MGR/Justin Tenuto (Birdmonster) « Washburn XB200 »
Published on 04/27/05 at 15:00Gifted to me 10 years ago when I began playing bass. Cost was roughly 200.
This bass was a godsend. I've hit it with drum sticks, tamborines, and screwdrivers; dropped it, thrown it, played countless shows & practices with it and it keeps on going. Completely durable. Has a great, snarling tone when you max out all the knobs. Easy access to the high frets.
Minor complaints: intonation is a bit finicky and there's a dead spot on the 9th fret of the D string. The E string also seems duller quite often, but I've noticed this in other basses as well.
Sturdy as all get out. Mine is all original parts except one tuning knob. The strap-holds were a little sketchy, but the body, despite my attempts to destroy it, has held up like a champion.
I love this bass. Perhaps a little too much. It needed a minor repair here and there but, for 200 bucks, I don't think there's a better low-end bass anywhere.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
This bass was a godsend. I've hit it with drum sticks, tamborines, and screwdrivers; dropped it, thrown it, played countless shows & practices with it and it keeps on going. Completely durable. Has a great, snarling tone when you max out all the knobs. Easy access to the high frets.
Minor complaints: intonation is a bit finicky and there's a dead spot on the 9th fret of the D string. The E string also seems duller quite often, but I've noticed this in other basses as well.
Sturdy as all get out. Mine is all original parts except one tuning knob. The strap-holds were a little sketchy, but the body, despite my attempts to destroy it, has held up like a champion.
I love this bass. Perhaps a little too much. It needed a minor repair here and there but, for 200 bucks, I don't think there's a better low-end bass anywhere.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com