Music Man Bass Guitars

Purchased this used by way of EBay for $900 delivered to my door with case. I tried one of these in a music store and just had to add one to my arsenel. Even though it was "used" it smelled and looked new. I love the smell of a new guitar...even better than that of a new car! I really liked the feel of the neck and balance of this guitar. It had a more mellow voice than that of the Warwicks I own. It has an even level, volume wise, from string to string. Lovely color and gloss finish. Also love the ability to adjust the truss rod without having to remove any cover! Not a damn thang! Even has a drop in battery compartment. She's a keeper! Although "USED" it looked and felt new. Not a scratch or mark on it. flawless construction and finish. The knobs have a "solid" detent that allows for a great feel when adjusting the 3 band EQ. I'm almost afraid to take her out and subject her to the venues I play in. I will keep her as a family heir loom. One great guitar and shows that Made in the USA still can be a good thing. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

My old bass fell apart because I used it so much. I needed a bass that would stay together and sound good at the same time. I also need a bass that was perfect for slapping. I then walked into a local music store to see what they had. I picked up this bass and played it. The following weekend I went back to the store and bought it. It cost somewhere around $1400 (I had been saving for a while), but you can get them cheaper. The sound and playability. It's active, which just adds to the great single humbucker tone. That's right! No neck pickup to get in your way. The string spacing is wide, so it's perfect for slapping. It has a nice, low action which is also perfect for slapping. It also has really BIG fret markers. The 3-1 headstock takes some getting used to, but once you do, you'll love it. I have rammed the headstock into the wall at least 20 times (I need to be more careful) and it has taken THREE MAJOR FALLS! IT STILL PLAYS PERFECTLY! This bass will probably live longer than i will. The tone cuts through a band like a hot knife though butter. It's extremely easy to play. The bass is built so well, you could probably kill someone with it. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

The MusicMan Sub is not a stingray, but it doesnt disappoint. It is American made, which is supposed to foster quality and reliability. The Sub is great. It is pretty standard as far as basses go. It has a volume, a gain, and a tone knob. These three knobs, combined with the single humbucker style pickup are just enough to allow you to get any sound you want, whether it be smooth jazz or dirty rock. It has a bolt on neck, but it's fine. UTILIZATION The neck has a nice feel, it is neither too wide nor too thin. It tapers from the body to the headstock. An there is plenty of room to stretch to the high notes on the last frets. The stingray style design is nice, and the diamond-plate, oval pick guard is very unique. There is no thumb rest, but i dont see why one couldnt be added if need be. It isn't very hard to get a nice sound out of it, but since it's active, you have to rely on battery life. It would be neat if there was a meter for the battery so the bass doesn't go out in the middle of a show. SOUNDS I think any bassist would be comfortable with this bass. Of course, the design is more rugged than a jazz bass, but it delivers whatever you ask for. I use it with a trace elliot gp7 and I couldnt be happier with such a combination. The gain control allows you to smooth out the tone as much as you want to get that slippery jazz styling, but cranking the gain is great for les claypool slaps. You can tell when the battery is dying because suddenly the bass starts sounding distorted, which is pretty cool actually. OVERALL OPINION I've been using this bass for about 4 years, and it's been a joy since. I have had to replace the circuit board in it once but I use it quite excessively, so I'll take the blame for that one. This bass was conveniently priced and exceptionally versatile compared to basses in the same price range. The neck is smooth, the tone is great. The action is easily adjusted. I like having the truss adjustment on the face off the bass, at the bottom of the neck, It helps you keep in mind the possibility you may need to adjust. I would definitely make the same choice in buying this bass, it was well worth the price... and Im happy to have it.