Like most newbies, I'm constantly going to the music stores and goggling at all the new basses, studying the lines, the features, picking them up, getting a feel of the necks, the weight, listening to the tones, grabbing a catalogue, going on-line, and then, when its all said and done, where am I?
OVERWHELMED.
Here's your chance, Mr. Bassman. Sell me on your favorite bass. You're not allowed to modify it other than maybe change the strings. Cost is no object and forget that I'm brand new to the sport of kings. Oh, and whatever you recommend, you HAVE to have at least owned and played in your lifetime. No wishlists, please.
Why should I buy your bass? Speak, oh guru of the deep end.