Weststarx Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 [quote name='far0n' timestamp='1312278622' post='1323968'] That's the thing that struck me about them, electronically superb but I thought they were ugly....that ridiculous thumb rest that curves in/out baffles me. It should really have looked like a Yamaha RBX A2..... funky, modern looking with cool sound switching. Totally missed opportunity I reckon. [/quote] I want one fo these ^^^^ I'd never heard of the Variax before seems like an interesting concept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Bringing this up to date from my last entry on the subject 3 years ago, I have now bought one as I am now playing in two swing bands. Since my purchase i have tried to find more info about these this brought these clips to my attention so thought i would share them. I am very impressed with the build quality actually yes they are heavy mine is a 5 string so even more so. But It does sound very convincing In a band situation, the upright K does sit well in the band if a little thumpy so would be pleased to hear from others who use them for upright bass. ref best settings of amp v bass. check the will Lee endorsement at 14:25 in http://youtu.be/liN7d2PDN30 also. http://youtu.be/kyqt7J6xuNM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Played around with a Tyler gtr which played well enough but I wouldn't get the point of a variax bass. So, it's a NO from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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