UPDATE: The pickups are single coils and NOT humbuckers! Lowend Lobster discovered that Gretsch had een faulty advertising this. Learn more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2HbgKV7rLieb9U
@simon_patterson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this update. I see Gretsch has also just updated its website to say they're single coil pick-ups, when it used to say humbucker. A lot of guitar store websites haven't caught up yet, though, and still have the old wording that Gretsch supplied them with.
@chrisb489072 жыл бұрын
even after the discovery etc...do you still like the bass ?
@thomasraven Жыл бұрын
Are they humbucking when both pickups are used together? Thanks!
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
@@thomasraven no, they're not 😮💨
@Rk3tSk8s-ut4yo11 ай бұрын
Who cares? If it sounds good who cares of its a humbucker or not. Personally I like single coil.
@neromoore2 жыл бұрын
I was at the guitar store today and overheard a family looking for a short scale bass for their daughter who was just starting out. Unfortunately the only person available to help them didn't know much about Basses so thought I'd share what little knowledge I had on short scale Basses. They ended up settling on this model in black. It's nice to know she picked a good one for her first bass :)
@johncochran550911 ай бұрын
This is my teenage daughter’s first bass. It’s terrific. She loves it.
@jellyboy12311 ай бұрын
its a nice bass. if mike kerr from royal blood uses it and he has the choice of any bass in the world it must be a good bass.
@rhyshepburn39133 жыл бұрын
Halfway through this video and I need to comment saying well done on the editing, the quick cuts show much effort went into this and adds great humour, great vid
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Ah thankyou so much 😄 Means I can make as many mistakes as I want whilst recording too 🤪
@willredelsheimer59193 жыл бұрын
I've played many basses over the years and hands down this one has been my favorite. I'm not knocking the other "makes & models" out there by any means. Favorites all boil down to one's own ears and sense of playability. That said, this one hit all my marks. Extremely versatile...Great Tones...& Extremely Comfortable! Pair it with a Fender Rumble amp & it's a beautiful beast when it sings.
@kendonagasaki10003 жыл бұрын
Made the switch to short about 3 years ago and bought one of these. Never looked back. It literally wees over other short basses way above this price. Fit a stellar tone for more tonal options.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
I agree! They're incredible compared to other short scales even above this price point
@99tonnes Жыл бұрын
Literally? That's weird... could cause trouble I imagine, too.
@simonbirtles89819 ай бұрын
Hi mate, I have got a Squier cv mustang bass, was looking at getting the cheapest fender mustang aswell which is around £650 but due to budget restrictions now looking at this, what do you reckon?
@convertkendo52249 ай бұрын
@@simonbirtles8981I’d say mate if you got a squire mustang that’s near enough without going the fender route. As for gretsch. As it is it’s great , pick ups are wooomf . Front pick up is like a caricature of fender precision . It’s a versatile bass and with tweaks even more so. I can go from said fender , to music man to alembic. Just sayin.
@kevinromero3522 жыл бұрын
I just maxed out my first credit card to buy this and a nice Ampeg amp, I’m completely new to bass, this video showed me many different playing styles and the different sounds I can get out of it. I appreciate it a lot man thanks,
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
That IS dedication! As a first bass, this is a stellar option. I hope you like it as much as I do! What finish did you go for? 😊
@stevedawson81282 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the dark side! You're going to love it
@fraliubass Жыл бұрын
Best wishes on your new bass journeys ✌️😊
@englejas3 жыл бұрын
These are fantastic basses, especially for the money! The tuners on mine are great. I've had absolutely no issues with them; they do a great job. You do a nice job demonstrating all of the tones and how versatile the bass is. I have both a Fender Mustang and this bass and it is every bit as good as the Mustang and half the price!
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
I love it! Thanks ks very much for tuning in 😄
@UnholyDrow3 ай бұрын
Fun story about when I picked this exact bass up. I went to my local guitar shop, just hoping to look around and just get some strings. An employee walked up to me and asked what kind of guitar I was looking for. Ofc I respond I play bass and he asked again what I was looking for. I thought quickly of something they probably don’t have so I went “O Body short scale with a sunburst pattern.” He looked me dead in the eyes and went “we have exactly that” $300 and 4 years later I can confidently say it’s been my best bass purchase
@pyotrilyichtchaikovsky37333 жыл бұрын
Yes, finally a good video on youtube on this bass. absolute killer for the money. Royal blood vibes are free
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks for the kind words and for checking it out. It's an absolute monster!
