Man, massive credibility and integrity points for this review! So many YT bass reviews gloss over the negative aspects of a bass, but not this one! LOL I thought the review was fair and balanced, but would add that given the price point (under $600 USD), this is the quality and caliber of bass I would expect from a company whose primary focus is amps. At that price point you can get better basses (Spector Legend, Sterling MM, Squier). Keep up the great work!
This is the most honest review you will see about this bass. Bassist Christ put it through its fullest paces and came to the stunning realization of "It ain't great" found in the Bass Bible Chapter of Ampeg 11:20 when talking about Orange. Jokes aside, fantastic vid and glad to see the transparency
My first Precision Bass---an original 1962--had a nut width of 45mm(1.75") and coming from a Framus with a neck like a broom handle, it was sheer heaven for me. Since then I have always gone for basses with wide necks. I have bought a couple of Jazz basses thinking I would get used to the narrower neck---I didn't and quickly got rid of them.
Agree with you 100%.. had one back in 2015 .. didn’t like the neck dive , the too wide neck at the headstock ( 44 mm !!! 😳) , the sticky finish on the neck , and having the body dig into my arm when playing it ..
Never witnessed such an insane neckdive on any other instrument ever, not even Thunderbirds. Looks nice hanging on a wall though, but they really should stick to amps.
Okay, now I'm kinda glad I suscribed. I got this Orange Crush 50 which I kept for home practice because it's a freaking jewel, so when the O-bass came out, I really went all "oohs and aahs". For good or bad, I don't think it's available here in México for now, but I was willing to wait in line, now I... think I'll wait for another five years if they improve all this issues. The looks are certain eye-candy, but I think you could add wheels to that fretboard and ride it to the next gig... XD
I own one and I love it. The only issue that you mention I agree with is the neck dive. I have 0 other issues with it. It is a monster P bass tone and honestly it does nothing but get compliments in the studio and live. I am sorry you did not enjoy it, i sure enjoy mine.
@@ampthebassplayer I honestly think it’s a bass you gotta have for awhile and really dig into and use. It’s a monster to tame its quirks but it is a quality instrument for under 1000.
@@Wharbaby This has been one of the only basses that physically hurt me to play. I spent about a week with it before I made my video, and I just never got comfortable with it, and actively dreaded playing it.
I would’ve expected something a little weirder or experimental, what’s the point in making a slightly worse precision bass when they’re already a hugely popular and successful company? It’s not even very low priced so it can’t compete with beginner models or anything like that
In terms of the nut being 44mm wide, please remember that a 1957 Precision bass is 1 3/4" or 1.75" at the nut, and many P basses are 1 5/8" inches They basically based their overall neck width on a P bass neck, not a jazz neck (1 & 1/2" ).(also including P bass split singles coils.)
44mm width of the nut is too wide and difficult to play for most bassist's the metric scale is a British thing as Orange Amplification are United Kingdom based. I still prefer Orange's amplifiers as my go to amplifiers like the tiny terror amp head but if you want a no nonsense practice amp their's the Orange Crush Mini its loud and in charge
O my, I was ready to try this some years ago but never got ahold of one. Kinda glad I did. Love the orange, but that's about it now I guess. Is the sound cutting out from time to time btw?
The quality of your videos is insane, congratulations dude. About the bass.... I had the 2017 black version and sold it due to the unbalanced bass and neck heavy. On top of that it had an awful fret job.
I have this bass, the older one. It doesn't really sound like a classic P-bass, and it sort of sounds... a bit more scooped, probably? More treble and more bass, less low-mid presence. I stuck a Seymour Duncan SPB-1 and... it wasn't really much of an improvement (slightly clearer tone, but only just, and maybe a bit less character, but nothing that's going to really be noticeable in the mix). The stock pickup is mostly fine, really. I don't like how it sounds with roundwounds (it's a bit too scooped for my tastes) but with old-school flats (Pyramid Golds, in my case) it's really gorgeous. Regarding the neck, I have small hands but I don't have much trouble with it; the slab body quite appeals to me too. It doesn't balance very well but with a suede strap it's fine. I paid €250 for it, second hand, with a Fender Yosemite pickup (nothing special). At that price it has the looks, it feels solid, you can't go wrong. At €500, it's quite steep. The right price in my opinion is around €350, perhaps.
