getz out Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Steve, just be smart. The gift of the 414 was a beautiful thought from your wife. Even if it is not materialistically perfect, it is perfect in thought and effort. What is the resale value of the 414? $250? Do you really need $250 towards gear so badly that you would completely disintegrate a token of love and affection so easily? Keep it. Every time you pick it up, you should think of your wife's thoughtfulness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbn Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Getz speaks the truth. There will always come a time when you need a p bass sound and it seems your Yammy does it well. Keep it and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Originally posted by getz76: Steve, just be smart. The gift of the 414 was a beautiful thought from your wife. Even if it is not materialistically perfect, it is perfect in thought and effort. What is the resale value of the 414? $250? Do you really need $250 towards gear so badly that you would completely disintegrate a token of love and affection so easily? Keep it. Every time you pick it up, you should think of your wife's thoughtfulness. That's why I'm gonna hang on to it - and I do. I may pick up a Sadowsky outboard preamp just to give it a different sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I still say go with a flute. Really. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 I actually have a flute. I doubled on it in college in jazz band when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster6550 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Steve -- There's a nice Fodera at BassClub Chicago. . . Kidding. . .Just kidding Offhand, the best-sounding bass I have for a "smooth" sound is one (you watched me build it) that's just a Carvin body and neck, a decent set of tuners and bridge, whatever electronics, and, by way of a little not-so-scientific Dremel work) a big ol' De Armond pickup that Fender was selling a few years back. Coupled with a Rio Grande Pitbull bridge pickup (also by way of a little not-so-scientific Dremel work) for some "bite", that combo, believe it or don't, has a smooth, woody, kinda "jazzy" tone. . .Kind of an ugly duckling, but. . . Total cost? $700 all told. . . And I was the last guy on earth (at that time) looking for that tone. . .Go figure. That bass still plays like a million bucks and records like crazy. . . "When it comes to havin' a good time, nothing beats 'fun'. . ." -- Stefan Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 I'm hoping when I get the Eden 210XST I will get some smooth bottom. Between my onboard pre and WT-550 I have lots of EQ and such to play around with so I should be able to get something decent. If I don't have to do too much EQ'ing on my head for stage sound, I'm gonna try using the built in DI again so I can get some of that Eden tone in the PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Lets just face it no matter what is said here you want another bass. IMHO get your pennies together and get one. If you smell something stinking, it's juz me, I'm funky like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 You already have a flute?! Who knew?! Fantastic. Your world is complete. Stop messing', keep playin'! Peace. --s-uu spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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