@padrejohnruffle2 жыл бұрын
We tried all the short scale bases at GuitarGuitar (they are really helpful there and were happy letting my 5 year old try them out too) and the Gretsch Junior Jet II wins hands and fingers down. We DO have a slight problem however- deciding which of the 4 finishes to pick! (Great hearing you go through all the sounds!)
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Im glad you liked them. They're so good! The humbuckers suit thw shorter scale sound so well imo. Cheers!
@fraliubass Жыл бұрын
I got Torino Green. I was told it was the last one Zzounds music had
@erstwhilerambler2 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate enough to find one of these at my local shop in the super cool and somewhat rare Torino green finish, and you better believe I snatched it up immediately. I’d played one at the big box music store and had considered buying from a major online retailer; to find a green one locally made my day. Anyway, this is my first bass, and I’m in love! The short scale makes it much easier for me (and my kids who are learning a bit) especially coming from guitar, mandolin, banjo… I picked up a Rumble 40. Got a RC-5 looper. Dude, I’m in at-home music heaven. I will say, my fretwork isn’t very impressive at all. Playable for sure, but pretty jagged compared to my other (mostly higher end) instruments. I’m planning to mellow them out with a fret file whenever I change the strings, give them a more broken in feel. Still, as is, this is a great instrument! Plenty versatile for me. Easy to play. Very happy. And I appreciate your review, which did help push me in the direction of the Gretsch. Thanks.
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! 😁 It really is an incredible bass. Congrats and thanks 😁
@ianhively83782 жыл бұрын
It reminds me of the weird scooped clangy sound that reminds me of 70s garage rock, gospel, self released disco. It evokes all that is dirttty in music. Super versatile. Especially for a two bass band or where the bass is the lead. And it comes in pink. I am in love. God bless.
@tysher73533 жыл бұрын
Seems like that little bitty bass has no business cranking out such killer tone! Really enjoying your videos, much appreciated. Well done on the outro😎
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
It definitely means business. Thanks very much! 😄
@samlelowitch3 жыл бұрын
This seems like an affordable, comfortable, inexpensive bass guitar that can provide a lot of nice sounds. Very cool!
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
It's a lean mean machine!
@nirveekshah53343 жыл бұрын
The outros are everything!
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I love writing 😊
@johnpruett69802 жыл бұрын
Played 7 different short scale basses back to back and brought this Gretsch in tobacco sunburst home today. Of them all, she was clearly the best sounding with huge and punchy pickups with a giant range of tones from bright to dark. My only complaint is that there were a couple minor setup issues. Had a bit too much bow in the neck and needed a slight truss rod adjustment. Also had to file the low E slot at the nut, but nothing difficult to mend if you’re mildly savvy. Long story short, she sounds like a $1000+, but the initial setup is definitely a $300 bass. Breakout some tools and you’ll be delighted.
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! It punches WAY above its price point 😍
@ronniemiller51406 ай бұрын
I bought the same bass a couple of years ago. I primarily play guitar, but was filling in at church. I had had surgery just before then, so I wasn’t able to handle my P bass copy. This little beauty did a great job of filling the bill!
@JohnSmith-oj6ir2 жыл бұрын
I was in a pawnshop near Port Arthur today as they were bringing one out. I played it for three quarters of an hour through a couple of amps, then bought it for 220 dollars. I've played a variety of Fenders and Rics since the '70's, but arthritis has forced me to a shorter scale. I'm retiring my Jazz. This is a great little bass.
@purplezoid1 Жыл бұрын
Hi John are you finding the short scale bass making a difference regards your arthritis when playing? I think I am starting to get arthritis too.
@purplezoid1 Жыл бұрын
@JOH I just picked up a Lakland short scale hollowbody. Hoping it will help with the aches it certainly feels much better so far. Thanks for your reply.
@armbarre4 ай бұрын
I know this is an old video but I just played one of these for the first time and wanted to see what other folks thought of them (I thought it was super fun to play). I wanted to say this is the best slapping part I’ve ever seen in a bass demo. It felt like a young marble giants bit rather than the defacto RHCP quote. Thanks!
