Tobias Killer B IV and V

[Dr. Cheese]

I see Gibson is marketing the Killer B as a Rock bass. That’s cool, but I would have loved to have heard it in a Funk or Gospel context too.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Here is Da Maestro with a 1997 Killer B, wicked finger and thumb Funk tones!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Here, Da Maestro explains the Killer B’s electronics.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I found a video of me playing a six string Killer B.

 

[evilgus]

I see Gibson is marketing the Killer B as a Rock bass. That’s cool, but I would have loved to have heard it in a Funk or Gospel context too.

Yes, they should be even better for Funk, Gospel, or R&B, as they're made out of "Sapele", which is similar to Mahogany as a tone-wood.

EG

 

[Dr. Cheese]

This is funky! I had to post this video too!

 

[markjazzbassist]

classic gibson being out of touch when it comes to bass stuff tobias for rock? eh no. but don't worry doc, they will probably demo the Thunderbird in the Gospel context to really muck it up some more

 

[Charlie Tuna]

 

[Shelly]

classic gibson being out of touch when it comes to bass stuff tobias for rock? eh no. but don't worry doc, they will probably demo the Thunderbird in the Gospel context to really muck it up some more

Next they’ll offer it with a Darkglass pre…

 

[RGerhart]

Dang! The Classic 5 is Indonesian-made, and going for $2599 on Sweetwater.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Dang! The Classic 5 is Indonesian-made, and going for $2599 on Sweetwater.

That same bass would $4,000 if made in America.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Next they'll offer it with a Darkglass pre…

A Darkglass preamp would probably be a hit.

 

[higain617]

I owned an '82 Tobias that was well-suited to rock, but I wouldn't classify the brand as a rock bass. They were popular with extreme metal guys in the 90's.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I owned an '82 Tobias that was well-suited to rock, but I wouldn't classify the brand as a rock bass. They were popular with extreme metal guys in the 90's.

I have no doubt that a Tobias would sound fine in a Rock band or recording. I think that is true for most basses.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

 

[higain617]

I have no doubt that a Tobias would sound fine in a Rock band or recording. I think that is true for most basses.

Yeah, they were always pretty great. My metal-bassist acquaintance had a Growler.

 

[RGerhart]

That same bass would $4,000 if made in America.

That same bass would $4,000 if made in America.

Oh, easily. I'm just amazed at the price tag for the Indonesian-made. Not putting down imports, of course. I had a Lakland 55-02 years ago that was a Korean made that is still one of the best basses I've played, but I also purchased it for $800 used, back in 2015.

 

[Mastiff_5]

2,500 for an indo bass? No thank you. I’ll take an American made or German made bass first. And I have been drooling over Killer B’s coming out again. I am incredibly disappointed in that price point.
And I do not agree that that bass would be a $4,000 bass. If it was a Michael Tobias, maybe.

 

[jimmydean]

Giving serious thought to buying one , Sweetwater is selling them and they are in stock .

 

[bgartist]

The late Wayman Tisdale played Killer Bs.