buying

Dear community, I’m looking n the need of help. I got offered a tour in China but the promoters say it is rather hard to find decent rental instruments there, if any at all (). I’ve thought then on the possibility of actually buying a folding one over there. I recall some of the Chadwick were...

Hi all, I am long time guitar player but lately I ve started picking up my friends bass a lot and having a lot of fun with it. Now I want to buy myself bass guitar.I am very knowledgable on guitars(I do set ups,refrets and know whats good and whats not) but I know very little about basses. So...

Dear Fellaz & Fellazettes, My name is neil, i am 39y/o & i think i might have more disorders than what therapist says i have. Over the years i have owned these basses & guitars: Pre-hiatus: - Cort Action Bass (first bass in 2003, sold 2007?) - RavenWest RWG 7-Strings (sold 2011) - Harley...

I've never owned a five string before, have played a couple of Squier CV and liked them but not enough to buy them. I have now fallen in love with The Warning and would like to add a five string for heavier music. I've been looking at Ibanez/Jackson/Sire but really think that it's unlikely to be...

Has anyone used Sweetwater Gear Exchange? If so, how does it compare to Reverb and/or eBay? The website states that there are no seller or transaction fees. However, that only applies if you choose to get paid with a Sweetwater gift card. Otherwise, there's a 5% seller fee and a 2.5%...

Hi Talkbassers, I'm looking to buy a Biesele Double Bass magnetic pickup. If anyone has one that they would like to sell, please let me know. I'm in Australia, but prepared to pay shipping costs. Thanks

Hey all. Although the two questions in the post may seem unrelated, in fact... I'm looking to sell my Ken Smith 5-string fretless bass, and was wondering on what sites, and using what methods people have had the best luck with? This is new territory for me, as I've never been able to part...

you all know me for poking and prodding with outlandish amp and cab threads, so this is probably a surprise to see. “where did this kid get all the money from???” anyways, by the end of today i’ll have bought a v4b. my father is “buying it”, and the deal is that i use my 600 bucks i got to...

See title. It seems like TalkBassers are generally fans of Reverb. However, then I also have read about bad experiences with Reverb. What does everyone think of Reverb? I'm sure you can have hit or miss experiences on any online buying platform. Some people are super anti-eBay. I've had both...

See title. There's a bass for sale on eBay right now that I am interested in (before we go there, eBay isn't always terrible!). The seller is open to offers. I thought his original asking price was a little high. He lowered the price two times, yet still, no one bought it. Now he relisted the...

I think the pictures are pretty, but the pricing.

For a few months, I've been in the mood to add to my very small collection of basses and gear. It seems lots of gear is popping up for sale and I am not sure if it has to do with the virus or what. Some of my recent cool finds were a MIK Squier II P Bass and a Sears brand BGA 28 combo amp. I...

So the day has finally come. I've been working my ass off all summer and during my gap year, far too many hours to even stay awake all day, but I can finally afford a Fender. So far, all I've owned is a Korean Squier and an extremely old Japanese lawsuit hollowbody, both at least fourth-hand...

I'm looking to buy a MIM Fender Jazz Bass on Craigslist, and the seller says there is no serial number on the guitar. Given this, he has suggested that I come try the bass in person to make sure it works as it should. Are there any ways to 1) Verify that it is a legitimate fender bass, and 2)...

This guy from Odessa (300 miles from my city) is selling his Cort Curbow 4 for $130. Bartolini pickup, killswitch, and he says that everything is in working order. Should I buy it?

I've been buying & selling guitars and basses for a couple of years now. Sometimes I make money on them. Sometimes I don't. But the fun has been the ability to try out all different sorts of basses. I've learned a lot about what I like and had a lot of fun along the way. Right now, I have a...

I've been using an Ibanez Soundgear bass for almost 8 years now, and it's performed magnificently for me. But recently one of the tuning pegs broke all of a sudden, which got me thinking that it might be a good idea to look into investing in another bass. I play bass mostly for worship in...

I think the most I l’ve spent was $90, when I had my wide range humbucker rebuilt. Otherwise I’ve had good luck with sub-$40 pickups off eBay, but I know there’s plenty of boutique and designer bass pickups that fetch a pretty, hefty, penny. What’s the most you’ve spent on a single pickup?

Hello! I am probably posting in the wrong forum as I just made this account today so I apologize... I am looking to buy a ESP J-5 if anyone has one they are looking to sell please let me know!

