Maloburro
Junior Member
Hey everyone,
My stepdad would like to purchase a bass for my mom for either their anniversary or her birthday. He said he wants to spend about $500. Naturally the first thing I start thinking about is Guilds. My mom loves music, played the drums when she was younger (and can still play them!), and also plays a little guitar on her classical. I have found a few 80s Pilot Bass Guilds on GC in that price range. Depending on fretwear and action, is this a reasonable purchase, in your opinions?
My mom is 70 so she won't be playing this out or in a band or anything, she just likes to noodle along with her favorite songs on the living room couch. I would appreciate your advice. Originally he was going to buy her an Ibanez Ergodyne 900 from his friend for $500 and my thoughts are, for the money, get something quality and USA. A good friend suggested a new Classic Vibe.
Another cool thing about at least one of the PIlot's for sale, it was made in 1987 which is the year they got married. Kind of an appropriate anniversary present. I'm going to call GC on both Pilot's and ask about fretwear, action, pickups and such.
So again, your opinions are appreciated. Does anyone have something else they would suggest for her? It's a bummer because I just gave away a Yamaha 5 String that I could have given to her instead but I didn't know he was planning this.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Ryan
My stepdad would like to purchase a bass for my mom for either their anniversary or her birthday. He said he wants to spend about $500. Naturally the first thing I start thinking about is Guilds. My mom loves music, played the drums when she was younger (and can still play them!), and also plays a little guitar on her classical. I have found a few 80s Pilot Bass Guilds on GC in that price range. Depending on fretwear and action, is this a reasonable purchase, in your opinions?
My mom is 70 so she won't be playing this out or in a band or anything, she just likes to noodle along with her favorite songs on the living room couch. I would appreciate your advice. Originally he was going to buy her an Ibanez Ergodyne 900 from his friend for $500 and my thoughts are, for the money, get something quality and USA. A good friend suggested a new Classic Vibe.
Another cool thing about at least one of the PIlot's for sale, it was made in 1987 which is the year they got married. Kind of an appropriate anniversary present. I'm going to call GC on both Pilot's and ask about fretwear, action, pickups and such.
So again, your opinions are appreciated. Does anyone have something else they would suggest for her? It's a bummer because I just gave away a Yamaha 5 String that I could have given to her instead but I didn't know he was planning this.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Ryan