Hohner B2ADB-BK Headless Electric Bass (4 String, Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I received my bass and the clutch tuning knob was snapped off of the bridge due to poor packing. Amazon replaced it immediately and despite the second bass again being poorly packed, it arrive intact. This is a good bass. The bridge tuner adjustments are a little coarse compared to head tuners but they do work once you get used to them. The drop-D clutch does not seem to hold tune but since I do not use I am not worried about it. The bass sounds good, easy to play, much lighter than my Ibanez bass and the pre-amp works very well. The bass arrives with little to no instructions so you may want to research it before buying. I was able to get instructions off the internet. Make sure you unplug after playing or you will quickly kill the pre-amp battery if you leave it plugged in. Accessing the electronics requires removing several screws and the panel on mine was fitted so tightly I had to pry it off. A lithium 9V battery is recommended for longer battery life. The finish is very good. The neck is straight and it was pretty close to setup straight out of the box. I am enjoying playing it.

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Fender Steve Harris P Bass Royal Blue Metallic Maple Fretboard Review

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(More customer reviews)Steve Harris Was my inspiration for wanting to play the bass, This bass is very, very well built, Very heavy and Definitely has that Steve Harris sound. It Is everything I had been looking for...sound wise. Awesome Bass!

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Hofner Icon Series Vintage Violin Bass Transparent Black Review

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(More customer reviews)To qualify this, I have only been playing the bass for a few months at the time I'm writing this review...
I fell in like with the look of the Hofner Icon at the local Guitar Center and bought it. After a month of practice, lessons, and research, I happened upon a Hofner 500/1 vintage '63 reissue violin bass (hand made in Germany) at a hole-in-the wall music shop in downtown Chicago and fell in LOVE with it and it's amazing flatwound strings! I dropped nearly $2,000 and brought this beautiful instrument (such high quality that it should qualify as a piece of furniture) and returned my Icon with no regrets.
I may actually purchase another Icon soon and throw some flatwound strings (Hofners from North Coast Music) and use it for my travel bass when on vacation.
Here's what you need to know about the available Hofner basses:
ICON ($400ish)
-Made in China with Chinese electronics that can be quirky
-Fit and finish is adequate for the price point
-Regular roundwound strings with some fret buzz depending on setup
-Hollow body
-A pain in the butt getting a case sometimes! Go EBay or Amazon!
-Available in lefty (often with a case oddly)
CONTEMPORARY ($700ish)
-Made in China with German electronics
-Fit and finish adequate...slightly better than the Icon
-Has regular roundwound strings
-Hollow body BUT has a sound block inside giving it more sustain and a more modern, hence "contemporary" bass sound
-Has a neck bridge so you can slap on a McCartney-style Hofner strap!
-Available in lefty I believe?
-No case
GERMAN-MADE HOFNERS ($2,000 +)
-Hand-made in the Fatherland
-Fit and finish are amazing! Beautiful wood, stain, finish, feel
-Hofner (Pyramid) flatwound strings that give the most mellow "thump" and feel like butter!
-Comes with either a German vintage bullet case or flight case
-Available in lefty of course!

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Hohner B2B-BK Headless Electric Bass (4 String, Black) Review

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I am completely satisfied with my item. It came within a few days and it is now my favorite bass to play because 20 years has passed and a new breed of youngsters have never seen a classic 80's headless bass that is shaped like a garden tool.


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Stand out from the pack with the headless, 4-string Hohner B2B-BK electric bass guitar in black, which features a nostalgically futuristic style that's a timeless reminder of the birth of music videos from the 1980s. The sleek, slim-profile Hohner B2B provides excellent low end bass as well as a perfectly balanced neck and body for optimum playing comfort. Other features include a solid American maple body, smooth 24-fret rosewood fingerboard over maple neck, Steinberger licensed hardware, and a standard P-J style passive pickup system.

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Hofner Icon Series Beatle Bass Right Handed Bass with Hardshell Case Review

