The Bass Company; Cool or Crap

I've seen domestic models of these bass years ago. They were inexpensive and basically Music Man copies. They said they were made in the US but my money says it was put together in the US from imported parts. Fast forward to the present and these basses appear to have pretty good components and super bang for buck. But what of the quality? I can find review of the current models any where. I'm interested in a 5 string version of the AP400 which goes for like $400. It looks great but is it really any good? If its as good as it looks, it may even have the G&L Tributes beat.

r

 

I have a G&L ASAT and an old SB-2 with an EMG and love 'em both. But I'd like to have a low B at my disposal and figured eventually I'd luck up on an old G&L Climax bass that I'd convert to BEDG or maybe I'd get a new Tribute 5. Then I saw this TBC model and apparently it comes in a 5 for under $400. I like the slightly weird cousin of the Sting Ray looks. And those slabs of ash look pretty nice, understated, and elegant. I just want to know how it plays and sounds. For the money, I think it might be worth the gamble on the 5. But any input from someone that has actually played that single MM pickup model would really be great. I think these basses are not Korean, but from China. Maybe it really is as good as it appears (to me at least) to be. The Chinese are really kicking butt and prices that are just...well impossible.

r

 

Well give us the scoop when it comes in. Pictures always welcomed!

r