Recent content by Glenstapo

Lots of interesting comments, thank you. To be clear, I wasn't expecting perfectly set up basses. My point was, between manufacturer and retailer, one should expect a $1000 instrument to be playable. I went back there today (to get another look at the Tele Bass). The bass in question was a...

I know, no s****! Went to try out the Modern Player Telecaster (see my post on that disappointing experience). Picked up one of the 8-900 dollar Jazz Basses (there are so many I can't keep the models straight). Action was so bad it was unplayable. Fret buzz, every string from fret 1...

Thanks guys. I didn't buy the bass, put it back on the rack. Surprised they throw two PUPs into the thing for such a uniform, muddy sound. My crush is fading - spending 600 to have to immediately rip the thing open doesn't appeal. Maybe I'll grab one of these: [Invalid or Expired Link...

I recently developed a crush on this bass in the Butterscotch Blonde flavor. Went down to GC and played it yesterday. Played fine, but while others have lauded the thick tone, I found the complete absence of high end a deal-breaker. Tried it on three different rigs and there's nothing in...