25th Anniversary gift suggestions

godofthunder · March 06, 2013, 08:41:59 AM

Our 25th Anniversary is April 29

and my dear wife has agreed to get me a bass as a present. Now I thought a fitting budget would be 2,500.00 but alas she thinks more modestly. My budget is 800-1,200. I would like some suggestions on what bass to buy. What would you guys get?

patman · March 06, 2013, 08:50:16 AM

Don't know about the bass...congratulations on having such a wonderful wife. you're a lucky man!

Patman

godofthunder · March 06, 2013, 08:51:29 AM

That I am!

Quote from: patman on March 06, 2013, 08:50:16 AM
Don't know about the bass...congratulations on having such a wonderful wife. you're a lucky man!

Patman

the mojo hobo · March 06, 2013, 10:55:18 AM

Congratulations on almost 25 years. In that price range I would be looking at a Gibson EB.

drbassman · March 06, 2013, 10:55:38 AM

Barb has done this for me before. Isn't it great when they know what we like and want us to have it? Anyway, with your budget, I'd be tempted by this guy..............

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gibson-Explorer-Bass-With-Original-Hard-Case-FREE-SHIPPING-/370704041872?pt=Guitar&hash=item564faec790

TBird1958 · March 06, 2013, 10:56:28 AM

First, Congratulations to both you and your wife Scott - May you have many more happy years together.

As for the bass, it better be some kind on Non Reverse 'Bird - I know you well enough that anything else won't feel quite right.

Dave W · March 06, 2013, 12:05:13 PM

Congratulations, Scott.

Pilgrim · March 06, 2013, 12:15:30 PM

Hey, congrats, Scott!

ramone57 · March 06, 2013, 12:21:15 PM

congrats to you and your wife!

Pilgrim · March 06, 2013, 03:55:22 PM

If you can use a hollowbody and don't have one, you can always check out the new Gretsch Electromatics.

Rob · March 06, 2013, 06:56:05 PM

Congrats to you both!
My votes with Pil

Basvarken · March 07, 2013, 12:52:24 AM

Congrats Scott.

Maybe a Pelham Blue BaCHbird

Highlander · March 07, 2013, 05:49:54 AM

Why not another custom Carlo one-off to your spec...?

It would have to be a "silver" fin...

Something unique...

Scott... Jackie liked your 2.5K idea but quickly told me not to get any ideas and remember to move the decimal point south for ours next year...

If you have the capital you could do the split ($1.25K each) ... ?

godofthunder · March 07, 2013, 06:05:26 AM

Kenny I had thought of a silver NR but one of Carlos build is out of the budget. I like the hollow idea, maybe the Hofner President like Stu's.

drbassman · March 07, 2013, 07:47:36 AM

Quote from: godofthunder on March 07, 2013, 06:05:26 AM
Kenny I had thought of a silver NR but one of Carlos build is out of the budget. I like the hollow idea, maybe the Hofner President like Stu's.

I think some variety would be good for you! I also like the look of the new Hifner Verithin basses. Really cool lokking! I do like my Sutcliffe bass. Gonna take it to practice on Monday just to thump around some.