Yes, we know it's sure to be crap, except for the two I've got, the seven gretsch got and the one patrickj got. But other than that, pure garbage.
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An $80 Jazz Bass, Would you get it?
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@patrickj
Congratulations. That's a great deal you got and one those of us who started playing 30-40 years back could only dream about.
Congratulations. That's a great deal you got and one those of us who started playing 30-40 years back could only dream about.
I think basswood. Crazy light! No neck dive surprisingly.
Looks nice! I'd totally rock that without the pickguard, but leave the screwa in the holes. Tort looks cool with the red too.
Bnb
I am ready for the inevitable SLAMMING that I am about to receive. So here I go......
Yes, the instrument is trash, according to well established standards for a musician that requires an instrument of quality construction. However, for the novice, or a person wishing to explore learning what bass musical instruments encompass, and are not interested in spending lots of money only to discover that bass is not their thing, I would spend the $80.
Contrarily, I understand that the perspective of many bass players will counter with the point that a newby will not experience the true capabilities of what a bit more expensive instrument will offer, regarding a quality tuners, necks, frets, wood, etc., if only they would spend a little more money, such as for a Squier bass.
Yes, the instrument is trash, according to well established standards for a musician that requires an instrument of quality construction. However, for the novice, or a person wishing to explore learning what bass musical instruments encompass, and are not interested in spending lots of money only to discover that bass is not their thing, I would spend the $80.
Contrarily, I understand that the perspective of many bass players will counter with the point that a newby will not experience the true capabilities of what a bit more expensive instrument will offer, regarding a quality tuners, necks, frets, wood, etc., if only they would spend a little more money, such as for a Squier bass.
i've lost more than 80 bucks selling premium brand gear that i couldn't bond with.
You, sir, have a promising future in politics. Suggested campaign slogan: from both sides now.
As soon as I saw that bad boy pop up on my screen when I was searching basses on ebay, I was hooked on it. I actually liked the combination of the red body and the pickguard -- that's what made it stand out for me. I already have far too many basses, so I decided not to purchase....plus I play short scale almost exclusively.
You, sir, have a promising future in politics. Suggested campaign slogan: from both sides now.
I would like to add that if it sounds good, not one of your band mates or your clients are going to complain about it I have seen over and over again that what passes for gospel and "expert opinion" on these matters is often a matter of style.
I gig with $140 basses regularly. All my basses are low end except one that I built myself with the help of a bass luthier. -- and I've been doing that for over 20 years now. Enjoy how much you saved.
I'm glad it sounds good!
Here's a video of Scott Devine doing a comparison between this very bass and a Fodera. Enjoy!
Cool video.
I get fooled by blind tests all the time, but I thought the result in this case was a no-brainer, although Scott rather telegraphed his preference in the test itself, I thought.
I only buy my next bass if it sounds better than my current bass or has a required feature that my current bass doesn't have. Basses in this category don't bring anything to the table for me.
As for a starter bass, IMO if you start on a better bass you're more likely to become a bass player. I don't see basses in this category bringing anything to the table for a bass beginner either. IMO a Sire would be a better starter bass for anyone.
As for a starter bass, IMO if you start on a better bass you're more likely to become a bass player. I don't see basses in this category bringing anything to the table for a bass beginner either. IMO a Sire would be a better starter bass for anyone.
I also guessed correctly. Not too difficult, really, but that doesn't mean that the cheapie sounded bad - it didn't. I would definitely go for a better bass myself, but it just goes to show that you can get good tone out of a cheap bass, and while expensive basses are great, they don't make you a better player.
Moreover, the punchline of the video is that Scott actually sold his Fodera because he couldn't get a raspy, P bass-like tone out of it.
He loved playing the Fodera, but also decided the "shredding" style the bass seemed to encourage was ultimately distracting him from his preferred playing style.
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I could hear the difference between the Amoon and the Fodera in Scott's video above. But was it worth a difference of 10,900 to have that improvement in sound? Clients and fellow musicians would likely not have noticed, and even if they did the difference was not significant enough to justify a difference of $10,900. I'd go with the Ammoon and invest the rest in retirement or other gear!
Now, in terms of durability, and reliability, the Fodera probably has a big advantage over the Ammoon -- you know -- loose jacks, noisy pots, loose solders, maybe cheap tuners that go out of tune eventually, reliability things, but those can all be dealt with by the home hobbyist if necessary.
Now, in terms of durability, and reliability, the Fodera probably has a big advantage over the Ammoon -- you know -- loose jacks, noisy pots, loose solders, maybe cheap tuners that go out of tune eventually, reliability things, but those can all be dealt with by the home hobbyist if necessary.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
There's a lot in the middle. Part of the issue IMO is too many people have instrument "collections". I think you are much better off with two good instruments than a pile of firewood. I've bought one of my main basses used 33 years ago. Never had any issues. My wife is a violinist - one instrument, which is over 100 years old.
YMMV
I absolutely agree. But I think that there is a difference that can be very noticeable to the player, but which the audience might miss entirely. So with expensive basses you often pay for something other than the sound, and good players can sound great even on a cheap bass. This is definitely useful information for players just starting out, who don't have a lot of money to spend.
