Does anyone on here use a Variax bass as their main axe ?

[Weststarx]

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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.


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I want one fo these ^^^^


I'd never heard of the Variax before seems like an interesting concept!

[deepbass5]

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

[JTUK]

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.