The "NEW" Trabens

[Nightsblood]

Ive been slightly interested in the Traben line for awhile but, was kinda turned off by the smallish bodies and that crazy huge bridge. But, Trabens putting out some new stuff that looks pretty good. It appears on here, the only rags people have with the Trabens is the bridge appearance. Other than that, they get great reviews.

Anyone tried one of these? They even come equipped with Aggie preamps now. Im gassin pretty hard.

 

[DWBass]

Say wha? Aggie pres?? I'm interested! You didn't mention the Rockfield pups!

 

[Woodchuck]

Aggies?! For real?

 

[Chef]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Traben-Chaos-Core-5?sku=515971

 

[Lia_G]

I'm very interested in these. They have electronics and a pickup layout that I like. Also, the one Traben I've played (don't know the model ... one of the ones with the ginormous bridges) really impressed me with the playability and tone, although I didn't care for the looks. These new ones look very good on paper, at least.

 

[bassist 4 life]

theyre offering maple necks too?
yum, aggies, rockfields, double MMs, 3band eq and coil switching.

btw, i think the bridges go deep inside the body on the core models, instead of the normal ones that like spread out.

 

[Bassslayer69]

I was gassed out for the new array attack 5, but it STILL isnt availlable!
so now they lost me....I'm going BTB!

Stupid Traben....

 

[Slapped]

Whoa, this bass looks SOLID!

Will have to check it out, reminds me of a tank with strings.

 

[LiquidMidnight]

That's a sweet-looking bass. I especially dig the inlay at the 12th fret.

 

[cheezewiz]

That one looks interesting. I never gave them a second thought because of the ugly cheezeball bridges, but that one looks OK to me.

 

[neurotictim]

I think I will go to my local shop and see if they have one in stock... And just maybe I'll come home with it.

 

[WSoloBass]

anyone remember the ibby RD series?

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[OxJohnson]

anyone remember the ibby RD series?

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I got one of those! It is my main gigging bass right now. It is a great instrument.

EDIT: Mine is actually an RD500 (4 banger) with a much darker finish.

Ox.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Trabens are made by the same company that makes the BC Rich import line, HHI. If you like the quality of the Trabens and want something more agressive looking or pointy, I'm sure the BCR's would be just as good.

 

[Darkstrike]

Can't wait till I get my hands on one, or two, or three of these!

 

[bassist 4 life]

someone check these basses out or something
im very eager, they dont have them in my country.

 

[barroso]

anyone remember the ibby RD series?

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i had the same deja vu...

 

[Ian Perge]

i had the same deja vu...

I was being polite by not posting it... I figured "let the Trabens have their thread". ;-)

...but yes, a (inferior) copy of the Ibanez RD line, IMO.

 

[Bassslayer69]

Egad!

If it werent for that gastly upper horn cutaway....

 

[Lia_G]

...but yes, a (inferior) copy of the Ibanez RD line, IMO.

Not wanting to pick a fight, but have you played one of these new Trabens before deciding it's inferior to the Ibanez RD's? I have no idea ... you may be right, as I haven't even seen one of these new Trabens in person yet. Nor have I played an RD. Just wondering how you decided that the Trabens are inferior?

edit: hope this didn't sound too confrontational ... actually, I'm interested in these new Trabens and am genuinely curious if you have found some shortcomings relative to the RD's ... thanks!

Liam