I just got one. The black metallic. The combo of preamp and pickups etc. Awesome !!! But the neck is the game changer for me. Feels like I’ve been playing it forever. I’m normally a passive bass guy but love this. Only complaint, would love a passive tone control. But total A+ from me. And zero of the noise issues I’ve heard about. For the money a huge bang for your buck Awesomeness
I have a lot of nice basses. I played this bass at a local shop...I went back the next day and bought it. It's a absolute killer of a instrument. I did need to shield the cavity which was very easy. Great bass and its very fast!
@Benjamin yo! There wasn't any shielding. While recording we picked up a radio station lol but after a little shielding it was good. I still love the bass
Hello big fan of you and your chanel here in the Philippine Island. i love that bass.. we dont have that kind here in our country, thats the problem, it will just be a dream to have that bass.. thanks for your wonderfull videos keep making bass video..
I'm glad I checked out this vid. That bass sounds great. I like that the P pickup is reversed and moved closer to the J pickup. To my ears it sounds more even and punchy.
Ordered! I have a collection of instruments going back about 20 years now, as a big fender fan most are passive, this is going to be a great addition to the active side. But I’ll probably run passive most of the time.
@@brooksonly7337 no regrets, but it does come with some work. Depending on how the unit comes (which production run) mine was a bit noisy, required shielding, pickups are good, preamp wasn’t, I swapped it for dark glass tone capsule. I still want to add a passive tone pot but haven’t done it yet. Active or passive the pickups are tight sounding, I love the reverse P bass setup it makes it sound much more even across the strings. Lows have more mid and so do the highs. Oh new strings of course. Never bought a bass with good strings despite the price.
@@PhullyNo1 i do the same as far as replacing strings. The shielding problem seems to be common im seeing. Hate to pay that just to have it worked on you know? Thank you so much for the reply.
Ha funny, i think that the EQ part of this bass is the worst part. I like the simplicity of passive basses, and i like the look of 3 knobs more than 5. Just looks too crowded
Hi there, would you recommend this bass as the go-to bass for an amateur/casual player like me? I generally like the sound of traditional P basses but have more trouble with their thick necks. I like the P/J configuration of this bass but from all the reviews I've seen so far, the tone of this bass seems a bit too punchy than I'd like. Thanks a lot!
I don't play any of those styles, and would totally play this bass! That the beauty of personal preferences. I appreciate yours and thanks for watching - Anthony
@@EmpireMusicPgh Thanks for the reply Anthony. I really like your reviews and yes, how an instrument looks is a very subjective thing. Shame you don't have a store in England!
As a bass player who loves overdrive on his own sound, that bass sound in the beginning freaking ripped! Thank you for kicking it off like that!!!
Thanks!!! Was a fun one! - Anthony
Yea thats the way i play most of the time, for the past 50 years at that
I just got one. The black metallic. The combo of preamp and pickups etc. Awesome !!! But the neck is the game changer for me. Feels like I’ve been playing it forever. I’m normally a passive bass guy but love this. Only complaint, would love a passive tone control. But total A+ from me. And zero of the noise issues I’ve heard about. For the money a huge bang for your buck Awesomeness
I have a lot of nice basses. I played this bass at a local shop...I went back the next day and bought it. It's a absolute killer of a instrument. I did need to shield the cavity which was very easy. Great bass and its very fast!
Why did it need shielding? Is the cavity not painted with shielded paint from the factory? The pickups are also active so i figure theyre silent?
@Benjamin yo! There wasn't any shielding. While recording we picked up a radio station lol but after a little shielding it was good. I still love the bass
@@ben156 the pickups aren't active, they are passive pickups, the preamp is what makes it active
Just bought one and can’t keep my hands off it. Very helpful guide. Thank you sir!
Been waiting forever for a review of this bass, appreciate it. Cheers!
Thanks for watching - Anthony
Hello big fan of you and your chanel here in the Philippine Island. i love that bass.. we dont have that kind here in our country, thats the problem, it will just be a dream to have that bass.. thanks for your wonderfull videos keep making bass video..
Love the look. Can’t go wrong with roasted maple.
It's pretty awesome! Thanks for watching - Anthony
Reverse P Bass pickup set and we didn’t get to hear it soloed in passive mode!! That’s what we gotta hear Anthony. Really nice modern P
Same that's literally how I'll play mine😂
@@TheBigMrJGC So why would you even have a bass like this if all you do is play passive P"?
