Is it worth to sell or trade my fender hwy 1 p bass for a pawn shop bass VI?

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Flounder102Bass

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Ive had my p bass for 8 years but I'm out of ideas on whats new to learn, I play usually blues and electric blues.

So I been thinking about the fender pawn shop bass VI cause it is a bass and I think I can add more new techniques to it, however. I'm a little worried it might not work with me after all I been playing bass only and no guitar.

So is it worth to trade my fender hwy1 p bass for the pawnshop bass VI?
 
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Well, to be honest, I wanted to get (without selling anything for it though) a Pawnshop Bass VI until I tried the Squier version. Maybe you could afford the Squier without selling the P-bass?
Honestly, a Bass VI is not a substitute for a "regular" bass. It will get you elsewhere, but I wouldn't use only a Bass VI.
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
 
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Inconnu said:
Well, to be honest, I wanted to get (without selling anything for it though) a Pawnshop Bass VI until I tried the Squier version. Maybe you could afford the Squier without selling the P-bass?
Honestly, a Bass VI is not a substitute for a "regular" bass. It will get you elsewhere, but I wouldn't use only a Bass VI.
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
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I wouldn't mind buying the squier and not sell my p bass or trade either but money tight on me for now to get one, I know they seem affordable but it's the wrong time at this moment for me.
 
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I would say no, like everyone else so far. I don't have a Bass VI myself (they don't make leftys), but I have a baritone guitar. Which, in the guitar world, is somewhat analogous to the Bass VI in the bass world. The baritone guitar is a niche instrument, pure and simple. It's good to have when you need it; but 99% of the time, you don't need it. And, a Bass VI is probably even "niche-ier". It's essentially a baritone version of a baritone guitar. Or, a 30" scale bass with 6 not-quite-bass strings. But, whichever way you want to look at it, a Bass VI is not really a good substitute for a real bass - like the one you have now. I think it's commendable that you want to broaden your horizons; but if it were me, I'd keep what I have, and save up for the other one...:thumbsup:
 
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You'd be selling an instrument that is useful in virtually any bass role for what amounts to a novelty instrument on the chance you might find something useful to do with it...

I don't think it's a wise move. You'd be better off getting a "standard" (i.e. low-B) 5-string bass if you wanted to explore different techniques and/or broaden your range as a bassist.

Recommendation: bank some cash and get yourself a decent fiver down the road. I think you'd be a whole lot happier. And that 5-string will see a lot more use.

Note: Have you ever played a Bass VI? I semi-GASsed to get one of those for years. Then I got a chance (and the time) to really try one out. And...I didn't like it. A piccolo bass, or even a baritone guitar, would have made ten times more sense for me to get. And I also discovered I didn't like the way the Bass VI sounded. At all. So be sure to "try before you buy." IMO there's a whole lot less to a Bass VI than you'd think from the description and the pretty pictures.)
 
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40Hz said:
You'd be selling an instrument that is useful in virtually any bass role for what amounts to a novelty instrument on the chance you might find something useful to do with it...

I don't think it's a wise move. You'd be better off getting a "standard" (i.e. low-B) 5-string bass if you wanted to explore different techniques and/or broaden your range as a bassist.

Recommendation: bank some cash and get yourself a decent fiver down the road. I think you'd be a whole lot happier. And that 5-string will see a lot more use.

Note: Have you ever played a Bass VI? I semi-GASsed to get one of those for years. Then I got a chance (and the time) to really try one out. And...I didn't like it. A piccolo bass, or even a baritone guitar, would have made ten times more sense for me to get. And I also discovered I didn't like the way the Bass VI sounded. At all. So be sure to "try before you buy." IMO there's a whole lot less to a Bass VI than you'd think from the description and the pretty pictures.)
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I have tried the squier, it was OK at first but didn't get the full hang of it until I've learn a few new techniques on chores with my p bass
 
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I will be the dissenting opinion here and say yes. Unless you are a slapper, there's no reason why it should be a niche instrument any more than a five string or a normal six string would be. What exactly can't you play on one that you can on a P? Besides, P basses are literally everywhere. If you need another eventually just go outside and throw a rock. You'll either hit a guitarist who's looking for a band, or someone's P bass for sale.
 
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Flounder102Bass said:
I wouldn't mind buying the squier and not sell my p bass or trade either but money tight on me for now to get one, I know they seem affordable but it's the wrong time at this moment for me.
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like everyone answered, wouldn't you miss your P?
the VI is super nice, i have a friend that got one and we have lots of fun with it, but it is not exactly a bass guitar. specially if you're playing in a band.
 
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