Even passive it still bites like a ray. I love having someone reviewing the everyday bass I'm actually going to consider picking up rather than looking at someone's vintage or boutique bass. Thanks for these!
Great to have you back . I love all the changes, studio, format, lighting, sound, spinning Bass stage. And most of all, i love your new found you! We all do Lobster 🦞.
Wait… out of all the things you noticed… the claw is what stuck out the most? 😂😂😂 Ummmmm….. did I miss another announcement? I mean, IDC what people do or like, and I’ll respect pronouns, I’m a supporter of the alphabet community…. BUT WARN ME. 😂😂😂
Im so glad your back, i really enjoyed your videos before you left. And as a trans woman and bassist myself im glad your getting so much positivity in the comments.
I love the matching nail polish 😭😭😭 I saw the previous HB video and thought maybe it was on purpose but thought it might just be a coincidence. Its honestly so genius 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Lobster! It's great to have you back. Your bass skills and sense of humor are better than ever! As always, I'm looking forward to seeing your mod video(s). And..... Matching nail polish is a nice touch.
@@krispykrunkdonut unfortunately they're inaccessible outside of the US. the Ray2s are too expensive to be worth it here too sadly. Sterling just really hatees Europe lmao Sucks to be a stingray fan
seems like a solid starter bass, your very right a great platform for future upgrades. Reminds me of my OLP bass too. Great to see you making videos again love the content!
Welcome Back Lobster!!!! Ive missed your reviews, always totally honest and always talking moddability! Really liking this Stingray... it still sounds great even at that price range, although I reckon it'll be more expensive over here in the UK. Might have a cheap pickup in but sounds good... keep us updated on what you do to this one.
The Stingray mod queen rides again! glad you got your hands on one this early, excited to see what you do with it in the future! Also LOVE the spinning stand :) how cool!
Glad to see you back it, as a beginner watching you play has taught me a lot! Looking forward to more videos. This budget Stingray actually sounds really good!
Looks cool, I still can’t believe that the first iteration of these lower end SBMMs had that hideous black SUB stamped on the front, the headstocks now with the typical Stingray lettering looks so, so much better. I guess they were trying to evoke the USA SUB vibe, but they were nowhere close in price or quality.
That color is my favorite. Love that orange with maple fretboard even if a roasted would suit the orange even better. 1. Orange. 2. Sea foam green and or sonic blue/ chopper blue/ electric blue etc are some good and fun looking colors. Thank you for your reviews and I'm glad to have you back lobster!
Thanks for the review, Lobster! I'm not really in the market for a new Stingray, but I'm tempted by the finish colors on this series. That orange is sexy.
Lobster, I don't know what to say. Other than thanks for another great review. I bought one despite the possible negatives you cited (I only ever play w/ tone all the way open or closed), but agree about the lesser fret finishing than my Ray4. Still actually quite livable though. And I actually prefer passive so can't wait to see.the upgrades. Could maybe become "the one" if I tame that pickup a bit as suggested. Sounds great unplugged, so . . . . And I've also gotten pretty great compliment on the color. Pretty awesome I agree.
Really appreciate your attention to detail on modding compatability. Great review, so glad to have you back! Will you be reviewing the Sterling Joe Dart Signature?
OH LOVE! I had no idea, I asked on 60CH if there were any Tgirl YTers and, wow! apparently its been a long time since I saw you last!....... I had similar changes, we always have beards before!!! 😆....... You look like you are glowing and I can see happiness in your eyes. You give me hope sis!
Really glad to see you back, I do experience problems with syncing audio and video in your two latest videos. It may be caused by my tv but would let you know in case more experience this.
I have to say when I first saw your new look , my jaw was on the floor. That takes guts. I had not expected that you would pull that transition off in a believable way . But now I see that you changed from a hairy Caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Congratulations!
This almost looks like Sterling realised the Pete Wentz bass was too expensive so wanted to do another passive bass at a better price. Not complaining though! P.S. so glad you’re back Lobster!
For a low end stingray it does have a pretty sweat sound, the options might be limited but for the price you can’t go wrong. Even for a mod project its a good place to start for people on a budget. Great review. Now you need a new claw to go with your new styler. 😀
Great review, as always! For fun (and very very little profit) I defret and upgrade budget basses like the Ray4 and Ray5. If they make one with a darker fretboard, I'll buy one, defret it, upgrade the pickup, maybe add a vintage preamp, and give the blackout ("Murder") treatment to it with black machines, black knobs, black Straplok buttons, and a black bridge and see what happens.
