I see the name of the thread is “silliest reason for liking”, not buying, but I can see how these verbs are almost synonyms
At the moment I’m admiring the Sandberg California II TM4 Nighthawk, mostly because it is almost completely black (and black matt). It looks so effing gorgeous. I’m not buying it, but lusting for it, yes, that’s a pretty accurate term.
I also started to warm a little towards those worn-looking and scratched Sandberg basses, which is unusual for me, because usually I don’t like scratches on basses nor on anything. But, they look like badass worn punk basses, something one could take anywhere and not fearing it getting scratched. Their looks seem to suit the kind of music I like to play (unlike my Squier CV 60s jazz bass, which looks like a classic jazz bass, for jazz players, and I don’t play jazz. I only like jazz basses with their super comfortable necks. I love touching and playing my Squier, but it looks kind of weird for my music tastes, like, out of place).
That one looks really cool, punk AF. And expensive AF Imagine trying to explain to a partner that this bass really costs that much. That kind of purchase would be difficult to explain, especially if it was brand new! On the positive side, if a burglar ever broke in, they wouldn’t even consider stealing a bass that looks like that! So part of that price is maybe like insurance!
My Sandberg is the only “reliced” bass I own. I still wouldn’t pay extra for the relicing, but I don’t have qualms about buying one and I think I got a really good deal. And I absolutely love the bass! To be honest, it’s kinda nice picking it up and giving ZERO f-clefs about the possibility of scratching it. Plus, however it looks, when you sell it as a relic you can say it’s in mint condition.
I initially resisted (for a long time) buying the black BB734a as usually black instruments aren’t my thing. Turns out that was a mistake; matte black looks and feels amazing and even though I had the chance to swap it out for one of the new red ones, I decided not to because I ended up liking it so much. Matte black on black really looks cool and brings out the fretboard color beautifully, but I really love it for the feel.
Intentionally aged basses, but new, reminds me of intentionally aged Levis, which cost a bit more than non-aged. A concept that I’ve always found peculiar, aged should be real, not applied, it’s more honest.
Ain’t that the humbling truth…we come this way but once, so you might as well try to enjoy it! Providing you’re not hurting anyone else, and you can afford it, buy and play what you like.
Plus, however it looks, when you sell it as a relic you can say it’s in mint condition.