@armbarre4 ай бұрын
Just my luck it’s probably a latter day RHCP riff and I look a fool.
@phipschi42553 жыл бұрын
just got that bass and put some d'daddario tapewounds on it and I LOVE IT. it the front pickup for me really reminds me of a precision bass and the bridge pu really jazz bassy, really lovely for slapping. its gonna be my main bass for sure!
@markgilmercado82412 жыл бұрын
Could you please help by sharing the specific model of the strings that you used for replacement? Thanks in advance.
@phipschi42552 жыл бұрын
@@markgilmercado8241 La Bella 760FS-S
@markgilmercado82412 жыл бұрын
@@phipschi4255, thank you so much for sharing!
@erstwhilerambler Жыл бұрын
LaBella flats are great, too. That’s what I’m running. I recently tried some rounds again (Rotosound and D’Adarrio, both) and have to say, nothing fits like the flats in terms of both sound and feel. The flats are a bit stiffer, which helps a lot to sort of make up for the slack tension of the shorter scale. (Roto 66s 40-90 were WAY too slinky!)
@davideriksen90868 ай бұрын
I have to say: Well done on the review! And such a good-sounding bass, at that! Nice playing that showcased all those juicy tones. Big thanks!
@JonnyDibble8 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@Wolfythereviewer2 жыл бұрын
They just released a shell pink model so I know what my first bass is going to be! Also great recording and video!
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
I know 😍 UNREAL! All the new finishes look great. Stellar first bass. Thanks very much!
@Wolfythereviewer2 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble No thank YOU for the review! I love your basics series as well!
@erstwhilerambler2 жыл бұрын
That pink is sick! I’m still sold on my Torino green, but it would have been very tempting if I’d waited until the pink was released.
@Wolfythereviewer2 жыл бұрын
@@erstwhilerambler That Torino green is sick too! Gretsch has some really cool color choices on their budget guitars.
@kevineldridge69582 жыл бұрын
I got the black one 2 months ago as my first bass. This was one of the videos that helped with that decision. I'm having a great time with it.
@chuckkelley5894 Жыл бұрын
Bought one over the weekend. 1st bass. Tried to buy a used Fender but the guy at GC said this was the one to go with. (And for about $150 less). I have 8 other guitars at home that have frustrated the hell out of me but this is a new ballgame. It’s solved many of the issues that were holding me back on the others. Also, “taking lessons” online with the bass teachers has taught me more about the instrument and music than all the others had. I’m now using what I’m learning on bass and applying it to the bottom 4 on the sixes and middle 4 on the baritone. Really happy with the whole experience.
@haze4haze3 жыл бұрын
Love your stuff, 👍and sub. I had the junior jet loved everything about it other than the slab body . After 20 years of regular scale it opened my world to short scale bass and I love them.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! ☺ This one is definitely a keeper for me 👌
@Elwooddudes6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! For some reason I’ve been ignoring this short scale… but now I’ve seen you video I’m going to look into buying one! Sounds cool and looks great!
@Elwooddudes4 ай бұрын
Got one and it’s bloody great! Upgraded the bridge and tuners… but thing is punchy as heck!
@gregorycobb50632 жыл бұрын
Your review confirmed my “need” for this bass. I’m a pick player and think short scale basses are best with a pick. I wanted a Torino Green, but my local shop only had a new brown and a used(mint) red trans. Got the red trans for $230 out the door. It is now wearing my Union Jack strap which seems appropriate. I actually played it for almost 3 straight hours. Everything from Beatles to Clash to Maiden(gasp) to RUSH(gasp more).
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Glad to hear 😁 Congrats!!
@joeharris81023 жыл бұрын
Great video! Out of all of my basses this is the one that I always pick up and play, it’s just so comfortable and the sounds I can get out of it are absolutely brilliant. Agree with what you said about the tuners though, mine are really hard to make small adjustments to the tuning without them slipping and putting me way off 😂
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Ah I'm glad you like it too 😄 So fun to jam on. Might have to invest in some lightweight hipshots or something
@markgilmercado82412 жыл бұрын
Could there be a sequel to this video to give updates on the upgrades you have made?
@juliosdiy32062 жыл бұрын
What other basses do u have?
