Lobster rocking some Joe Dirt And the Bass faces you make Means business Have been a fan from the beginning and glad to see your happy from the inside out
It's been so good seeing you back, your bass reviews are the most thorough and well considered out there! And in your most recent reviews, it's been great to see how happy you've been looking. Keep up the great work, Lobster!
Been a subscriber to your channel for several years, Lobster, and I still love the enthusiasm you put in these videos. But I gotta ask. - Why is the Lobster claw gone?
Awesome review as always! I'd love to get my hands on one of these, so hopefully Sterling decides to put these into production again. I have a suggestion for a video: how to use a compressor properly on bass, how to set up the compressor, etc. Also, perhaps how to use pedals like a limiter properly, how to use equalizer pedals. I have a compressor, but Im not sure if I have it set up properly. Anyway, just a thought. Keep up yhe great work!
As someone who wanted the original Joe Dart bass but looked at the price and said "I could probably make my own for cheaper" and settled on a $400 price target, this was something I was really hoping to pick up but didn't have the money during the pre-order period. "Making your own" might also be an interesting idea to follow up on for content, especially for anyone else who's in a similar boat.
I'm from Jakarta, Indonesia, this bass is made in Indonesia, but the shipping cost is very expensive because it is sent from USA, not from East Java, which normally only costs 5 to 8 dollars for shipping.
I still remember your amazing Sterling Stingray 34/35 review, back when the recently upgraded Sterling Stingray line had been updated and retailed for around 800$ new. Luckily, I pre-ordered one as well :D can't wait! Thanks lobster!
I purchased one and I was thrilled with it. I gave it to my dad to play and if they have another release, I'll purchase another. I have a pre-Ernie Ball Stingray and a more recent 5HH but I really like this one.
These sold so well they will for sure a Sterling V.2 just like they do with the MusicMans. It will be limited time preorder and likely a slight variation but for anyone who didn't order one they will have a chance again most likely on the next one. Great review, I can't wait to get mine.
The back of the headstocks are stamped "2024 crop", so it is very likely. The implication that Music Man is encouraging scalping is way off base. This wasn't a sneaker drop were 50% of the people can't obtain the shoes. Everyone who ordered the bass received the bass.
It doesn't even make that much difference to the sound, especially on bass. It's just that ceramic magnets tend to find their way into low quality, shrill pickups which leads people to believe it's the magnet ruining the sound, not the poor wire quality or lack of thought put into design.
I agree. I've had Stingray 5 basses from both ceramic and alnico eras and enjoyed both but always preferred the ceramic. Marketing and Internet folklore is real 😊
I was just thinking yesterday how you haven't put up a video in a while and then as soon as I think that I look up and see that you put up a video about the Sterling Joe dart that's pretty cool
Mine was also set up exceptionally well! The only thing I had to do was lower that pickup significantly to reduce the output. Once I did that, we were off to the races
I have one. Great bass. Build/Neck is great, compareable to my USA Stingray. Pickup has strong output,nice tone, and I really dont miss the tone knob. The flats really suit this bass. I like the bridge, its solid, no need to change it. Imo.
Hi, I got my Joe Dart Sterling by Musicman for a bit more than a week now. I totally agree with your thoughts about the instrument. It sounds great (love the 2805's by Ernie Ball) plays like a breeze and the general finish is good too. I paid a little more for the bass because I live in Switzerland and shipping rates form the US to Europe are crazy high... and I did not get the bill for the customs and Swiss VAT (8,1%) yet. But I don't regret my purchase as it will be a good bass for some of the covers I play. Cheers, looking forward for the next review ☺
That octaver sounds like a Hammond B III, and you of course went into organ mode for feeling it too. Strange how the sound can influence how one uses it. Sometimes you just have to play what the sound calls you to!😉
I bought one figuring I’d just play it for an hour and sell it for a profit. But I love it. The fretwork is astonishing, the neck smooth and fast and I got lucky with some real flame on mine too. I’ve always gone for La Bella flats but these strings are great and compliment the bass tone perfectly. All round very impressed. I’ve got a room full of custom shops and I keep picking this up.
