I LOVE my two Modern Vintage basses! I have the 70s P and J, and the P in particular is now my main gigging P bass. Besides the amazing playability, and true vintage tone, the thing that makes it for me is they really nailed the 70s B neck profile. I can’t get comfy on those big, wide, flat 60s necks, no matter how nice the bass might be - I won’t play it. They modeled several 70s necks to come up with a perfect blend of dimensions. This is my favorite P bass neck ever, and surely the best sounding P I’ve ever owned - and I’ve owned a LOT of them! The 70s J is also killer. I was sad that I sold my fantastic 74 J during Covid, but this one is intrinsically a much better instrument. There are no dead spots, the neck is perfect (no fret noise), and the instrument rings like a well-tuned bell. Fantastic! Basically, Modern Vintage is making them the way Fender USED to. Before they used cheap neck wood and had to install graphite rods to keep their necks from instantly failing. Before “noiseless” pickups. Before “Hi-Mass bridges”. Before there was “MIM” or “CIJ”…. These basses feel like the original US Fenders of days gone by… but they are consistently great - Fender maybe hit “great” 1 out of 4 times. I HAVE played Fender style basses that rival Modern Vintage - Olinto, Alleva Coppolo, Nordstrand come to mind. Check the prices though. Those brands run upwards of 4k for a P bass. MV is under 2K! The quality/price ratio is definitely in favor of MV.
I’m a true Frank Itt fan, I remember meeting and jamming with him back in 1983, while he was playing with “ Leaf” and the band “ The Touch”. He’s always been a beast on the bass and a all around cool guy.
Frank is Way More than the King of "Bass Face", he IS BASS FACE and my girlfriend wants to dance with him if he's ever in Canada. Awesome absolutely awesome show and channel guys 😁
I have a sire v7 vintage v2 and the modern vintage has a rather different sound - more grunt, punch. Maybe you could get there with different pickups on a sire. I like my sire and it’s tough to beat the value but might put some Delano or bassmods pickups in it to move the tone in this direction.
Can definitely see the neck issues with these basses. I bought a MV PBass model last year, and though I tough the bass sounds great, I came across similar issues. The frets needed leveling and the nut was way to high. Also the pickups were quite lose in there sockets… It could all be fixed, but took time, and of course some of the excitement. I normally use Marleaux basses exclusively, never came across even one of those issues. Still think that these are great basses, but they definitely have to amp up there quality control.
We’re recording the sound samples usually long before I make a concept what this video will actually be. You’re right, but when these „opportunities“ come up, it’s already too late
Looks can be deceiving, for sure. This German/Austrian-sounding bald man plays bass as soulfully as any funk bassist I’ve ever heard and I was playing music (drums) in the ‘70s, when I was a teenager. Sweet video! Blessings, Grace and Peace 😊
To have a good sound in a bass, you must also have the amp to go with the sound you are looking for. As for a really deep bass with smooth sound, the Kustom is the amp. For hard hitting amps, Fender and Ampeg are the ones.
I may be able to play as bass as well as Frank, but I will never be able to bass my face as well as Frank. I much prefer the red one - love the multiple styles you can play with them.
I hate to say it, but a lot of the guys doing bass reviews/unboxings don't have a solid pocket. Which is weird. The playing here is done with a solid meter. Simple, yet funky and satisfying.
These basses are outstanding, incredible build quality, high-end finish, and sound wonderful. It's a pity, however, that the chosen name "Modern Vintage" is ridiculous and sounds anonymous, like a brand of low-cost production that doesn't stick in your mind at all and you've already forgotten it after five minutes and in addition the prices are only high, on a level ( and even more!) by Fender made in the USA. I think very few go to spend 1900-2000 € on a bass which, however good it sounds, will have almost no resale compared to well-known brands!
These basses sound great indeed...but honestly by the title I expected a lower price tag. I see a Jazz Bass, identical to a jazz bass, with the sound very close to a vintage jazz bass, priced 3000 $. So where's the surprise in listening it sound like an hi-end jazz bass?
Jazz Basses with that kind of sound quality are usually a lot more expensive. And both of these basses currently sell for something like $1800 or so, which is very reasonable for such a bass. At least in my opinion
Frank is the embodiment of Bass Face and is half the reason I watch this channel, make sure he knows that lol
He definitely has "Bace"
Totally agree!
@@A_Stereotypical_Heretic 'Bace' 😅
@@A_Stereotypical_Heretic How fitting, because it also has an "ace" in it.
@ ace of bass?
The best bass face on TH-cam. Those axes sound great.
Frank Itt basically invented the Bassface while playing.
Nickname Babyface
:C
th-cam.com/video/ONof7g8r9kE/w-d-xo.html
My man's bass stank face is on point.