@SO-ym3zs4 ай бұрын
Such a fun bass! It's my go-to among all my basses (different makes and scale lengths). It looks good, sounds great, and, like most short scales, it's more comfortable and easier to play than a 34".
@ampthebassplayer3 жыл бұрын
You and I just acquired the most opposite basses in the same color lol. Great review! I think short scales are going to become even more popular over the next few years. The market is absolutely saturated with fantastic affordable 30" scale basses, and the boutique guys are also churning them out too.
@ampthebassplayer3 жыл бұрын
Also, I was serious about the "Knobs" t-shirt. Please make it a real thing.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! You best be doing a video on that big boy Yamaha sir. Its a trend everyone is jumping on and I have no complaints about that haha. More competition the better! Merch is definitely something I want to do in the future and, I mean, I couldn't NOT include my trademark catchphrase 😆
@thomasmeyers51652 жыл бұрын
for me the difference in playing a standard size and a short scale are that short scales are fantastic for fast, high energy music like what i play now. but full lengths are good for driving, slower-medium speed music. thats obviously preference and not like a standard or anything. but i pretty much only play my short scales. i play punk so its really nice for that jumping around, high energy music. the only hinderance is you lose a couple notes on the upper end. but we are bass players, if you playing above the 12th fret for more than 3 measures your either playing jazz or your actually a guitar player.
@Infrared72Ай бұрын
I would like to hear you do more of the jams like the one at 14:42. Hearing the basses you play in the context of song is a good gauge of what types and styles of songs they are good for.
@KPM6423 ай бұрын
I'm so excited! I have the Walnut stain with LaBella flats on order, can't wait!
@joshuadiaz27573 жыл бұрын
I tried one of these at my local music shop, and the feeling of the neck was really smooth, so I agree there. I know you mentioned that you enjoy playing this fingerstyle, but actually for me, this bass feels really good to play picked. Where my arm naturally lays is really towards the back of the bass, due to the short scale of course, and that's where I usually really like to pick. It felt a little uncomfortable for me to play fingerstyle, but I'm sure that's because I'm just used to playing with my thumb either on or near the neck pickups of standard Fender Jazz/P basses. In any case, I think the strength of this bass is that it's really unique and great for someone who wants to try something different. However, it's weakness to me is versatility: there are only a few tones that work for me, but the tones that do work, I really loved (like you mentioned the mixed pickups sound solid overall). Thanks again for a nice video.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
I really like that this bass almost sits in it's own lane and doesn't try to be anything else. It's great! Agree with everything you say here really. Thanks very much!
@erstwhilerambler2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s a little limited in terms of tonal variation. I’m still new to bass, so the sounds it gives me (especially paired with the Fender Rumble 40, which has those three switches for bright, contour, and vintage) are sufficient, but I’m sure it would be a specialized usage instrument for someone used to having active controls, a PJ combination, and what not. It isn’t going to be the one bass you grab for studio work; it’s too one-dimensional. But for laying down some fat rock, blues, or “vintage” bass lines, it does the job. And, yes, it’s fun to play!
@erstwhilerambler Жыл бұрын
Back again because I like to remind myself how cool this bass is whenever I start GASing. I still love this thing, and I’m finding it plenty versatile for live playing - since so much of the nuance is lost among the other instruments in the band. It holds the low end perfectly.
@grantkoeller89113 жыл бұрын
In 2002, Gretsch entered a business agreement with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC). Under the terms of the agreement Fred W. Gretsch retains ownership while FMIC has the exclusive rights to develop, produce, market and distribute Gretsch guitars worldwide
@cflatminor5942 жыл бұрын
Love the video and how clearly you tested the diff sounds and had that up in the picture the entire time! very smart... love the insights and comments, and you have charm enough to make the strings play all by themselves, which doesnt hurt, even in a hetero world... also love that although the video has lots of persnality, you dont waste lots of time... I am looking for my first bass.. Doesnt the term JET come from other Gretsch guitars and btw, Lobster guy discovered that the pickups are not Real Humbuckers, so false add from Fender-Gretsch but everyone like the sound, regardless
@ianhutchings70073 жыл бұрын
Bro that 100% neck pick up. FIRE. I just ordered one in Torino green
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
That green 🤤 hope you like it man!