@ I was going to do my own video review of it but then I watched your review and realised I couldn’t dream of coming close to your playing, charisma or video skills and decided against it. Maybe I should just to show off the flame 😂
@chrisjs6123 don't let me stop you! I love watching other people's content and supporting the bass youtuber community. Chack out my discord channel too :)
Love tour final thoughts about the number of limited edition and the speculation with the price ...Limited is ok...but with more examples..like Squire..HB..and bla..bla.. I have a question about the feeling with this Ernie ball..like tension..i think I could see that this are very flexible..is that right ?? Thanks a lot for the great time spending see your awesome review 😍🤗
Nearly went for the pre-order but it would have felt weirdly disloyal to my stingray. Nice to hear you rock some flats. No zingy new string business. I only recently found out Bernard Edwards used roundwounds but never changed them. This sounds like a p bass though and needs a tone control 😊
I have nothing of value to say but my understanding is that comments appease the Algorithm. I think that Leafboing Gatorsnorgle would make a funny name. Thanks, Lobster 10/10 fricheks
Lost the chance to order one (I admit, I forgot they were on sale after a while, and it was too late) but I gladly buy one if the were available again. The reselling price are probably nuts right now. So... we'll see I suppose. Also as a fellow "LaBellan" very open to give a chance to those Ernie Flats!
Be interesting if you can review the very confusing;y named: Vintage Guitars REVO “Callan” bass (short scale bass with custom takes on a mudbucker and a thunderbird pickup. Double cut body shape reminds me of Brian May’s guitar) They should be about $599 new.
i loved my sterling SUB in maple color, it showed the wood grain and i plan going to get another one. i wonder if theres anything special about the pick up with this thing?
Added a stacked tone/volume pot to mine. Just the sound I was looking for. Great reversible upgrade (removing the cool plastic knob is kinda sad, unfortunately) When I added the part numbers, TH-cam deleted my comment. Will send the info directly to Lobster and perhaps Lobster can post them?
I got my Joe Dart bass last week and I think it’s awesome, very good overall quality and playability but I don’t like the pickup. It has too much output and too middy for my taste. I might swap it out for something else or have someone wire it for me differently. P.S. Did you notice the headstock being smaller than the other “Music Man” type basses? 😊
Love the review. The good news is they're planning to release them annually: per Joe Dart at Cory Wong's camp in August. I received mine a little over a month ago and can't put it down.
how do these compare to the z line at sires? I gotta 5 string fretless ebmm might get another knockoff (gave my last one with the pbass pups added in to my niece)
Laughed at how you say yours is a lightweight instrument, mine is super pretty, quite a lot of flame even but stone me, it's heavy. Not Warwick heavy but heavy.
Honestly I think the Joe Dart basses are all absolutely hideous. The white pickup and giant white knob look terrible. I hate the white + chrome + natural look. If they were half the price, they'd still cost way too much.
I'm not gonna stand here and suck off EBMM but the price here makes some sense at least. You're paying for the Joe Dart paraphernalia and to some degree the simplicity, not for a good price/performance ratio. It's kinda "if you know you know" territory. I'm not a fan personally but the buyers don't care about value, and EB knows this, hence the £2k+ price of the original. And on the note of the looks, it's modelled after Stratton's old Vintage-brand MM clone (with the exception of the white electronics) that was used on many of the early Vulf records, along with Joe's Jazz. The deep cut was cool at first but I think the novelty has worn off and it's only becoming his "brand" from now. I honestly kinda wished they went closer to his white Jazz when they did the Dart II but we can't have it all I guess. I'm not best pleased with how the whole Joe Dart Bass line turned out, but you can't say they weren't successful.
Lobster rocking some Joe Dirt And the Bass faces you make Means business Have been a fan from the beginning and glad to see your happy from the inside out
It's been so good seeing you back, your bass reviews are the most thorough and well considered out there! And in your most recent reviews, it's been great to see how happy you've been looking. Keep up the great work, Lobster!
Nonbinary fan & longtime Lobster viewer here-so proud of you!
Been a subscriber to your channel for several years, Lobster, and I still love the enthusiasm you put in these videos. But I gotta ask.
- Why is the Lobster claw gone?
Because lobsters shed their skin when necessary. 🦞
I came so close to pulling the trigger on this. Great deal. Another awesome review, thanks!
Awesome review as always! I'd love to get my hands on one of these, so hopefully Sterling decides to put these into production again.
I have a suggestion for a video: how to use a compressor properly on bass, how to set up the compressor, etc. Also, perhaps how to use pedals like a limiter properly, how to use equalizer pedals. I have a compressor, but Im not sure if I have it set up properly. Anyway, just a thought. Keep up yhe great work!
Good for you Lobster, glad you're living your life on your own terms. Thanks to your review on the Paranormal Rascal I've got my new main player.
