Very cool. If I didn't own a bass, I think I'd be headed in a p-bass direction. Them are pretty cool basses.
The family pooled our money, and bought Older KidKat a new bass for Christmas! We gave it to her early, as she will be at her other home for the holiday. Sorry, but I can't post pics as my camera is down.
We got the Rondo Ursa P-bass copy, in black. It came with an amph, cord, tuner, strap, gig bag, a tutorial DVD and a great big ol' smile from Older KidKat. The pack was dirt cheap, and I am really amazed by the quality of the bass itself. Fit n' finish are fantastic, with no sharp fret ends. The maple neck has some subtle but gorgeous flame. The neck is shaped great, too! The tone is as good as can be expected from a small practice amph.
It plays wonderfully, as it came properly set up, with a nice, medium action height.
The only downsides are that the fretboard is as dry as the Sahara, and the tuners are only what I would call "serviceable." Tuners are open backed, and don't hold tune very well. BUT, for the price, who cares! It's a great looking and playing bass that'll last Older KidKat for a long time should she decide to take care of it.
She's taking to the instrument like a fish to water. We were able to do some simple jamming last night, and her sense of timing is already dead on. Mrs. Kat is already talking about a music room if we are able to get out of apartmentland next year.
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Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
Very cool. If I didn't own a bass, I think I'd be headed in a p-bass direction. Them are pretty cool basses.
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
Good on you Kat for getting her started out right!
Tell KidKat Happy New Bass Day for me!
You bet, NWB!
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
Can't go wrong with a p-bass...that thump is known throughout music for generations!
Dave
Guitars: Ibanez AF-75, Schecter Solo-6 Custom, Douglas SG
Amps: Fender Princeton 65, Marshall AVT50
Pedals: Metal Muff, MXR Smart Gate, EHX Cathedral Reverb, Digitech RP-255