Lowender Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 A MIA. A Squier CV. A J Deluxe and a fretless. All very nice. So why must I have a cheap Squier 77? Those pearl inlays on a maple fingerboard with white binding and a stupidly low price are making it impossible to resist. What kind of mad sorcery does this to me? Quote
discreet Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 [quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1382921594' post='2258102'] What kind of mad sorcery does this to me? [/quote] GAS. Hnngg... resist. Quote
4 Strings Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Buy it. Then, set a max number to own (say 3), sell back down to it and put the money aside for any other bargains you see. That way you keep the best ones, and can have a constant eye out for others and can even buy them without worry. Even if you sell the one you just bought, doesn't matter, there'll be no rush. I don't really want a collection of basses and , without really intending to, I have been able to trade up by buying nice basses I happen to see at good prices, and then selling on (because I realised I preferred a different one). Kept the ones I liked best. Quote
Mornats Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Is it this one? [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Squier-by-Fender-Vintage-Modified-77-Jazz-Bass-Amber/UBR"]http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Squier-by-Fender-Vintage-Modified-77-Jazz-Bass-Amber/UBR[/url] If so, I played one of these and preferred to all of the Mexican Fenders and some of the USA ones. Sorry, I'm not helping. Quote
Fat Rich Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Pearl on maple with white bindings looks great, a "must have" I reckon. It'll go nicely with pearl on rosewood with white bindings, next on the "must have" list if you've not got one already. Quote
rogerstodge Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I have a one in one out rule, laid down by the missus. Quote
Lozz196 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Surely the answer to "I already have 4 Jazz Basses so..." is: I need to buy 4 Precisions. Quote
Lowender Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1382952190' post='2258239'] Is it this one? [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Squier-by-Fender-Vintage-Modified-77-Jazz-Bass-Amber/UBR"]http://www.gear4musi...-Bass-Amber/UBR[/url] If so, I played one of these and preferred to all of the Mexican Fenders and some of the USA ones. Sorry, I'm not helping. [/quote] Yep , that's it. You sold me. It isn;t a matter of keeping the "best" or "better ones." They all have their own personality and oddly enough, when it comes to recording, the more expensive one isn;t always the best chocie. It really depends on the song and that;'s why I have a collection of basses. I use them all. This one just seems superfluous. But, the price is right. Hell, a couple of dinners out a a few taxis rides and their gone. The bass it forever. Well, we'll see. : ) Quote
TheGreek Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Confucius say..."[i]everything is nice but more is better[/i]"... Quote
Lowender Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1383030925' post='2259205'] [/quote] Didn't get it yet. Will post the entire family once it's in. Quote
CamdenRob Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 [quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1382983720' post='2258802'] I have a one in one out rule, laid down by the missus. [/quote] Yes more than one missus can be problematic.... Quote
Telebass Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1382993525' post='2258973'] Surely the answer to "I already have 4 Jazz Basses so..." is: I need to buy 4 Precisions. [/quote] This. Quote
discreet Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1383057037' post='2259605'] Yes more than one missus can be problematic... [/quote] That's the understatement of the week. Quote
KiOgon Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1382993525' post='2258973'] Surely the answer to "I already have 4 Jazz Basses so..." is: I need to buy 4 Precisions. [/quote]Haha - I did it the other way round Quote
Marc S Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 If you like it - go for it........ I've got a Squier Precision, with a J neck and additional pickup It's Indonesian built, and a better bass than either of the US Fenders I owned, it's more playable, and it sounds better and I'm not as precious about it at gigs, as I am with less expensive basses And yes, it's funny how the most expensive bass isn't always the best sounding, when recording if you like it, get it, and don't be afraid of letting a more expensive one go, just because this one is a Squier Quote
CamdenRob Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1383057037' post='2259605'] Yes more than one missus can be problematic.... [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1383063068' post='2259713'] That's the understatement of the week. [/quote] I've had some limited success recently with only having one out on the stand at a time and keeping the others in their cases under the bed... Quote
blamelouis Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) I have two squiers already but SERIOUSLY tempted by this ...... http://www.fender.com/en-GB/basses/precision-bass/vintage-modified-precision-bass-pj-rosewood-fingerboard-lake-placid-blue/ These basses are going to be classics in a few years the quality is so good. Edited October 30, 2013 by blamelouis Quote
Marc S Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 [quote name='blamelouis' timestamp='1383131688' post='2260504'] I have two squiers already but SERIOUSLY tempted by this ...... [url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/basses/precision-bass/vintage-modified-precision-bass-pj-rosewood-fingerboard-lake-placid-blue/"]http://www.fender.co...ke-placid-blue/[/url] These basses are going to be classics in a few years the quality is so good. [/quote] It's like the one I have, except mine is white It is a really nice bass Good quality, it's fairly lightweight and has a really nice sound Go for it Quote
Bikenbass Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 [quote name='blamelouis' timestamp='1383131688' post='2260504'] I have two squiers already but SERIOUSLY tempted by this ...... [url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/basses/precision-bass/vintage-modified-precision-bass-pj-rosewood-fingerboard-lake-placid-blue/"]http://www.fender.co...ke-placid-blue/[/url] These basses are going to be classics in a few years the quality is so good. [/quote] Oh thanks a bunch! Now I want one. Quote
steve-bbb Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 how about a jazz-a-like ? something very close in shape/style/configuration i recommened this or maybe one of these.... Quote
blamelouis Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1383204149' post='2261421'] how about a jazz-a-like ? something very close in shape/style/configuration i recommened this or maybe one of these.... [/quote] Love that Yamaha , is that a Trb 4 ? Quote
steve-bbb Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 TRB1004J - they are supposed to be about 800 new but you can often pick them up in good condition preloved for about 3-400 (i got mine on fleabay 2 years ago for 380 absolute mint and unused) if you find an early series japanese TRB-4 like that gorgeous blue one which was sold recently on here please let me know ASAP if you like 'burp-tone' TRB is the way to go Quote
Lowender Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) I ubderstand they're very nice basses, but for some reason, Fender copies don't do it for me. (One of those irrational dislikes). All my basses look like the original design. RIcs look like Rics. Ibby's look like Ibby's. MM's look like MM's. The Hofner is a Hof. To me, copying another style looks like you're trying to BE that style. I do have an epiphone Les Paul Jr, but that's because it's essentially the same instrument for a quarter of the price. Edited October 31, 2013 by Lowender Quote
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