DorsetBlue Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I seem to have missed the Pro Series Starbasses from Thomann. Only Rockbass versions are available now. Anyone got one and how do they stack up against the Pro Series versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I haven't played one, but looking at the specifications the Rockbass 4-string version is only 32" scale length as opposed to the Pro Series and MiG versions which are 34" (IIRC the 5-string is 34" in all versions). Also the Rockbass doesn't have the arched top and back. There was a review in Guitar & Bass magazine a few months ago and they seemed to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) I was in the same position as you and really wanted a 4 stringer in 34" I still managed to find one of the Pro series basses for sale a few months back.. If you don't mind ordering in you might still be lucky if you shop around. Saying that I have only heard good things about the Rockbass versions, if you are going 5 I can't see it being a problem. Edit to say, there was a 5 stringer Pro on here for sale/swap recently Edited June 27, 2014 by Highfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) You're welcome to try my 34" 5 Stringer pro series anytime, I'm just up the road from you.....we could just turn it upside down! I have one of the last Pro series Korean Star Basses and it was less than £700 from Thomann this time last year. The construction and finish is exemplary and whilst I have nylon flats on it, you will see on Youtube people slapping them with the original strings on. Edited June 28, 2014 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1403966027' post='2488154'] You're welcome to try my 34" 5 Stringer pro series anytime, I'm just up the road from you.....we could just turn it upside down! I have one of the last Pro series Korean Star Basses and it was less than £700 from Thomann this time last year. The construction and finish is exemplary and whilst I have nylon flats on it, you will see on Youtube people slapping them with the original strings on. [/quote] I might well take you up on that kind offer some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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