Pretty weird they painted the back of the neck and headstock when they could've just painted the front of the headstock orange to match the body like the Peter Hook Yamaha Bass from a few years back.
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" to make me buy this bass. Something like that. EDIT: That's a shielding rather than a grounding issue. A few feet of tape fix 'er right up.
That intro track sounds great! (Shameless plug 😹😹😹)… I can definitely see, as a guitar player, how this instrument caters to us rather than bass players. When looking for a bass, guitar players might just pick something that looks cool/unique and sounds good enough - we are less likely to pay attention to quality/comfort (especially in a gigging context)… that being said, it’s weird to think why this product even exists. Orange?! Why?!
I’m looking to buy a bass for in the studio ~ I mostly play guitar and keys and have been doing what I need to on a cheap bass from my uncle’s 80s band… Budget should stay ideally under 1k but there’s some air up to maybe 1.5k for the right bass… I would love a rickenbacker but I think that’s out of my league 😅 Any recommendations? Look wise I’m attracted to the fender vintera ii 70s tele bass but I’m open to anything really, I just want really solid quality and a reliable four string for years to come. I have big hands but mostly guitar so would also consider short scale.
I've had two of these. The electronics are very cheap-no better than a base model Squier. Any better quality you may have perceived is in your imagination (that includes the PU). The painted neck is a plus for me. I find sanded or satin necks to be to have too much friction. I installed Keller Sound wiring harness and a 1/4 pounder and it sounds good to me. I have other basses I like much better, and this is definitely overpriced, but it does have some nice qualities if you can find one used at a good price.
Great review, how is it compared to other basses when it comes to pricepoint? I know it has its shitty sides but I still want one, it looks cool and its made by orange.. haha
Honestly, if you watched this video and still want one I say go for it. It’s uncomfortable and unbalanced, but if you love it in spite of that you’ll find a perfectly decent P bass.
I rather buy a Squier Classic Vibe 70's Jazz Bass Or Sterling Ray 24 by Music Man. Both instruments are going to have smaller nuts, less dive and a easier playing neck over the Orange O bass.
just save up for a Fender Precision Bass or a Squier Precision Bass which is cheaper than the Fender P Bass it's a more solid bass for rock metal and pop etc. But the O Bass I would avoid as its got neck dive issues its uncomfortable to play and it doesn't sound as awesome a a Precision Bass
Wow, you really threw this bass under the bus, in front of the Orange Company. Did they send it to you for free , to keep it? Some great things about this bass is the full binding is beautiful, the tone is killer, the orange paint job is striking! Yes the neck dive sucks, but that is common on Les Paul style basses, and Gibson thunderbird. My hofner style Beatle violin basses also have neck dive, but I got a super wide grippy strap made with suede. Problem solved.
It was a loaner bass, so I sent it back. I wouldn’t have held onto it if they’d gifted it to me though. Definitely not for me, though it does look awesome. I actually did just pick up a T-Bird, and I’m having a much better time with it than the O Bass.
Was thinking about these Basses again recently - definitely seems like it needs another revision. I love the look and sound of these things, but the neck is as wide as a five string near the nut. They should definitely consider a short scale model too, that'd help with neck dive.
Oh No the O Bass has neck dive which can damage the instrument. I like the O Bass's split coil which is popular with Precision Basses from Fender for metal rock and pop. I really love Orange Amplifiers but the O Bass looks and sounds uncomfortable to play
Tired one out at a London bass guitar show several years back and it sounds like you had the same observations I had back then, probably one of the worst feeling new basses I’ve tried. Unnecessarily blocky and uncomfortable. Felt like a £150 (or less) bass from the 90s/00s (emphasise on those eras since in the past few years Harley Benton have proved what can be done on a budget)
@@ampthebassplayer - yeah, I don't know about the old video. I only saw the one from a couple months ago. I just thought it was odd that he said he hated it, but now he's sponsored by Orange and the thing has grown on him.