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(More customer reviews)Like most of us, I can't afford over $2000.00 for a German made Hofner. Instead found a great deal on this Hofner bass/case combo and jumped on it. Sure I read the reviews that put it down as a very cheap Chinese (actually Indonesia)wannabe. It is not hand made in Germany with German wood and electronics. It is made to Hofner specs with the same materials.. just not german and the electronics are of oriental origin. The bottom line is it looks like a Hofner, plays like a Hofner, it IS a Hofner!
Starting with the case, it is hard shelled, plush lined and fits the bass like a glove. There is a compartment under the neck for the strap, cord and anything else you might want to take to a gig and is lockable.
The bass itself is absolutely beautiful. The clearcoat is so shiny and smooth that the bass actually looks wet. The stock strings are the only issue I had but knew that before I bought the bass. I replaced them with La Bella for Hofner short scale strings and also replaced the volume knobs with Hofner tea cup knobs. Also removed the pick guard. Did all my own adjustments and it plays very well. The action was fast right out of the box. The neck is narrow and comfortable. I also own a Fender P Bass and a Rogue VB100. The Hofner has that unique hollow body sound sound and clearly the easiest to play. It is my primary bass and I highly recommend it for anyone from seasoned pro to the novice and beginner.
I am aware that there have been complaints about the quality control of this bass but none of that is in evidence with the one I own. I just love this Bass!!

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Warwick Corvette Standard Electric Bass (4 String, Natural Bubinga, Fretless) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been playing bass for over 30 years, and without a doubt this is one of the best Fretless Basses I have ever played. As soon as i sat down and started playing, I knew this is a very special instrument, even the clerk knew by the way i looked at him that i would be taking it home that day.
Using round wound strings the high end tones were remenicent of Jaco, and the Ebony finger board gave the feeling and sound of an upright bass. The only downside is the weight of the instrument, but other than that I can find nothing wrong with this bass.
The look of the bass is badass, it has the old school look, with dark wood body and the Ebony finger board, it is truly a Jazz bassist dream rig. I played some Jack Bruce licks from the Cream days and was able to dial in a very close sound.
If you can afford it, buy it! this bass is destined to become a classic collector for the superb sound and look of the instrument.

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New Pro Flame Maple Top Viola Violin Beatle Bass Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)Came to me fast, no damage, and was not expecting to get an amp cable along with it. The guitar is very light, giving it somewhat cheap feeling. But seeing as how some of these models came be over a thousand dollars, I oversee that. All in all, I love this guitar and played many Beatles tunes on it.

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Hagstrom Tremar Viking Deluxe Electric Guitar (Black Gloss) Review

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(More customer reviews)I play professionally and of the 30 guitars I own- five are Hagstroms. The day hat my Viking Tremar arrived I tuned up and played it in my living room for about 30mins, adjusted the string height then went out to play a gig. Typically that is a VERY foolish move but I was so impressed with the guitar that I felt confident that it would be good to me on stage and I was right. Literally right out of the box the guitar was ready to go. Of course there was the need to re-tune often since the strings were still new and not fully stretched but even that was minimal. The Viking has a nice round tone and felt like really good in my hands. The tone is similar to a 335 as one would expect but it has something extra to it... more bite is the only way I can describe it. It sings when you need it to sing, it screams and growls when you need to kick ass. I no longer take two guitars on gigs (also an unwise move) but this guitar gives me everything I need. So, in my opinion, the only wise option is to buy a second one. It's been roughly six months and I'm still playing it with the strings that came on it - something else I never do. lol

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Hofner Icon Series Beatle Bass Guitar - Sunburst Review

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(More customer reviews)As a professional musician and university music professor, I have pretty high standards. Of course, I'm primarily a woodwind performer, and although I've fooled around with guitar since high school, this was my first electric bass guitar. Hofner's Icon model has cheaper wood and generally some cheaper parts than their professional level basses, but I love this instrument. The short scale is perfect for moving seamlessly between guitar and bass and makes technically demanding passages easier than on a standard scale bass. I've gotten to the point where I've taken the bass to parties and played a couple of paying gigs with it. The intonation is pretty good, although it is not up to the level of professional instruments. The main issue is that 1st fret notes are very sharp. The movable bridge is a little tricky to work with, too. I found that I just had to find a spot where there was a fairly decent blend of string height, string angle, and scale for the intonation. Generally, the switches and pickups seem to work pretty well, although the switches get just a little flaky when the temperature and humidity conditions change rapidly. I find that the strings that come with it work ok, but that flat wound strings really improve it, making it useful for rock and jazz playing. I did have to do some minor work on the frets, since two of them were set a little lower than the rest, but just a little adjustment eliminated fret buzz. It's no pre-CBS Fender, to be sure, but for less than $400, it looks good, sounds good, and is lightweight and easy to play.

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Schecter Diamond-J Electric Bass (3-Tone Sunburst) Review

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(More customer reviews)very pleased with this recent arrival. finish is flawless, heft is good and nicely balanced, and neck is thick in the j bass style with the much preferred maple fretboard. pups produce a nice variety of tones, especially using the neck side pumping out loads of rich bottom. action is outstanding- had to raise the g just slightly to elimate some buzz but that's it. no sunburst on the back but who cares? strings are d'addario round wounds, pick-ups are passive like i like it, and neck is absolutely straight. made in china, not korea like earlier models. couldn't ask for more in this price range (not a return or second).

