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#2
I played a Traben Tribal Sun last week and it was an ok bass....but right next to it was a Dean Vendetta bass the totally smoked the Traben!

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Here's the specs on the Dean:
Bolt On Construction
5 Piece Maple Walnut Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
2 Dean Pickups with active 2 band EQ
Black Hardware
Razer Wire Inlay
Available in 5-String Version
Trans Amber, Trans Red, Trans Black, Tiger Eye

Now the Traben:
Body Wood- Basswood w/ Flame Maple Top
Neck- 5 Piece Maple and Walnut
Scale Length- 35" scale
Fingerboard- Rosewood 24 fret
Bridge Design- Tribal Sun
Pickups- Traben Custom Combo
Pre-Amp- Traben T3 Active
Nut- Chrome Plated Brass
Inlay- Traben T and Abalone Dots
Construction- Bolt-on, special Traben neckjoint
Hardware Color- Chrome
 
#3
I own a Traben Kore 5. What's my take on it?

Sound? Very trebly, very modern. I think it's an average sounding bass - not bad, not great. Once I got a Bongo, it became my back-up, back-up bass. I take it out occasionally at gigs because it's so interesting looking (I get a lot of compliments on its look)

Heavy! It's a heavy mother.
 
#5
QORC said:
I own a Traben Kore 5. What's my take on it?

Sound? Very trebly, very modern. I think it's an average sounding bass - not bad, not great. Once I got a Bongo, it became my back-up, back-up bass. I take it out occasionally at gigs because it's so interesting looking (I get a lot of compliments on its look)

Heavy! It's a heavy mother.
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Heh, maybe the extra weight is from the bridge; I mean they're huge! :P
 
#6
I'm considering sticking some barts in my Traben Phoenix once I've finishing building my five string... It's an awesome bass, I payed about £300 for the bass then about £50 for the hardcase, really low action without much buzz, very versatile too. Not very good at doing a smooth tone, and the bridge pickup distorts a bit with the mids turned up.
 
#7
hey guys, new to the forum, but i know how to search... didn't want to bring up a really old thread, so i figured i'd just bump this one.

i've seen a lot of talk of the traben's being a good bass for the money ($500-$700 range).

So I assume it'd be a great deal to get a Traben Torrent for $200? I'm replacing my first bass (got it from a friend when i wanted to learn to play). I can spend more than $200, but if this is a great deal, i won't pass it up.

Thanks in advance for any replies.
 
#8
Well, went ahead and bit the bullet after playing it in store.

I really like it. The torrent doesn't have the huge flame bridge like the other trabens (which I admit, are pretty gaudy unless you're in a metal band), but it still has a unique look. but it also plays great! The neck really has a great feel, and it's sounding good.

so far, i'm happy with my purchase, especially at that price.
 
#13
cheezewiz said:
I just read Musicians Fiend are closing out the Traabens at a good price. Defintely not my cup of tea, but you youngsters may like em.
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Hey, I'm 50 and I kind of like the bridge on my Kore, but maybe I'm just going thru a mid-life thing - ya think?
 

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