@Ian-Threaded2 жыл бұрын
Really liked all the sound samples with distortion and chorus etc
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad! This bass handles them really well 👌
@festival30513 жыл бұрын
Not a royal blood fan, but that was a pretty cool fact. Goes to show that only a bad workman blames his tools. For the price you made it sound great. Will have to try one of these once we're aloud to touch instruments again in shops 😭
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Totally! You don't NEED the most expensive gear to get good sounds! Thanks very much 😄
@BeforeThisNovember Жыл бұрын
Trying to get into bass and can confirm - am I going for this one because of Mike Kerr 😂
@RHINOSAUR Жыл бұрын
I bought this bass (thinking it had humbuckers) in Torino Green and love it! And why wouldn’t I? It sounds amazing. After finding out it doesn’t have humbuckers was surprising because this guitar screams. I have 4 short scale basses and this is my fave of the four.
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think it's still great!
@AdvancePlays Жыл бұрын
Wanted to grab a new bass to commemorate me and the guys finally getting together to play and i think I've settled on this one - always wanted a shorty and this seems like a good bang for your buck!
@AdvancePlays Жыл бұрын
Saw about the humbucker stuff - obviously it's rubbish they had originally misdescribed them, but knowing about it before buying I'm not fussed about it, still sound more than quality enough.
@ArturBFPV3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Jonny. Your channel is a really good knowledge base and also great entertainment for the bass players. I’m still a bit shocked every time you get the short scale you are not sold on this that much :)
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely more of a long scale player, but this one is a keeper for me! Thankyou so much as always bud ☺
@ArturBFPV3 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble At least one short scale will stay on that wall then ha ha. Success !
@willistaylor4077 Жыл бұрын
I've bought one, and picking it up tomorrow. ❤
@grantkoeller89113 жыл бұрын
In 1985, the Gretsch company once again came under the leadership of the Gretsch family when Fred W. Gretsch, great grandson of Friedrich and nephew of Fred Gretsch Jr, assumed presidency of the company. The first Gretsch guitars after Fred W Gretsch became president were released in 1988. They were a series of Traveling Wilburys commemorative guitars, which bore little resemblance to prior Gretsch models. In 1989, Gretsch restarted large-scale production of new guitars based on classic Gretsch models
@shawnthesheepy3 жыл бұрын
was waiting for a good review on this bass after I found out Mike Kerr used it :P good stuff my man! could you think about doing a review/demo of any of the Vintage brand basses e.g VJ74 Reissued Series, V4?
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks very much! Yes. I'm on the hunt for one at the moment! Haven't tried a Vintage bass for years! 😊
@tracyblair30643 жыл бұрын
Great demo and a fun video. I think this bass is crying out for a set of flatwounds, as you alluded to in your last comment.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tracy! Definitely going to be investing in some for it soon 😍
@malcolmwindust3888 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff as usual Jonny. It’s also available in Shell Pink! That’s a must have!!! 🤣👍👍
@kevin-jg5nq2 жыл бұрын
I bought one - tobacco sunburst version - a couple of weeks ago. It’s fun to play and I like the tone from it.
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
All you'd want! 😄 Awesome!
@markgilmercado82412 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why there are a lot of comments about the outro until I heard it myself - nice!
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks very much 😄
@daveandrews54853 жыл бұрын
It’s good to be exposed to other manufacturers that I had never considered before and Gretsch is one of those. Does this mean I’m going to run out and buy one? No! Long scale for me. Great video all the same Jonny, keep ‘em coming. Oh and trying some flats on it is a great idea, I would like to hear that.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
I too am a long scale guy, but this is a great addition to the arsenal 😁 Thank-you so much mate!
@ColinNoel9 ай бұрын
Perfect review.. Thank You!!!
@deangomes62803 жыл бұрын
Banging outro as always. I’m jealous of your skill. That bass is pretty cool. It’d be interesting to see if they came out with some new colors or pickup combinations. Like maybe a reverse p pickup dead in the middle.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Thanks duuuude! There used to be a single pickup version that looked SO cool. Can't wait to see what they do next 😊
@erstwhilerambler2 жыл бұрын
They’re dropping a pink one now!
