Sure, I’m not saying I’m right, I’m merely recounting my opinion. I am probably over persnickety about quality basses out on the road because a) I was a tech for years so it was my job to look after other people’s instruments and b) because I have had basses (both mine and other people’s unfortunately) damaged and stolen from gigs. All three of my basses are 1k+ and I do play them to death at home and whilst gigging. I basically agree with your last paragraph but equally I wouldn’t disregard the things other people have suggested.