I was waiting for someone to review this bass, so thanks, Lobster, for reviewing it. I have both the Ray4 and the HB version, but I was very curious about this one. Also, I wanted it in orange! I got to see the instrument's finish and hear how it sounds in one video! This time, I was able to hear the bass much better. Thanks again for fixing this. Now, as for the bass goes, it looks like a great mod project. I like the idea of a passive Stingray and for $250, it is a good deal IMO. The thing I like the most is the neck. My HB feels a bit chunky, and it seems this one is more like a Ray4 in terms of the neck. Great review!
Thank you! I really do try to listen to all the feedback, especially in regards to audio quality. I worked real hard this time to make sure the levels and everything were perfect, and I'm so happy with how things came out :)
Wwhhhooooaaaa! That slap sounds nasty (in a good way)! For a passive bass STILL has that stingray bite! Even with the effects still sounds nice. Hmm! Might consider getting one (even tho I have the Short scale stingray) but nice to have a long scale passive “Ray” in the family. Nice demo Lobster!😌🎶🎸👍🏾
Nice to se you again👍 and thanks for your sharp review. I’m Looking for a low price stingray and i’m waiting for a comparision and review with sire Z series from you. Thanks!
Great review, I enjoy the improvements in shots, wider sound coverage, lights... I've seen that bass on a corean video where they started to sell it earlier this year. Great year for the Stingray lovers, with Sire's take and this much more affordable option, from the "original" house. It's a simple bass, which is a very good fit in their catalog. It has a surprinsingly strong bite to it, maybe enhanced by the ceramic pup? I love the look. I'm a bit concerned by the neck though, and the new production site could mean more lemons on the first batches, probably best to buy in a boutique. But I really love the fact that I can grab a Ray for that price.
I just did a Tru-Oil refinish on a PB50 neck, This one sounds like a good candidate for a neck refinish job. The tone pot must be a linear pot, hence the on/off. Being a major tinkerer, I could work with that.
I heard you mention wanting to upgrade to the Gotoh GB528 on this, so I wanted to ask the Ray4 modding queen: Did you ever put those on a Ray4? I think I'd need to drill the holes out a little but I'm not sure. Or did you maybe find another model that didn't require drilling? Glad you're back at it!
Pretty solid sounding, especially for the passive pickup. If I hadn't known, I would have thought it was active. I'm longing for some reviews of Sire's Z7 bass. Hopefully you've got one coming soon !
great new look 🤩👍👏👏and great review as always, thanks and congrats, niec to see another passive sterling but I think I would prefer playing the short scale one 🤔
So glad to have you back. Any plans reviewing that yamaha bb1200 on the wall? I own a bb1000s which is almost the same bass, and i love it, but id love to hear the Lobster take
Cool Bass. Seems like it could use some work. And it will be even better. Nice double stops at 10:36. I love some double stops and sometimes triple stops on Bass. I must say that your production went way up. Very cool with the effects. Seems like you were having lots of fun with this bass.
I have been so excited for this bass, thank you for making this video so fast, I’m bummed about the dookie tone knob. I look forward to seeing what you do with it and playing one myself 🦞
WE'RE SO BACK I see that old BB bass in the background 👀 I've really been feeling passive stingray's lately, I'm starting to get tired of a lot of active basses which I've used primarily for years
Hey Lobster, I thought there would be some mini-performances with the guitarist and singer from the “I’m back” video. Are those on the way? I’ve personally become a bit fatigued by gear videos, though I still watch them from certain people including you. I’m much more interested in seeing what people do musically with the gear, thus I was very interested in that aspect when you announced it. Anyway, hope to see and hear some of that soon!
This bass sounds good especially for the cost . You are correct about the pickguards its hard to find one that will fit my RAY34 . Really lookin forward to see tha Sire Z series ! ( Iknow your thinking about them😅) Dont forget the pick😂
finally the video I've been waiting patiently (or not) for!! thank you for the review! the neck quality does sound like a dealbreaker, and personally I hate Jazz necks on Stingrays so I was really looking forward to the 40mm (it being in between subs and USA rays)... other than that sounds very nice and looks killer. I have one tough question myself: would you say it's worth getting while already owning an MB4? I got one last year, and I'm happy-ish with it, not the biggest fan of it's action/setup limits other than that the headstock always bothered me a little, it is very cool in its own original way, but you know what I need on that department : ) I should also mention that these will be probably (they're not on thomann etc. yet) around 350 EUR in Europe and I paid 129 EUR for my MB4 back in 2023.