@jakp87773 жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive review. Would like to hear it with flats too.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Will definitely make a video on it soon 😊
@erstwhilerambler2 жыл бұрын
@jonny dibble Please do. I’m so curious and will be buying my first replacement set sometime soon! ⏰🆙
@erstwhilerambler Жыл бұрын
I bought LaBellas, and they are AWESOME on this bass!
@kevinrexroat12172 жыл бұрын
Hey, Johnny. Have you run in to any noise issues from this bass? I got one about three weeks ago and pretty much love it, but when I turn it up to play with a drummer, there's a *lot* of what sounds like single-coil hum. It's exactly the same in all three positions, and louder than the hum I get when soloing a j-style pickup on another bass. This has happened with two different amps in two different locations. I had a tech at the store where I bought it check the wiring, and everything looks good. I'm wondering if mine actually has singles under the covers.
@johnkopchia29662 жыл бұрын
No problems at all...no different than any Fender...The only negative is the weight ....I had two Squiers 1 Jbass 1 Pbass both of those were heavier than my current G&L bass
@steverolfeca2 жыл бұрын
This question is a bit ironic, given recent developments regarding the Pickups, which are actually single coils…
@VI-fq5do3 жыл бұрын
it's a shame that Mike Kerr doesn't use this bass often anymore. They sound amazing
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! He seems all about those custom Femder Jaguars (which look sweet). Can't remember if they're short scales too though?
@VI-fq5do3 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble Yes they're shortscale aswell. Tbh i think the fenders look better, but i prefer the sound of the gretsch
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
@@VI-fq5do he's got some real beauties in there tbf
@pyotrilyichtchaikovsky37333 жыл бұрын
@@VI-fq5do The Gretsch's look loads better in my opinion. Mustangs are just kind of weird to me. Would love for Gretsch to do a black one with pearl inlays and pickguard and stuff. Like their guitars. Would look absolutely killer
@Ponchy3 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Definitely gonna pick up one of these.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! 😄 They're awesome.
@kevmac12302 жыл бұрын
I like it.After years playing "real basses" I bought a Epiphone SG one pickup shorty mainly cuz I love the look of it.I liked it so much I got a Dano Longhorn and love that baby.Good stuff you.
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Those Danelectros are meant to be great! Cheers 😊
@toddblenkhorn76753 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I had ordered a Yamaha that never came in so I was waiting for this video, was deciding between this, a cv mustang or a paranormal jazz. I like the short scale end it seems better than anything I’ve seen about the mustang bass so this is the one, thanks for the video.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Yeah as much as I love the look of the CV Mustang, I hear the quality control is super hit or miss on them 😪 Cheers ☺
@satyarisingsanctuary2 жыл бұрын
I really wanted to like the Yamaha, was beautiful, but it feels a touch cheap to me, and there was as no denying the Gretsch is a better instrument, it’s got better playability, and killer tones. The Yamaha is still on the rack.
@juliosdiy32062 жыл бұрын
Yamaha cannot comepare to this one in terms of price.
@oregonborn9769 Жыл бұрын
Most places have updated their websites since this video and low end lobsters videos. They are single coil pickups. Still a great little bass IMO.
@sandyturner19113 жыл бұрын
I love mine. I was happily surprised.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Im glad! Such a fun bass 😁
@michaelfuria42572 жыл бұрын
Are they real humbucker pick-ups?? If so, I would not get get any noise when one p.u. is turned all the way up and the other is turned all the way down????
@keithpenzkover96637 ай бұрын
My University of Minnesota son has one of these in Shell Pink and he loves it!!!!
@nym0532 жыл бұрын
Oddly I've never really liked sunburst, but I must admit that I like it on this. The only other I like it on are teles. But both have similar simple body shape
@keithhampton97002 жыл бұрын
Have the single pickup version. It is a TV Jones humbucker. Really love this Bass!! Its my favorite of all time. Much better than my EBO!!
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Oh nice! What year is that from??
@michaeljohnson33832 жыл бұрын
Gretsch got caught out putting single coils in these and advertising them as mini-humbuckers (see LowEndLobster's channel). Gretsch have subsequently changed the specs on their website to "single coils".
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! I helped Lobster in his experiment. Really bad 🥲
@asherplatts62533 жыл бұрын
So I bought this model, and the humbuckers were not humbuckers, they were lazily wound as single coils, and Fender/Gretsch so far isn't honoring the warranty
@ukulelelearning15952 жыл бұрын
And that was what is known in the business world as a fraud.
