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Back to the OP, I think an expensive bass is where there is a bass i want, but immediately think that perhaps I should wait and see if I can pick one up used, rather than just buying it new. This was me when I wanted a Rob Allen. As to the actual level of money, this will always vary from person to person and we shouldn’t judge others by what they consider expensive/cheap. That aside, upper level instruments seem to be outstripping inflation by some measure. My first ever custom bass is coming up 10 years old, so I dug out the invoice, did the inflation calculation and it should now cost roughly £250 more than I paid for it. Even the basic, off the shelf, version is way beyond that. If I go back to the aforementioned Rob Allen, these have doubled in cost over a 15 year period and I mentioned my surprise at the cost EBMM basses earlier in the thread. Manufacturers seem to having a laugh with their premium instruments.

Never Let Her Slip Away - Andrew Gold ‧

Quality thumbing there.

Often overlooked when folk come to talking about top slide players, but Chris had both great chops and tone. Stainsby Girl is the standout track for me. Sad day.

I much prefer series to parallel in a side by side comparison. 😱😖 Ain't that the truth?

Currently enduring a massive bout of ‘Ray GAS, £3k for a US example new and that’s not the most expensive, that’s in Fender Custom Shop money, territory.

When I finally ‘jumped ship’ to the low end, I very nearly went for one of these. I can’t remember what it sounded like (are they really ‘Ray-alikes?) but I do recall some weight. One of Joe Bonamassa’s early bassists, Eric Czar, used ATKs.

Love this era of Yes. No guarantee that what you’re hearing is what you’re seeing. Bruford is air drumming and Chris’ bass plays itself on more than one occasion (right hand behind his back).

Stink

Pish

Gland Funk Railroad

There is a snobbery about this kind of thing, when all that really matters is that the end product sounds good. Having listened to numerous DB players, some of whom are revered, some dots (other markers are available) would help immeasurably. I’d rather see lines and dots than listen to pitchy playing.

Scone Sour