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Wolf basses?
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Atelier Z, Bacchus, Tune and SRT all stand out to me.
The main thing is to get the ones built in Japan. Most of these brands also have less expensive models and I can't speak for those. For example, I have read that the Korean Tunes are not nearly on the same level.
The main thing is to get the ones built in Japan. Most of these brands also have less expensive models and I can't speak for those. For example, I have read that the Korean Tunes are not nearly on the same level.
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I second this, especially for Tune. From what I have seen and read, they are impeccable instruments and have a wide variety of options - a Japanese equivalent to Carvin if you will.
That being said, the Korean Tunes aren't bad; my main bass is still my TWX-41 and I love it, mainly because of the preamp and pickups, which was the same model used on older Japanese Tunes; I am not sure if the preamp on the newer Tunes is the same, so for that I ask if anyone here has a newer (2006+ let's say) Japanese Tune I would love to see the preamp. Back to the overall quality; yes, it could be better in places. The hardware on the Japanese basses is better, with them sporting equipment from Hipshot or Gotoh, the Japanese ones have more options, and overall the build quality is certainly miles better than the Korean equivalents, but I wouldn't write off the Korean ones on the fact that they're great for the money and have quite the electronics package.
Overall though I'd take the Japanese Tune over the Korean one; gonna start saving up for a 4 string TWB/TWX!
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Well.If you're going to look at Tune basses.I have one of those too.
Go here.Official TUNE Club | Page 31 | TalkBass.com
Go here.Official TUNE Club | Page 31 | TalkBass.com
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For some time my Wolf 7 had a problem.
The D string sound was weaker than the other strings.
I suspected that they(KHL.Co) used a G+B six string split coil pickup.
So I replaced the pickups with a set of Delano SBC-7 HE/S double coil pickups.
With full bar magnets
The weak D string is gone.
I cut the face off of the G+B pickup.
I was right!
The D string was right in the split.Causing a lower volume than the other strings.
It probably wouldn't have been a problem if they had made the two bars overlap a bit.
You might want to check yours.
If you haven't already.
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Not thrilled at all with the four string. Electronics are serviceable, but less tonal range than you would expect. Worse (and maybe it's just mine), but it's next to impossible to get the strings set up decently. I like them fairly low, and received mine with the seller's "low set up", which seemed unusually high to me. I've done everything I can, and it's still buzzing in places you wouldn't expect. The E and G strings are just hopeless. Unless you want serious fret buzz (and not just on the first or second frets, but maybe even those and then again up on the 9th), you have to raise the bridge saddle to almost ridiculous heights. Forget adjusting the truss; after you get past the screws that you WILL strip trying to reach it, it won't make any difference to the action. Well, it will, but it won't help.
It's very pretty, though, and you can play it for stuff where you don't need to do anything too tricky, but I feel overall like I paid way too much for a largely decorative bass.
It's very pretty, though, and you can play it for stuff where you don't need to do anything too tricky, but I feel overall like I paid way too much for a largely decorative bass.
What four string model did u purchase?...im looking at a jb4( jazz bass neck through) and an s8 and i cant decide if i should pull the trigger. By your review i would assume u dont recommend them?
Really wish I could, as it's a beautiful looking bass, but I couldn't do anything to make it play or sound good. This is the 4-string I had.
I was ready to order one of the 5s over the winter. Had my credit card literally out and the phone in my hand. Glad I didn't. Sounds like they're pretty bad...
My experience wasn't good (obviously). There were other little annoyances, too, such as the string hole covers on the back actually falling out when I changed the strings. If you don't run the strings through the body, I imagine you'd lose those pretty quickly.
Like I said, the one I got was more eye candy than serious bass. I've heard others have had a different experience with Wolf, though, so I can't account for why mine was so remarkably substandard.
Like I said, the one I got was more eye candy than serious bass. I've heard others have had a different experience with Wolf, though, so I can't account for why mine was so remarkably substandard.
Was gonna say; I love the look of the KTB and JB basses but if they aren't built well then I would have to pass. Probably one of those basses that is better to play in person than buy sight unseen, and even then that might not help with long term ownership. Hmm.
I believe they only have the one U.S. dealer (in So. Cal.), so it's tricky at best to try these out, outside that area. Fortunately, they gave me a full refund (I bought it through Reverb), so I didn't lose any money on the deal. They even paid return shipping after the regular return period.
Thank u for the reply, that is the exact same model and color i was gonna purchase. Im really picky about the feel of a bass and getting a really low and fast action.If thata not possible or tricky to do on this bass then ima dodge that bullet...thanks again
Cort and Samick make more guitars and basses than all the guitar companies combined.
Cor-Tek has been making basses for Ibanez and many other brands. Their Artisan basses are just awesome though I don’t have one of my own but did play an earlier Artisan of a friend’s friend for 10 or 15 minutes and was impressed.
If you can get your hands on a Czech made Dean don’t hesitate to check it out. Made in the same factory that made the Euro Spector basses in the late 90’s.
@gebass6 had a 6 string Dean Edge Quilt a while ago. He could tell you about his experience with it. Their string spacing tends to be too tight for many TB-ers. I have a ‘few’ Deans, but I never had a 6-er. Also their necks tend to be thin and narrow and the FB radius is usually pretty flat like 12”
It was a Sledgehammer ash 5.
Never had a Dean Edge.It was light and very bright sounding.