A simply awful professional and amateur bass instrument. Two sitting in a country music store I was visiting two days ago. Never seen these before. Picked up one, balance was completely out. Neck is just too thick. Picked up the other one next to it, just in case it was better (or worse) and it was the same. The overall shape is thoroughly gormless and bland. No perceptible reason to buy one unless you think you need to prove a point. But please don't buy one. Be suspicious of anyone who tells you they're any good.
As a reviewer it is to recommend or not to recommend a product what you have to realize is no product is completely bad and un- recommendable. It’s just a matter of the right product for the right customer… This review is OK. I do appreciate the honesty however, it was a bit one-sided. And never have I ran across any product that is not right for someone.
Very average assessment from a very average player ! first you don't explore that it's a under $500.00 unit ! and compare it to a Fender P. absolute waste of a post !
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Man, massive credibility and integrity points for this review! So many YT bass reviews gloss over the negative aspects of a bass, but not this one! LOL I thought the review was fair and balanced, but would add that given the price point (under $600 USD), this is the quality and caliber of bass I would expect from a company whose primary focus is amps. At that price point you can get better basses (Spector Legend, Sterling MM, Squier). Keep up the great work!
don’t forget marcus miller basses
The king of affordability, Sire. I don’t know how they keep prices so low.
I'm not usually one to comment on a bass's color, but man, I love that orange. And the white binding completes the creamsicle vibe.
It’s a great look! If the bass was half as fun to play as it is to look at, this would be a home run.
the o bass in orange looks striking but as it is uncomfortable to play I'd rather play a Fender Precision bass which is more comfortable to play
This is probably the most sincere review I’ve seen if this bass so far
Goddamn it, I love you so much Andrew hahahaha
goes to show different strokes for different folks... one fella hates it...the other Patrick loves it...
This is the most honest review you will see about this bass. Bassist Christ put it through its fullest paces and came to the stunning realization of "It ain't great" found in the Bass Bible Chapter of Ampeg 11:20 when talking about Orange.
Jokes aside, fantastic vid and glad to see the transparency
Bassist Christ lol
My first Precision Bass---an original 1962--had a nut width of 45mm(1.75") and coming from a Framus with a neck like a broom handle, it was sheer heaven for me. Since then I have always gone for basses with wide necks. I have bought a couple of Jazz basses thinking I would get used to the narrower neck---I didn't and quickly got rid of them.
Thank you for an honest review. So rare these days.
why the fuck is it NOT short scale??
This is why I love this guy, he's so honest in his videos, most of it i can agree with
Agree with you 100%.. had one back in 2015 .. didn’t like the neck dive , the too wide neck at the headstock ( 44 mm !!! 😳) , the sticky finish on the neck , and having the body dig into my arm when playing it ..
I wish they’d make it in short scale.
maybe if it was short scale would be better but sound quality is great
it's not short scale?
It is a full 34" inch scale
The only video that shows us neck dive, THANKS BASS BRO !!!!!
Great review! I like the sound of the pickup and good to hear that the tone knob functions better than most, but that 43 width but is a big yikes
lol why bro.... thats hilarious... gotta watch one more time
Definitely a recording bass. It sounds amazing!
Never witnessed such an insane neckdive on any other instrument ever, not even Thunderbirds. Looks nice hanging on a wall though, but they really should stick to amps.
Okay, now I'm kinda glad I suscribed. I got this Orange Crush 50 which I kept for home practice because it's a freaking jewel, so when the O-bass came out, I really went all "oohs and aahs". For good or bad, I don't think it's available here in México for now, but I was willing to wait in line, now I... think I'll wait for another five years if they improve all this issues. The looks are certain eye-candy, but I think you could add wheels to that fretboard and ride it to the next gig... XD
Congratulations! Great and funny review. Thanks.