I've been wanting a passive Stingray and I would definitely get one of these to mod. I'd probably get a black one, keep the neck and just do some further finishing on it, put a better tone circuit in there and get a red tortoiseshell pickguard for it.
Nicely done demo as usual! Great to have you back!😀 I have to ask. is that an Orange Crush 25 on your desk? What are your thoughts on it? Maybe an additional demo? I need something for living room volume practicing. Take care Leah! -Brent, VT
I LOVE that little orange. I've had it for years and have brought it on my travels to multiple states. It sounds great for such a little amp, is super portable, and adorable too :)
@@LowEndLobster Affinity Squires actually are becoming very consistent, I bought a month ago a PJ Precision Affinity and I was amazed on how well made it was - Though electronics are still lackluster so I put some EMG Geezer Butler in Ivory and man, it was a game changer - now it looks as good as it sounds.
Hey Lobster!! I loved it when you pulled out the funkatiodish groove (7:50): It had those softer, short/muted plucks, like the groove in the "Barney miller" TV show theme. It could be used for a scene of him searching for clues; he was an investigator right !?!?!?! (correct me if I'm wrong). Strangely I remember the theme music well because it has a great feel, but don't think I ever watched even a single full episode! 🤪 It has to be good (get it real) to get my attention, so it must have been a pretty bad show!🤣 What can I say, I was more of a Columbo guy!🤪😅😁😂
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Even passive it still bites like a ray. I love having someone reviewing the everyday bass I'm actually going to consider picking up rather than looking at someone's vintage or boutique bass. Thanks for these!
Great to have you back . I love all the changes, studio, format, lighting, sound, spinning Bass stage. And most of all, i love your new found you! We all do Lobster 🦞.
Thank you! :)
Yes we do!
Where’s the claw? I miss hitting the like button.
And the Temple of Time music from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
One doesn’t simply “hit” the like button. One should always pinch it.
Wait… out of all the things you noticed… the claw is what stuck out the most? 😂😂😂
Ummmmm….. did I miss another announcement? I mean, IDC what people do or like, and I’ll respect pronouns, I’m a supporter of the alphabet community….
BUT WARN ME. 😂😂😂
There were like two videos including a very obvious announcement ;P
@@LowEndLobster so, there’s a claw giveaway 😅
Im so glad your back, i really enjoyed your videos before you left. And as a trans woman and bassist myself im glad your getting so much positivity in the comments.
Same
I love the matching nail polish 😭😭😭 I saw the previous HB video and thought maybe it was on purpose but thought it might just be a coincidence. Its honestly so genius 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Last one was genuinely coincidence as that polish had been on for like 3 weeks lol. This time it was on purpose haha
Can’t wait for the Z3 Z7 sire bass reviews and comparisons 😬😬😬
Agreed! I've been considering one
Didn't expect the pickup to sound that good. Also loved the nails matching the bass 💅🏼
My thoughts exactly.
It sounds really, really good!!
Lobster! It's great to have you back. Your bass skills and sense of humor are better than ever! As always, I'm looking forward to seeing your mod video(s). And..... Matching nail polish is a nice touch.
I stopped playing bass when you left but now I’ll start up again.
I love the shirt Leah! Glad you’re back!
Thank you! Got it at Meow Wolf in Denver :)
ohh she Choose Leah??? thats my sisters name, Great Name!!
This would be tempting if I hadn't pre-ordered a Joe Dart Sterling in May 😂
they should have just done a mass produced Joe Dart sterling tbh
I wanted to.. but the shipping and tax was the same as the bass itself..
im in the exact same boat! also feel good about the dart since hes using a production model on the road
@@krispykrunkdonut unfortunately they're inaccessible outside of the US. the Ray2s are too expensive to be worth it here too sadly. Sterling just really hatees Europe lmao
Sucks to be a stingray fan
@@SisterRose not sterlings fault. It the shipping companies.
seems like a solid starter bass, your very right a great platform for future upgrades. Reminds me of my OLP bass too. Great to see you making videos again love the content!
Nice to see you back
I haven't seen LEL in a while. Seems like I've missed some things! Happy to have you back!