Hi again, I will travel to Netherlands this month to get a double bass there. The first time I bought a bass was a Gliga Genial and It isn't working as well as I had expected... Therefore, I would like to know if you could give some tips or advices to get a good instrument for a decent price (...

I’m up to 3 separate listings and then take downs for my P bass, and I think all three lasted only one or two days each. I’ve done this 2-3 other times for different gear, and it’s usually the product of indecision: I think I want to fund or trade something else, but the reality of making it...

Got G.A.S (it physically hurts lol) but a trouble for me is not so much getting over it, but the fact if I wanted to try a bass out, it is impossible. Why? It's a headless, so that already narrows it down, 2) It's a Strandberg bass, so not only would it be uncommon, but to be able to try it out...

I left feedback today for a pedal I bought on Reverb. I know this pedal is meant to come with a "manual" (ok, an instruction/spec sheet), warranty card and a power adapter. I don't care about the warranty card because it's been modded (by JHS), so that's void. The sheet is easy enough to print...

Hi there, I am an advanced upright bass player located in Colorado looking around at possible options to upgrade my current bass. I play many instruments and have a cheap(er) plywood bass at the moment which works great for pizzicato but when bowed there is much to be desired. I have looked...

Advice on Hybrid/Carved Under $3k?

So while I'm in no big rush, I've been slowly searching around for a new (to me) bass to upgrade up from my Shen hybrid as I'm starting to tell I need something more to help me express what I'm hearing. With where I'm at financially right now I'm starting to consider getting a loan from the...

I have returned 3 MIM Fender basses within the last month. A Players P, a Players J and a Deluxe PJ. All of them had issues with sharp or at the least, uncomfortable fret edges neck issues and a few other minor things. Finally gave up and bought the new Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazz for $349 and...

Hi everyone. Some time ago I've sold my old bass (an Aria SB-404/5) and I'm currently without an instrument. I'm thinking about buying a new one, but I'm having a tough time making a decision. There are three important details I need to share: 1 - There are not a lot of stores around me, and...

Just as the title says I want to buy a bass from a TalkBass classified but I'm worried about it for a few reasons. 1. I haven't had my hands on it and it's too far away to try before buying. 2. What is something is wrong with it? Does TB get involved with transactions at all like eBay? Will...

Hello, I need some help here, as I am new to this, thanks! So the question is; should i buy the old Bergantino HT210s in the present day? How does it sound compared to modern cabs? I would probaly be paying around 400$ for it. Can you guys guys give me some opinions on is something like...

I'm narrowing down my choices for my first Ric and I'm wondering if there is a buying guide that goes over the differences through the years. I really want a vintage Ric and would love to know about neck profiles etc I notice the '80s have a two-piece pickguard and two additional bridge screws...

If you buy used instruments online, you know this scenario. The box is delivered. You eagerly open it and pull out a case or gig bag with your new used bass inside. You examine the bass, play it, adjust the action and intonation, maybe install your strings of choice... And finally, when you're...

Hi, i want to bought a new bass, the only 2 basses that I like are those 2, I can't play them because I will buy Online, I have only seen videos of their sound and the 2 call me a lot of attention. I Play Jazz, blues, rock, funk and some metal. Please help me!!

How do I determine playing style exactly? I could say I like playing with slap and I like to get funky, but just as much I love to get a little avant-garde and get weird with tone. I could play both ways on any bass, but what I am finding is that the basses I often get don't quite accommodate...

Hey guys! I’m a student bassist studying at NEC. I feel as though recently, my instrument has been holding me back technically and musically. I am not well versed in what to look for in a bass, or where to start looking for basses. What are some good bass shops that are somewhat near Boston? I...

First time posting on here. Always used this forum for all the wisdom it holds. Sold my American special fender jazz (possibly worst mistake I've ever made) after leaving my band and bought a second hand warwick rock bass 5 string (Also another bad move). Hadn't picked it up in over a year but...

I'm trying to decide between two Fender Jazz Basses. One is a new MIM and the other is a 2001 American model. The American model is in excellent condition. All parts are stock and it shows barely any sign of use. I know the typical, "buy the one that plays, feels, and sounds better." But...

Hi all. So I’m looking at a bass in the U.K. that haven’t found online here in the U.S. The seller wants me to use PayPal as a payment for friends and family. I understand that would save him some fees. But I can’t get him to send me an invoice. It’s for 750 Pounds and I’m uncomfortable without...

I've been thinking of buying some stuff in the US (I'm myself from Ukraine, going to use forwarding company services). With ebay or reverb everything is clear, but recently I turned my attention to classified ads. For such transactions, here most of the time we use cash on delivery with a...