I need advice

[Akira]

So I just got back from Guitar Center. They had something I would never expect to see there: a used Conklin 7. $1000. I absolutely feel in love with the high F string. But it was pretty big. I could do it though. I was previously looking at a 6, but man do I love the high F. So my options are go back and get the Conklin (It won't be there long I'm sure), get a six tuned standard, or get a six and string it tenor. The problem with the last idea is I might want the B. I am so conflicted.
Opinions?

The other thing is that if I go for the Conklin, I'll try to talk it down. $1000 is too much for a bass that is $1300 new.

[ebe9]

What 6er where you looking at?


If it really is a good deal I would say go for the Conklin, but do try to bargin them down a bit on the price.

[Akira]

I'm not quite sure on the sixer yet. I haven't found one that really screams "buy me".

[ebe9]

I'm not quite sure on the sixer yet. I haven't found one that really screams "buy me".


The way I see it is that the Conklin while being a more specialised tool and not within the buying realm of most bassists, but will sell should you decide it is not for you.


I would say go for it, worst case scenario it is not your thing and you sell it, or box it up and come back to it at a later point.

[Richi]

I see no reason not to get it. You said yourself, you haven't found a 6 string that said 'buy me', but you instantly fell in love with this 7 string. Seems to me like you'll put all strings to good use so go for it:)

[Left Shoe]

buy it, if you dont like it sell it for the price you bought it and no one will know otherwise

[Akira]

I think I am going to do it.

[ebe9]

I think I am going to do it.


In the works of Starsky and Hutch...............

"Do It, go on Do It"

[Pluperfect_Arson]

Definitely try and haggle them down some. I am sure that you could probably take it off their hands for less than 1000$. Definitely try and look for blemishes, wear, etc. just to bring the price down some.

[BenJammin]

Please buy it. And if you sell it, contact me. I'll buy it. :p

[Akira]

I'm going in tomorrow, if it's still there it's mine. I'm pretty sure Guitar Center won't hold it for me, but I'll call in the morning to ask anyways.
*hopes no one else buys it*