niko9's Reviews

Excellent, this bass is a hidden gem

I own a B301-A, where "A" means ash body + maple neck. The sound is somewhere between a 4001 Rickenbacker and a P-bass, with both a fat low-mid and a snarly clang. Ideal for old progressive and classic rock (eg Jethro Tull, Rush, Yes etc).

Built like a tank, it features Schaller tuners and bridge, as well as a custom DiMarzio pickup. If you don't like the standard three-point bridge, the Babicz FCH works as a zero mod replacement and provides individual string adjustment.

Some people complain about neck dive. This may only be a problem with the mahogany version. In my case, the ash body is quite heavy, the balance is perfect when sitting and close to ideal when standing with a wide strap (this particular bass weighs 9.5 lbs, while non-A models typically weigh around 8 lbs).