TheGreek

How much would you want for a cheap bass with a £300 bridge?

Now that was a real bargain...

Mama, weer all krazee now - Slade

Bargain...I paid £150 which I thought was OK when I played it.

For those who haven't seen my "Wanted" ad, @Edmund_Gomes is looking for a specific bass and preamp. A friend of his is looking out for a TRB or similar Preamps for his JP-1.

The mother of all bargains..

I have several TEs - they are all surprisingly loud when you compare them to amps of supposedly similar output. I love the tonal palette too - every tone I want is in there somewhere.

One day I'll fly away - Randy Crawford

While (German) Shepherds watch their flocks by night - Xmas Carol

My back starts hurting just by looking at it...

Ever so lonely - Monsoon

TBH if it was a 5 string it would get more use. The only 4 string I play is a Mania fretless - another bargain.

Me down to one bass??? 😄😁😅😅😂🤣

I have an Aria 4 string with a MM pickup which I don't play - nothing wrong with it (in fact it's nicely balanced, good tone, nice neck) - I have several other 4 string basses I don't play. The resale price of these is ridiculously considering how well built they are and how good they play. I would have loved one as my first/ second bass.

@Al Krow, pm sent..

Are they available with pickups? 😉😉

I remember Arias being highly regarded in the 80s. No idea if they lost their way or if its just a flavour of the month thing but others with long memories should agree.

I would avoid any Hohner with the Select pickups. I had one in the 80s which I initially thought was good but later realised was rubbish. Pickups have low output and limited tonal range.

Thought: isn't this in the wrong thread? Has no musical bearing at all. I think one of the Mods or Admin should move this...

Lonely boy - Andrew Gold (been waiting to use this for ages)

Would be my recommendation. IMO spending more doesn't always get you more.