@asherplatts62532 жыл бұрын
@@ukulelelearning1595 I'm about to do a megapost on TalkBass detailing my exchanges.
@Owen-ne6pe3 жыл бұрын
they should make a 32 -33 inch scale version of these we need more medium scale basses
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Best of both worlds! I've not actually tried a medium scale. Any you would recommend?
@Owen-ne6pe3 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble I haven’t tried one myself just yet but I really want to because it seems like they ideal scale, i know that ibanez mezzos and fender/squier jaguar basses are 32 inch scale and rickenbackers r usually 33 inch scale
@bsaw002 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble Squier classic vibe jaguar bass
@j.c1574 Жыл бұрын
These basses are fucking awesome. Own one myself and its great
@yucatansuckaman57262 жыл бұрын
I've played on this bass and was surprised how light and comfortable it is. Might get one, I get tired of my 14 lb warwick 😫😫😫
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
It's such a great and fun bass to play!
@yucatansuckaman57262 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble you got that right Jonny
@joedavis84813 жыл бұрын
I play guitar and have many guitars and one full size Alvarez bass that is a nice bass but I never play it. I just got one of these in a trade and I can't put it down , awesome bass for a guitar player that wants to dabble with the bass 🎸🤟🍻
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Yeah man! Thats awesome. Its such a cool bass
@MegaDapter7 ай бұрын
Not humbuckers. They are single coil. Gretsch had to compensate people that were misled and website descriptions have been updated.
@JonnyDibble7 ай бұрын
Yep!
@bill4510 Жыл бұрын
Cool what amp sim did you use?
@brunocyclist2 жыл бұрын
Just bought one of these in Imperial Stain as a second bass. Compared to my exquisite diminutive Ibanez MikroBass this feels like a huge monster. :) Build quality seems flawless to me and it oozes character. Slapped a set of La Bella 760F-S flatwounds on it, awesome punchy and on the front pick-up retro tone, somewhat reminiscent of a 50's single coil Precision. Completely different to the warm, round mellow tones of the MikroBass with La Bella 760FS-S flats on it. Only real drawback to me is that Gretsch is a hell of a neck diver. I might put some lightweight tuners on it in the future...
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Yeah its super warm and really suits that vibe 👌
@homeworldmusic2 жыл бұрын
Well, I thought I was gonna go for the Gibson tribute doublecut, but your demo tones are just perfect, and the pricing on this is ridiculous.
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! It's a killer bass 👌
@petecooked71252 жыл бұрын
I have one. The tuners are stable. It stays in tune
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Great bass!
@petecooked71252 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble I put .45 tapewounds I love it.
@tmyt_fm2 жыл бұрын
I like this tone so much
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
I like this comment so much ❤
@tmyt_fm2 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble 😍😍😍😍😍
@golfboy833 жыл бұрын
I've had this bass for about 6 months, same color too! I think I want to try some tapewounds on it.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Niiiiice. Yeah, no doubt that would sound great!
@golfboy833 жыл бұрын
It does in fact sound fantastic with some D'dario medium guage tapewounds! I think the tighter string tension is great on the short scale to tighten up the sound. But these are my first tapes, and the tapewounds sound brighter than flats in my experience
@TheChef4702 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing your reviews by going direct and not through some crappy bass amp combo that really doesn't fairly represent the sound of the instrument........nice work Sir.
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Imagine doing the demos through an amp and recording the room sound with my computer mic 🤪
@TheChef4702 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble When I’m considering a purchase and cannot physically try the bass it’s nice to get a realistic sound to go by. I recently had carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgeries back to back and it’s easier getting around on a short scale. I just purchased a G&L Fallout tribute and a Sire U5 both passive but amazing basses. I may never use my 34” basses again lol !
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChef470 Ah that sucks man, good to hear you're on the mend and able to play! I'm seriously thinking of getting a Fallout. How do you like it?
@TheChef4702 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble I like it but I have owned G&L’s in the past,(L2000’s) so I had an idea what I was getting tone wise. The difference being that I’ve also been moving away from “active “ and replacing my basses with “passive” electronics. Now mind you I bought my first set of EMG’s in 1981 and have been faithful until the past couple of years. I’ve also restrung several basses with flatwounds……something I never dreamed of doing. But I cover a wide range of music as a “gun for hire” nice to have more tools. : ). Buy the G&L you won’t be disappointed…..the Sire is no slouch either.