I enjoyed this video a lot. Great Bass the Sterling Dart is better than I expected, and so was the Hello Kitty Fuzz.
Waiting to receive mine. I’m really excited about it!
As someone who wanted the original Joe Dart bass but looked at the price and said "I could probably make my own for cheaper" and settled on a $400 price target, this was something I was really hoping to pick up but didn't have the money during the pre-order period. "Making your own" might also be an interesting idea to follow up on for content, especially for anyone else who's in a similar boat.
Wow, that Hello Kitty Fuzz sound shockingly good on bass, thanks for sharing! Great noodling!
Hell yes, been waiting for this one!
Thanks for this long awaited review! Awesome! Great playing as always!
Solid review Lobster! I had to grab a kitty fuzz after this!
I'm from Jakarta, Indonesia, this bass is made in Indonesia, but the shipping cost is very expensive because it is sent from USA, not from East Java, which normally only costs 5 to 8 dollars for shipping.
Yes, outside of the US they go up in price a lot
Always good to see you Lobster 😎👍🏼
I still remember your amazing Sterling Stingray 34/35 review, back when the recently upgraded Sterling Stingray line had been updated and retailed for around 800$ new. Luckily, I pre-ordered one as well :D can't wait!
Thanks lobster!
Love the review! You inspired me to get a poly blue octave pedal and I love it
I purchased one and I was thrilled with it. I gave it to my dad to play and if they have another release, I'll purchase another. I have a pre-Ernie Ball Stingray and a more recent 5HH but I really like this one.
thank you for playing continuum, it was beautiful ❤
Awesome as always Lobster!! Ty
i’ve been waiting for someone to play bass through that hello kitty fuzz, definitely need one lol
These sold so well they will for sure a Sterling V.2 just like they do with the MusicMans. It will be limited time preorder and likely a slight variation but for anyone who didn't order one they will have a chance again most likely on the next one. Great review, I can't wait to get mine.
The back of the headstocks are stamped "2024 crop", so it is very likely.
The implication that Music Man is encouraging scalping is way off base. This wasn't a sneaker drop were 50% of the people can't obtain the shoes. Everyone who ordered the bass received the bass.
Some people dislike ceramic pickups, but I don’t understand why. Great video, Ms. Langosta!
It doesn't even make that much difference to the sound, especially on bass. It's just that ceramic magnets tend to find their way into low quality, shrill pickups which leads people to believe it's the magnet ruining the sound, not the poor wire quality or lack of thought put into design.
I agree. I've had Stingray 5 basses from both ceramic and alnico eras and enjoyed both but always preferred the ceramic. Marketing and Internet folklore is real 😊
I was just thinking yesterday how you haven't put up a video in a while and then as soon as I think that I look up and see that you put up a video about the Sterling Joe dart that's pretty cool
Excellent review as usual
Nice rendition of Dean Town, I would have loved to hear some drums/backing with it. Loving your videos and positive energy as always :)
great video. best review of the jd bass out there right now.
Thank you!
Seems Like that Dart Hit the Bulls eye 🎯
The volume bein push/pull for series/parallel would becreally cool I think
Great review ❤
Got mine a couple weeks ago and I love it!
BRING BACK THE LOBSTER CLAW
Mine was also set up exceptionally well! The only thing I had to do was lower that pickup significantly to reduce the output. Once I did that, we were off to the races
Lob... stunning work.
I'm only here for the inspiration
I have one. Great bass. Build/Neck is great, compareable to my USA Stingray. Pickup has strong output,nice tone, and I really dont miss the tone knob. The flats really suit this bass. I like the bridge, its solid, no need to change it. Imo.
i regret not buying this one :(...also...I would like to see Lob review fenders Mark Hoppus Jag with the inverted Pbass configuration
Such a fun review! Any chance you could review the fretted version of the G&L Kiloton? A tone shootout with the Ray 2 would be cool too.
I would love a review of the new schecter c4 standard, there is literally no footage of it on youtube and the charcoal satin finish looks awesome.
