niceguyhomer Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) A few weeks ago I treated myself to a new US Precision, it's a lovely bass and since I put some Labella flats on it, I can't put it down. When I bought the P, there was a 2012 US Jazz there too and I couldn't make my mind up between that and the P but decided to follow my original plan. Since then, I've been really hankering after a 2012 Jazz with CS pups, trouble is, two bass rules apply which means I'd have to sell this; It's a Clover Avenger Custom - easily one of the best basses I've owned but GAS is GAS. I'd probably lose a wad - they're almost twice the price of a new Jazz. What would you do? Edited March 28, 2013 by niceguyhomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutSpoon Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Too many knobs and switches - sell it and buy the Jazz. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I don't think I'd sell that.. but I am not sure what you are after apart from GAS. I have GAs for 2 sets of cabs but I don't need any of them... so I am in no hurry to make a choice which may well not work out anyway... Now, if you HAD to sell as the bass had no use at all... then that is different, but apart from the 'one-in, one-out' rule..which is pretty stupid in itself I don't see why you need to go thru all this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='OutSpoon' timestamp='1364462417' post='2026711'] Too many knobs and switches - sell it and buy the Jazz. :-) [/quote] You forgot the flux capacitor You're right, since I got the P I'm on a get back to basics thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1364463212' post='2026726'] I don't think I'd sell that.. but I am not sure what you are after apart from GAS. I have GAs for 2 sets of cabs but I don't need any of them... so I am in no hurry to make a choice which may well not work out anyway... Now, if you HAD to sell as the bass had no use at all... then that is different, but apart from the 'one-in, one-out' rule..which is pretty stupid in itself I don't see why you need to go thru all this.. [/quote] I don't NEED to sell it to buy the Jazz but everytime I've had 3 basses, one never leaves it's case so it's self imposed. It doesn't make any sense at all selling this because it's a much much better bass and even does a great impression of a Jazz but as I said GAS is GAS innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 If it were me, I think/hope/pray I would use the P to scratch the "back to basics" itch. If the Clover already does a good impression of a Jazz then keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1364464118' post='2026745'] If the Clover already does a good impression of a Jazz then keep it. [/quote] This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Al, My rule would be; does the Jazz sound better than the Clover ? If it does, get it. If it doesn't then forget about it. If you just [i]want[/i] a jazz, get it. But as it's just GAS temorarily expand your rule to include 3 basses. You'll sort out which one gets the playing and sell the other in your own time. I can't see the Jazz being better than the Clover, but then I wouldn't buy a new Fender anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Stunning bass niceguyhomer. I'd probably keep hold of the Clover for a bit longer to get decided on which way you want to go - it would be easier to find the jazz you are after than to find another Clover like this I expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='niceguyhomer' timestamp='1364463421' post='2026733'] I don't NEED to sell it to buy the Jazz but everytime I've had 3 basses, one never leaves it's case so it's self imposed. [/quote] I have a brood of 9 with a rule - "all instruments are to be played". Not my rule, but I'm happy to comply - I play 'em all on rotation. I even keep a wee spreadsheet to keep track of how many gigs each one has done. Sad maybe, but I like to keep a note of every gig I played - when, where, who with, which bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Life's too short Alan. If you want a Jazz get a Jazz and enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Tools for the job, if the Jazz will do what you want better than the Clover, get one. If you don`t need to sell the Clover, don`t. But, if you can`t fund one without the other going, make sure which is the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='niceguyhomer' timestamp='1364463421' post='2026733'] I don't NEED to sell it to buy the Jazz but everytime I've had 3 basses, one never leaves it's case so it's self imposed. It doesn't make any sense at all selling this because it's a much much better bass and even does a great impression of a Jazz but as I said GAS is GAS innit. [/quote] Then sell the one that never leaves its case. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='niceguyhomer' timestamp='1364463421' post='2026733'] I don't NEED to sell it to buy the Jazz but everytime I've had 3 basses, one never leaves it's case so it's self imposed. It doesn't make any sense at all selling this because it's a much much better bass and even does a great impression of a Jazz but as I said GAS is GAS innit. [/quote] GAS is overrated... if you can afford to have 3 basses at any one time and the only criteria that one gets left behind... See which one stays in the case the most often..and that is the one you don't need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 You're all talking sense Looks like I'm gonna have to make room under my bed for a bass case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 And that Clover is mighty pretty, so if it sounds and plays as good as it looks..???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1364464679' post='2026759'] Life's too short Alan. If you want a Jazz get a Jazz and enjoy it [/quote] This. Its a relatively inexpensive hobby, compared to say a car enthusiast who will spend £1000s on a new car, for it then to blow its turbo on its first outing, to then cost another £1000 for the parts and labour, (this happened to my close friend). Said close friend still won't pony up for a new Gibson Thunderbird even though he has wanted one for 16+ years since we were kids. That £1000 turbo wasted cash could have been spent on a new bass which would, yes, lose a little money, but an instrument is nowhere near as high maintenance and won't be scrap in 5-10 years. Bass/Guitar/instrument collecting is a good hobby for me. I enjoy playing and I enjoy collecting. I could be wasting it on all sorts of rubbish, but I'd prefer new gear. Get the Jazz, keep the other two. The new American Standards are, IMO, VERY good value for money with the current rebate, (under £1000 for a top spec Fender with a brilliant hardcase). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 i'd never sell a bass unless I didn't want it any more. Especially not one that nice!! If you want a Jazz, get a Jazz. But if you really have to get rid of such a thing of beauty for a bass you might not be that bothered about I'd pass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 PS - Keep that Clover! Lovely colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks for all the kind comments, it is a stunning bass in every respect and sounds as good as it looks. When you have 3 humbuckers on tap, the word immense does spring to mind. I'm going to hang on to it and buy a Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I sometimes make a decision to buy bass A, but understand that with A, maybe bass B or C would be surplus. So I decide that at least one bass will go. Which one? I'd rather decide after I've had A (unless I am sure A is a keeper) for a bit, so that I can make a good decision. Sometimes it's bass A which fails to satisfy after the honeymoon period. If money is not the main issue... get the Jazz, and give yourself a month or two before you decide which bass goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sounds like a plan mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 You will always be able to pick up a Jazz but will there always be a replacement for that Clover if you get rid of it and then one day regret it? FIne looking bass, keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Coffee Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Clover is a real looker. Harder to replace than a jazz is to buy and try. Try a jazz and sell what you play least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Keep the Clover, the Jazz GAS will go once you have one and you'll sell it a few months later . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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