I got the Growler.

[Dr. Cheese]

It is funny how I always notice things when I finally take a bass home that I never noticed in the store. First of all, I have played so little five string since December that I am going to have to get used to it again. My Tagima is a great bass and although I love having a B string, I did not miss it.

This Growler is incredibly light and at a rehearsal, it really needs to be played with a strap. On the plus side, it will not give you the least bit of back pain.

This is a great finger style bass that is very articulate and clear. The B string is excellent. It has one setting so far that works for me with slap, but my Tagima is a Jazz with Seventies spacing and it simply has a superior slap tone. These days, I almost never slap in church, so that is not really an issue for me.

The Growler is really clear and has incredible sustain for such a light bass. It will be great for 90+% of my playing in church. I can tweak the slap tone, but it is no Jazz or Stingray. I guess I better get that old Peavey back in shape, if I really want to slap on a five.

 

[scuzzy]

Play it in good health!

We'll both be playing a new addition at tomorrow's service.

I prefer a 4-string. But I frequently wish I had a 5 when I'm playing a 4.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Play it in good health!

We'll both be playing a new addition at tomorrow's service.

I prefer a 4-string. But I frequently wish I had a 5 when I'm playing a 4.

Playing four and studying walking has really opened up to using the whole neck and not trying to play everything in the first seven frets.

 

[alembicbones]

Cool Bass Doc! Enjoy.

Bones

 

[J Wilson]

IT'S a DOCTOR CEE NUBASS DAY ! ! ! !

Congrats !

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Congratulations!

 

[GrooveDaddy]

Those 90s Growlers 4/5 are pretty solid - I played a few over the years, and they always impress with their overall funky tightness.

 

[Element Zero]

Nice brotha. Happy you finally got to take it home.

 

[-Stingray]

On the plus side, it will not give you the least bit of back pain.

Sold me right there. Grats on the new bass brother!

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

So, I am assuming this will end all of your GAS?

 

[Dr. Cheese]

So, I am assuming this will end all of your GAS?

It’s is getting close. I know what I like: Jazz Basses, Stingrays, Smith sounding basses, and a bass like the Growler or MTD Super 5. Of all of the basses I like, Growler/Super 5 basses are the least versatile, but what they do well, they do really well! I love that tight, midrange heavy sound. I think it is great finger style. Jazzes do a good version of it and the Stingray’s version is more spicey. The best sounding bassist I ever heard live, Tom Kennedy, got a version of that sound with his signature Fodera.

As much as I can afford it, I will keep a few basses around to match my mood.

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

Congratulations & Compliments Doc. I really like those Growler basses.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

It’s is getting close. I know what I like: Jazz Basses, Stingrays, Smith sounding basses, and a bass like the Growler or MTD Super 5. Of all of the basses I like, Growler/Super 5 basses are the least versatile, but what they do well, they do really well! I love that tight, midrange heavy sound. I think it is great finger style. Jazzes do a good version of it and the Stingray’s version is more spicey. The best sounding bassist I ever heard live, Tom Kennedy, got a version of that sound with his signature Fodera.

As much as I can afford it, I will keep a few basses around to match my mood.

Sometimes versatility is overrated. When you need a sound or two, you really want a good sound or two!

 

[Element Zero]

Sometimes versatility is overrated. When you need a sound or two, you really want a good sound or two!

You’re not wrong. Finding a tone that works well for nearly everything has been a real game changer for me. For YEARS I was hunting after THE bass that would do it all and have every option possible. Lo and behold, a single really great tone is was I really needed.

Thank you Music Man.

 

[logdrum]

Das ist gut, Que Bueno, C"'est Si Bon

Enjoy In Joy!

 

[CletusMarley]

Congrats!!

 

[Pep]

Those 90s Growlers 4/5 are pretty solid - I played a few over the years, and they always impress with their overall funky tightness.

Doc’s Tobias Growler V is one of the new ones, not a 90s one. I have one I agree with everything he says. This things are awesome.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

You’re not wrong. Finding a tone that works well for nearly everything has been a real game changer for me. For YEARS I was hunting after THE bass that would do it all and have every option possible. Lo and behold, a single really great tone is was I really needed.

Thank you Music Man.

Amen!!!

 

[Maxi Funkl]

Congrats Doc

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I will never stop loving basses and I would probably have a whole room it I had the space and money. Buying the Growler made me appreciate what I already have. I still have so much to learn to get to where I would like to be as a musician and person.

I really need to work on myself and not pile up more junk for my family to dispose of when I’m gone. I have been around too long to say never, but I have enough resources to reach my musical goals. I need to put in the effort to reach them.

Everybody have a great day and be grateful for whatever you have.