I own one and I love it. The only issue that you mention I agree with is the neck dive. I have 0 other issues with it. It is a monster P bass tone and honestly it does nothing but get compliments in the studio and live.
I am sorry you did not enjoy it, i sure enjoy mine.
I appreciate the perspective! The things I don’t like about it are potentially someone else’s preference and that’s totally fine!
@@ampthebassplayer I honestly think it’s a bass you gotta have for awhile and really dig into and use. It’s a monster to tame its quirks but it is a quality instrument for under 1000.
@@Wharbaby This has been one of the only basses that physically hurt me to play. I spent about a week with it before I made my video, and I just never got comfortable with it, and actively dreaded playing it.
@@ampthebassplayer can’t fault you for that. It’s definitely not for everyone. I love it. Minus the neck dive.
It’s always the damn neck dive 😭
I would’ve expected something a little weirder or experimental, what’s the point in making a slightly worse precision bass when they’re already a hugely popular and successful company? It’s not even very low priced so it can’t compete with beginner models or anything like that
In terms of the nut being 44mm wide,
please remember that a 1957 Precision bass is 1 3/4" or 1.75" at the nut, and many P basses are 1 5/8" inches
They basically based their overall neck width on a P bass neck, not a jazz neck (1 & 1/2" ).(also including P bass split singles coils.)
Your mix of imperial and metric here is horrifying. Xx
@@thejoetandy can not stand metric
44mm width of the nut is too wide and difficult to play for most bassist's the metric scale is a British thing as Orange Amplification are United Kingdom based. I still prefer Orange's amplifiers as my go to amplifiers like the tiny terror amp head but if you want a no nonsense practice amp their's the Orange Crush Mini its loud and in charge
O my, I was ready to try this some years ago but never got ahold of one. Kinda glad I did. Love the orange, but that's about it now I guess. Is the sound cutting out from time to time btw?
Very nice ….appreciate the honest feedback
The quality of your videos is insane, congratulations dude.
About the bass.... I had the 2017 black version and sold it due to the unbalanced bass and neck heavy. On top of that it had an awful fret job.
Nice playing! You even made that bass sound good… enjoyed the video!!!
The gloss on a mahogany neck is fine to keep the moisture out of it but on maple a hard no.
I have this bass, the older one. It doesn't really sound like a classic P-bass, and it sort of sounds... a bit more scooped, probably? More treble and more bass, less low-mid presence. I stuck a Seymour Duncan SPB-1 and... it wasn't really much of an improvement (slightly clearer tone, but only just, and maybe a bit less character, but nothing that's going to really be noticeable in the mix). The stock pickup is mostly fine, really. I don't like how it sounds with roundwounds (it's a bit too scooped for my tastes) but with old-school flats (Pyramid Golds, in my case) it's really gorgeous. Regarding the neck, I have small hands but I don't have much trouble with it; the slab body quite appeals to me too. It doesn't balance very well but with a suede strap it's fine.
I paid €250 for it, second hand, with a Fender Yosemite pickup (nothing special). At that price it has the looks, it feels solid, you can't go wrong. At €500, it's quite steep. The right price in my opinion is around €350, perhaps.
Dang and I was really hoping such a cute design would play well...
why would anyone think a nut that wide on a 4 string is a good idea? my ibanez 5 string is only 45mm
I prefer the slim neck of the Fender Jazz Bass as I have short stubby fingers and the Jazz bass is easier to play
I saw that the other day and thought the P-Bass/LP hybrid was a weird concept unto itself but it at least looks cool.
The headstock design is nice at least
Pretty weird they painted the back of the neck and headstock when they could've just painted the front of the headstock orange to match the body like the Peter Hook Yamaha Bass from a few years back.
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" to make me buy this bass. Something like that.
EDIT: That's a shielding rather than a grounding issue. A few feet of tape fix 'er right up.