Love you buddy. My favorite TH-camr person on TH-cam bass player you're amazing. And rocking the s*** out of that Joe Dart Bass Sterling Ray
Great bass , love your comments and reviews Lobster , but please 🙏, the videos are a touch long ! Keep on keeping on 👌
Love it the reference to NOFX! I ‘d love to see a review for Fat Mike bass Danelectro in your chanel
Hi, I got my Joe Dart Sterling by Musicman for a bit more than a week now. I totally agree with your thoughts about the instrument. It sounds great (love the 2805's by Ernie Ball) plays like a breeze and the general finish is good too. I paid a little more for the bass because I live in Switzerland and shipping rates form the US to Europe are crazy high... and I did not get the bill for the customs and Swiss VAT (8,1%) yet. But I don't regret my purchase as it will be a good bass for some of the covers I play. Cheers, looking forward for the next review ☺
Perhaps you can tell me, how is the feeling from the 2805 compare to others Flat, tension, stiffness , smooth, tone...?? Thank you
I clicked on the video hoping to be informed on a potential purchase, and holy crustaceans, at 43 minutes long review!
Hey if this thing ends up on Talkbass I'm going to buy it asap!
That octaver sounds like a Hammond B III, and you of course went into organ mode for feeling it too. Strange how the sound can influence how one uses it. Sometimes you just have to play what the sound calls you to!😉
Excellent review. I think that bass was meant for the Microcosm
The giant white plastic knob looks like it came off a Fisher Price toy
Love your reviews Lobster, even if that bass is not my cup of tea.
I have just found your channel. I am also trans, I also love basses. I am happy. I am subscribed.
Welcome :)
You call that a fuzz?😮It's more like nuclear buzz beam generator!🤯 I think it singed my hair!🥵
I really like these new passive musicians. I dig the Pete Wentz model.
I bought one figuring I’d just play it for an hour and sell it for a profit. But I love it. The fretwork is astonishing, the neck smooth and fast and I got lucky with some real flame on mine too.
I’ve always gone for La Bella flats but these strings are great and compliment the bass tone perfectly.
All round very impressed. I’ve got a room full of custom shops and I keep picking this up.
Congrats :) oooh I'd love to see the flame!
@ I was going to do my own video review of it but then I watched your review and realised I couldn’t dream of coming close to your playing, charisma or video skills and decided against it. Maybe I should just to show off the flame 😂
@chrisjs6123 don't let me stop you! I love watching other people's content and supporting the bass youtuber community. Chack out my discord channel too :)
I'm felt a built of a guilt I didn't order one. But, I'm happy with my MIM PJ bass. 😅
Love tour final thoughts about the number of limited edition and the speculation with the price ...Limited is ok...but with more examples..like Squire..HB..and bla..bla..
I have a question about the feeling with this Ernie ball..like tension..i think I could see that this are very flexible..is that right ??
Thanks a lot for the great time spending see your awesome review 😍🤗
Nearly went for the pre-order but it would have felt weirdly disloyal to my stingray. Nice to hear you rock some flats. No zingy new string business. I only recently found out Bernard Edwards used roundwounds but never changed them.
This sounds like a p bass though and needs a tone control 😊
Lets go!!!!!
Definitely my kind of bass
love the chorus time
I have nothing of value to say but my understanding is that comments appease the Algorithm. I think that Leafboing Gatorsnorgle would make a funny name. Thanks, Lobster 10/10 fricheks
The frichek metric is all I care about
@@LowEndLobster Day = Made. I'm gonna tell my band tonight at practice.
Ibanez GSR100EX please! And thank you! Nice review
I plan on it :)
@@LowEndLobsterThank you can't wait!
Lost the chance to order one (I admit, I forgot they were on sale after a while, and it was too late) but I gladly buy one if the were available again. The reselling price are probably nuts right now. So... we'll see I suppose. Also as a fellow "LaBellan" very open to give a chance to those Ernie Flats!
want one so bad .. what a bass....
GAAAWWWWWDDDDAMMMMMIT WHERE IS THE FUTHERMUCKIN' LOBSTER HAND?????!!!!!!?!
I really wanted you to hate this so I could feel better about having canceled my order. Damnit.
When Fender Player 2? Nice review !
Perhaps
Joe Dart Joe Dart Joe Dart Joe Dart 😂
Be interesting if you can review the very confusing;y named: Vintage Guitars REVO “Callan” bass (short scale bass with custom takes on a mudbucker and a thunderbird pickup. Double cut body shape reminds me of Brian May’s guitar) They should be about $599 new.
I will try and have a look
NO/FX...Nice! 🤘😎🤘
i loved my sterling SUB in maple color, it showed the wood grain and i plan going to get another one. i wonder if theres anything special about the pick up with this thing?
I haven't looked into it but I don't think so
Ok now Im kinda bummed I missed the preorder deadline :(
when you're demoing the microcosm, is it the only pedal on? because holy cow, i might need it now
I leave the Strymon on for the reverb and strings effect, they work nicely together
That outfit is so cute!
