Help me with my new dilema

[Rick]

OK, I sold my beloved SR5 so I can fund the 20 Anni SR5. But then I see Bass Central still has a HH Butter Cream SR5, and those natural SR5 are looking sweet to. Not to mention a Honey burst SR5 with Rosewood and a tort guard makes me weak in the knees.

So Should I wait patiently for the 20th SR5 or go for instant gratification and get a standard SR5?

Help

 

[bovinehost]

If it were me, I'd call Pete DuBaldo and see what his dates are for 20th SR5 delivery.

(Which is, in fact, exactly what I did a couple of weeks ago. I'm waiting on my 20th SR5 and can't be distracted!)

Jack

 

[Rick]

Pete's the guy huh?

 

[Psycho Ward]

Pete's the guy huh?

Great guy, worth a call.

 

[bovinehost]

Nothing wrong with BC, mind you - I bought more than a few basses from them back in the old days when Gard was still around - but Pete, yeah. Good guy. Plus he hangs around here quite a bit.

 

[Psycho Ward]

You know I see Gard from time to time and we talk on the phone at least a couple of times a month. He's married now and his job is going well too. Gard is a great guy.

I've bought several things from BC over the years, good people there too.

 

[bovinehost]

Just after NAMM in 2003, when the Bongos were unveiled to an astonished world, I called Gard and said, "Okay, get me one."

He said, "First, I have no idea when they'll actually ship and second, those are the weirdest looking things I've ever seen and I don't want my name used in connection with this transaction."

For months, he gave me a hard time about it, which is why I of course use his name in connection with that transaction. He got my my first Bongo, though.

 

[Psycho Ward]

I bought my first EBMM from him, come to think of it.

 

[AnthonyD]

Regardless of where you go... Wait for the one you REALLY want!

 

[adouglas]

You could do what I've done....

Buy a used bass to tide you over, then sell it when your 20th arrives. If you do it right it'll cost you nothing.

 

[Big Poppa]

What A Douglas Says Even Tho It Pains Me To Say It.....

 

[adouglas]

On the other hand....

Poppa needs a new pair of flip-flops.

Go buy a new one and keep the production lines humming.

 

[Big Poppa]

Actually buy a used on e to tide you over...the 20ths are worth the wait.

 

[Rick]

Actually buy a used on e to tide you over...the 20ths are worth the wait.

That's what I thought. Especially after watching Ed Friedlands' video review.

 

[saxnbass]

I'd go for the Anni.

 

[Rick]

Picking up phone to call Dubaldo

 

[Caca de Kick]

The Buttercream SR5HH is probably gone anyway.

I remember that bass being there because I called on it once, but I distinctly remember a pitter buying it a few months ago.