Welcome Back Lobster!!!! Ive missed your reviews, always totally honest and always talking moddability! Really liking this Stingray... it still sounds great even at that price range, although I reckon it'll be more expensive over here in the UK. Might have a cheap pickup in but sounds good... keep us updated on what you do to this one.
So wonderful to see you doing videos again!!!!
I just got one of these. Very satisfied. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Back in the pocket Lobster. Fun to hear some pedal stuff. Thanks and see you again when we groove....
Of course Shug is here.
Good and instructive as usual ! The turning table is a great nice idea !
The Stingray mod queen rides again! glad you got your hands on one this early, excited to see what you do with it in the future! Also LOVE the spinning stand :) how cool!
Amazing punk rock machine 😎
Glad to see you back it, as a beginner watching you play has taught me a lot! Looking forward to more videos. This budget Stingray actually sounds really good!
The moment they announced the Ray2 I was so excited for you to review it! thank you!
I missed those reviews so much! Great to see you back. Hope you might check out some basses from the vintage brand based in uk
Nordstrand pickup and a fender tbx would be a good set up for this bass. Liking the new format and atmosphere. 🤙🏼
I love your laugh after you play something. So infectious…. Gets me every time. 🤣
Great to have you back and posting again!
Have you tried one of the Sire Z3 or Z7 basses? Would be interested to hear your thoughts!
Love the addition the pedal stuff! Inspiring and pretty bass.
Looks cool, I still can’t believe that the first iteration of these lower end SBMMs had that hideous black SUB stamped on the front, the headstocks now with the typical Stingray lettering looks so, so much better.
I guess they were trying to evoke the USA SUB vibe, but they were nowhere close in price or quality.
Yes! Thank you! I was looking at these the other day. Glad to see you're back!
New Lobster content. 👍🏼👍🏼😎
Nice review :) And I super adore your nails colour matched to the bass
Amazing how much of the Stingray characteristic comes through even without the preamp.
Not bad, not bad at all and it’s orange! As always great review. Keep ‘em’ coming. Thank you 👍
Good to see you back LEL!
great to see you back! lookin fwd to more videos
Glad to see you back!
That color is my favorite. Love that orange with maple fretboard even if a roasted would suit the orange even better.
1. Orange. 2. Sea foam green and or sonic blue/ chopper blue/ electric blue etc are some good and fun looking colors. Thank you for your reviews and I'm glad to have you back lobster!
Thanks for the review, Lobster! I'm not really in the market for a new Stingray, but I'm tempted by the finish colors on this series. That orange is sexy.
Sounds great! Welcome back Lobster
Welcome back LowEndLobster. I really missed your videos. That is a beautiful low cost Stingray.
Thanks Billy :)
I bet these go on sale for like $199 around the holidays. Definitely gonna scoop one up when they do. I love passive basses.
It is so nice to see you open and dare I say joyous. So, if you get a tobacco burst finished bass, are you going to match it? ❤. Might be kinda cool.
It's good to see someone happy and bubbly on youtube.
Lobster, I don't know what to say. Other than thanks for another great review. I bought one despite the possible negatives you cited (I only ever play w/ tone all the way open or closed), but agree about the lesser fret finishing than my Ray4. Still actually quite livable though. And I actually prefer passive so can't wait to see.the upgrades. Could maybe become "the one" if I tame that pickup a bit as suggested. Sounds great unplugged, so . . . . And I've also gotten pretty great compliment on the color. Pretty awesome I agree.
new studio is super cool, loving the production quality lately too!
edit: not that the production quality was ever anything less than great
Great video I think I will be purchasing one
Looks like a fun upgrade project.
Thank you Leah, was missing the informative reviews.
I was really excited for you to review this one! Love the orange!
Glad your back😊
Really appreciate your attention to detail on modding compatability. Great review, so glad to have you back!
Will you be reviewing the Sterling Joe Dart Signature?
Thank you! Yup!
OH LOVE! I had no idea, I asked on 60CH if there were any Tgirl YTers and, wow! apparently its been a long time since I saw you last!....... I had similar changes, we always have beards before!!! 😆....... You look like you are glowing and I can see happiness in your eyes. You give me hope sis!
Cool, new look, and the same awesome genius. Thanx Lobster.
Two videos in the same week?! Awesome!
The nails matching the bass!
That Hendrix song 'Bold as Lobster' comes to mind.
Well crafted review too. Keep em coming!