😂
Stank face? Is that from the guy who came up with the useless ramp and Velcro wrap? Talk about money making gimmicks………
Hardcore stank face
Absolutely!
I LOVE my two Modern Vintage basses! I have the 70s P and J, and the P in particular is now my main gigging P bass. Besides the amazing playability, and true vintage tone, the thing that makes it for me is they really nailed the 70s B neck profile. I can’t get comfy on those big, wide, flat 60s necks, no matter how nice the bass might be - I won’t play it. They modeled several 70s necks to come up with a perfect blend of dimensions. This is my favorite P bass neck ever, and surely the best sounding P I’ve ever owned - and I’ve owned a LOT of them!
The 70s J is also killer. I was sad that I sold my fantastic 74 J during Covid, but this one is intrinsically a much better instrument. There are no dead spots, the neck is perfect (no fret noise), and the instrument rings like a well-tuned bell. Fantastic!
Basically, Modern Vintage is making them the way Fender USED to. Before they used cheap neck wood and had to install graphite rods to keep their necks from instantly failing. Before “noiseless” pickups. Before “Hi-Mass bridges”. Before there was “MIM” or “CIJ”…. These basses feel like the original US Fenders of days gone by… but they are consistently great - Fender maybe hit “great” 1 out of 4 times. I HAVE played Fender style basses that rival Modern Vintage - Olinto, Alleva Coppolo, Nordstrand come to mind. Check the prices though. Those brands run upwards of 4k for a P bass. MV is under 2K! The quality/price ratio is definitely in favor of MV.
Gregor. The clarity of these basses. WOW!
I wonder if the recorded direct on to the audio interface or used a DI box 🤓 Super clean sound.
I had a '66 in red, and sold it. I loved it! Go to Marvin Gaye on Soultrain and see it.
Frank is the absolute king of Bass Face, that man is a complete beast of the low end and there's no doubt about it
The '72 would give me that Geddy Lee 'Moving Pictures' sound I've been looking for.
Frank is playing! Any bass should sound good!
I'm a big fan of the 70s bridge position especially when it's on active electronics, it has that distinct bite
Agreed!
I NEED a T-shirt with Frank's BassFace! Otherwise, I could never even think of calling myself a bass player 😎
I’m a true Frank Itt fan, I remember meeting and jamming with him back in 1983, while he was playing with “ Leaf” and the band “ The Touch”. He’s always been a beast on the bass and a all around cool guy.
As usual, I came for the daily bass fix and stayed for the bass face.
If you met that guy on a boss level of a video game you would have no idea he was such a wonderful bass player.
Yeah you would - his special attack would be sonic! (You can tell the attack is coming because he does the BassFace right before slapping you DOWN!)
Grumpy German bassist was something I didn't know I needed to see today. He rules!
I love the sound of the 66. I hope they come out with Reliced versions in the future!
Give me $500 and borrow yours for a week, and I’ll “relic” it for you 😅
The brand name "Vintage" was already confusing enough for search engines.
Frank's tune "Profilaxe" was a big reason for me getting into playing slap bass in the first place - awesome
Frank is Way More than the King of "Bass Face", he IS BASS FACE and my girlfriend wants to dance with him if he's ever in Canada. Awesome absolutely awesome show and channel guys 😁
They actually sound vintage 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Frank face is GOLD. You know if the product is good by looking at Frank's bass face. That's my indicator. No bass face from Frank ? I am not buying.
That red Bass sounds amazing!
0:29 the guy is on fire! So groovy...
I wasn't prepared for this ol Deutsch dude to bring it like that
Dude, thumbs up to the base-face base player. He suffers along with his instrument as they pace through the notes together. Really cool.
Too expensive when for a fraction of the price you could go for a Sire bass
I have a sire v7 vintage v2 and the modern vintage has a rather different sound - more grunt, punch. Maybe you could get there with different pickups on a sire. I like my sire and it’s tough to beat the value but might put some Delano or bassmods pickups in it to move the tone in this direction.
My first bass was from the Sears catalog. Loved it. Miss it.
Can definitely see the neck issues with these basses. I bought a MV PBass model last year, and though I tough the bass sounds great, I came across similar issues. The frets needed leveling and the nut was way to high. Also the pickups were quite lose in there sockets… It could all be fixed, but took time, and of course some of the excitement.
I normally use Marleaux basses exclusively, never came across even one of those issues. Still think that these are great basses, but they definitely have to amp up there quality control.
Frank is puttin' it down! He spoke volumes through the basses!
killer basses, love my MVP4-62
Thank you Gregor and Frank.
this was the perfect opportunity to compare bridge pickups in the same setting …what a shortcoming !
