Telebass Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Mine would simply be a very light Fender CS Precision with a slim, graphite-reinforced Jazz neck, black and all maple. Easy. Even easier if they gave the neck choice as a matter of course. Quote
Conan Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Geddy Lee's original 1972 J bass. Not that there is much left of it that is "original" of course! Or maybe one of Chris Squire's Ricks. Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Almost certainly a custom, if it's only one I'd say a custom built ERB as no way I'll be able to afford one for a good few years! Otherwise a custom Super P would be lovely Quote
Karnage Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 The Larivee acoustic 6 string fretless bass I played years ago at a show. Never thought I'd be a 6 string bass player, but here I am! I loved the feel and sound of it back then, but it was a grand or two from memory. Quote
6feet7 Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1382303518' post='2250510'] And the interesting thing is neither bass was originally made for the person that now owns it. [/quote] Actually I bought mine new from Simon at GUS and have been the only owner. It was made to the specs of a Brazillian bass player but not for him. I saw it in Simon's workshop just after it had been reviewed in BGM and just had to have it straight away. Credit cards - wonderful things ........... Hoping I can one day afford to buy your fretless GUS G3 from you Quote
johnDeereJack Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 If money was indeed 'no object' then it would have to be the Bass of Doom, then I'd give it back to the Pastorius family ensuring I have good karma for the rest of my days. Quote
Truckstop Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Yeah I'd love a Yamaha 2024x in sunburst/tobacco burst. I already have a white 424x and a black 1024x; I think I'd be getting it just to complete the set! Seeing as that's a bit boring my other choice would be a Roscoe Century 4. Truckstop Quote
Clarky Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Scott LaFaro's reconstructed bass (as Danny Thompson won't be selling 'Victoria' any time soon!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fqQ9dCk9oU http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=I5-PgCFlx1k#t=10 Quote
franzbassist Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 I'd have a YOB '66 Jazz, dots and bound neck with lollipop tuners. Quote
Conan Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1382346149' post='2250772'] I'd have a YOB '66 Jazz, dots and bound neck with lollipop tuners. [/quote] Oh yeah! That too! Quote
badboy1984 Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Six string Warwick Streamer Stage 1 for me. Quote
Legion Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Not particularly extravagant but I'd love a short scale Lakland Decade with Dark Stars fitted. Quote
Cat Burrito Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 For me it'd be a 1955 / 1956 butterscotch Fender P-bass although I agree that I'd rather have the money for a holiday or something else these days. I worry enough about taking a Squier around some of the venues I've played! Quote
EBS_freak Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Macca's violin bass. That would do me. Got to be the most valuable, iconic bass. Ever. Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Seeing I'm a headless guy, who likes vibrant colours, I would probably get status make me a yellow or green one. Or kubicki. I would get one that does a fretted and fret less neck,soI could change at will. It would be passive too for a change. Quote
Pow_22 Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Ric 4005 or original '57 P bass (burst/gold/maple) Quote
Funky Dunky Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Maybe a Wal MK 3 for me. Or a vintage Fender Jazz. Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Custom Alembic Series bass, with elaborate neck inlay and Omega body cut with pistol grip horns. And, if money truly is no object, I'll take an 8 string version to boot. Quote
Paul S Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 I'd get most pleasure from a room full of 80s and 90s Japanese basses, rather than one or two boutique jobs. One each of all the different Squiers, Westone, Washburn, Greco, Aria Pro etc - the good, bad and ugly! Quote
bartelby Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Apart from a black Wal MkII 4 string I'd love a Black & Gold SB Elite I Quote
fingerz Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Interesting theme. I'd love to add a Wal and a couple of old Fenders (P and J) to my list. But ultimately I haven't found the higher the price tag the better the bass - I've played good and bad at all price points. Big fan of all Japanese stuff too like Paul S above.. Quote
Evil Undead Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) The bass that I'd want doesn't exist, and I don't even know whether Spector would make it! But if I had the money, it would be a Spector NS-2 with the Doug Wimbish sized neck (jazz nut, slim profile), but in a 30.5" scale. And electronics would be MEC p/j pickups with 2 band EQ. So basically, the moon on a stick! Oh yeah, and even if Spector would make it, it would probably cost about £6k Edited October 21, 2013 by Evil Undead Quote
bartelby Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1382357025' post='2251041'] Oh yeah, and even if Spector would make it, it would probably cost about £6k [/quote] That's where the "money no object" bit comes in.. Quote
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