn't a happy accident.
It seems like your goal is to whittle the collection down to keepers - would this '78 Jazz bring you closer to that goal?
The basses you're selling all look great, and your prices seem very reasonable.
I think folks are keeping an eye on their spending right now, and sales will pick back up after the holidays.
Your basses will sell; IMO only take in the 78 Jazz if you foresee keeping it.
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Update; i told him i would pass on it and he offered me a 72 telecaster bass. I think that one will be a keeper, will keep you posted and thanks for all your input and advice!
The neck looks a bit off with the G string too close to the edge and the E string far in. That would be a show stopper for me. Fender makes a bunch of 70's Js: USA, MIJ, and MIM Geddy Lees as well as various AVRIs ... much less $$$ and probably just as good.
I agree. I still have my 78 jazz (purchased for $477 in 78) I modded it to the hilt over the decades: badass bridge, Dimarzio ultra jazz pu's, Audere JZ3 preamp, refinished 3 times etc. Originally was Sunburst with the maple, MOP blocks and bound neck, micro-tilt adjustment. Heavy 10.5 lbs without the ashtrays/pickguard. But man, the neck is to die for and is a benchmark for me (U-shaped 1.54 width and .924 thickness at the nut. Looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet and purchase and American Original Jazz 70's if I want that neck, since you can't purchase it separately.
Blondes or Brunettes?
The Elrich and Jazz bass are very different creatures and to say what decision is best, has everything to do with you and your musical tastes.
Many boutique instruments have a hifi sound and that does not work optimally for certain genres of music. I keep coming back to my Pbass for that very reason with many basses to choose from in my collection.
Here is the other thing, if you own a boutique instrument, like an Elrich, you may reqret selling it. Reaquiring another one, might be very expensive and you might wish you kept your Elrich and bought a Jazz.
I don't believe in the magic mojo theory of older instruments. You can find a great Jazz bass without going after the premium price of a vintage 70's iteration, and it will like have a tight neck pocket, better tuners and bridge. It will still sound like a jazz bass.
Keep the Elrich, buy a Jazz.
The Elrich and Jazz bass are very different creatures and to say what decision is best, has everything to do with you and your musical tastes.
Many boutique instruments have a hifi sound and that does not work optimally for certain genres of music. I keep coming back to my Pbass for that very reason with many basses to choose from in my collection.
Here is the other thing, if you own a boutique instrument, like an Elrich, you may reqret selling it. Reaquiring another one, might be very expensive and you might wish you kept your Elrich and bought a Jazz.
I don't believe in the magic mojo theory of older instruments. You can find a great Jazz bass without going after the premium price of a vintage 70's iteration, and it will like have a tight neck pocket, better tuners and bridge. It will still sound like a jazz bass.
Keep the Elrich, buy a Jazz.
Got to agree, my first bass was a usa 90s jazz and developed this problem. The strings looked just like that on the fretboard, and the G string would slide off the edge of the fretboard if I went up high on it. Removing and remounting the neck didn't fix it.
I've never liked the aesthetic of natural Fender basses so for me, it's an automatic no-go. I agree that a Geddy Lee is a good option. Get one of Japanese manufacture, if possible. I have one and even before heavily modified, it was a really nice instrument.
I'm not a huge fan of vintage basses. I think they look great, but the build quality is often on par with something you would buy today for $100-200 bucks. How many threads have we had where a counterfeit is called because a logo is 1/4" to the left or it has too many screws in the pickguard? If vintage basses really had "magic" you would be able to tell a counterfeit from the real thing by just playing it. I'd rather put vintage money into something more modern, is playable and doesn't have gouges all over it.
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I personally wouldn't trade a squire for that let alone an Elrick. Either the bridge isn't on straight or the neck pocket has an insane amount of play, either way I'm out.
I have owned a 1975 Fender Jazz and a couple of Nash J Basses. All have been gone for several years and I have not missed them....at all. I have played numerous Fender Jazz and Precision basses of different vintage since 1963.
I currently own and play two Gold Series Elricks in 30" and 33"scale.
For my preferences, the Elricks are far superior to any Fender bass, or copy, Jazz included, I have ever played. The Elrick Gold Series is all hand carved and built. The craftsmanship, fit and finish, ergonomics, economy in weight, overall playability, and capable sound palette of the Elrick Gold Series basses are far superior.
This is not a trade I would even consider.
Best of luck with your decision.
Koog
Note: Edit was to correct typos.
I currently own and play two Gold Series Elricks in 30" and 33"scale.
For my preferences, the Elricks are far superior to any Fender bass, or copy, Jazz included, I have ever played. The Elrick Gold Series is all hand carved and built. The craftsmanship, fit and finish, ergonomics, economy in weight, overall playability, and capable sound palette of the Elrick Gold Series basses are far superior.
This is not a trade I would even consider.
Best of luck with your decision.
Koog
Note: Edit was to correct typos.
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