We’re recording the sound samples usually long before I make a concept what this video will actually be. You’re right, but when these „opportunities“ come up, it’s already too late
Those modern vintage seem great, not really my thing but they look top drawer and sound great.
Still hankering after that Cort Elrick NJS-I feel like a stalker
Those basses sound GREAT!
I listened VERY closely to this review because of how much Ed Friedland promotes these
Allo guys not seen ya for a while Frank still got da chops then😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
Looks can be deceiving, for sure. This German/Austrian-sounding bald man plays bass as soulfully as any funk bassist I’ve ever heard and I was playing music (drums) in the ‘70s, when I was a teenager. Sweet video!
Blessings, Grace and Peace 😊
God damn Frank has some savage bass face while playing!
Frank Itt?? Never heard of him, bit he GROOVES.
It would have been nice to compare both basses with the same setting (bridge pickup).
These sounds really good! Also, love Franks Bass Face! We've all got one!
To have a good sound in a bass, you must also have the amp to go with the sound you are looking for. As for a really deep bass with smooth sound, the Kustom is the amp. For hard hitting amps, Fender and Ampeg are the ones.
i love wintage bass
The bass face is strong with this one 😤
Great, I wanna grow old like Frank Itt!
I may be able to play as bass as well as Frank, but I will never be able to bass my face as well as Frank. I much prefer the red one - love the multiple styles you can play with them.
I hate to say it, but a lot of the guys doing bass reviews/unboxings don't have a solid pocket. Which is weird. The playing here is done with a solid meter. Simple, yet funky and satisfying.
Your dad is a beast on bass !
:)
Uncle Frank dropping that funk
Devil's Horn = Dio
BassFace = Frank
They sound great! And look amazing as well!
Man oh man alive, those there basses sound phenomenal shook me the core, gotta go 🚽 keep it funky😎
You rock, Frank!
0:10 vintage German face.
Was the fret buzz the upper or lower frets Gregor?
Frank got it going on!!!
🤔... So, the steel shield is for trapping ring with the dual pickups ?
Damn! Mortadela has skills and tone!!!
Pai e filho, hein. Bonito ver a família unida…
Lol .
fine ! thank you
Love this guy's bass face!
Yeah but where can I get these pick ups?
Great sound.
Happy weekend guys
Super great in-depth review of those Modern Vintage basses! Well done 😀
Thanks
PLeaaaase reveiw the 5 string version!
From the headstock I thought it was another collab between elrick and cort 🤣
Sir!! Do they make a Precision model???
Frank the Tank on Bass
The 70s one has MAJOR neck alignment/bridge position issues. The G string is barely on the board.
that might be the perspective. the bass is still here and the alignment looks good
BassFace......engage!
I'm here for the great Maestro ITT, since I can't afford any Gear. Wish I had him in my band.
Frank for president
That bass face!
These basses are Killer!! ❤😎👍🏼
For a hot second I thought this was gonna be about Vintage (Trev Wilkinson) but it's Modern Vintage.
But which came first? Vintage or Modern Vintage?
My fender japanese marcus miller jazz bass sounds bad. Should I just change the pickups?
There should be a Frank Bass Face video game.
These basses are outstanding, incredible build quality, high-end finish, and sound wonderful. It's a pity, however, that the chosen name "Modern Vintage" is ridiculous and sounds anonymous, like a brand of low-cost production that doesn't stick in your mind at all and you've already forgotten it after five minutes and in addition the prices are only high, on a level ( and even more!) by Fender made in the USA. I think very few go to spend 1900-2000 € on a bass which, however good it sounds, will have almost no resale compared to well-known brands!
I hope get one but I haven’t money it is so expensive in my country
Quality bass face there😎
oh my amazing bass face! cheers!
Me gusta suenan genial pero me gustaría isieran de 5 cuerdas
Awesome video
The dark one has lots of buzz
Show!
if Frank can rent out that bass face have him PM me! or perhaps a bass face demo tutorial......EPIC
These basses sound great indeed...but honestly by the title I expected a lower price tag. I see a Jazz Bass, identical to a jazz bass, with the sound very close to a vintage jazz bass, priced 3000 $. So where's the surprise in listening it sound like an hi-end jazz bass?
Jazz Basses with that kind of sound quality are usually a lot more expensive. And both of these basses currently sell for something like $1800 or so, which is very reasonable for such a bass. At least in my opinion
Jenifer Rush-basman
i love this ballhead face
Frank’s bass face is almost as great as that tone!
Doesn't look like they're nitro which is a bummer in my opinion. Like wearing through the finish on nitros
Frank and the Funk = Nasty Face...💯👍
Is there a video or will there be a video featuring that bassman rack in the background?
not yet and I'm not planning to do anything with it atm
great
No facial muscles were hurt in the video.
Me encantó!
best face ever JAJAJ