1998 Burner???

[Chuck Cheesman]

Ken,

Thank you very much for the information regarding this instrument.

The fellow trading this bass was curious about what I'd learned about his bass, but even after seeing this thread and the fact that his bass is a different model he has agreed to the exchange. I probably still won't see the bass for at least a week.

I thought I was looking for a Music Man or a Fender bass. Obviously, I've got to try this thing out, but it looks much more interesting. I can't afford high end "boutique" instruments, but I've always managed to find affordable alternatives - like my Bourgeois JRA guitar - that retain some of the unique "mojo" of higher end instruments.

So I expect this will be fun!

And I'll be back back here after my new, old bass arrives.

[Chuck Cheesman]

Oh... Thanks Tim as well! I don't know how accurate those numbers are, but they are just right for making our trade seem reasonable!

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Chuck Cheesman

Oh... Thanks Tim as well! I don't know how accurate those numbers are, but they are just right for making our trade seem reasonable!

You're welcome!

"Accurate"?.....

If you're talking about $ value accuracy, the "numbers" I gave you, ($800. -$1,000.) for this model bass in original/excellent condition, are accurate.

[Chuck Cheesman]

Thanks Tim! I believe you.

Hopefully the $ value will not matter. Hopefully, I'll like it enough to keep it for a long, long time.

I've been on a mission the past couple years to sort out my guitars so that each one is a keeper. I don't collect them. But if I can find a reason to regularly play it, it sticks around. I've got my two main acoustic six string guitars, a keeper twelve-string, and a Fender Srat that has become part of the family. I thought once those were in place I'd be over GAS. But I keep discovering other things I need. Like a bass. Or a mandolin. Or a mandola.

At least I haven't started thinking about a banjo yet!

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Chuck Cheesman

Thanks Tim! I believe you.
I thought once those were in place I'd be over GAS. But I keep discovering other things I need. Like a bass. Or a mandolin. Or a mandola.
At least I haven't started thinking about a banjo yet!

Believe me when I tell ya; I understand about the "GAS" thing!

[Chuck Cheesman]

...supposed to be here today!

[Tim Bishop]

Great! Looking forward to hearing back from you once you get the bass. Remember, set-up is everything! Make sure strings are fresh and action is set-up for YOU!