Guest MoJo Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Due to a recent new arrival, one of my P-basses has got to go. I love them both for very different reasons, I'm really struggling to chose and would appreciate your thoughts. First up is my Camel Journey Bass. Made in Japan in the 1970's for the Japanese home market, it's a rare find in the UK. It's in very good condition for an instrument tha is more than 40 years old but, as you can imagine,Ā it has a few knocks and chips, but I like that. It has a real history about it when you play it. Standard chunky P-bass neck with maple board. A blatant copy of a Precision of that era, right down to the tuning machines. Currently fitted with a DiMarzio Model P pickup and series/parallel switch which gives you the choice of subdued tradional P or full on rock monster. Ā Secondly we have the Bass Collection Profile Bass (the Bruce Thomas signature model). I've not had this as long. It's fitted with a SIMS pickguard which corrects the misalignment of the pickup that seems to affect a number of these basses. It's in immaculate condition. Slim Jazz-like neck is as smooth as silk, topped with an ebony fretboard with perfectly finished frets. Tonally, I had the opportunity to A/B this with a recent US Precision and it was difficult to tell them apart Ā Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I would keep both. But if you really do need to get shot of one I voted for the Bass Collection to go.Ā You'll never find another Camel bass.Ā But which one makes you smile the most when you pick it up? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Which do you pick up to record/gig etc? Neither? Are they just wanna have a? Sell both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 You know what I'm going to say. š 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 D. Sell both 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Bassassin said: You know what I'm going to say. š I do indeed Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Bolo said: Which do you pick up to record/gig etc? Neither? Are they just wanna have a? Sell both. Ā 1 hour ago, Newfoundfreedom said: D. Sell both Something Iād not considered. I was thinking along the lines of everyone should have a P-Bass in their arsenal but I suppose the BB414 will get close enoughĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 If it helps you as a seller I'd buy the Bruce Thomas if I had to buy one (hypothetically of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Paul S said: I would keep both. But if you really do need to get shot of one I voted for the Bass Collection to go.Ā You'll never find another Camel bass.Ā But which one makes you smile the most when you pick it up? This. You can easily get another Profile bass if you miss it too much in the next few years.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c2 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Sell both; and the new arrival too (unless its a baby, not a bass).Ā I've always enjoyed selling more than buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Sell the Bruce to me š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Let the market decide. Put both up for sale, and keep the one that doesn't sell first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 30 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Sell the Bruce to me š Ā 27 minutes ago, MacDaddy said: Let the market decide. Put both up for sale, and keep the one that doesn't sell first. Thatās kind of done already š 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 53 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: This. You can easily get another Profile bass if you miss it too much in the next few years.Ā This ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Its down to you and which one you decide you like best. I don't know the value of either of them, but if its not a vast amount then keep both until the decision feels easier. FWIW I think that Camel looks fantastic - a bit of a rarity i expect too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Looks like the Profile is the most logical choice for the chop from everyoneās advice and my own feelingsĀ 57 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Sell the Bruce to me š PMād Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I will never part with my Profile, however as has been said, if you want to undo your decision that one is easier to replace.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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