Really glad to see you back, I do experience problems with syncing audio and video in your two latest videos. It may be caused by my tv but would let you know in case more experience this.
I noticed too. I corrected it at the end bit but I will have it fixed for the next vid!
Great review as always. Thank you!
Fyi your happiness is shining through. Thought you should know ❤
Thank you! :)
I have to say when I first saw your new look , my jaw was on the floor. That takes guts. I had not expected that you would pull that transition off in a believable way . But now I see that you changed from a hairy Caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Congratulations!
This almost looks like Sterling realised the Pete Wentz bass was too expensive so wanted to do another passive bass at a better price. Not complaining though! P.S. so glad you’re back Lobster!
For a low end stingray it does have a pretty sweat sound, the options might be limited but for the price you can’t go wrong. Even for a mod project its a good place to start for people on a budget. Great review. Now you need a new claw to go with your new styler. 😀
Sounds good to me and I like that finish. I look forward to testing one of these out!
15:40 - BASSFACE + JOYNESS!!! ❤
This is a beautiful human being and a beautiful bass ♥️♥️🤘🏻🤘🏻 keep up the great content!!
Thanks for this great review!
Great review, as always! For fun (and very very little profit) I defret and upgrade budget basses like the Ray4 and Ray5. If they make one with a darker fretboard, I'll buy one, defret it, upgrade the pickup, maybe add a vintage preamp, and give the blackout ("Murder") treatment to it with black machines, black knobs, black Straplok buttons, and a black bridge and see what happens.
I was waiting for someone to review this bass, so thanks, Lobster, for reviewing it. I have both the Ray4 and the HB version, but I was very curious about this one. Also, I wanted it in orange! I got to see the instrument's finish and hear how it sounds in one video!
This time, I was able to hear the bass much better. Thanks again for fixing this.
Now, as for the bass goes, it looks like a great mod project. I like the idea of a passive Stingray and for $250, it is a good deal IMO.
The thing I like the most is the neck. My HB feels a bit chunky, and it seems this one is more like a Ray4 in terms of the neck.
Great review!
Thank you! I really do try to listen to all the feedback, especially in regards to audio quality. I worked real hard this time to make sure the levels and everything were perfect, and I'm so happy with how things came out :)
for some reason I've never been a fan of the stingray's, but that orange is glorious and it kind of makes me want one now.
Welcome back!
Great sound ! I love it. Great review ! Thanks
Wwhhhooooaaaa! That slap sounds nasty (in a good way)! For a passive bass STILL has that stingray bite! Even with the effects still sounds nice. Hmm! Might consider getting one (even tho I have the Short scale stingray) but nice to have a long scale passive “Ray” in the family. Nice demo Lobster!😌🎶🎸👍🏾
Love that you matched your nails to the bass. Great review!
Excellent review !!
Nice to se you again👍 and thanks for your sharp review. I’m Looking for a low price stingray and i’m waiting for a comparision and review with sire Z series from you. Thanks!
Sounds like the experiment of the short-scale was so successful they decided to go ahead with a range of passives. Love the effects (and the nails)!
Love to see ya Lobster! Can’t wait to see the mods on this bass!
Great review, I enjoy the improvements in shots, wider sound coverage, lights...
I've seen that bass on a corean video where they started to sell it earlier this year. Great year for the Stingray lovers, with Sire's take and this much more affordable option, from the "original" house.
It's a simple bass, which is a very good fit in their catalog. It has a surprinsingly strong bite to it, maybe enhanced by the ceramic pup? I love the look. I'm a bit concerned by the neck though, and the new production site could mean more lemons on the first batches, probably best to buy in a boutique.
But I really love the fact that I can grab a Ray for that price.
I just did a Tru-Oil refinish on a PB50 neck, This one sounds like a good candidate for a neck refinish job. The tone pot must be a linear pot, hence the on/off. Being a major tinkerer, I could work with that.
So nice to see you! You look fantastic❤
I heard you mention wanting to upgrade to the Gotoh GB528 on this, so I wanted to ask the Ray4 modding queen: Did you ever put those on a Ray4? I think I'd need to drill the holes out a little but I'm not sure. Or did you maybe find another model that didn't require drilling? Glad you're back at it!
Pretty solid sounding, especially for the passive pickup. If I hadn't known, I would have thought it was active. I'm longing for some reviews of Sire's Z7 bass. Hopefully you've got one coming soon !