Good for playing underwater
That intro track sounds great! (Shameless plug 😹😹😹)… I can definitely see, as a guitar player, how this instrument caters to us rather than bass players. When looking for a bass, guitar players might just pick something that looks cool/unique and sounds good enough - we are less likely to pay attention to quality/comfort (especially in a gigging context)… that being said, it’s weird to think why this product even exists. Orange?! Why?!
Orange occasionally makes instruments but they are definitely 99% an amp company
naw just take a squier precision bass gigging rather than an unplayable o bass
I’m looking to buy a bass for in the studio ~ I mostly play guitar and keys and have been doing what I need to on a cheap bass from my uncle’s 80s band…
Budget should stay ideally under 1k but there’s some air up to maybe 1.5k for the right bass… I would love a rickenbacker but I think that’s out of my league 😅
Any recommendations? Look wise I’m attracted to the fender vintera ii 70s tele bass but I’m open to anything really, I just want really solid quality and a reliable four string for years to come. I have big hands but mostly guitar so would also consider short scale.
Go for the bass that catches your eye! If the tele bass seems cool, then that’s the one you should get.
I like your honest review….. that nut with sucks! Lol
I've had two of these. The electronics are very cheap-no better than a base model Squier. Any better quality you may have perceived is in your imagination (that includes the PU). The painted neck is a plus for me. I find sanded or satin necks to be to have too much friction. I installed Keller Sound wiring harness and a 1/4 pounder and it sounds good to me. I have other basses I like much better, and this is definitely overpriced, but it does have some nice qualities if you can find one used at a good price.
Your chapter markers xD fantastic
Great review, how is it compared to other basses when it comes to pricepoint? I know it has its shitty sides but I still want one, it looks cool and its made by orange.. haha
Honestly, if you watched this video and still want one I say go for it. It’s uncomfortable and unbalanced, but if you love it in spite of that you’ll find a perfectly decent P bass.
An Orange O Bass costs around £500 pounds a Squier Affinity Precision Bass costs around £200 pounds sounds better plays better and doesn't neck dive
How do they compare to squire p basses? The orange sounds really good to me, and its only 550 bucks
I rather buy a Squier Classic Vibe 70's Jazz Bass Or Sterling Ray 24 by Music Man. Both instruments are going to have smaller nuts, less dive and a easier playing neck over the Orange O bass.
You buy this bass for the looks. Nearly every other p bass at this price will be a better playing instrument.
just save up for a Fender Precision Bass or a Squier Precision Bass which is cheaper than the Fender P Bass it's a more solid bass for rock metal and pop etc. But the O Bass I would avoid as its got neck dive issues its uncomfortable to play and it doesn't sound as awesome a a Precision Bass
Best and most honest review for this bass out there. I owned this bass and absolutely hated it. Orange should stick to amps
Wow, you really threw this bass under the bus, in front of the Orange Company. Did they send it to you for free , to keep it? Some great things about this bass is the full binding is beautiful, the tone is killer, the orange paint job is striking! Yes the neck dive sucks, but that is common on Les Paul style basses, and Gibson thunderbird. My hofner style Beatle violin basses also have neck dive, but I got a super wide grippy strap made with suede. Problem solved.
It was a loaner bass, so I sent it back. I wouldn’t have held onto it if they’d gifted it to me though. Definitely not for me, though it does look awesome. I actually did just pick up a T-Bird, and I’m having a much better time with it than the O Bass.
I love 44mm nut widths, but they have to have a good neck shape in other ways to work…
Was thinking about these Basses again recently - definitely seems like it needs another revision. I love the look and sound of these things, but the neck is as wide as a five string near the nut. They should definitely consider a short scale model too, that'd help with neck dive.
Oh No the O Bass has neck dive which can damage the instrument. I like the O Bass's split coil which is popular with Precision Basses from Fender for metal rock and pop. I really love Orange Amplifiers but the O Bass looks and sounds uncomfortable to play
Those pickups sound weak and a painted neck? I wouldn't waste my money on it lol and who decided to cut half of the pickguard off?
what a shame. i love how it looks. would even have bought it despite the review if it were short scale.
