Bankai Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 We've just taken a bass in as a part exchange. It's a early 2000's Fender MIM Jazz. Nothing special, except for the fact it's Sage Green. What is this? I don't even... I already have exactly the same, but in a different colour. But something draws me to this. I didn't even know they made them in this finish! Quote
Evil Undead Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 If it were me, I probably wouldn't. But then, I don't like sage green, personally. Can you afford it and/or do you need a backup? Quote
Bankai Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Evil Undead' post='1311083' date='Jul 21 2011, 06:55 AM']Can you afford it and/or do you need a backup?[/quote] Just about and no I already have a USA Precision, MIM Jazz, Epi Pro Thunderbird, SR Precision and a Shine 845! Edited July 21, 2011 by Bankai Quote
thisnameistaken Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Colour is one of the most important considerations if you're going to use it live. I don't know what Sage Green looks like but if you like it then buy it. It's cheaper to improve the sound of a bass than it is to make it a nicer colour. Quote
bh2 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Do it! Sonic blue does me in every time! I have a teal green MiM P Bass... looks lovely. Quote
Sibob Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 I thought the sage green MIM on here for sale a while ago looked great! Si Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Well , I got a Dean cabbie bass. Didn't cost a kings ransom tho' It's rare and visually loud... Quote
gafbass02 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='bh2' post='1311112' date='Jul 21 2011, 07:56 AM']Do it! Sonic blue does me in every time! I have a teal green MiM P Bass... looks lovely.[/quote] This Quote
LemonCello Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 I'd suggest trying it out first. You'll soon go off the colour if it plays like plank! Quote
chris_b Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='LemonCello' post='1311145' date='Jul 21 2011, 08:48 AM']....I'd suggest trying it out first. You'll soon go off the colour if it plays like plank!....[/quote] +1 This could be an expensive mistake! Quote
Ou7shined Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1311109' date='Jul 21 2011, 07:51 AM']Colour is one of the most important considerations if you're going to use it [b][s]live[/s] to mime to songs[/b]. .....[/quote] Fixed Quote
krazy_olie Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 YES! I just bought an Aerodyne that was white with black binding because I liked the look of it! Having said that I would try it out to make sure it plays ok and is comfortable, fixing that is not always possible. If it sounds a bit naff that can be resolved by pickup changes etc. Quote
lanark Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 There are worse reasons to buy a bass (such as it's fashionable, my hero plays one, my band mates told me I had to play one, it's expensive and therefore MUST be awesome etc). Quote
spinynorman Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 I used to play with a guitarist who would buy guitars purely on colour. If it was a shade he didn't have, he'd buy it, and if it didn't work he'd try to fix it. Consequently he had a collection of the most awful guitars you can imagine, and usually spend half of a rehearsal with a box of tools fixing whatever had burnt out or fallen off. Quote
dan670844 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Bankai' post='1311078' date='Jul 21 2011, 06:36 AM']We've just taken a bass in as a part exchange. It's a early 2000's Fender MIM Jazz. Nothing special, except for the fact it's Sage Green. What is this? I don't even... I already have exactly the same, but in a different colour. But something draws me to this. I didn't even know they made them in this finish![/quote] Haha who are we to offer sage advice everyone one has Gas for shiny on here................... Quote
dan670844 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Bankai' post='1311078' date='Jul 21 2011, 06:36 AM']We've just taken a bass in as a part exchange. It's a early 2000's Fender MIM Jazz. Nothing special, except for the fact it's Sage Green. What is this? I don't even... I already have exactly the same, but in a different colour. But something draws me to this. I didn't even know they made them in this finish![/quote] Haha who are we to offer sage advice everyone one has Gas for shiny on here................... Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 No. Never buy a mediocre bass because of its colour. OTOH, don't ignore a good bass because you don't like the colour. Just like a worn out shark, you can always get a re-fin. Quote
Evil Undead Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='1312026' date='Jul 21 2011, 08:31 PM']No. Never buy a mediocre bass because of its colour. OTOH, don't ignore a good bass because you don't like the colour. Just like a worn out shark, you can always get a re-fin.[/quote] This guy has a very good point Quote
TRBboy Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Depends how vain you are......... For me, the order of priorities always are: 1. Neck feel, ease of playing, and general comfort. 2. Sound. 3. Colour/style That said, I wouldn't even bother trying something that I REALLY didn't like the look of, but I'm not too fussy anyway! Quote
Linus27 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 I am thinking about buying a Sunburst Precision because a. It will blend in better with the band rather than my white precision and b. I seem to be comfotable playing a precision and c. the tone seems to work best with this band. My only concern is I hate Sunburst Quote
Blademan_98 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Is there another reason? Do you even need a reason? Go on, buy it, you know you want to Quote
lanark Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 I think we need a picture in order to judge correctly. Quote
TheGreek Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 I was in the same predicament a few weeks ago with the Green Overwater that was advertised here. I had the same problem again when it was advertised on eBay a couple of weeks later..somehow managed to resist.. Quote
Monckyman Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 When you have grown bored of pickups, necks pickguards and number of strings, colour seems quite a good way to choose a guitar. Quote
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