I tried one of these in a local store today and I was very impressed. Fit and finish are excellent far better than a Gibson at almost half the price. I love the extra frets and upper register access not to mention the bridge. A great sounding great playing bass. It is however Ugly almost in a NR kind of way. I may have to buy one. http://youtu.be/_mYYv9C6CdQ
That body shape just doesn't look right to me. Looks like the illegitimate child of a Tele guitar and a Jazz Bass.
like I said UGLY. Big platypus factor
It does come in trans Cherry :)
interesting.i wonder what it sounds like?i sure cant tell from what he is doing.is it neck through?
I like the bass, even the headstock. I tried one at the Messe, without plugging in and it seems to be quite a good bass.
It is neck through, without going over board it sounds more like a '60s bird than a modern Gibson TB plus powered one, a bit more treble snap to it. Plus I felt right at home on it, no "Fender factor" to adjust to.
Interesting, and I wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with it or anything ... but yeah the shape looks somehow off to me. If the upper bout didn't look so much like a tele maybe it would look more like its own thing... as is, it's like a mutant.
(http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcitygl/stores/1/images/2010%20Schecter%20Diamond/Schecter%20DIAMOND%20SERIES%202010%20Ultra%20Bass%20See%20Thru%20Cherry%204-String%20Electric%20Bass%20Guitar.jpg)
Hmmmm.
For what it's worth, I'd rather go with one of these...
(http://www.yamano-music.co.jp/hard/images/hard/goods/G000009012-01.jpg)
(http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/prodimages/1987-gibson-bass-IV%20b.jpg)