The Last Bass Outpost
Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Max Soren on January 15, 2008, 12:58:27 PM
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Of course I'm pretty much aware of the significance of Tobias basses, etc. But what I want to know is if those cheap Tobias Toby basses made in Korea are any good? I really have no idea. It would be my guess that there is probably as much difference between the regular Tobias and one of those as there is between a regular Gretsch bass and one of those cheap ones that sell for under $300.
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If you do buy one try to get it used as most basses built in Korea or other Asia countries tend to loose 50% or more of their value when you walk out the door.
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The Tobys are a good value. I try to avoid playing 5 strings, but have always kept one around for when I get "those gigs". I had a toby pro for over a year, and never got any complaints at gigs. Played well, and felt pretty good. They are notorious for low output. I ended up selling mine for much more than I expected, and got the only 5 string I've ever really wanted (sting ray!).
Over all, I think the Toby PRO is a good value if you can score it at the right price.
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The one I was looking at was a 4-string. But I think you are right about the low output. That, among other reasons, makes me not so interested anymore.