Basses you'll never sell ?

[Old Horse Murphy]

My P Bass that was bought with money from my family after my GCSE's. I got it secondhand but it was only a few years old. 
 

Over the years it's had a new neck, new bridge, new pickguard and has been fitted with Sims LED's. I've also badly touched up some paint chips (done years ago before I appreciated Mojo). It's probably not worth anything to anyone other than me but is the only instrument I can 100% say I would never sell. 

[wrinkleygit]

The fretless is probably the lightest bass I’ve ever owned and is a joy to play standing, the telebass is probably the heaviest bass I’ve ever owned and is the perfect practice bass to use lounging on the sofa. Visitors to recent SW Bashes know how good these really are.

[Kiwi]

None of my basses are keepers - I'd let them all go for the right amount of cash (and in one case, we would be talking a very significant amount of cash).  Although...the Spector NS5CR would be hard to let go if the modifications I have planned are completed...simply because no one else would probably want it until they'd actually played it.  It's the only bass I've managed to buy where I had that 'ooh!' reaction on playing it...I missed out on the handful of other instruments I instantly bonded with.

[WinterMute]

Currently all my basses are keepers for various reasons, the Bongo was a surprise 50th pressie from my best mate and is such a beast it'd be a keeper anyway, the 20th Anniversary SR5 is a brilliant unit that I waited a decade to get hold of and has proved to be almost perfect, and the Frankenstein fretless SR5 isn't a bass anyone would want probably, so it'll hang around until it doesn't, it's a surprisingly good guitar for being cobbled together from bits and pieces.

[Rayman]

Like Kiwi, I don't have any keepers. They're tools, and none of them are particularly precious to me. I've had hundreds over the years. Although the Aria Integra 5 is the nearest thing to a keeper.... bought for me by my partner for Christmas.... trouble is I haven't decided if I'm keeping her or not yet.

[chris_b]

I have a 68 Fender Precision which I bought new at the start of 1969. I'd have to be in a wheelchair, but even then I can't see me selling that bass.

[Lozz196]

On 30/01/2022 at 11:30, Old Horse Murphy said:

My P Bass that was bought with money from my family after my GCSE's. I got it secondhand but it was only a few years old. 
 

Over the years it's had a new neck, new bridge, new pickguard and has been fitted with Sims LED's. I've also badly touched up some paint chips (done years ago before I appreciated Mojo). It's probably not worth anything to anyone other than me but is the only instrument I can 100% say I would never sell. 

Great looking bass Nick, & great history with it.

[grandad]

I think I've been lucky with all my 6, hopefully 7 keepers. All 2nd hand, & priced from £100 - £250. 

 

1. Tokai SGB translucent cherry red medium scale - 1980s.

2. Aria Pro Cardinal CB380 translucent cherry red. medium scale - 1983.

3. Hofner Contemporary Violin sunburst short-scale - 2010s. 

4. Tanglewood Violin sunburst short-scale - 2010s.

5. Squire Mustang sunburst short-scale - 2010s.

6. Squire Mustang fiesta red short-scale - 2010s. 

7. Yamaha Motion B II white - medium scale - ?

Not sure about the date this was made as a student starter bass. Just had the body resprayed in a warm white. The neck is good. I have a replacement Hipshot bridge to fit. The tuners seem fine. It's very light-weight. 

 

I often play my humble collection one after the other & enjoy the different look, feel & tone of each. 

 

[Burns-bass]

1966 candy apple red jazz bass. Took about 4 years to save for. I haven’t played it in about 2 years but it’ll never be sold.

It is and will always be the best bass guitar ever.

 

[jd56hawk]

Just a few that are mine for life.

[peteb]

15 hours ago, chris_b said:

I have a 68 Fender Precision which I bought new at the start of 1969. I'd have to be in a wheelchair, but even then I can't see me selling that bass.

 

I did sell my original 70s P bass that I cut my teeth with and always regretted it. However, about 18 months or so ago I managed to buy it back! It was actually quite emotional getting it back and I certainly have no intention of ever selling it again. 

 

I have to be careful about saying never, as I have sold basses that I never thought I would in the past. I have an Xotic active jazz that I can never see myself parting with and a 91 Stingray that I got from a friend that I will keep (I've moved Rays on in the past and regretted it and then gone out and bought another, so I'm going to try and keep this one). 

