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Published on 07/16/14 at 11:24Chinese bass, dub Jazz Bass. Alder body probably handle ash, rosewood. Two microphones JB.
Found in almost every possible opinion on the net concerning this low: it goes "is the worst bass" to "compete with Fender."
There is a consensus that it is an alternative to Squier and a good basis for an upgrade. I was looking for a bass fiddle, paint, upgrade ... there was next to me, for € 80, the risk was not large.
The bass has a nice metallic paint, it looks good at first glance. At second glance, the ropes - at least mine - are not facing pads microphones, and dismantling the handle is locked with bits of plastic credit card: blah blah.
on the other hand, once stripped and sanded, the body turns into a beautiful alder.
UTILIZATION
Ergonomics: greater and less fitting that my Luthman Jazzette. Fairly light, less dense. At first glance this is the template of a "real" JB, the Jazzette being smaller. The handle seemed right and just. But I have not tested long in the state for the reasons explained in the next frame
SOUNDS
Well, I've never played a Fender, but am still accustomed to good bass: I have a vintage Japanese Vantage and two Luthman: Jazzette Wave and fretless. I previously had a small Cort Action and Yamaha entry level which I forgot the number.
When I plugged this pretty red bassounette on my amp, well it did between "squeaker" and "plop plop" a bit like the idea we have of elastic strings stretched over a cardboard body. A very low level of output, no bass, no medium, no treble. Anything, anything.
I returned several times but not always the same. The strings that were on were low-end Warwick, but new. So I did not insist, as my project was DIY, I just disassembled.
OVERALL OPINION
The model I had in my hands, honestly despite all the rave reviews and demos you can find on the net, I could not the same advise a beginner. Cort or a small Yamaha is much better for what I have had the opportunity to play in the entry level.
Then it is possible that there is good and less good numbers in this series and I fell on a wrong number. Very close to original Fender design head indicates that it is the first, apparently there had been progress in quality SX since. Also possible with good strings ... I should try.
So if it is a low to play, start: try before with an experienced person. Otherwise, a Squier is probably more a quality monitoring.
Still, for a construction project Jazz Bass Custom, € 80 was a body, a handle, mechanical, so ...
Found in almost every possible opinion on the net concerning this low: it goes "is the worst bass" to "compete with Fender."
There is a consensus that it is an alternative to Squier and a good basis for an upgrade. I was looking for a bass fiddle, paint, upgrade ... there was next to me, for € 80, the risk was not large.
The bass has a nice metallic paint, it looks good at first glance. At second glance, the ropes - at least mine - are not facing pads microphones, and dismantling the handle is locked with bits of plastic credit card: blah blah.
on the other hand, once stripped and sanded, the body turns into a beautiful alder.
UTILIZATION
Ergonomics: greater and less fitting that my Luthman Jazzette. Fairly light, less dense. At first glance this is the template of a "real" JB, the Jazzette being smaller. The handle seemed right and just. But I have not tested long in the state for the reasons explained in the next frame
SOUNDS
Well, I've never played a Fender, but am still accustomed to good bass: I have a vintage Japanese Vantage and two Luthman: Jazzette Wave and fretless. I previously had a small Cort Action and Yamaha entry level which I forgot the number.
When I plugged this pretty red bassounette on my amp, well it did between "squeaker" and "plop plop" a bit like the idea we have of elastic strings stretched over a cardboard body. A very low level of output, no bass, no medium, no treble. Anything, anything.
I returned several times but not always the same. The strings that were on were low-end Warwick, but new. So I did not insist, as my project was DIY, I just disassembled.
OVERALL OPINION
The model I had in my hands, honestly despite all the rave reviews and demos you can find on the net, I could not the same advise a beginner. Cort or a small Yamaha is much better for what I have had the opportunity to play in the entry level.
Then it is possible that there is good and less good numbers in this series and I fell on a wrong number. Very close to original Fender design head indicates that it is the first, apparently there had been progress in quality SX since. Also possible with good strings ... I should try.
So if it is a low to play, start: try before with an experienced person. Otherwise, a Squier is probably more a quality monitoring.
Still, for a construction project Jazz Bass Custom, € 80 was a body, a handle, mechanical, so ...