Glarry has a new 6 string bass

[RichterScale]

How do they sell their 5 string Ibanez copies that weight about 7 pounds for $99?

I dunno, that's the question.
I can't figure out how they can sell anything that cheap. They still have to pay for materials, not to mention everything else it costs to manufacture a product. I'm sure they have to import some materials.
I just can't imagine how they can manufacture instruments and ship them across the planet at that price and actually make money.

 

[Bill Whitehurst]

Looks good for the price.
I agree that materials plus shipping should be more than the price.
While they may try to get away with completely skipping QC, labor is another tricky question.

The clear finish one does not look like basswood.
Maybe the burst.

 

[Phud]

Because it's chili season?

Yup it's gettin chili(y) in Ohio

 

[groovepump]

I just received a 5 string Jazz. set up nice. surprising. Strings suck and pick-ups somewhat anemic, but the bass hardware is OK especially for a de-fret project. If the new 6 string is similar, might be a good 1st try on a 6.

 

[DJ Bebop]

Glarry GIB Bass Guitar Full Size 6 String HH Pickup Burlywood Sunset - Glarrymusic

Glarry has a new 6 string bass!
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Reminds me of the old Rouge or Brice from Rondo Music. Only those were Korean made and a bit more money. I have the Brice one.

 

[DJ Bebop]

Again here are the 2 color choices. View attachment 4831815

They do have a nice long upper horn, should help in neck dive.

If an experienced cat gets one that knows set up and electronics, could smooth out the rough spots, if any, and have a nice 6 string beater if that neck is not a log.

 

[DJ Bebop]

I dunno, that's the question.
I can't figure out how they can sell anything that cheap. They still have to pay for materials, not to mention everything else it costs to manufacture a product. I'm sure they have to import some materials.
I just can't imagine how they can manufacture instruments and ship them across the planet at that price and actually make money.

Volume and CNC machines. Not as much hand work so not as many bodies needed to come in contact with the actual product at this price point.
IMHO

 

[Killing Floor]

How can they sell this for $140?

I feel like I would get my post deleted if I answer this accurately.

So let's say magic.

 

[b_carville]

Just pulled the trigger on the sunburst model, of this bass and I'll do a full review when it comes in.

Good Man! Let us know. I abhor anything that's not a 4 string. I'm too chicken poopie to try a 5 stringer but a 6 string at that price? Hmmm............!

 

[Killing Floor]

This looks like a great way to try 6. I can't find a downside for the price.

 

[Mechayoshi]

I'd expect needing some fret work and okay to bad electrics for the price. My real question is, doesn't Glarry lean towards thicker necks? That would be my only concern.

 

[DJ Bebop]

I'd expect needing some fret work and okay to bad electrics for the price. My real question is, doesn't Glarry lean towards thicker necks? That would be my only concern.

As an indication...

Hopefully not the 6 string.

 

[twinjet]

How can they sell this for $140?

There's a good chance the answer to this would eventually lead to political discourse...

 

[Ethereal Thorn]

Reminds me of the old Rouge or Brice from Rondo Music. Only those were Korean made and a bit more money. I have the Brice one.

I had a SX Ursa 6 string jazz bass that I got for only $130 thru rondo music and I think it was a excellent bass for the money.

 

[Thegreatzambini]

How can they sell this for $140?

Because it only cost them $75 to make....

 

[DJ Bebop]

I had a SX Ursa 6 string jazz bass that I got for only $130 thru rondo music and I think it was a excellent bass for the money.

Right I forgot about those, I had one too. Liked it but gave it to a good friend who had helped me out of a couple of tight spots. He liked it so I gave it to him.
Still go by and play it once in a while. Still have the Brice.

 

[Ethereal Thorn]

Right I forgot about those, I had one too. Liked it but gave it to a good friend who had helped me out of a couple of tight spots. He liked it so I gave it to him.
Still go by and play it once in a while. Still have the Brice.

I bought it to test the waters with a 6 string and shortly following I bought the Brice fretless 6 and then a Warwick fretless 6 popped up for a steal and the Brice and SX sat and collected dust lol so I flipped them.

 

[Glarry]

Glarry GIB Bass Guitar Full Size 6 String HH Pickup Burlywood Sunset - Glarrymusic

Glarry has a new 6 string bass!
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GIB 6-string bass was developed in response to the call of Glarry's fans. Hope more people will like it.

 

[DJ Bebop]

GIB 6-string bass was developed in response to the call of Glarry's fans. Hope more people will like it.

How would you say the neck feel compared to your other bass offering, is it thinner front to back?

 

[smart51]

I used to work for a company that designed car audio accessories. We had the product made in China. If it cost £25 to make it and to ship it to the UK, we would sell it to the retailers for £50. They would sell it to the public for £100. Glarry are selling direct. You pay more for shipping 1 bass than for a container full, and they're paying Aliexpress or someone their sales commission. But you're not paying the 75% commission that the importers and retailers charge between them.