Which bass do you want, even though you shouldn't?

[LowB_FTW]

A Status T-Bass 5-string.

Preferably wood neck, but the graphite would do.

I don't need or want another jazz bass, but if one of these came up for sale tomorrow in the right price bracket, well I have the money in my account for one so it'd be a very quick deal.

Mark

[lksmks792]

This. I've no need for either a headless or another fretless bass, still find myself looking at these every so often. 

[Cosmo Valdemar]

2 hours ago, MichaelDean said:

Is that a faker? Looks like it from the body contouring...

Definitely, everything's a bit off.

[Big Low End]

The Bootsy Collins. I will NEVER buy one but if one was given to me I’d be very happy.

[fretmeister]

7 minutes ago, Enormous Buttocks said:

The Bootsy Collins. I will NEVER buy one but if one was given to me I’d be very happy.

 

 

Me too!

 

I bet it doesn't balance at all and is a right pain to play in any position. But damn....

[AndyTravis]

Just now, fretmeister said:

 

 

Me too!

 

I bet it doesn't balance at all and is a right pain to play in any position. But damn....

I’d love the Washburn one…

 

not the Warwick.

[Rosie C]

 

I would dearly like a Hagstrom H8. One day...

 

 

Edited January 24, 2024 by Rosie C

[lonestar]

On 23/01/2024 at 18:14, Lozz196 said:

I really want a Charvel Pro-Mod  San Dimas PJ IV. Not practical for me as can only do short scale basses nowadays but love the look of these.

 

https://www.charvel.com/gear/shape/san-dimas-bass/pro-mod-san-dimas-bass-pj-iv/2963068595

I tried one of these; really nice, however I just couldn't get on with the compound neck

[lonestar]

On 23/01/2024 at 18:57, itu said:

Alembic Spider

- weighs a metric ton

- ergonomics, say what?

- probably even worse to find a case than to a T-bird, an Original, or a C-bass (which would also be of interest)

- price is around £toomuch

Me too!

[jazzyvee]

Alembic Spyder 8 or 10 string (if there is such a thing) but i don't have and gigs where it would make sense.

[StingRayBoy42]

5 hours ago, Cato said:

 

I've one these in the basket a couple of times now and just about managed to talk myself out of it.

 

I think they're beautiful but oddly it's the budget price tag that puts me off.

 

You can get them for under £300. I'm not a gear snob and own and play a couple Squiers alongside more expensive instruments but I just worry that this is going to turn out to be not as nice as the stuff I've already got.

 

Also they're big and I'm running out of guitar/bass space.

I've had my eye on one of these for ages, it's even made it to my ebay saved searches.

When I foolishly decide to get one, I'll let you know if it's worth having.

[Shambo]

I want the modern updated look alike of my first decent bass, a heavyweight 1975 Jazz bass.

 

A Fender Pro II Jazz in black with a rosewood board, blocks and binding, weighing around 8 1/2 lb.... but I can't pay custom shop money.

 

[jd56hawk]

5 hours ago, MichaelDean said:

Is that a faker? Looks like it from the body contouring...

Yes, one of those AliExpress basses.

In retrospect, I wish I'd bought it, good or bad.

The gunmetal blue and black looks incredible.

[AndyTravis]

31 minutes ago, StingRayBoy42 said:

I've had my eye on one of these for ages, it's even made it to my ebay saved searches.

When I foolishly decide to get one, I'll let you know if it's worth having.

I want a black one - but I’ve got my fretless acoustic needs sorted

[PaulThePlug]

53 minutes ago, jd56hawk said:

Yes, one of those AliExpress basses...

[SurroundedByManatees]

Early 90s stingray with maple fretboard.

 

I can totally imagine myself buying one in a moment of weakness, while I know I will prefer my Modulus.

[bloke_zero]

16 hours ago, PaulThePlug said:

That is a lovely looking thing!

[miles'tone]

Ernie Ball Earthwood acoustic bass and Maton JB4.

 

Even if I could find one of either for sale I couldn't afford them, but a lifelong obsession with the Violent Femmes makes me still want them!

Edited January 25, 2024 by miles'tone

[Linus27]

On 24/01/2024 at 17:41, lksmks792 said:

This. I've no need for either a headless or another fretless bass, still find myself looking at these every so often. 

 

One of these is on my list as well but more of a case of taking on a new challenge as I only play fretless but never owned or play a 5 string before.

[Linus27]

For me it would be these two basses. However, I only play fretless so I have no need for either and they would just sit under the bed collecting dust.

 

Fender Vintera II 70's Telecaster Bass

 

Fender Japan 51 Reissue P-Bass

[AndyTravis]

On 23/01/2024 at 21:33, MichaelDean said:

A Gibson EB-2 would be fun, but I'm not sure I'd use it enough to warrant owning it.

 

Same when I see Rivoli’s

[AndyTravis]

6 hours ago, miles'tone said:

Ernie Ball Earthwood acoustic bass and Maton JB4.

 

Even if I could find one of either for sale I couldn't afford them, but a lifelong obsession with the Violent Femmes makes me still want them!

Yes to both!

[merello]

Fender GeddyLee Jazz CIJ

[HMX]

Peavey T40 - I’ve heard they’re heavy basses? I’m not a big enough guy to be encumbered with that weight on my shoulder.

 

Gibson Grabber - prohibitively expensive and they look like solid chonks too. But they just have that allure. They look great.

[kwmlondon]

I want a Rickenbacker 5 string. I mean, no way. But pwhoaaaar!

https://www.promenademusic.co.uk/rickenbacker-4003s-5-string-bass-mapleglo/