Thank you!
I adore your strap, where did you get it from.
Here you go!
Buckle-Down Guitar Strap, Flag... www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZTPQWP7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Added a stacked tone/volume pot to mine. Just the sound I was looking for. Great reversible upgrade (removing the cool plastic knob is kinda sad, unfortunately)
When I added the part numbers, TH-cam deleted my comment. Will send the info directly to Lobster and perhaps Lobster can post them?
That's odd. Yeah dm me on ig or fb
@@LowEndLobster Sent you an email, thx
@chuckwn thx!
I like guitars and basses with one knob - I am a simple man
I got my Joe Dart bass last week and I think it’s awesome, very good overall quality and playability but I don’t like the pickup. It has too much output and too middy for my taste. I might swap it out for something else or have someone wire it for me differently. P.S. Did you notice the headstock being smaller than the other “Music Man” type basses? 😊
I lowered the pickup a bit in mine and made a world of difference.
Nice bass! But a pity and a bit odd it isn't for sale anywhere.
Stingray fanatic here, They need on board preamps to be stingrays.
Cept for that pesky passive BFR they did one time ;P
Love the review. The good news is they're planning to release them annually: per Joe Dart at Cory Wong's camp in August.
I received mine a little over a month ago and can't put it down.
how do these compare to the z line at sires? I gotta 5 string fretless ebmm might get another knockoff (gave my last one with the pbass pups added in to my niece)
Very different and more readily available. I would take the Z over this, but I appreciate the cool factor and the flats on the dart
When are you starting the fashion channel ?
LobsterLooks lol
Was this bass oiled? if so what did you use, why, and was it worth it? Asking since I was thinking of applying lemon oil myself on it. Thanks!
It's finished so oil won't do anything but make a mess
Ma'am, where are the cats?
Bebe makes some appearance but Goon (the tuxie) passed away in Aug 2022. Tiggy my pup makes some appearances though!
@@LowEndLobster RIP Goon :( My condolences.
Put Ting on the Strap.
With a strap on the lap.
Theres a song here..
Where is the lobster claw 🦞 at the beginning of the videos?
It fell off
all orders for this bass are closed .. so finding one in the uk is gonna be like rocking horse shit...
Nice bass not amazing that's all you! Are!❤love you
WHAT THE FUNK HAPPEND TO YOU
holy sh1t that came out very wrong, i meant your playing
Lmao
Love the Spartan design, but man do I hate those cheap ass Bridges
🤗🤗🤗
What happened to the lobster? Is it now a they?
She got new glasses.
Laughed at how you say yours is a lightweight instrument, mine is super pretty, quite a lot of flame even but stone me, it's heavy. Not Warwick heavy but heavy.
Interesting! There's not a lot of info out there and I'm genuinely curious about weight variation for these
What the binary??????
Check out this amazing bass!! which you can't buy 😭
You and Jonny Dibble need to grow up! Honestly... what ARE you like?! It'll be finding g-strings funny next...
Good video….just be yourself
😲💯
👋👋
O you look like a Wommen..
Now is better😊
Honestly I think the Joe Dart basses are all absolutely hideous. The white pickup and giant white knob look terrible. I hate the white + chrome + natural look. If they were half the price, they'd still cost way too much.
Completely agree 👍🏻
I'm not gonna stand here and suck off EBMM but the price here makes some sense at least. You're paying for the Joe Dart paraphernalia and to some degree the simplicity, not for a good price/performance ratio. It's kinda "if you know you know" territory. I'm not a fan personally but the buyers don't care about value, and EB knows this, hence the £2k+ price of the original.
And on the note of the looks, it's modelled after Stratton's old Vintage-brand MM clone (with the exception of the white electronics) that was used on many of the early Vulf records, along with Joe's Jazz. The deep cut was cool at first but I think the novelty has worn off and it's only becoming his "brand" from now. I honestly kinda wished they went closer to his white Jazz when they did the Dart II but we can't have it all I guess.
I'm not best pleased with how the whole Joe Dart Bass line turned out, but you can't say they weren't successful.
Love the look. Clean, simple, and smooth. My son hates it and is staunchly a sunburst P Bass kind of guy. Funny how polarising it is.
I fast forwaded the video once all the effects were added. I watched a 42 minute video in less than 10 minutes.
Wow you're so cool
I watched the whole fx section while drinking beers and shouting
As it's truly meant to be watched
So You are woman now?