You've got $1000 USD and one hour (or two)...

[beatlebass64]

For a bass I would get a Shortbass from Scott Beckwith of Birdsong Guitars. The Shortbass is his little side project, less options and customization, but a nice hand built bass for $1000. Or perhaps an electric standup if one could be had for that price.

If I could spend it only on bass related purchases I would prefer a nice Barefaced cabinet and an amp head. Probably a One10 and a Markbass.

 

[Snowglo]

Without question, another Spector.

 

[Snowglo]

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Watch out when the Spector bug bites.

 

[Rudi van Disar]

That blue G&L JB with natural headstock in the forums right now.

 

[dave64o]

Challenge unlocked. You now have 20 minutes and 100 k to work with, but now your saliva glands can't stop over producing.

Well, in that case, I run to the nearest bass specialty store and just start pointing. drool

 

[Bullitt5135]

For some reason, the thread title made me think of John Entwistle.

 

[Sam Dingle]

If I can add money (like I can spend the $1000 and add $200 or whatever) it would be that tony franklin fretless bass. I'd find one used.

 

[meatwad]

Nate Mendel P-Bass

 

[micguy]

OK, with $30 K, I'd hire a roadie and buy an 810 Fridge bottom. My gear is pretty light, but with a roadie carrying it, an 810 is even lighter.

 

[Fxpmusic]

Working on an itemized list. Is weed considered "bass related"?

 

[MultiScaleMale]

The Ben Lindsey P in the Classifieds.

For Sale - Ben Lindsey 50's P Bass

 

[mellowinman]

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Price:
$1,000.99
I would, of course, talk them down on the .99 and the tax.

"Hey man, I got $1,000 right here. CASH. Take care of me or don't."

 

[Son of Wobble]

"No Gibson for you! Epiphone!"

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Price:
$1,000.99
I would, of course, talk them down on the .99 and the tax.

"Hey man, I got $1,000 right here. CASH. Take care of me or don't."

 

[AdamX]

I just got a lightly used 2016 G&L with quartersawn neck shipped for under $1000. Don't see how anything can compete with that.

 

[jamro217]

$30000 bucks and 3 minutes? for a bass? No way.

Your mileage may vary. Indeed.

 

[jamro217]

Two words: Killer Mutt. That's because $1000's not enough for an Ampeg AUB (one of Bruce Johnson's versions). I don't trust the Eastwood copy because it looks cheesy. ( I never played one, they could be great.) The Modern Player Tele with the twin humbuckers looks like a cool bass, but again, the workmanship may be suspect. Maybe a guild B-302 or a Westone Rail bass, both good choices.

 

[faceless_master]

Too easy. I'm actually already planning this purchase.

Gretsch 442BDC, a nice set of flats and a Couch Racer X strap. Maybe shoot for a gig bag with whatever is left.

 

[rodv66]

Your mileage may vary. Indeed.

With both, mileage is dependent on cash flow. Cash runs out, so does mileage. Especially with an old fart like myself.

 

[woodyng2]

2015 JG Rickenbacker 4004 Laredo.
I spent some more money further modding it......

 

[Nahguavkire]

$30000 bucks and 3 minutes? for a bass? No way.

What about the other two minutes and thirty seconds?