FunkMetalBass
05-08-2005, 02:50 AM
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Reason for buying: I played it, and liked it. Cost me $449. Retail is between $699 and $799 (or was at the time).
Pros:
--Active EQ. The active EQ makes such knobs as the bass/mid boost a little more control.
--Fishman II bridge w/ Piezo Pickup. This actually does keep the other strings from vibrating so much. Also, the piezo pickup adds for even more tonal varieties.
--Case Availability. Despite its odd look, this bass' body was carved from a P-Bass body, so it fits perfectly into any P-Bass case.
--Body. The body is light, but heavy enough to keep the bass well-balanced.
Cons:
--Luthite Body. The luthite body doesn't allow the sustain that wood gives. It also affects the next item on the list.
--Lacking tone. The growly tone many look for does not exist because the body is not wood. The tone is a little dry and sometimes what you play is too clear (darn piezo).
--Passive P/ups. They don't give the extra "oomph!" to the active EQ, so it is almost pointless. They just feel like they are missing something.
Overall I like the bass and I would recommend it. When it comes down to it, my rating is based on tone, which is entirely subjective to the player.
Rating: 4/5
Reason for buying: I played it, and liked it. Cost me $449. Retail is between $699 and $799 (or was at the time).
Pros:
--Active EQ. The active EQ makes such knobs as the bass/mid boost a little more control.
--Fishman II bridge w/ Piezo Pickup. This actually does keep the other strings from vibrating so much. Also, the piezo pickup adds for even more tonal varieties.
--Case Availability. Despite its odd look, this bass' body was carved from a P-Bass body, so it fits perfectly into any P-Bass case.
--Body. The body is light, but heavy enough to keep the bass well-balanced.
Cons:
--Luthite Body. The luthite body doesn't allow the sustain that wood gives. It also affects the next item on the list.
--Lacking tone. The growly tone many look for does not exist because the body is not wood. The tone is a little dry and sometimes what you play is too clear (darn piezo).
--Passive P/ups. They don't give the extra "oomph!" to the active EQ, so it is almost pointless. They just feel like they are missing something.
Overall I like the bass and I would recommend it. When it comes down to it, my rating is based on tone, which is entirely subjective to the player.
Rating: 4/5