While some of you might think this is about me not being able to let go of this community , it’s really about saying good-bye to basses…
There is really nothing wrong with some of my basses other than the fact that I almost never play them (anymore). I guess I don’t play them because they don’t give me anything extra compared to my main basses. Still, it’s damn hard to make the decision to sell, mainly because I am so… sentimental. But, I am neither a collector nor are these basses much of an investment.
Also, I don’t necessarily need the money, but it could open for the possibility to perhaps get another one of my bucket list basses.
And then: will I regret selling them? Most likely (seeing how @PamPurrs and @howard and others experience similar emotions). Will I want to pull a @JustTim and buy them back again??
the easiest to part with is my Harley-Benton 6-string (but I probably won’t get much for it)
it’s a shame for the AiO PB4, but I am just not a P-bass guy… can’t seem to get into it (and my Mayones should cover that)
the Sandberg TM4 Nighthawk+: such a great bass, but other than being more slap-able than others, not giving me much I don’t have already (that M-style pickup is not really a hard argument; and also, I don’t slap)
the Yamaha TRB5Pii - my only “vintage” bass (2009); outstanding Japanese craftsmanship, but I just don’t play it anymore. Somehow, it is just too… “nice/well-behaved”; but, then, it is a bit of a “rare” bass…
Sorry for the long write… I guess I just needed to get it off my chest. Thanks for reading, and I certainly appreciate hearing your thoughts
Yeah, I am kinda like that… but likely not as good in following through!
What do you think about the TRB?? It was my first “real” bass. But, thus, potentially also a bass I wouldn’t buy now (knowing what I know now, and knowing what I want now).
As much as it’s one of my favorites of your basses, I would sell if it were me. You’re in a very similar situation as I was with my TRBX. Loved the thing, wasn’t playing it and wouldn’t be soon, time to go.
So, given your intimate knowledge of all things Yamaha and your grasp of the markets, what would you say such a bass would be able to get? I seem to be seeing asking prices close to what they cost new, around USD 2500. Is that realistic?
(Of course, markets here are rather different - different pool of buyers etc.)
It’s not that easy to buy Woodlines in Europe unless you buy them straight from Japan. But that probably adds about 400-500 euros to the price.
The Woodline I have is also a bit more premium
The delivery dates on gear is getting a bit insane. A 15-17 weeks waiting time is not uncommon. I think the used market will get much bigger if this holds up. I’m already selling a guitar and a bass and I’m just waiting till people are ready to buy gear again.
Oh, and for what it’s worth? I really don’t recommend that. Don’t sell on a whim; know that you want to sell a bass for sure before you sell it, and if you sell it, be done with it.
It was harder to let go of some instruments than others. One or two I’ve kept for sentimental reasons (like The Beast), others I don’t GAF and it can’t sell soon enough (Stiletto Extreme 4, though it’s the easiest to slap on…)
I guess it is what it is
I pulled my GWB35 off Reverb after putting it up. It’s just so cool-looking and my only fretless…
, it’s really about saying good-bye to basses…
…but I’m having a hard time letting go.
