elom Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I have got nice gear that I have acquired over the past few years, all paid for from gigging. Whilst there is of course tons of stuff that I want there is nothing to be honest that I [i]need[/i]. Then I read about a guy who's gone and bought a bass that was made the same year that he was, just because. This strikes me as an excellent idea - though I know that really I just like it because it gives me a 'reason' to buy another bass. Anyway, I shall try and resist but have any of you got year of origin basses? elom (no harm in doing an ebay search for 'bass 1969' though... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I have often considered getting a 62 P then I remember I dont have 5 grand - I have a one-string banjo the same age as me but thats not something i want to go into on this forum. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 83 just doesn't seem to be a good year for basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlthebassist Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='737611' date='Feb 6 2010, 08:57 PM']83 just doesn't seem to be a good year for basses.[/quote] Yeah, I have a similar problem... I can't really think of anything from '86 that would be a keeper. Maybe a Status or nice Aria, but its a tricky one. All these lucky chaps born in the '60s get ALL the best basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I may have a problem with this one - Carbon graphite wasn't invented in 1969! I'd have to buy some ghastly wooden plank with the pickup right up against the end of the fingerboard like a Hofner Club. Then again, judging on how I've worn and aged over the last forty years, it'd be a pretty horrid and grimy specimen! Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 It would be unforturnate if you were born before 1951 then lolz. Mind you, i doubt there would be much exciting from 1991 though. I might be interested in getting a nice peavey or something from that era maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='737640' date='Feb 6 2010, 09:22 PM']It would be unforturnate if you were born before 1951 then lolz. Mind you, i doubt there would be much exciting from 1991 though. I might be interested in getting a nice peavey or something from that era maybe?[/quote] I have a nice 92 Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Nearly can't afford the real deal but my '51 Precision reissue does it for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Rather unlikely for me - could probably stretch to [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Catalog-Flyer-Reprint-1954-Vintage-Paper_W0QQitemZ380197282384QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5885862250"]this[/url]... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 [quote name='bythesea' post='737688' date='Feb 6 2010, 10:26 PM']Rather unlikely for me - could probably stretch to [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Catalog-Flyer-Reprint-1954-Vintage-Paper_W0QQitemZ380197282384QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5885862250"]this[/url]...[/quote] As long as it has great core tone when u turn the pages. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) 1946 was a poor year for basses. Edited February 6, 2010 by obbm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='737670' date='Feb 6 2010, 10:02 PM']I have a nice 92 Jazz.[/quote] good for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 No interest. 60s JapCrap was largely sh!te. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='737701' date='Feb 6 2010, 10:45 PM']good for you [/quote] As are my 5 a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Got close with an 86 Japanese Mockingbird. Nearly bought an 84 precision but someone on here scored it whilst I was playing it cool, the one with the dig in the back of the neck, they posted loads of pictures of just to taunt me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elom Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 [quote name='karlthebassist' post='737626' date='Feb 6 2010, 09:06 PM']Yeah, I have a similar problem... I can't really think of anything from '86 that would be a keeper.[/quote] How ironic, the basses I do have are mid 80s. Just realised that the Gibson Les Paul bass was launched in 69 and that just happens to be my favourite shape.... Did I mention that I got a new credit card last week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I'm wanting a nice 5 or 6 string fretless, but I doubt there'll be any from '71. EH, you could get a very nice ibby SR from '92. I got mine new in '90! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elom Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 [quote name='xgsjx' post='737775' date='Feb 7 2010, 12:23 AM']I'm wanting a nice 5 or 6 string fretless, but I doubt there'll be any from '71.[/quote] [url="http://www.toruku.jp/yokono/en/gallery/Pollmann/"]http://www.toruku.jp/yokono/en/gallery/Pollmann/[/url] There you go mate, 1971 5 string fretless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='737611' date='Feb 6 2010, 08:57 PM']83 just doesn't seem to be a good year for basses.[/quote] I've got a really nice Squier SQ series Precision from '83. [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='737640' date='Feb 6 2010, 09:22 PM']It would be unforturnate if you were born before 1951 then lolz. Mind you, i doubt there would be much exciting from 1991 though. I might be interested in getting a nice peavey or something from that era maybe?[/quote] My Tobias Standard 6 is from '91-I think thats pretty exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 [quote name='obbm' post='737700' date='Feb 6 2010, 10:44 PM']1946 was a poor year for basses. [/quote] I dunno - I expect there's a '46 [url="http://www.charliecardozo.com/web_pht_pic.jpg"]Tutmarc bass[/url] out there somewhere. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I'm 3 years out with my Gibson G-3. The idea does intrigue me though. Anyone selling a bass made in 1975? For not very much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 My Bravewood bitser will have to do. A Jbass from 1966 would cost a bit too much..but a rubber date stamp may be within reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 This is as close as I get [url="http://tinypic.com/a/r1w9/3"]http://tinypic.com/a/r1w9/3[/url] but I was already out of nappies by the time this baby came out of Bubenreuth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='737609' date='Feb 6 2010, 08:53 PM']I have often considered getting a 62 P then I remember I dont have 5 grand[/quote] I have often considered getting a 52 P then I remember I dont have 50 grand ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='737627' date='Feb 6 2010, 09:07 PM']I may have a problem with this one - Carbon graphite wasn't invented in 1969! I'd have to buy some ghastly wooden plank with the pickup right up against the end of the fingerboard like a Hofner Club. Then again, judging on how I've worn and aged over the last forty years, it'd be a pretty horrid and grimy specimen! Rich.[/quote] I own a Charvel Jackson 1988 (D.O.B.) star, I used to look at the one Chris Holmes used in WASP when I was 3 onwards. When I saw one on Ebay (and they're quite hard to find) my father bought me it for my 21st...pretty wicked . I also own a 1969 Custom bass, but its not worn or grimy Edited February 7, 2010 by Schnozzalee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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