ziggydolphinboy Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone wants to help me discuss my situation.= 1st=basses i play fender jazz plus usa 4 string. warwick sntcs dolphin 5 string(with peizo). warwick thumb six nt. i usually play in rock covers bands and function stuff, i recently got a pro funk dep gig. was very nervous so i put my 4 stringer into the gallery to be set up, got it back nice job. played the gig got another gig , nice. my basses all of them are gorgeous in there own way my thumb is an old one 89 so has bartolinis awesome sound(But heavy bass and i dont play the top string alot). my fender jazz is a peach based around kubiki electrics small body flamed maple on back of slim neck lovely sunburst (but not as balanced as warwicks as im a tubby guy so doesnt sit well). my dolphin is pretty near perfect except for thick neck compared to other two. heres the dilema i dont play the six alot, would like to get a better 4 stringer but have always wanted a status or a custom bass. the two warwicks are worth around £1500. each and ive seen a not so nice jazz bass plus on ebay for £825.00, just confused as which one to sell to get what i want and fancy!!! cant see the point of me having a sixer so was thinking of getting a status 5 but got my dolphin cant really have two 5s but love 5 strings but they are hard to do the od slap riffs on!! would sell 4 string but its so peachey /rare, and nice as all my basses are i know ill regret selling whatever 1 i sell!! any suggestions ? and hello to you all!! peace and bass ziggy.x Quote
thisnameistaken Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Sell your Thumb 6, buy a same-era Thumb 5. Job done and plenty of change left over for lemonade and ginger biscuits. Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Hi Ziggy, Sounds like you already have a good collection there. You mentioned a Status & personally I can't recommend them highly enough. Possibly the most clear and yet growly sound you can get. I'd sell your Fender & Warwick 6 & find a really nice Status SII or S2-Classic. Possibly one of the best all round basses you'll ever play! Just be prepared for the fact that the Warwick market is very depressed at the moment & you're not likely to get a huge amount for a 6-stringer. I bought a mint Yamaha TRB-6 about a year ago for a song! Best of luck in your search & keep playing Rich. Edited July 16, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz Quote
The Funk Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I'd sell the Dolphin. Never sell an '89 Warwick Thumb NT 6 w/ Barts. And I mean never! I just bought one last month for a ridiculously low price - closer to £1000 than £1500. Quote
ziggydolphinboy Posted July 16, 2008 Author Posted July 16, 2008 [quote name='The Funk' post='241317' date='Jul 16 2008, 10:30 PM']I'd sell the Dolphin. Never sell an '89 Warwick Thumb NT 6 w/ Barts. And I mean never! I just bought one last month for a ridiculously low price - closer to £1000 than £1500.[/quote] mm yeah if it was truly up to me id keep em all and buy my status!!! got wife and 3 kids!!! but got 1440 in bank!!! theres a lovely status 5 stringer up for sale on here, do i dare to buy and try and get away with it!!!! Quote
cheddatom Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 You could tell her that you've sold the 6er, when i'm actually just keeping it safe for you Quote
noisedude Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 As has been said, everyone's skint at the moment so it is very much a buyer's market out there in the 2nd-hand world! Quote
ziggydolphinboy Posted July 17, 2008 Author Posted July 17, 2008 [quote name='cheddatom' post='241516' date='Jul 17 2008, 09:14 AM']You could tell her that you've sold the 6er, when i'm actually just keeping it safe for you [/quote] loving that reply mate!!! that makes me smile i may get rid of the dolphin and go for a status. Quote
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