Strings for a Toby 5

srvmojo · #1 11-02-2012, 08:51 PM

Any string suggestions for an older Tobias Toby 5? I put some Ken Smith Rockers on it, but the bass sounds dead. My MIM P-Bass with GHS Precision Flats blows away the Toby as far as punch. Even my band mates in our classic/hard rock band like my P-bass better. I really like the feel of the Toby, but would like more punch.

Any suggestions?

darkstorm · #2 11-02-2012, 08:55 PM

Does it have new battery? Have you adjsuted action and pups for best sound? Is it a musicyo toby bass? Those while very well made in the neck thru version with asymetrical neck profile where a bit lacking for pups & preamp qaulity imo.

srvmojo · #3 11-03-2012, 07:50 AM

I believe it's one of the Music Yo Toby's ( i bought it used so not certain. Bolt on neck). New battery and action is good, but I could see if I can get the pickups closer. Thanks.

rimbaud · #4 11-04-2012, 07:18 AM

Korean one ?? my ex toby was Korean, and the preamp/pu's combo there is a crap, it's the Barto's low end crafted for Cor-Tek (Cort)

rimbaud · #5 11-04-2012, 07:27 AM

Ok forget my reply, I think it is this one.... ?
http://www.zzounds.com/item--TOBEBD5

Gibson craft them in Asia, don't know them, but if they use low end Barto's on it, not good for ya....

edit:
this one ?
http://youtu.be/bb5tsgHlMR8 (this was my ex one, Toby Pro 5)

Or this one with single coils jazz pickups (recent models)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jigvy...eature=related crafted by Epiphone to clear my thoughts.