rogerstodge Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1342117551' post='1729986'] I just use whichever bass I'm enjoying at that particular time. All my basses are worth over a grand each. I've always thought that my basses are there to be played, not just looked at! What about the value of your bass amp rig? Mine is about 3-4 thousand worth? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Blimey Kevin that's some rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1342115043' post='1729918'] Value/Price doesn't come into it for me, I gig what I own. My basses range in value from £200 - £5000 and I don't consider the value when I'm doing a gig, as they are instruments to be played and enjoyed. [/quote] My pair of Lakland 55-02's (fretted/Fretless) go to every gig, whatever it is... They live in their highly padded Ritter gig bags until soundcheck then go back there until we play... I don't own any boutique basses at the moment, but used to be perfectly happy to take my Wals anywhere too... all insured so whats the worry, and everyone in band/crew keeps a close eye on all the gear if need be. I don't distinguish the value of the venue/fee against the quality of performance or gear I use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Given that it is unlikely that I will be making an appearance in Madison Square Gardens anytime soon I continue to use my Sadowsky NYC jazz bass. It would cost around £3000 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomProddy Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 £18 for a second-hand Encore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1342115043' post='1729918'] Value/Price doesn't come into it for me, I gig what I own. My basses range in value from £200 - £5000 and I don't consider the value when I'm doing a gig, as they are instruments to be played and enjoyed. [/quote] I wish there was a 'love' button for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I only have one bass......1989 MIJ P that I bought new for around £450.00. I drool over many more expenxive ones but I just love the sound I get!...........By the way the serial number says it was made in 1988/1989 but I bought it brand new from the shop in 1992/1993 I assume it took a while to sell!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 (If you have the choice) It does depend on what genre you're playing, and the pub/locale in question. Thrash Metal in some dive = take a cheapie Sophisticated Jazz Soiree in upmarket wine bar = Roll out the good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 only got the one now so its my 82 JV squier P/J, dunno what its worth but paid about 450 for it. Would be gutted if it got nicked or damaged though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1342115043' post='1729918'] Value/Price doesn't come into it for me, I gig what I own. My basses range in value from £200 - £5000 and I don't consider the value when I'm doing a gig, as they are instruments to be played and enjoyed. [/quote] Agree.... My basses are to be played and they get taken out. My basses are pretty expensive and we don't play dives but by the same token I am not worried about a ding here and there... they can always be refurbed..altho I do take very good care of them and don't ask for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I thought I was doing well with the £130 Warwick rockbass corvettes (TI flats cost £50 on the 5er, worth nearly 1/2 the bass). However now seriously undertaken in the low zone. Nice basses are nice, but I veer to the Robin Trower philosphy, if it gets nicked, stolen, broken, whatever I want to be able to replace it easily (and in my case affordably). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Assuming the new replacement cost, then my Ray is over a grand. I love it too much to leave behind at all. I might ocassionaly bring one or two of my sub £500 basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I don't really have a problem gigging any of my basses which are worth from £100 to more than £1000 in pubs. I've never played in any pubs which have made me feel uneasy about my gear or my own personal safety. However, when I play Belladrum festival next month, you bet I'll be taking my least expensive bass (a well used Yamaha BB300) - it's not punters, other bands or thieves I'm worried about, it's more likely to fall foul of the weather or me drinking a few too many paper cups of beer and leaving it somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have an old korean Squier P bass with a really nice neck that I picked up for £150. I fitted some Seymour Duncan SPB1,s to beef up the sound, but its still only worth about £200. Sounds the dogs nazz though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Mine are all worth a few quid, but I don't worry about them. That's what insurance is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 £2500 status streamline down to £375 well battered old Status Energy. Sandberg TM4 in the middle. They are properly insured so will be played. They are tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 All £200 or less my Ibanez are. But I love them all dearly, so for ultra rough gigs I take my Encore P that cost £50 and a set of strings. £200's a lot of money for me to find if anything should happen to one of my basses! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 However much a lefty 1978 Fender Precision is worth.I do sometimes use a Squier PJ,but I generally find when you twat someone with a Fender P,they stay twatted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 However much my refinished 78 P is worth. Not much choice as it's my only one. I've never felt uneasy about pub gigs, but I don't like leaving my gear lying around at festivals. I don't even play that many festivals, but it's a good excuse for another bass :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Musicman stingray 5 - bought new for £1,000 Warwick Streamer LX 5, bought 2nd hand for £1,300 I'd happily use either, as they're insured and I take care of them - if they're out of my sight / reach, then they're in their hard cases. Edited July 13, 2012 by bluesparky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1342115043' post='1729918'] Value/Price doesn't come into it for me, I gig what I own. My basses range in value from £200 - £5000 and I don't consider the value when I'm doing a gig, as they are instruments to be played and enjoyed. [/quote] Totally agree. Except the £5000 bit.... I have never owned and would never own a bass worth that much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I don't have any basses worth more than £500 at the minute but if I did I would certainly play it/them. I don't see the point in spending a load of money on a bass if you're going to barely use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1342121586' post='1730077'] Thrash Metal in some dive = take a cheapie [/quote] To me, deliberately choosing a cheap guitar is like downgrading your commitment to your performance. If I played a guitar just because it was cheap I wouldn't enjoy it as much and as a result wouldn't play as well, which would affect the whole band. That said, my Status has had a few dings over the years and it's pretty bullet-proof (figuratively speaking - it's never had to cope with real live ammunition!). I think once you get past/over the first ding all subsequent ones just add to the "mojo"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldude Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I don't think the value really matters, so if it plays well (i.e. you enjoy playing it) and it sounds ok then all is well. If the bass isn't worth much (sub-£200?) then one might even feel more comfortable being more relaxed about the playing and handling style and this might even enhance the performance! That said, both my main basses probably have a 2nd hand value of around £900-1000 but I don't let that bother me much. After all, I've never had serious damage to a bass so I guess these things are just designed to be manhandled a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Why would I want to leave my best bass at home? That's not why I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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