My First Bass!

[Augsp]

Sadly, I have to agree with Red. I briefly had a Mikey Way Mustang, it didn't work for me on my "FEEL" and "SOUND" criteria.

As comfortable as the neck was, and I mean "really comfy!", it was so heavy towards the back-end, it kept wanting to lift the neck skyward. Basically, it was the opposite of "neck dive", as if that particular body needed a long-scale neck for it. Maybe there are others that are more balanced, but Mustangs are kinda rare by me, so I have no basis with which to compare by.

On the "SOUND" front, it was just too one-dimensional for me and it's basic sound was just too plain to my ears. However, I must be honest and admit that all my basses have two pickups…either a J/J or a P/J configuration…so take my review with a grain o' salt.



That pun is horrible, loathsome, vile, base…



…and utterly brilliant! As a semi-professional stand-up comedian, I salute you, sir!

I think I just really wanted it because well, I like MCR a lot.
Is it really that heavy? Truth to be told, the one I have right now it already quite heavy! Guess I'm not investing in that one anytime soon.... ^^;

 

[Augsp]

Also, thank you for all of the replies! The amounts of replies I get every time amazes me, every time I log on.
Thank you for all of the wonderful words. I promise I won't be selling this one...as long as I can! I've still got a LONG way to go, but I'm going to try my best, especially since now I actually have my own bass.
One question though: My bass is currently in its gig bag right now, and it's propped in between this little space between my bookcase and drawer. Should I invest in a stand or is it okay to just keep it in the gig bag?

 

[Sav'nBass]

I sometimes wonder why you don't see more white Js, they look great.

P.S. I'm with the "never sell your first bass" crowd. I still have mine, and it's worth its own weight in sentimental value.

I still have my first real bass as well. My first ever bass was a Japanese Kingston that I wound up loaning to someone who broke the neck.

 

[asahisuperdry]

That bass looks like something I'd want to play, especially in that white finish. Hopefully you will review it at some point in the future. Welcome to playing bass and I wish you well. You will experience a lot of frustrating times but it's worth fighting onwards. Music is wonderful and the bass is, in my opinion, the most wonderful instrument.

 

[Malak the Mad]

@Augsp It's been three months. How are the bass and lessons going for you?