Should I get this bass?

@TheHorse (205772)
Walnut Creek, California
December 5, 2017 11:12am CST
I'm the best bass player in Contra Costa County who doesn't own a bass. Not the best player in Contra Costa County. Just the best who doen't own a bass. In Debbie's swing band I play Michael's upright. In Scott's rock band, I play the lead guitarist's daughter's bass. How do I get away with it? Well, it turns out that the bottom (musically speaking) four strings an a guitar are the same as the notes of a 4-string bass, just an octave higher. For the record, they're E, A, D, G (Eat a dog, good!). So I practice bass runs on my guitar and then use those runs at practice and during gigs. But I really should own my own bass. A couple of times, I've had to lug Michael's big ol' upright around for days when he couldn't make a gig. How's this one look? It's an Ibanez, plays well, and costs only $200. Think I should go for it? It comes in red, black, and the walnut shown. As an acoustic kind of guy (and a walnut speaker refinishing guy), I'm drawn toward the walnut. What do you think?
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Dec 17
Just by looking at the photo I say go for it. Nice looking you could say handsome bass.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Dec 17
I think so too.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
5 Dec 17
I think you've already made up your mind and don't need our approval. Use your myLot earnings for it! :-)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 17
But I'd have to push my MyLot Porsche delivery date back to 2717!
M.-L.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
6 Dec 17
@TheHorse Sometimes a man has to make choices . . .
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Dec 17
@MALUSE OK, if I get the bass, it's back to late 2717 for the Porsche.
Four Walls
@FourWalls (62145)
• United States
5 Dec 17
Sure, why not. I don't think you can find anything of quality any cheaper. I don't know about their basses, but I know Steve Miller used to play Ibanez guitars (I used to have a promotional poster from them/him). (Don't know if that's an endorsement or a turn-off, either. )
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 17
I think they have a good reputation overall. This bass has good internet reviews.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 17
Go for it - the walnut one. I sometimes wished Damian had played the flute, much easier to transport. This was when we were carting him around.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 17
Heh heh. Had I grown up as a singer, I could have brought my instrument with me wherever I went.
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Dec 17
If it will make you happy, then yes buy it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 17
I think it would be fun to have around.
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
6 Dec 17
That sounds like a great deal. I would get it if I knew how to play one.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Dec 17
I MAY get to play the walnut one tonight. It wasn't at the Guitar Center in Emeryville yesterday. But I DID get my Martin set up a bit.
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vanny
@vandana7 (98830)
• India
16 Jan 18
That bottom is perfect for that price.
DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Dec 17
I believe you are a big boy and if that bass interests you, I say go for it, pony. So you might have a new "lady" falling asleep in your bed now, huh?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
8 Dec 17
@TheHorse I wonder if your Martin will say anything about you two-timing her, pony? (grinning at you!)
The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Dec 17
I might. I DID fall asleep last night with my Martin guitar In my arms.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306236)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Dec 17
It looks like a very nice bass and you should go for it. Especially at that price.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Dec 17
Yep, I think I will. I still haven't gotten to play the walnut one. It wasn't in Emeryville yesterday when I went there.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306236)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Dec 17
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Renren Catarman
@NeverGiveUp30 (209)
• Quezon City, Philippines
5 Dec 17
Hey nice to hear that u are also a guitarist.!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 17
I really enjoy playing guitar. I'm not that great, but I am a dependable rhythm player, and I enjoy finger picking in alternative tunings as well. What kind of stuff do you play?
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Renren Catarman
@NeverGiveUp30 (209)
• Quezon City, Philippines
6 Dec 17
@TheHorse ohh thats great my friend, i am a rhythm guitarist in my band. and i love also finger styles. its awesome .