What does that Yamaha Revstar headstock look like again... Oh yeah, I remember.
The original instrument has binding too 🤔
What's wrong with it?
I buy it in two seconds, but I just can't do neck dive.
you're never gonna get sent another product to review again x'D
If any company is too afraid to send me something, then maybe it's not a very good product.
Well, at least it sounds good to me.
Turd bass, but I bet they will be collectible!
it lacks of a fret.
Goes to to prove "There's no accounting for taste" Or lack thereof.
That bass looks so uncomfortable to play, the neck is laughable might as well be playing a 5 string lol 😆
44mm nut..😬😬😳😳
I will defend my Orange amp head to the death, but it's a bummer they used a baseball bat to make the neck of this
I have so little experience with their amps, and this is a pretty sour start.
Tired one out at a London bass guitar show several years back and it sounds like you had the same observations I had back then, probably one of the worst feeling new basses I’ve tried. Unnecessarily blocky and uncomfortable. Felt like a £150 (or less) bass from the 90s/00s (emphasise on those eras since in the past few years Harley Benton have proved what can be done on a budget)
man is it great to find out that the bass i've bought is a piece of shit and the store wont do returns....
Grande krist Novoselic !!! 🔥🔥🔥
It's a nice looking and sounding bass. I'd take this every day over horrific modern fan fret rubbish.
fanned fret aren't rubbish, otherwise lee sklar wouldnt use one 🤷♂ they have their place
Some other cat reviewed this and said he was sponsored by Orange. He loved it. 😐
Curious
@@ampthebassplayer -- Check out Patrick Hunter's channel. He didn't like it in 2015... now he loves it. Hahaha
@@Cowdog1 I don't think I ever saw his old review, and it doesn't look like it's still up. Or at least, I can't find it now.
@@ampthebassplayer ruclips.net/video/iWRgatCC9vY/видео.html
@@ampthebassplayer - yeah, I don't know about the old video. I only saw the one from a couple months ago. I just thought it was odd that he said he hated it, but now he's sponsored by Orange and the thing has grown on him.
I like it bar the made in China part.
Be honest. It still wouldn’t be better made anywhere else.
After listening to your “musicianship” I don’t know why I should place any weight on your opinions
With nothing on your profile, no photo, and no music of your own, I don’t know why I should place any weight on your opinions either. ✌️
A simply awful professional and amateur bass instrument. Two sitting in a country music store I was visiting two days ago. Never seen these before. Picked up one, balance was completely out. Neck is just too thick. Picked up the other one next to it, just in case it was better (or worse) and it was the same. The overall shape is thoroughly gormless and bland. No perceptible reason to buy one unless you think you need to prove a point. But please don't buy one. Be suspicious of anyone who tells you they're any good.
Harley Benton bass for 100 euro is better deal
Body looks cool...but ya.
As a reviewer it is to recommend or not to recommend a product what you have to realize is no product is completely bad and un- recommendable. It’s just a matter of the right product for the right customer… This review is OK. I do appreciate the honesty however, it was a bit one-sided. And never have I ran across any product that is not right for someone.
if only it was as good as it looks, a beautiful car with a shit engine and shit handling
A 44mm neck... Compared to a 41/42 on a P bass... 2 mm
You serious ?
😅
Consider how bigger a P neck feels compared to a J and there’s only about a 3mm difference between them.
it doesn't even look cool
Obviously sponsored by another powerful brand. I bought one last week and it sounds and plays really great, especially for recording.
So you have a fetish for neck dive and killing your forearm aswell as the biggest baseball like necks? Lord.
First of all, if you use a pick on a base you deserve a sore arm. 😎😎
Ok boomer
Very average assessment from a very average player ! first you don't explore that it's a under $500.00 unit ! and compare it to a Fender P. absolute waste of a post !