April 04, 2020
Product reviewed is the GIB Bass with Sunset finish. Very pleased with the look. The only flaw I observed is a small nick on the top edge of the headstock, which doesn't bother me at all. I made no adjustments to the setup. The strings were properly de-tuned for shipping, so it took a little time to set the right tension, but I'm happy with how it stays in tune (this bass has sealed tuners). The neck is unfinished - sort of like a baseball bat with no lacquer. It is neck-heavy, so using a high-f ...
Product reviewed is the GIB Bass with Sunset finish. Very pleased with the look. The only flaw I observed is a small nick on the top edge of the headstock, which doesn't bother me at all. I made no adjustments to the setup. The strings were properly de-tuned for shipping, so it took a little time to set the right tension, but I'm happy with how it stays in tune (this bass has sealed tuners). The neck is unfinished - sort of like a baseball bat with no lacquer. It is neck-heavy, so using a high-friction strap helps to compensate when I'm standing. I usually play with it on my lap, and it's quite comfortable that way. The frets are what I'd call vintage-style (not jumbo) and the edges are neither super-smooth nor are they sharp. The angled headstock and passive pickups cater to my personal preferences. Having Volume and Tone knobs for both P and J gives you plenty of flexibility. Your amp setup is going to have the biggest impact on your sound. Variables such as EQ, Overdrive, Compression, and Noise Gate allow for endless possibilities. My best experience so far was playing straight into a Reverend Hellhound (a tube guitar amp designed similar to the old Fender Bassman) in 60w mode with very little gain and little or no reverb. It sounded fabulous. Adjusting the amp's bass, mid, and treble knobs gave me just what I wanted to hear. I'm happy with the output of the pickups as well. If you notice obnoxious hum, try reducing the output of the bridge pickup (worked for me). Glarry, you done good! Glad I got mine for $89.99 before they sold out.