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I can't find any information about Freeman guitars and basses

I bought a very cheap Freeman bass, it has a solid and very decent sound. But, I can't find any information about the brand, it doesn't have a webpage, even a Facebook page, nothing! If anyone can give some details about this company I would be very grateful.

Is there any chance you are referring to Freidman guitars? That would be Marty Freidman guitars, formally of Megadeth and Cacophony.

Any sites I find suggest they are entry level copies. Based on the prices, I would imagine they will not last long, as hardware and build quality would be quite low.

Speculation only here...

It may have trouble staying in tune... the machine heads may strip quickly, the switches may cut in and out after a while, the volume may crackle. I probably will not seem as loud as other basses, because the pickups and the pots will be cheap and basic. The neck may warp with a truss rod that isn't quite right, the strings may sit quite high off the fretboard or rattle or buzz when adjusted lower, and the woods used may not give you the tones of another more reputable companies.

Upgrading parts may reveal that the Freeman is quite non standard, with screw holes in different spots, body cavities not the right size shape or depth for new items or a pickguard that was custom cut to fit this exact design (and no other).

It is a VERY cheap bass. The cheap ones very rarely will surprise or be later recognised as an undiscovered masterpiece.

They seem localised to the South American market, cannot find any English sites that will give me any further information sorry. All could find: https://www.audiomusica.com/catalogo/guitarras.html?manufacturer=188

It may prove enjoyable for a while, it may last you years. But when you upgrade to something else, you will most probably look back at the Freeman and wonder how you used it for so long.

But hey! You have a bass! Play bass and enjoy playing bass. Practice on it and learn all you can. Save some money while you use it and keep an eye out for that Rickenbacker or Epiphone you are saving for.

p.s. the EHX Bass Big Muff Nano is just as good (if not better) than the one you want, but is half the size.

Enjoy!

p.p.s. Here is their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Freeman-guitars-299177920127798/

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It's Freeman, buddy. Sorry I am travelling right now or I would send you a picture of the bass.

Thanks, more information that I get. Yes, I'm from South America (PerĂº) and I got here. I guess it's fine for learning and practicing but I would upgrade to a better bass. Thanks again

Hahahah. When I bought my one years ago, the brand was ONYX in Australia. cheap, fun to play, VERY difficult to put new parts on. I still have one guitar (do not have the bass anymore), I will always love it... because it was my first. You will enjoy it. Have fun.

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  • Epiphone Dot
  • Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C

I saw your guitars. Very nice collection you hace!

y'know, I sued to see these freeman guitars along with mitchells used on the ultra cheap rack of a store I liked in southern Maryland.... usually selling for about $30-50 US used.... I am thinking there's not much to know, just cheaply made far east guitars as my friend Tel-Nobody explained.... also, when enxt to squiers on those racks they didn't appear to be exactly the same dimensions as the fenders they copied, just similar in spirit

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Thank you! My advice is play before you buy and buy the ones you love. If the one you buy is something you love, you should not have to buy another... at least for many years!

GEAR:
  • Fender MIJ Jazzmaster JM62
  • Epiphone Dot
  • Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C