Members willsellout Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'm looking to get my ultimate bass, which will be a P bass of sorts. I haven't completely decided whether or not it will be a P bass or a PJ, although for fingerstyle I do have problems with one P pickup, simply because I like to play by the bridge. I'm leaning towards a PJ but who knows. After doing some research here are my choices as I see them right now: Lakland Bob Glaub. My only gripe with them is that they would charge 600.00 to put a J in the bridge position, which I think is really high. That would put one of their basses in the 3K range. Resale is good. G&L SB2- My only gripe with this is that i'd still have to have someone put in a tone knob. I also haven't played a new SB2 to know whether or not I like the neck. Resale sucks unless I buy used. Nino Valenti- I got a quote and it's more than reasonable, but I've never played one of his necks to know whether or not I'd like them. I know he has a return policy but I don't like wasting anyone's time or my money. Excellent reputation for quality and resale is good on Talkbass, but probably not so good anywhere else. Fender Custom shop P bass with a J neck- I'm a Fender guy, what can I say? Their prices are in line with everyone else's, they have excellent resale, moreso than any of the other list-ees (I think). I haven't met a Fender J neck I didn't like. I haven't met a Fender bass I didn't like, tone-wise. I thought about Mike Lull but I couldn't stand the Lull that I had..it felt like {censored}. Played good, sounded decent but felt like ass. Heavy as hell as well. I also thought about Sadowsky but he's out of my price range and I have no interest in a Metro. I'm going to be taking another look at the Highway one P bass at a local shop to see how I feel about it as well but in the mean time, does anyone have any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 Doesn't Nino use Warmoth necks ? If so it's good stuff . So Nino or Fender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 i plan on getting a G&L so thats my votealso get a PJ, i HATE having to move back to the pickups when i play on the E, it takes longer and the tone is far different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreaserMatt Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 Fender relic baby!!!!! Yeah!!!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 I vote Valenti, though a custom Fender would be close second. How about Valenti with P body, jazz neck and 2 p pups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 first off, you can't go wrong with the gl...new even. For the cost of a fender custom shop, you could get a valenti &a gl. The custom shops can b nice tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'd vote Lakland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 I gotta go with Fender. For all the reasons you stated.Plus, I too am a Fender fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 Fender or Lakland, because you're only going to sell it anyway so you might as well get as much back as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 15, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 15, 2008 Fender or Lakland, because you're only going to sell it anyway so you might as well get as much back as you can. What gave him away? The idea that resale value is a primary factor in choosing his ultimate bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 What gave him away? The idea that resale value is a primary factor in choosing his ultimate bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted September 15, 2008 Members Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'd go with the Lakland or Fender Custom Shop. I keep telling myself it's time to save up for a CS Fender, but other basses keep getting in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 I gotta go with Fender. For all the reasons you stated. Plus, I too am a Fender fan. +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 What gave him away? The idea that resale value is a primary factor in choosing his ultimate bass? you say that like it's a bad thing... :D me, i voted valenti or g and l. hard to go wrong either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aahzz Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 I haven't met a Fender J neck I didn't like. I haven't met a Fender bass I didn't like, tone-wise. I really think you answered it in your post already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Just get an SB, you'll never sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted September 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 What gave him away? The idea that resale value is a primary factor in choosing his ultimate bass? Where did I say it was a primary factor huh, smartarse:cop:. With my history though it's hard not to take it into account though. I honestly plan on this being a keeper as I have a much better grasp on what I like nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 16, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 16, 2008 Where did I say it was a primary factor huh, smartarse:cop:. Post #1 silly head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 ... Resale is good.... Resale sucks unless I buy used.... resale is good on Talkbass, but probably not so good anywhere else. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted September 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Post #1 silly head. It's a factor but not a primary factor:D Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bass8987 Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Fender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members In Absentia Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Lakland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted September 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Wow, pretty even across the board. I'm having my local dealer checking into whether Fender can do what I want. Valenti is my second choice because he has so many options available. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SB900LE Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 Valenti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 16, 2008 Members Share Posted September 16, 2008 isnt valenti primarily warmoth parts? ...which can be a very good thing. But the valenti name is more about the co structuon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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