Cat Burrito Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Before the internet and forums I was strictly one bass - a 1989 P-bass. Whilst it is great buying and selling I can't help but feel those were simpler times. I'd go with gut instinct here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 [quote name='Burrito' timestamp='1473422344' post='3130075'] Before the internet and forums I was strictly one bass - a 1989 P-bass. Whilst it is great buying and selling I can't help but feel those were simpler times. I'd go with gut instinct here. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) I've had my '99 Hot Rod for 8 years or so and have no intention of parting with it any time soon. As I said before, it plays nicely and has no issues plus it's very light - 7 3/4 lb. Lots of people don't like them, but I like mine. I'd just like to have something else as well, and whilst I can afford a new one, the depreciation is certainly a factor. If everyone had said "96 P, wouldn't use it to prop open a door" I'd be clearer in my mind. I am going to see the '96 tomorrow, and if I don't like it, a new one will always be there. As it will if I buy it, decide I don't like it and want to pass it on - at which point I probably (!) won't lose too much. Edited September 9, 2016 by phil.c60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 How about a Squier JV Precision? They hold their value, to the irritation of a lot of folks on here , and are consistently good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amrod1989 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 For me I think if I had to choose from my collection only 1 to keep, it would be my American Standard Fender Jazz. It's just the full package for me. Sounds stunning and plays like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Out of the two you mention in particular, the answer is the new American Standard. They are very very good quality P basses right now. You know that you love P basses. If you try one and it feels really good to you then resale value probably won't come into it. It's hardly going to be a leap into the unknown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 If a P bass floats your boat, then take a trawl around the shops and find one that talks to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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