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Hagstrom Tremar Viking Deluxe Electric Guitar (Metallic Gold) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Hagstrom Viking Tremar is the best all-around 355 style guitar that I have tried. It compares well to other semi-hollows that are twice or three times the price. The gold metallic color adds an extra dimension. The paint is perfect and appears to have a durable finish. The tremar vibrato is a bit easier to use than the standard Bigsbies (I have a Bigsby on my Les Paul). The Hagstrom designed end allows for a better grip.
On delivery, the strings needed replacement (rusty from storage I guess). I put a set of DR Strings Pure Blues on the guitar. Tremar stringing requires a bit of patience to get the strings positioned correctly, but once they were in place - fantastic!
I am using this to play surf/spy rock guitar in the style of Duane Eddy. Very cool. Tremar a must. Also, my blues lessons sound better with the Hagstrom (paired to a Fender amp). Even using it unplugged (a benefit of having a semi-hollow). The neck is smooth and easy to navigate. No complaints there. The black pickguard with the gold Hagstrom logo looks like it belongs there.
Am ordering a Hagstrom case to go with this so I can bring it with me the next time I'm on the road.


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Giannini GWCRANSTG Chambered Solid Craviola® Body Guitar (Acoustic-Electric, Nylon) Review

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(More customer reviews)this Huge disapointment is great to look at, but neck so bowed that the strings are flatt against the neck, truss rod already was messed with, this it was already returned by someone else. It looks are great. couldnt be saved! had to return it!
i wish they had on to trade, it was the last one

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Luna Athena Semi Hollowbody Electric Guitar - White Review

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(More customer reviews)and she is smoking hot.
Beautiful white with a glorious neck in the vintage art deco style. I am in love.
I just started playing guitar and I bought a cheaper decent starter guitar for my first. Kept it for a week and then bought Blanche.
I did my research on Luna and fell in love with the company and their goals. As a new female player it is awesome to find a community that supports female guitar players.
I don't know a great deal about guitars yet, but I do know that the Athena sounds so sexy. I paired it with a Marshall practice amp and geeze the sound is 200% different then my $200 guitar.
The neck profile is perfect for my smaller, new guitarist hands. And really even when I play a wrong note it sounds so good I don't care.
I am taking it in tomorrow to a local shop for a custom set up.


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Fleabass Junior 3/4 Size Bass Guitar Blue and Orange (Water) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this bass for travel. It's shorter than a short-scale bass,
weighs only 7 lb. and is snug in its bag and carries very easily.
It plays very nicely and does the job as an enjoyable playable travel
bass. It's not a bass I'd play much more than that, however, as it's
not of super quality, but good quality. However, it is half the price
of the Traveler II Bass which sounded remarkably awful and felt awful
to play and was nearly impossible to tune or restring. For a kid or
easy on-the-go, this bass is a perfect solution.

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G6118T Limited Edition 125th Anniversary Hollowbody Electric Guitar (Jaguar Tan) Review

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(More customer reviews)After having just recorded with this guitar, I still can't decide if it is more beautiful to listen to or to look at... the pictures simply do not do it justice, this is an absolutely beautiful combination of super cool design and solid workmanship, but the sounds it can make are just as breath-taking. Much warmer and fuller than other Gretsch hollowbodys when playing jazz, but able to stand up and shout like a Gretsch on blues or rock when it needs to.
In one word this is a "keeper," an instant family heirloom that your grandkids some day will be inspired to learn to rock it like their old man's old man!!
(at least that is what I'm hoping for)

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Luna Paz Lenchantin Signature Model Electric Bass Review

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(More customer reviews)Not bad for the prize, the only thing, when I pug my head phone amp, the bottom, screaw, comes off. But, can put back on. Not too heavy, where it throws your back, out. For kicking high flying moves, and won't el cobong your band mates. Easy to move around. And the neck is the right size, so you don't knock over the drink of choice. And make a mess on your guitar. Has the perfect, shape for the groovy sounds, for the pic playing or slap style. Worth every penny.

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Steinberger Synapse XS-15FPA Bass Guitar with Gigbag, Plainn Black Review

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(More customer reviews)1. The plainn black matt finish is very attractive.
2. The neck is thicker than i thought, so it may take more time to get familliar with the thickness.
3. The sound is deeper and stronger than i expected, so i can make more aggressive sound.
4. But i cannot be sure that the straphook and the bridge saddle are durable.

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