I have an Alembic Epic and a Warwick thumb NT5. Both are great basses. Totally different. The Alembic has a unique tone that is instantly recognizable. Only other bass I can think of where I can def. recognize it is a Fodera.
Japan Precision has very distinctive sound! I like it more than many contemporary basses. Alembic sounds great, too. And the last bass ha-ha :))) it's very unexpectedly. Fretless acoustic & slap - wow, is it possible? Thanx a lot! The review is very usefull !
Not a good demonstration of an Alembic. Alembics played flat are meant to be neutral. In the proper hand, this bass has more tonal variety than all these others. I'm not saying BETTER, just more. Flea recorded "One Hot Minute" on an Alembic Epic.
Based on these demo's I'd get the Spector, however, an Alembic Epic is my regular bass and it sounds way better than the one played here. You do have to spend a bit of time messing with the tone and pickup volumes to bring out their true color which is true for any bass, but Alembics have really wide variations with their EQ's. I'd be curious to know how the bass settings were determined for each one?
Being a bassist from the old school,I prefer a deep meatier sound then one hears in today's players. Just enough treble and midrange to bring out the resonance and crinkle of new strings. Played through a15" speaker. That being said,the first bass I found quite suitable and wouldn't you know? Its one of the more expensive!!
Spector, Music Man, Fender (Marcus Miller) were stand outs for me, that first Warwick was flat but the Streamer shined through as expected. Alembic was good but very bright, it can do more I know so it gets a pass. For me personally, it's Spector and Warwick for the win!
Warwick Streamer LX4 was by far the best sounding, although I think the setting on the $$ was off (neck pick-up?).....I would give the Conklin a shout out. The Fenders all sound like crap as they always do...smh.
I did'nt even know about this company before but the Conklin wins,no soubt about it. I wish they would made this model with 5 or 6 strings, 7 are wayyyyy too much for gigs :(
+WildVideos They're well known for their "many stringed" basses, but they make more manageable ones too. However, I've seen quite a few people deal with 7 pretty well. I'm a 5-string player myself, but 7 ain't too bad.
I had to lol on that Hohner fretless. xD Well done though mate. I'm happy I'm a warwick man after seeing this. I just wish you coulda shown the glory of a Thumb.
I think that was a very nice way of comparing basses, although I did not like the custom basses in there, and you forgot about Gibson with all due repeat.
Can't help wondering how many here are listening on decent systems rather than lap top speakers. Even with just Boom added to my Mac the Spector is head and shoulders above the rest(it's not even the company's top of the line model)IMHO!
hey guys! I am looking at buying either a ibanez sr755, a schecter stiletto custom five string or a spector legend 5 with a neck through. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions?
Basses all fine I think but you might work on your amp settings. The sound is too nasally for my taste and it there are hardly any low-mids and that ruins the experience.
Yep. Your 100% correct. I just smoked a joint and thought I'd listen to this! It just don't do it for me. But a good man demonstrating basses, yep that cool.
Только слэп на последнем безладе немного утешил меня. Из ролика можно сделать вывод, что это в основном инструменты для сольной игры, - ансамбль они связать не смогут... Лайк, конечно, за труды...
James Mabugu Alembics are really expensive, and... that's all. They were revolutionary when they were new, but they don't do anything any other modern active bass doesn't do. Yes, they're made of really nice materials, but that's it. Also, have you ever played one? They're super weird and hard to play for people that are accustomed to more 'normal' Fender-style basses, like the necks don't feel like they have any taper. Kind of like Rickenbackers, but even more pronounced. They almost feel like short scales even when they're not. I can't get many unusually useful tones out of them, and my fingers trip all over themselves because of the weirdness. I've been playing about 20 years, and my go-tos are Ernie Ball Music Man, Warwick, and US/Japanese Fender for electric basses, for reference. Some love Alembics, most don't.
I wouldnt say Alembic sucks, but its pretty different... And damn, that Harley Benton needs its bridge to be corrected ;) ;) ;) Intonation problemos :D
Good video. If I was a betting man i'd say at least half of those basses are China copies. Even basses made in Japan are being copied now,like the paisley telecaster/precision style bass. Nice video anyways.
DaveSwag Tryed, but no sense Sir. Anyway I did my best in this moment . Who does not like it, i recommend, not to watch it again. Because someone who watch " IDIOTA" , exist a probability to became a one. Doesn't it?
