Tyler basses gone the way of the buffalo...again

I saw that too.

It's been posted here before that Tyler just doesn't sell enough basses to keep production going.

It will be very interesting to see what they come up with, and how long it takes them to do it!

I own a few Tylers - they're my favorite basses!

 

Please let some of that "design ingenuity" seep into the headstock design.

 

Looked at some of the basses on there real quick...and I agree...the headstock could even go more Fenderish and look better. Then again, it is kinda cool...

Anyways, their basses look awesome...

 

Part of it is the headstock design, part of it is the TylerTylerTyler logo. It's so 80's a Hamer Scarab would look at it and mutter, "Dude... "

 

That is the worst looking headstock I've ever seen.

 

Yup, once again a Tyler thread devolves into headstock and logo comments...

Anyone ever PLAY one?

Like it or not that headstock works - I've played about 9 Tylers - no deadspots on any of them.

As for the body, I like it. Not boring, not wild, not a Jazz shape or P shape... It balances perfectly, and the long upper horn and bridge placement makes the end of the neck feel close and within easy reach - even on the 35" scale basses. On my older 4's where the upper horn goes to the 12th fret, the bridge placement makes first position feel close. Definitely the most comfortable basses I've ever played.

Looks will always be a subjective factor, but ask anyone who's played a Tyler - these basses are awesome!

 

I used to think the headstock was tacky, but now I fall into the "it is what it is" line of thinking. I've heard enough good things about them that I am not going to waste any time about what the headstock looks like.

Why should he take it "more Fender-y?" There are already 1,000 Fender clones available. If you want a Fender-like high end bass, you can take your pick from a long list.

 

+1.

It looks especially bad on the six string.

 

+1. I've been wanting to try out a Tyler for quite some time now. I've come across quite a few of his guitars, but no basses. The finishes that I've seen in person have ranged from natural and sunburst to metallic-Fender "bowling ball" type finishes, and every last one looked superb. The details on the guitars were absolutely amazing. I really hope I come across a bass or two of his before they're all snatched up.

 

While I have no comments on the headstocks/playability/tone/etc. of Tyler basses, I just need to know...

Who could resist a paint scheme called 'Psychedelic Vomit 2k'?

 

HI

Ive played a couple. Pretty nice. He should just commit to making basses and stop dabbling in it

Rob

 

I've played a few Tyler basses. They were amazing for sure. I much prefer the older 34" scale basses to the newer 35" scale. I wish he'd do those again. Then again, I wish he'd do any basses again.

 

Some bigtime studio players use Tyler's and they sound great. I've been GAS'in for one for a good while but want a 4 string, don't see hardly any 4's. Was lookin' at BassPalace.com today and they have a Black Tyler 4 for about $1575.00, If I hadn't just bought a Roscoe and Mike Lull then I'd jump on it

 

Someone already has...
I used to own this bass, and then (stupidly) sold it. I was very happy at the opportunity to get it back!