Clarky

In response to the last three posts, therein lies my dichotomy as the AC is the better playing bass and has a broad range of usable tones that go beyond classic P. What it lacks is the 'aspiration factor' of a vintage Fender (and the investment attractions thereof) that most of the earlier replies allude to. Conclusion is probably to keep both!

OK gents, fairly clear message here. It's keep the 72p at all costs. Pretty much where I had started from but really helpful to hear your thoughts. Thanks

[quote name='BB2000' post='940408' date='Aug 30 2010, 09:34 PM']If old Fenders weren't 'collectible' (and therefore didn't have the inflated price tags) which one would you keep?[/quote] Probably the AC - its a better bass

Thunderbird - wanted to love it and had wanted one for years - found skinny long neck and raised central body section made it really hard to play SG bass - looks so cool but clunky neck and short scale made it play like sh*t

I have been musing recently about which of my two Ps I prefer: the '72 Precision or my Alleva-Coppolo Willie Weeks that I have had FS this weekend. Its one of the reasons I put up a thread about the long-term investment attractions of boutique basses vs Fenders. I am wondering if - in the pursuit of all things Fender - maybe I am selling the wrong one? Wondered what you guys think (I know the likes of WoT and Beedster will refuse to speak to me if I sold the Fender!) The pros of each are as follows: Fender 72P - its really light (not much more than 8lb), its a 'classic' instrument, there's lovely 'real' (not OTT) relicing on a beautiful sunburst body, its resonant, plays well, and I think its likely to be a very good long-term investment Alleva WW - unique instrument, great provenance (played by WW himself on Clapton tour), superb materials (eg DN fretboard), beautifully made and better put together (vs Fender), broader range of tonal capabilities (passive and active with great preamp), plays even better than the Fender Of course I could keep both, although it would mean (with my twisted way of thinking) probably storing one in its case as I like to concentrate on one bass at a time. Selling one would though release cash, allowing me to buy a different type of bass or simply pay some household bills

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' post='940331' date='Aug 30 2010, 08:34 PM']Presumably it outputs the same level as amp inputs, could you not stick a simple DI box in front of it? Another box to carry around but most small venues have them for bass anyway.[/quote] I have a DI box for precisely this reason but it would have been simpler to have it all wrapped into one, space-saving pedal

"Ask not what your sansamp can do for you - ask what you can do for your sansamp" Sorry, couldn't help myself Damn useful piece of kit, though, a sansamp. Just wish my VT Bass pedal had the new XLR out ...

Looks like DiMarzio cream coloured superJazz pickups and an East pre to me. Also the bass looks familiar - I think it may be a BCers bass

Life is all about priorities. I stayed away from music from my 20s until my early 40s and now I love it again (helps that my kids are pretty independent now and that my career is reasonably settled). You can always come back to it mate! Good luck in between times

[quote name='molan' post='939057' date='Aug 28 2010, 09:59 PM']Same as this one? [/quote] Playing six string bass now, Barrie?

[quote name='Rayman' post='938286' date='Aug 27 2010, 05:31 PM']My problem is, I don't get attached to them [i]at all[/i]. I have no problem in trading stuff in and out for a laugh. I really wish I could find a bass to fall in love with, and the one bass that did it for me, I let it go because I'm thick.[/quote] Russ, why not track down that Kinal? Just checked FS threads and BC'er Mickb1773 traded it a few months back, so why not drop him a PM and do a bit of Clouseau work ... and see if you can get it back?

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='938255' date='Aug 27 2010, 04:56 PM']I used to only have one bass.... then I signed up to basschat.[/quote] +1

Went for £511 - not exactly a bargain with the £20 postage on top, especially given the poor quality of the photos

Looks legit but its not a new series bass as it doesn't have a tort plate or heavy mass bridge. I guess its an S1, the previous series. If thats right its a bit cheap now (£456 including postage if you were to bid) but you wouldn't want to pay more than about £500 as I think thats pretty much the going rate on BC for a pre-2009/10 series US Precision.

[quote name='JTUK' post='937887' date='Aug 27 2010, 10:29 AM']These are the basics...you really should have them covered.[/quote] Yes, but I don't and so its a useful tool

[quote name='neepheid' post='937830' date='Aug 27 2010, 09:30 AM']Dunno, but if anyone sees winning lottery tickets in their crystal ball, let me know [/quote] I'm not of course asking anyone to predict the value of these things in 20 years time, more asking whether boutique basses are destined to depreciate relative to Fenders. Or to put it another way, if you spent 2k on a 70s Fender or a NYC Sadowsky today, which would you guess would be worth more in 20 years time