I forget things when the the camera is rolling, I never claimed to be very smart ;) Sorry for the oversight - Anthony
I would love one with a Kahler. I've always wanted a bass with a trem, and this looks like it was built for one. Sounds fantastic.
I'm glad I checked out this vid. That bass sounds great. I like that the P pickup is reversed and moved closer to the J pickup. To my ears it sounds more even and punchy.
Yes great demo. Just got this exact bass in today at a local shop. It's a Fender in wolf's clothing
Yep. It's got all that vibe plus some! Very impressive!
Picking mine up after work today.
Awesome! Enjoy! I still love these basses... so much fun to play! Thanks for watching - Anthony
Ordered! I have a collection of instruments going back about 20 years now, as a big fender fan most are passive, this is going to be a great addition to the active side. But I’ll probably run passive most of the time.
Congratulations on the new bass! We will have a full factory setup completed by our Authorized tech and ship today. Thank you!!
@@EmpireMusicPgh Thanks, can’t wait!
@@PhullyNo1 so what is your opinion on it? Any regrets?
@@brooksonly7337 no regrets, but it does come with some work. Depending on how the unit comes (which production run) mine was a bit noisy, required shielding, pickups are good, preamp wasn’t, I swapped it for dark glass tone capsule. I still want to add a passive tone pot but haven’t done it yet. Active or passive the pickups are tight sounding, I love the reverse P bass setup it makes it sound much more even across the strings. Lows have more mid and so do the highs. Oh new strings of course. Never bought a bass with good strings despite the price.
@@PhullyNo1 i do the same as far as replacing strings. The shielding problem seems to be common im seeing. Hate to pay that just to have it worked on you know? Thank you so much for the reply.
Anthony i really dig the way u play brother. Im thinking of pulling the trigger on this one. Great great reviews from you as usual. Thank you.
I love how you went from Flea to Bootsy to a MoTown sound by just fiddling with that Treble and Mid and active/passive
I am happy to see this review. I am curious about this bass.
Great demo! :)
@Empire Music ...WHEN will you have one just like this one in stock????....I MUST HAVE ONE!!!!!....LOL.....
Standout looks and sounds great.
Great basses... I'm really impressed with them! Thx for watching - Anthony
I'm considering buying one, but have they taken care of the shielding issues?
Oh I wish there is 5 string with this color!
And what was your signal chain in this vid??.besides the overdrive on the intro ...ANY other coloration on the bass tone???
What amp and overdrive are you using? I really like that distortion sound!
Sorry I always forget to mention it. Fender Rumble 200 and the onboard overdrive. Thanks for watching - Anthony
Is it a heavy bass? Would you raccomando it for one with small hands? Thanx!
Did this copy you’re playing come with any grounding issues?
Nice review! I'm thinking of buying a Precision but I'm wondering if this would scratch my itch.. I know you're a P Bass guy, what you do you think?
Any grounding issues? There are many complaints with this model for ground problems.
Six months and no answer.
I want to buy one, but the shielding issue is a big concern.
@@jd87fierogt Did you get this bass yet?
These are great basses and I'm not a fan of passive...I think the active aspect is one of the best parts of this instrument.
Ha funny, i think that the EQ part of this bass is the worst part. I like the simplicity of passive basses, and i like the look of 3 knobs more than 5. Just looks too crowded
@@phipschi4255different strokes…all 🤙🏽
Hi there, would you recommend this bass as the go-to bass for an amateur/casual player like me? I generally like the sound of traditional P basses but have more trouble with their thick necks. I like the P/J configuration of this bass but from all the reviews I've seen so far, the tone of this bass seems a bit too punchy than I'd like. Thanks a lot!
Might put flat wound strings on it to give a more round tone.
Wheight of this bass???
Missing a passive tone control..same reason why I couldn't fully get on with my fender deluxe active precision special or whatever tf it was called
Easy fix. Most active basses that have a passive option don’t have them but it’s a very cheap and easy thing. I wouldn’t let that stop you
I wish the nobs weren't under the letters
What would you say this weighs?
Seriously, unless you are in a Rock/thrash/death metal band and /or fifteen years old. would you really buy this looking the way it does? Awful.
I don't play any of those styles, and would totally play this bass! That the beauty of personal preferences. I appreciate yours and thanks for watching - Anthony
@@EmpireMusicPgh Thanks for the reply Anthony. I really like your reviews and yes, how an instrument looks is a very subjective thing.
Shame you don't have a store in England!