Was buying your dream bass worth it?

I'm a pretty frugal guy but I'm in a good spot in life and I'm seriously considering buying a dream bass or two. I would probably only buy them used but sadly, with the recent ... [TalkBass Logo]  Hi {NAME}! Our friends at Primary (who power this newsletter) created a new Chrome extension that we thought the TB community might find useful. It finds TalkBass and other forum & Reddit comments about gear while you shop. The extension doesn't collect IP addresses or other personal info, and the company doesn't buy or sell user data. To learn more, click on the banner below. [Primary extension]( Products TalkBass members are discussing [Ampeg SVT-CL 300-watt Tube Bass Head](  February 2, 2022 • Sweetwater • $1999.00  Amps and Cabs [BG] [coreyfyfe said]( — Stateside the AD200 costs more than an SVT New CLs are $1999 (heritage version is $2599) A new VR is $2349 (heritage/50th AV version is $2699) The AD200B is $2399 Maybe the heritage models are a fairer comparison as the AD200 is still a UK built amp, but any of these are above the cost of the YBA series at $999, $1239, ... [Read more posts about this product »]( [Mustang Bass | Fender](  January 23, 2022 • None • $849.99  Basses [BG] [felis said]( — Just a couple quick comments. The Vintera doesn't have a J pickup, but the Player and American Performer Mustangs do: Mustang Bass | Fender And about the necks - the VM and CV Squier Mustang necks are different. The VM has a one piece maple neck without a fret board. I understand that it's the same type construction that ... [Read more posts about this product »]( Your digest  [Was buying your dream bass worth it?]( February 05, 2022  •  237 posts  •  6,006 views  Basses [BG]   [Felix1776 said]( — I'm a pretty frugal guy but I'm in a good spot in life and I'm seriously considering buying a dream bass or two. I would probably only buy them used but sadly, with the recent ... [Read more »](   [NBD - 50's style precision with a metal flake refin]( February 05, 2022  •  57 posts  •  1,659 views  Basses [BG]   [scuzzy said]( — I bought this bass quite a while ago, with the sole purpose of it being refinished by a young man from my church. He is gifted and hard working and is planning to attend Luthier ... [Read more »](   [If you just got $500 and were told to spend it on "music stuff" what would you buy?]( February 05, 2022  •  161 posts  •  2,858 views  Miscellaneous [BG]   [cosmicevan said]( — Subject says it all...fantasy $500 to frivolously spend on music stuff nonsense....what you buying? [Read more »](   [1960 Fender Jazz Bass]( February 04, 2022  •  59 posts  •  2,199 views  Basses [BG]   [blbat8541 said]( — I have the distinct pleasure of being a happy new owner of a 1960 Fender Jazz Bass. I obtained it from the Original Owner, who is a Friend. Long Story Short, He has Parkinson's ... [Read more »](   [Set list blows]( February 06, 2022  •  112 posts  •  3,430 views  Band Management [BG]   [Xemoran said]( — Playing with a lot of good musicians. Everyone is very talented and been playing for a while. However, the singer is picking the songs and most fall flat to the crowd. I understand ... [Read more »](   [NBD 1958 Fender Precision]( February 05, 2022  •  20 posts  •  836 views  Basses [BG]   [El8ed said]( — FedEX just dropped off this beauty and my jaw dropped when I first saw her and picked her up. Refinished, re-fretted 15 years ago, replaced pick-up is a SD vintage, but everything ... [Read more »](   [You might be Prog if…]( February 04, 2022  •  187 posts  •  4,446 views  Miscellaneous [BG]   [mapadofu said]( — Let's build a Jeff Foxworthy style list You might be Prog if... - you've put out a concept album - any of your songs are longer than 7 minutes What else? [Read more »](   [NBD: BEST DECISION IN A LONG TIME!]( February 07, 2022  •  26 posts  •  1,494 views  Basses [BG]   [fretlessbass said]( — I don't usually post about my bass purchases, but I LOVE THIS BASS! Never had a PJ bass before;I'd been wanting one for quite a while....this one, to be exact... And now, thanks ... [Read more »](   [How a cheap Squier was better than an expensive Fender]( February 06, 2022  •  108 posts  •  2,501 views  Basses [BG]   [EXCAV8 said]( — This week my boss forced me to take an extra long lunch to avoid having to pay me overtime *roll eyes*, so I decided to head over to the local GC just to noodle around and see ... [Read more »](   [NBD: Turquoise and Tort]( February 05, 2022  •  34 posts  •  1,433 views  Basses [BG]   [JeffJ2112 said]( — Picked this up yesterday. Loving it so far, but have plans for it. At least the pickup and the bridge will be changed. [image] [Read more »](  Love TalkBass? Please consider becoming a [Supporting Member]( Our supporters have kept TalkBass online and independent since 1998. As a Supporting Member you can post unlimited ads in the TalkBass Classifieds with no insertion fees or final value fees. Gold Supporting Members see ZERO ads on TalkBass, ever.  Visit your [Account Upgrades]( page for more information.  Thank you! Want to help more?  Visit the [TalkBass Store]( for your bass needs:  From Darkglass to DR, Genzler to GHS, all profits from the Store directly support TalkBass. 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