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Basses bassists bad-mouth

#81
jd56hawk said:
Passive, pure and potent...I couldn’t put it down!

For some reason, it has a very expressive tone control
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How much does that Gamma weigh? If it's extra light there probably is some Glarry influence, and that headstock shape suggests Crescent or Irin, which were in the game before Glarry ran the table. And I agree about the tone control. It actually *does* something.

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GretschWretch said:
How much does that Gamma weigh? If it's extra light there probably is some Glarry influence, and that headstock shape suggests Crescent or Irin, which were in the game before Glarry ran the table. And I agree about the tone control. It actually *does* something.

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8.5 lbs.
I originally saw it on the Gamma site in 2017 but didn't buy it...couldn't quite spend that much money on an unknown quantity.
Saw it on Reverb two years later for $500, didn't own a P bass at that time, so I figured I'd gamble anr give it a go.
 
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#83
I can't think of anything I would trash if it was reasonably fit for purpose - if it would hold tuning, hold a setup, in good working order. If I don't like the looks or the sound, there's someone else who does.

I would say that I don't know how you people enjoy playing those short scale basses but if history is any judge I'll say that and then I'll end up buying one next month. :roflmao:
 
#84
I’ve “bad mouthed” a bass or two that I have owned. Not all basses of the same model, just those specific examples.

For example, My 1978 Gibson Grabber had a few dead spots on the fretboard, developed a crack in the body on each side of the neck pocket, and the sound was uninspiring once I began to actually develop my “bass ears”.
That is not to say that all or even any other Gibson Grabbers have any of those problems, just the one that I owned. In spite of the faults with that instrument, I was a very happy teenager whenever I was playing it.
 
#86
MultiScaleMale said:
About the only bass I'll bad mouth is that damn green Dean that seems to be hanging in every Guitar Center. Neon green body, finger board and headstock. But even then, I'm mostly joking. I hate it and I'll recommend any other bass if you're buying one. But if that's what you play, rock it!
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I don't think I've seen anybody remotely interested in that bass.
I think if you ask GC, they'll just give it to you.
 
#87
i like 'em all! :drool: but i've been known to "bad mouth" stuff around which 'cults' emerge.* :D finding an ax that fits you, the player, can be difficult in any price range, so when it happens (e.g., an NBD), i'm ready to share the joy!

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* e.g., P-basses with tort and flats as "all anyone ever needs." :wideyed: :laugh:


Dincrest said:
I generally only badmouth gear that's poorly constructed garbage that's a waste of anyone's money.
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but unless you're "everyone" how can you speak for "anyone?" e.g., lots of people insult glarry instruments even though lots of others marvel at the bang-for-buck value.

Bass4ThePublic said:
Basses that bassists badmouth…fender.
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you forgot to mention "prices" in your post. i've mostly played fenders (or other 'leo products') and the most consistent shortcoming among them, IMO/IME = they cost too much for what they are! :D to be fair, i think a lot of axes "cost too much for what they are."

TL;DR: it's poor form to "bad mouth" something that someone else depends on for any amount of their own joy. ;)
 
#89
What I find funny about the idea behind Fender being overpriced in general-and yes, some of the models are quite spendy-is that they have lots and lots of basses that are among the most affordable, even a few made in USA. Most US basses are even more expensive.

They are also mostly a "traditional" company, so of course you will generally find more modern features on other brands at the same or lower prices. But I do not find Fender "overpriced" in general, compared to some other well-known brands. To each their bass!

Much respect to all, of course it is fine to dislike them if that is what you believe. In the spirit of this thread, no argument/fight was meant.
 
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MultiScaleMale said:
About the only bass I'll bad mouth is that damn green Dean that seems to be hanging in every Guitar Center. Neon green body, finger board and headstock. But even then, I'm mostly joking. I hate it and I'll recommend any other bass if you're buying one. But if that's what you play, rock it!
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The funny thing is, I see them regularly being posted on some Facebook bass boards under NBD.
Each time I see one, I can't believe it.
 
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#92
I know a frequent rationale is "the tone is in the hands", but I really feel like a good bass can be found somewhere amongst nearly any brand or model....no matter how many stinkers it sits amongst. You can also find stinkers amongst nearly any brand or model too. Personal preference definitely factors in, but some things are objectively bad (poor fretwork, cosmetic issues, misaligned parts, etc.).

As many have said already, play what you like. I think it's far more gratifying to surprise people with a great-sounding budget bass, making them go "WOW! You got that sound out of THAT bass?!?", rather than nonchalant acknowledgement that your $4k bass sounds good. Just my $0.02
 
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KevInDaBassment said:
I think it's far more gratifying to surprise people with a great-sounding budget bass, making them go "WOW! You got that sound out of THAT bass?!?", rather than nonchalant acknowledgement that your $4k bass sounds good. Just my $0.02
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Yes! And the only badmouthing I'm tempted to do is directed toward the people who scoff at the other people who assert that their inexpensive bass is great. They accuse them of being posers, or ignorant, or something, when I can tell you from personal experience that cheap basses can be excellent. My favorite Precision right now is an '89 Korean Squier P-Bass II, which I found for $110 (including original case). It was in hideous condition, but the pickups are the best P pickups I've ever had. I've tried to put together a back-up bass in recent years, but none of the aftermarket pickups sound the same, including some really expensive ones. And even other '89 Korean Squier P-Bass II ones.
Also, I just picked up a Squier Affinity Jaguar H Bass, and I swear it has just about the best fretwork of any bass that I've ever owned, including Pleked ones.
My theory is that the haters are simply trying to justify their purchases. Or, they're like the people who buy Lamborghinis and Maseratis to show off, not realizing that their cars will die about 150,000 miles before a Toyota would. :whistle:
 
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