DDR Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) Hello I do find LowEnd Lobster's bass reviews great. I do find the words "for the money" it's a great instrument a bit confusing, and no matter what, always find the reviews for an appreciated instrument to receive a maximum of 4 claws. I wonder if anyone's aware of a review of his that's ended in a 5 claws score? I'm also interested in knowing what you think a great 4 string instrument - not for the money but just fully - would be. Thank you D Edited November 7, 2023 by DDR Spelling/grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 5/5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLowDown Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Sire U5. Harley Benton lined fretless jazz bass (JB40FL) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Machines said: 5/5 Ah thanks, cool the 4 string also https://youtu.be/VMMYHo912WU?feature=shared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Trouble with these reviews is they tend to get wrapped up with specs, because the main reason for buying a bass can’t be generally measured. All basses do a job to varying degrees, but does the instrument excite and inspire? That should be the deciding factor and is the reason why it makes more sense to try before you buy. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Best Bass is the one you want to pick up... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 Yes I hear that. My first bass which I picked out of about 30 I tested in a well stocked shop is still the only one I'll never sell and keep going back to. I just keep wondering what it's like to have a higher quality instrument and what that might entail. Try em for sure, if you can.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 hours ago, DDR said: I just keep wondering what it's like to have a higher quality instrument and what that might entail. Try em for sure, if you can.. Mostly that you can either have almost unlimited options (custom build) or a spec specific to that luthier/ make. Higher prices are often because more man hours have been spent on the build quality, so that’s the most notable difference. I’ve had a few Overwaters which I’d define as higher quality; 1 that wasn’t built for me and eventually sold, and 1 that was which is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) He thought the Wunkay was a 5 star bass too: Like any review, there is a fair bit of subjectivity in his rating. He said it wasn't perfect but it has loads of 'Mojo'. Edited November 7, 2023 by BillyBass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 7 hours ago, DDR said: Hello I do find LowEnd Lobster's bass reviews great. I do find the words "for the money" it's a great instrument a bit confusing, and no matter what, always find the reviews for an appreciated instrument to receive a maximum of 4 claws. I wonder if anyone's aware of a review of his that's ended in a 5 claws score? I'm also interested in knowing what you think a great 4 string instrument - not for the money but just fully - would be. Thank you D I like his reviews too. He doesn't do it for money and he isn't afraid to call out big corporations for flogging shyte to the masses. I will admit that a bass's appearance is very important to me, more important than the sound as with my rig I can get most basses to sound good. Nevertheless, what I personally think looks good may be completely different to someone else. An example of 'good for the money' in my stable would be my Charvels. They are basically Mexican Fenders with upgraded hardware, for very little more than a Player series bass (well at least when I bought mine, the prices have gone up this year). Imperfect, certainly, but good value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 10 hours ago, DDR said: Yes I hear that. My first bass which I picked out of about 30 I tested in a well stocked shop is still the only one I'll never sell and keep going back to. I just keep wondering what it's like to have a higher quality instrument and what that might entail. Try em for sure, if you can.. It probably has a few dings in. A new one gives that heartache all over again. It would be hard to top the satisfaction of a best of 30 in stock unless you spent some serious coin. Or maybe the shop only stocked dungers and yours was the least smelly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 6 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: It probably has a few dings in. A new one gives that heartache all over again. It would be hard to top the satisfaction of a best of 30 in stock unless you spent some serious coin. Or maybe the shop only stocked dungers and yours was the least smelly. Haha no but it's a classic mim fender precision. A good enough instrument for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 11 hours ago, BillyBass said: I like his reviews too. He doesn't do it for money and he isn't afraid to call out big corporations for flogging shyte to the masses. I will admit that a bass's appearance is very important to me, more important than the sound as with my rig I can get most basses to sound good. Nevertheless, what I personally think looks good may be completely different to someone else. An example of 'good for the money' in my stable would be my Charvels. They are basically Mexican Fenders with upgraded hardware, for very little more than a Player series bass (well at least when I bought mine, the prices have gone up this year). Imperfect, certainly, but good value. I guess the feel of it plays an important role, practical things like weight (I've got back problems). I do like the raw di sounds to he close what I'm after... appearance... well sure, one should like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 07/11/2023 at 10:58, Machines said: 5/5 Ooft. Orange. 5/5 from me as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 07/11/2023 at 10:58, Machines said: 5/5 Stop it, I’m gassing for one of these so bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Andertons had a blue one which was clearly not shifting so they sold it for about £1100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) On 07/11/2023 at 10:51, DDR said: I wonder if anyone's aware of a review of his that's ended in a 5 claws score? He does like his Ernie Ball Stingrays - just watch out for the frightening video of Steve Ballmer at the end which seems even more creepy today than it was at the time. He'll be sadly missed (LowEndLobster that is, not Steve Ballmer). Edited November 9, 2023 by Gramski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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