Great video 🎉
great new look 🤩👍👏👏and great review as always, thanks and congrats, niec to see another passive sterling but I think I would prefer playing the short scale one 🤔
Thank you! I definitely plan on revisiting the Sterling shorty :)
@@LowEndLobsterthe new one with roasted maple neck, super, thanks a lot
Great review as always! Get it girl!! 👱🏻♀️
So glad to have you back. Any plans reviewing that yamaha bb1200 on the wall? I own a bb1000s which is almost the same bass, and i love it, but id love to hear the Lobster take
Yes ;)
Cool Bass. Seems like it could use some work. And it will be even better. Nice double stops at 10:36. I love some double stops and sometimes triple stops on Bass.
I must say that your production went way up. Very cool with the effects.
Seems like you were having lots of fun with this bass.
Thank you! I'm glad you noticed the production :)
Ohhhh yes I hope they make a lefthanded version in this orange. I recently sold my sub ray because I'm not into the active circuits.
I have been so excited for this bass, thank you for making this video so fast, I’m bummed about the dookie tone knob. I look forward to seeing what you do with it and playing one myself 🦞
WE'RE SO BACK
I see that old BB bass in the background 👀
I've really been feeling passive stingray's lately, I'm starting to get tired of a lot of active basses which I've used primarily for years
Hey Lobster, I thought there would be some mini-performances with the guitarist and singer from the “I’m back” video. Are those on the way? I’ve personally become a bit fatigued by gear videos, though I still watch them from certain people including you. I’m much more interested in seeing what people do musically with the gear, thus I was very interested in that aspect when you announced it. Anyway, hope to see and hear some of that soon!
Gonna do that for the "longer" vids. I tried to go short here lol.... It didn't work
@@LowEndLobster looking forward to it, take care. 🙏🏽
This bass sounds good especially for the cost . You are correct about the pickguards its hard to find one that will fit my RAY34 .
Really lookin forward to see tha Sire Z series ! ( Iknow your thinking about them😅)
Dont forget the pick😂
finally the video I've been waiting patiently (or not) for!! thank you for the review!
the neck quality does sound like a dealbreaker, and personally I hate Jazz necks on Stingrays so I was really looking forward to the 40mm (it being in between subs and USA rays)... other than that sounds very nice and looks killer.
I have one tough question myself: would you say it's worth getting while already owning an MB4? I got one last year, and I'm happy-ish with it, not the biggest fan of it's action/setup limits other than that the headstock always bothered me a little, it is very cool in its own original way, but you know what I need on that department : ) I should also mention that these will be probably (they're not on thomann etc. yet) around 350 EUR in Europe and I paid 129 EUR for my MB4 back in 2023.
I've been wanting a passive Stingray and I would definitely get one of these to mod. I'd probably get a black one, keep the neck and just do some further finishing on it, put a better tone circuit in there and get a red tortoiseshell pickguard for it.
Nicely done demo as usual! Great to have you back!😀 I have to ask. is that an Orange Crush 25 on your desk? What are your thoughts on it? Maybe an additional demo? I need something for living room volume practicing. Take care Leah! -Brent, VT
I LOVE that little orange. I've had it for years and have brought it on my travels to multiple states. It sounds great for such a little amp, is super portable, and adorable too :)
@@LowEndLobster Great! Thank you so much! 😀
Ray 2 feels like can go toe to toe with fender and Harley Benton
Fender?
Moreso that new budget squier line and the affinity
@@LowEndLobster Affinity Squires actually are becoming very consistent, I bought a month ago a PJ Precision Affinity and I was amazed on how well made it was - Though electronics are still lackluster so I put some EMG Geezer Butler in Ivory and man, it was a game changer - now it looks as good as it sounds.
Hey Lobster!! I loved it when you pulled out the funkatiodish groove (7:50): It had those softer, short/muted plucks, like the groove in the "Barney miller" TV show theme. It could be used for a scene of him searching for clues; he was an investigator right !?!?!?! (correct me if I'm wrong). Strangely I remember the theme music well because it has a great feel, but don't think I ever watched even a single full episode! 🤪 It has to be good (get it real) to get my attention, so it must have been a pretty bad show!🤣 What can I say, I was more of a Columbo guy!🤪😅😁😂
How tempting. I am interested in a Delano Hybrid 4 pickup and this would be a perfect platform for that. And love the color.
If you are going to mod the pickups of this bass, you could also add a no load tone pot to get even more sparkly top end