I did'nt even know about this company before but the Conklin wins,no soubt about it. I wish they would made this model with 5 or 6 strings, 7 are wayyyyy too much for gigs :(
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Fender Marcus Miller and the Warwick Streamer sounds really great !
I have an Alembic Epic and a Warwick thumb NT5. Both are great basses. Totally different. The Alembic has a unique tone that is instantly recognizable. Only other bass I can think of where I can def. recognize it is a Fodera.
Awesome video! Thank you for demoing all of those basses!
Warwick Streamer LX 4
Yes
I was surprised that I actually liked the Conklin the best. However the Warwick Streamer and the Spector Rebop were sounding pretty good as well.
I was thinking about getting a Spector rebop5. this made it official!
Musicman all day!
I personally think the spector and warkwick win.
Japan Precision has very distinctive sound! I like it more than many contemporary basses. Alembic sounds great, too. And the last bass ha-ha :))) it's very unexpectedly. Fretless acoustic & slap - wow, is it possible?
Thanx a lot! The review is very usefull !
Not a good demonstration of an Alembic. Alembics played flat are meant to be neutral. In the proper hand, this bass has more tonal variety than all these others. I'm not saying BETTER, just more. Flea recorded "One Hot Minute" on an Alembic Epic.
6lillium - dead strings compensated by treble boost. That usually ends bad. And the GK amp doesn't help either.
+6lillium agree
Warwick is starting to become my new standard. They definitely put fender to shame
That was great line up of awesome basses!! Thank you so much
Based on these demo's I'd get the Spector, however, an Alembic Epic is my regular bass and it sounds way better than the one played here. You do have to spend a bit of time messing with the tone and pickup volumes to bring out their true color which is true for any bass, but Alembics have really wide variations with their EQ's. I'd be curious to know how the bass settings were determined for each one?
Man, do you even tune your basses?
Gru the 'Minion Guy' plays some good bass!
My favorites: Conklin Groove Tools, Spector ReBop, Custom 5 str. Bass Guitar, Fender Marcus Miller, Warwick Streamer LX, Custom 5 str, Bass Guitar by Zvetano, Hohner B Bass.
Great fun! Thanks a lot for the video~!
Great job!!
I was really hoping for him to do that bass in the bottom right.
Being a bassist from the old school,I prefer a deep meatier sound then one hears in today's players. Just enough treble and midrange to bring out the resonance and crinkle of new strings. Played through a15" speaker. That being said,the first bass I found quite suitable and wouldn't you know? Its one of the more expensive!!
Spector, Music Man, Fender (Marcus Miller) were stand outs for me, that first Warwick was flat but the Streamer shined through as expected. Alembic was good but very bright, it can do more I know so it gets a pass. For me personally, it's Spector and Warwick for the win!
this told me way more than people saying "this one sounds warm" or "crisp"
I liked the 2 Warwicks and the Stingray the best.
That was fun !i!i. I like the Fenders.. Followed by Harley Benton a close second. I like my bass deeep just like the flag on the wall.
The 1st Conklin sounds outstanding to me :)
Warwick Streamer LX4 was by far the best sounding, although I think the setting on the $$ was off (neck pick-up?).....I would give the Conklin a shout out. The Fenders all sound like crap as they always do...smh.
+Mark Roe it's true. spector sounds fine too. balanced sound
Is that a bassline from Scotts Bass Lessons? The Jaco groove one?
yup :)
Yep.. Scott plays great stuff. Was more appropriate than just playin one note for example.
JG_bass that wasn't properly played
Amazing tests.
I did'nt even know about this company before but the Conklin wins,no soubt about it.
I wish they would made this model with 5 or 6 strings, 7 are wayyyyy too much for gigs :(
WildVideos They do make 4, 5, and 6 strings to my knowledge :)
+WildVideos They're well known for their "many stringed" basses, but they make more manageable ones too. However, I've seen quite a few people deal with 7 pretty well. I'm a 5-string player myself, but 7 ain't too bad.
I had to lol on that Hohner fretless. xD Well done though mate. I'm happy I'm a warwick man after seeing this. I just wish you coulda shown the glory of a Thumb.
I think that was a very nice way of comparing basses, although I did not like the custom basses in there, and you forgot about Gibson with all due repeat.
