geoffbyrne Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I ordered a Squier Bass VI by trading my Burns Double VI, so I've a receipt and am committed to a trade. I wanted the bass VI for my Blues band as I did a lot of riffage in conjunction with the guitar & I thought that'd be great. Due to terribly bad luck & health of the drummer, plus lack of bookings, this band has folded leaving me bandless. So, do I need this Bass VI or should I go for a SUB V (by Sterling) in the same shop for only a few quid more? I have to go through with a trade of some sort to get my value, so the SUB looks good to me, or should I wait for the VI. Which would be the better resale value should I decide to sell? Damn Fender/Squier for getting this all wrong! I'm not sure what to do for the best. G. Edited January 4, 2014 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) 42 views & no comments? Come on, guys, someone give me an opinion here! G. Edited January 3, 2014 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 i actually thought it would be cool to get a the bass vi, but my tuning is alot lower and was unsure how the it would hold up. i would atleast get it, you could love it, i would atleast give it a try. andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I can't offer any opinion on resale value (and maybe nobody else can either if the Squier VI is a new model to the range) so I'd ask these questions; which feels nicer to play; which sounds better; which suits your current and future musical ideas best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) @0175westwood29 - I think you were probably right not to order, as you'd struggle with string gauge for your tuning. @HowieBass - My particular reason for ordering is gone. I suspect there are a lot of people awaiting Bass VIs coming through and there may well be a glut offered s/h after a few weeks, devaluing the resale price. Hence, I think, I'm going to have the SUB V. Pup & pre-amp replacement - a couple of easy mods - give the full MM sound. Can't really go wrong. Thanks for the discussion points. Just needed some opinions to focus my thoughts. G. Edited January 4, 2014 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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