Showing posts with label 5-string. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 5-string. Show all posts

6/27/2012

Ernie Ball Music Man Big Al Bass, Blue Review

Ernie Ball Music Man Big Al Bass, Blue
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
I'm very satisfied with the purchase. Not only is it a looker, but it plays and sounds great. You get lots of tone control with the 3 pickup on/off switches, as well as the tone knobs. The active output could be a little more powerful, but it's not wimpy. It's just a little lower than my other 2 basses that I rotate with at gigs.
If you're looking for that Music Man punch, this is the one for you. Trust me, you won't regret it.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Ernie Ball Music Man Big Al Bass, Blue

Made in the USA, Alder Body, SSS Pickup Configuration, Active / Passive, 4 band preamp, passive tone knob, Schaller tuning keys

Buy NowGet 30% OFF

Click here for more information about Ernie Ball Music Man Big Al Bass, Blue

Read More...

2/18/2012

Washburn Force Series FORCE4K Electric Bass Review

Washburn Force Series FORCE4K Electric Bass
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
This is a great bass! I would expect to pass at least $1000 for a bass like this! Feels great, nice hardware, sounds incredible. Also it has a active EQ. It is on the heavy side, but its easy to adapt to.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Washburn Force Series FORCE4K Electric Bass

Mahogany body Maple/mahogany laminate neck thru body Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay 24 frets 34" scale Washburn ABT active electronics

Buy NowGet 44% OFF

Click here for more information about Washburn Force Series FORCE4K Electric Bass

Read More...

2/07/2012

Warwick Thumb Bolt-On Neck Bass Guitar, ¹ Review

Warwick Thumb Bolt-On Neck Bass Guitar, andsup1;
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
This bass is superb. I have had plenty of bass guitars, but the Thumb is undeniably the best performing instrument I've owned. Recently having upgraded from the Warwick Corvette, to the Thumb, one major detail that can't be left unsaid, is the weight. The Thumb is noticeably light (especially compared to the heavy Corvette). Even while being on a much higher plain quality wise, this instrument manages to stay paper-light. Believe it or not, I am writing this review a whole four years after my initial purchasing of the Thumb. I am happy to say, over the course of the last four years, I have had ZERO major problems related to this instrument. I highly suggest this guitar for any serious musician, and/or bass enthusiast. Not to mention, you will be hard pressed to not catch some desiring eyes wherever you unveal the thumb..

Click Here to see more reviews about: Warwick Thumb Bolt-On Neck Bass Guitar, ¹

Thumb Bolt-On 4-String Bass Guitar The Thumb Bass is characterized by its superb attack and distinctive sound. The electronics give the player fast freedom to vary the timbre. Ideally equipped, and finished with loving to detail, the Thumb Bolt-on bass is a sound investment and retains its value superbly.

Buy NowGet 24% OFF

Click here for more information about Warwick Thumb Bolt-On Neck Bass Guitar, ¹

Read More...

1/05/2012

Schecter Omen-5 5-String Electric Bass (Gloss Black) Review

Schecter Omen-5 5-String Electric Bass (Gloss Black)
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
I an very happy with this bass. My husband whom I bought it for loves it glad I made this purchase!.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Schecter Omen-5 5-String Electric Bass (Gloss Black)

Schecter Omen-5 5-String Electric Bass Gloss Black (BLK)

Buy NowGet 30% OFF

Click here for more information about Schecter Omen-5 5-String Electric Bass (Gloss Black)

Read More...

5/23/2011

Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 Electric Bass (5 String, Honey Satin) Review

Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 Electric Bass (5 String, Honey Satin)
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
I'm primarily a rhythm guitar player at church, but fill in on bass when needed. I borrowed basses prior to buying this one and have played several different models. That said, this is the second best bass I have ever played coming in right behind a modded Peavey Millenium 5ver that was old and USA made.
The Pros:
This thing thunders! The B-string is tight and has great resonance and/or punch depending on your tone selection. The dual active humbuckers take 2 9 volts to power them and they have a decent range to them. They are EMG pickups, so they have their own sound. When I can afford it, I will likely replace those with some hotter Seymour Duncan HBs. The EQ on the guitar has fantastic range and three bands. There is a knob for bass, mids, and treble. All knobs are nice heavy textured brass looking things with a detent so you can tell where "unity" is. The volume knob lacks the detent, but who would want that? The finish has no hard coating which I count as a pro. I believe this allows the wood to resonate more than if you lacquered it up. Some folks think this is a con because it is definitely easier to damage the instrument. Lastly, the instrument is simply gorgeous. The woods are beautiful, and the neck-thru construction is striking.
The Cons:
Good Lord this thing is HEAVY! I usually gig for no more than an hour and it's not pleasant afterwards. I know I know, this is why it sounds so good, I just needed something to whine about. Truly if I have to give it any cons I would say maybe adding a string-thru bridge vs the hardtail MIGHT increase sustain. I say might because this instrument seems to be able to hold any note for well over a minute as is. The pickups don't really "pop" when you slap it, but that's EMGs IMHO.
I paid about $300 for this thing and think that was a steal. I see they retail for $700-$800 and are probably worth every penny. When I was shopping I played everything and had decided to either get a Warwick Corvette RockBass or the new Music Man ripoff, Sterling I think it is. I played this dude though and it was over. This is a fantastic instrument that's well worth the asking price.


Click Here to see more reviews about: Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 Electric Bass (5 String, Honey Satin)

Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 5-String Electric Bass Honey Satin (HSN)

Buy NowGet 30% OFF

Click here for more information about Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 Electric Bass (5 String, Honey Satin)

Read More...