You get a bass as a 1-time gift.

[prndltech]

Fodera

 

[ga_edwards]

I've never owned an actual Fender, only a couple of Squiers, so I'll use that loophole and take an Aerodyne Jazz please.

...or a Sandberg Californian TM SL

 

[DanTheMan2112]

Given the rules, probably Sadowsky.

 

[jimmydean]

I have to go with a four string Olinto jazz bass with a relic'd gold finish......yes , with matching headstock .

 

[Knavery]

This is a no-win situation. Every company has a cheap model and is surely what would be sent to you if you didn't have a choice. I have better basses in nearly every one of those situations, so I would opt out of this one.

If I absolutely had to choose, it'd be Carl Thompson.

 

[RayWithFlats]

Fano. I'd be hoping for a JM4 but the only other bass they make is 32in non-reverse Thunderbird, which would also be cool. The only deal-breaker would be if I couldn't specify "no relic finish", I know some people love them but not for me, thanks.

 

[whatever4]

Our bandleader gave me this one as a gift for my birthday.

 

[Brother Goose]

I've never owned an actual Fender, only a couple of Squiers, so I'll use that loophole and take an Aerodyne Jazz please.

...or a Sandberg Californian TM SL

I'll take one in a 6 string please!!!

 

[Kubicki Fan]

It is amazing how many people don't read the contract...

 

[Phormlyss]

I'd pass, no question.

 

[TheBassPreacher]

I think given the constraints, probably Fodera since most of the other things that I would be open to any model of and only play that bass, I think I've probably played before.

 

[BobKos]

I'll pass. I have a great bass. I would not risk losing it for what is behind door #3. ALL builders make duds and with my luck I would end up with one forever!

 

[_Obra_]

Marleaux or Epiphone

 

[getBAK]

Probably an F-Bass. Every luthier I know says they are the best of the best

 

[KellyC]

This is like asking your parents to choose your wife.

 

[Spidey2112]

Either a Fodera, Warwick, or Spector.

 

[chris_b]

Maybe an Olinto 5 string P bass.

 

[Benj-jammin]

Marleaux

 

[Ghastly]

G and L or Alembic.

 

[coy garcia]

I like my basses simple with certain features. I think I just had that bass made by @Freekmagnet but I'll keep my others for now