What Value Is Your 'Pub Gig' Bass?

[spongebob]

Just wondering what value of gear people of BC-world use in the murky world of the pub gig.

Expensive go-to bass, or modded ol' reliable?

[Telebass]

Don't have anything now above the 500 squids mark...

[Bassman Rich]

Played my 1982 P bass on sunday, was a bit miffed when it got clouted by the rhythm guitarist, then again the singer on waving his hands about hit the machine heads and put 2 strings out, on the only song I play a kinda solo bit over the bass drone notes.... doh. Back to the 2003 workhorse I guess

[deaver]

Not got anything over £500 at the moment but if I had my 83 MIJ Precision would still be my pub gig bass

[SlapbassSteve]

Had been using my MIM Jazz/MIM Precision (only cost me £400 for both of them- bargains!) but for the last few gigs I've used my modded Squier Standard J because I actually reckon it's the better bass of the three. Besides, the acoustics are never that great that anyone in the crowd can tell the difference! All my cash went into getting an amp that could hold its own without snapping my spine.

[LiamPodmore]

My lovely '86 MIJ Precision. Cost me £380.

Liam

[stingrayPete1977]

Other than a Squier Jazz I dont use much these days as it a 4 string all of my others are in the first group, just dont tell the wife

[KevB]

How are we making the valuations here, what the bass cost or what it would cost to replace new? My MIA jazz is my main gig bass when I'm in a band. It was bought S/H for less than £400 but I doubt I'd find an equivalent one again at that price and god knows what one costs new and shiny, over twice that I guess.

[Cameronj279]

Only have one bass and it was under £500.

[barneyg42]

£1300 Status S2 5-string. Being headless helps with small stages etc but I watch it like a hawk when I'm off stage not playing, bit much for a pub band but I've been wanting one for ages!

[nick]

Depends on the music, either a 2004 CIJ '62 Precision with flats or a '84 Tokai Hardpuncher with roundwounds both probably worth no more than £400.
Used for any gigs - pubs, weddings, functions etc...

[samzemuel]

Only got my one bass which is the sterling by music man 5 string. im starting to find it a bit heavy but generally my workhorse and I do love it!!

[BigRedX]

I own my basses in order to pay them (at gigs). So long as it look, sounds and plays right, that's all that matters. If I was worried about the safety of my gear at a gig, I'd probably also be be worried about my personal safety too and for me that's more important. Gear can always be repaired or replaced.

Edited July 12, 2012 by BigRedX

[Nibody]

Think all mine together are probably worth 500! Thats all seven of them...

[BigAlonBass]

Where's the "under £100" section? Both of my 'Pub' Basses cost less than that!

[warwickhunt]

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.

[BottomE]

There should be a poll option for £75 and under then I'd be checking that box

Depends on the pub but if its murky like the OP suggested then it would be the Squier P - £75 Ebay bargain. If its more upmarket then something else would do the job but the Squier would come along as a backup.

[Mog]

Just added my sub £500 bass that I use for covers gigs. Sometimes I'll bring one of the Spectors or 'wicks to a pub gig but its a rare treat for myself.

[Protium]

MIM P-bass £90, boot sale bargain

[merlin]

[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] so true

Edited July 12, 2012 by merlin

[SpaceChick]

Not gigged yet, but when I do it will be with my Ibanez which is £300 worth

[Lozz196]

For both my bands - 77 Fender Precision - approx £1400

My rehearsal bass isn`t far off, 78 Fender Precision - £1200

Have to use `em both!

Edited September 3, 2012 by Lozz196

[kevin_lindsay]

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?

[SpaceChick]

I've got a £200 amp.... Now this I need to upgrade! But I need to have a better understanding on what I need first!

[steve-bbb]

if its just a pub and/or somewhere i dont personally know then i only take the squier J (150 squid)

all other gigs and 'ok' pubs that i know i take the TRB

Edited July 14, 2012 by steve-bbb