Can't help wondering how many here are listening on decent systems rather than lap top speakers. Even with just Boom added to my Mac the Spector is head and shoulders above the rest(it's not even the company's top of the line model)IMHO!
Alembic epic 5 is where it’s at💯
the first one could have sounded better if it was in tune
The custom 5 sounds best to my ears.
Excelent! Thanks!
hey guys! I am looking at buying either a ibanez sr755, a schecter stiletto custom five string or a spector legend 5 with a neck through. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions?
7 string bass, Oh man !!!! (I was talking in a positive way like "WOW")
Basses all fine I think but you might work on your amp settings. The sound is too nasally for my taste and it there are hardly any low-mids and that ruins the experience.
that's a stupid test. warwick was on neck pu the other was on bridge etc.. basic settings on each model would be great.
szidorbass I noticed that too, the first warwick sounded like it was mostly on neck pickup
+szidorbass Agree!! Alembic shouldn't sound like crap bass as I do have one like what this guy is testing.
Yep. Your 100% correct. I just smoked a joint and thought I'd listen to this! It just don't do it for me. But a good man demonstrating basses, yep that cool.
Ola faz um teste com um squier fender jazz Bass passivo
Только слэп на последнем безладе немного утешил меня. Из ролика можно сделать вывод, что это в основном инструменты для сольной игры, - ансамбль они связать не смогут... Лайк, конечно, за труды...
This guy is a legend, managed to make alembic sound that mediocre
James Mabugu Alembics are really expensive, and... that's all. They were revolutionary when they were new, but they don't do anything any other modern active bass doesn't do. Yes, they're made of really nice materials, but that's it. Also, have you ever played one? They're super weird and hard to play for people that are accustomed to more 'normal' Fender-style basses, like the necks don't feel like they have any taper. Kind of like Rickenbackers, but even more pronounced. They almost feel like short scales even when they're not. I can't get many unusually useful tones out of them, and my fingers trip all over themselves because of the weirdness. I've been playing about 20 years, and my go-tos are Ernie Ball Music Man, Warwick, and US/Japanese Fender for electric basses, for reference. Some love Alembics, most don't.
They also tend to sound way too sterile and 'hi-fi', really clean and clear but no flavor or soul.
Spector for me.
With the Bart's that is.
I would like to have heard a Lakland in the mix.
P Bass for the win, of course. :)
I have a jaxville demon bass
I wouldnt say Alembic sucks, but its pretty different... And damn, that Harley Benton needs its bridge to be corrected ;) ;) ;) Intonation problemos :D
Alembic rules!
as a warwick player my choise is hohner.
nothin better than a warwick
Mason Meyer If you only play solo or like getting buried in a dense mix, then yes, sure.
That was helpful
The Warwick is convincing.
Conklin!!
i will take one of each
What??? No Rickenbacker
Spector..!!!!
you have a lot of toys my friend
Good video. If I was a betting man i'd say at least half of those basses are China copies. Even basses made in Japan are being copied now,like the paisley telecaster/precision style bass. Nice video anyways.
This dude looks like Rumblin Man
Is it just me or do most of these basses have a thin nasally tone? Not my thing.
I dont kno why haha but i like the streamer more
old strings
GK
most basses reviewed have bad strings on them make them sound really awful, not good for marketing LOL
streamer
на безладовых инмтрументах слэпом не играют!
...a self-serving and conceited demonstration of ..."Hey! Look at me!"
Fender, hands down
Some ugly basses in that bunch
ma suona con i bassi senza prima accordarli ? i casi sono i seguenti : o sei sordo o sei idiota , io propenderei per il secondo caso ..
rudibass maybe if you could properly speak the language in which you idiotically impose on other people. That would be much better next time.
:) Idiotically imposing was not my purpose Sir.Just wanted to know, what the man says.
My Eng is not very cool, but at lest I'm trying.
Copy and paste his comment into Google translate then. It may not give you exactly what he's saying but you'll get a good idea of it.
DaveSwag Tryed, but no sense Sir. Anyway I did my best in this moment . Who does not like it, i recommend, not to watch it again. Because someone who watch " IDIOTA" , exist a probability to became a one. Doesn't it?
I did'nt even know about this company before but the Conklin wins,no soubt about it.
I wish they would made this model with 5 or 6 strings, 7 are wayyyyy too much for gigs :(
I have a jaxville demon bass