 

Edited February 2, 2022 by peteb

[Skybone]

On 30/01/2022 at 11:30, Old Horse Murphy said:

My P Bass that was bought with money from my family after my GCSE's. I got it secondhand but it was only a few years old. 
 

Over the years it's had a new neck, new bridge, new pickguard and has been fitted with Sims LED's. I've also badly touched up some paint chips (done years ago before I appreciated Mojo). It's probably not worth anything to anyone other than me but is the only instrument I can 100% say I would never sell. 

 

Trigger's Broom Bass?  

 

[Old Horse Murphy]

9 minutes ago, Skybone said:

 

Trigger's Broom Bass?  

 

Yep, I've always described it as that 😂

[Jonesy]

I've got 2 that I'd hate to get rid of, even if I lost both my arms I'd probably still keep them and just learn to headbutt my way through songs.

 

The Ric was my gigging bass through my 20s, I've had it the longest, it has the most sentimental value to me and I just love it. Plus, its probably the hardest tone to recreate unless I bought another Ric.

 

The Ovation used to belong to John Entwistle, so I'm getting buried with it.

 

 

[alyctes]

I have a bass which I keep trying to sell and keeps coming back to me...  I should just break it for bits, I suppose.  At least then it would be out of the rack.

Edited February 3, 2022 by alyctes

[neil___lien]

On 14/02/2021 at 16:09, outtaseezun said:

Oh maaaan! 

I used to have a Fame Baphomet 6 string 5 years ago & it's the only bass i regret selling.. well maybe that Rockbass Starbass too... but i am swapping my SR506 for a defretted neck-through Baphomet this week.. 

The basses i have & would never sell are basically the two i own:

- RMI Quantum Dominic di Piazza Signature 6-string by Mark Ramsay

- Ibanez BTB846SC 

 

 

Okay so i lied. I have sold all three basses (Baphomet, BTB & RMI). They have found better homes & are in good hands now...

[moley6knipe]

I’ll update mine. Previous entry was the 2006 BTB Prestige on the right. My first breath-takingly brilliant bass so never getting sold.

 

The Ibby SR fretless because - it’s sooo cool and so light and the piezo sounds ace. I must *actually* play it, though. I don’t really ‘do’ fretless, but if I sold it I’d end up buying another one, so it stays.

 

My darling is Betsy, my 2014 Fender Dimension USA Deluxe V. I can’t put it down… it plays effortlessly, it can do any sound you can think of, and with the recently added tort plate it’s the best looking bass I’ve ever had. Fender should have sold 10,000s of these. I want another one in Root Beer with a rosewood board which I’d string with flats. Bit obsessed!!

Edited February 3, 2022 by moley6knipe

[Hutton]

I'll never part with my 2006 AVRI Precision. I received it as a leaving gift from the church where I had been the minister for 16 years. The pic is of the bass when she was brand new.

[Downunderwonder]

Seems nobody sells Ric's. Just one listed in the last week.

[WishICouldWalk]

I'd never get rid of my GB Spitfire.

 

[T-Bay]

Just the best I have ever owned, each and every thing is spot on.

[Kevan]

Two Wal mk1’s. The fretless in particular is very special to me. Bought for my 21st in 1983 by my Dad, who unfortunately passed away just two months later. Obvious sentimental value but the fact that it’s a truly wonderful thing helps immensely. I’m 60 this year and this bass feels and plays as good if not better that it did 38yrs ago. 

[Burns-bass]

1 hour ago, Kevan said:

Two Wal mk1’s. The fretless in particular is very special to me. Bought for my 21st in 1983 by my Dad, who unfortunately passed away just two months later. Obvious sentimental value but the fact that it’s a truly wonderful thing helps immensely. I’m 60 this year and this bass feels and plays as good if not better that it did 38yrs ago. 

What a wonderful memory to have of your father.

[moley6knipe]

19 hours ago, WishICouldWalk said:

I'd never get rid of my GB Spitfire.

 

That GB is SICK. I want one!!!

[moley6knipe]

@Kevan - lovely. They’re fine wines I think…. For sure an 80s Wal is one of the great classics.