@rolandedrummer97233 жыл бұрын
I have the walnut. It's quite nice.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
I'm a sucker for walnut finishes! Thanks for tuning in ☺
@Zerpersande7 ай бұрын
Really like your reviews so just subscribed. If you read the comments, quick question? I’m looking for a short skill bass that would be suitable for playing reggae. And I’m also choosing scale, because I don’t beginner, I have some experience with a classical guitar, and I’m 70 years old and don’t have the flexibility in my hands that I’ve always had. Do you think this would a good bass for me? I’m looking at a Hofner Club Ignition so how would these compare?
@dextacchino71402 жыл бұрын
I want this bass!!! You sold me!
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
It's a little beast!
@matthewbeckwith663 Жыл бұрын
Great review 👏 I'm looking for a bass with a single coil pickup in the neck position to round out my arsenal. Plus, I don't have a short scale. This may be the answer. How would characterize the mid range of the neck pickup when solo'd? I ask because the amp sims have a scopped tone in this demo. In the DI sound bite, the mids sound balanced?
@chaunceypaulos371210 ай бұрын
I love my cort short scale but I would get this one to
@bassonthemark81913 жыл бұрын
I have no interest in this bass, but always really enjoy your videos. Keep ‘em coming!
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Too kind. Thanks very much! 😄
@leighcoulson21483 жыл бұрын
Sounds great with surprising amount of tonal variation. Tempted with a short scale, I have a very limited finger span (my hands/fingers aren't small either, wierd)
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! It really suits that short scale feel and sound. It's super fun to play!
@mariajanice55249 ай бұрын
great review thank you. how did you go with flatwounds or tapewounds? do you think it neck dives? thanks
@JonnyDibble9 ай бұрын
Thanks! I think it would be great with either of those 👌 No neck dive for me!
@cflatminor5942 жыл бұрын
changing tuners, to which ones? and truss rod adjustments, for more perfect intonation? so best to buy from a Store In person and get them to help with that? my sense of pitch would never catch that, but I know that playing on a slightly off pitch guitar will make a mess of ones ear
@musicmaestrodj10 ай бұрын
Does the center switch position combine the two single coils to eliminate the hum like a humbucker?
@peekaboo43902 жыл бұрын
Big kerfuffle right now about the pickups in this bass, not humbuckers but two single coil neck pickups.
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! I helped Lobster debunk it with a test. Shocking!
@Boris_Chang3 жыл бұрын
Sounded a little thin to me. But then I’m listening on my iPad, so it’s not a fair assessment really.
@lukeperry18912 жыл бұрын
American here. Huge lol at the talking about knobs lol
@josecardenas40132 жыл бұрын
Sounds pretty good
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
It does!
@johnkopchia29663 жыл бұрын
I ordered the G&L Tribute J bass then because I love the sounds of this kind of bass I ordered this too. Will do my own testing to see what I think the sounds are like in person.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Let us know what you think! 😁
@johnkopchia29663 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble I will. I wanted to order the Gretsch in the first place...But during my checking out videos the information about the G&L components were inaccurate as far as where the electronics were made in one demo and I believed they were using American components in the G&L Tribute basses until I contacted G&L and got the proper answer....after the purchase of course...I'll have 3 basses and I am primarily a guitarist...go figure...
@johnkopchia29663 жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibblethe shipping company finally saw fit to deliver the G&L Tribute Jbass 3 days late...It as good as advertised...It is as good as any Fender US bass I have owned. I have had a few P basses / PJ basses, Jazz basses and one Fender Telephone Pole with strings called a Telecaster bass....Of course I haven't had much of a history with the bass yet but so far I like this bass for pop and slap style as it still maintains a bright snap full treble. It isn't back breaking heavy though the one I have weighs in at 10lbs 2 oz. ( Where is my conversion chart when I need it ? ) I am waiting for the Gretsch Jr. Jet to get here tomorrow and will get into that pretty much all day.
@kamilchosta55262 жыл бұрын
@@johnkopchia2966 what didi you find out? Did you like more g&l or Gretsch?
@johnkopchia29662 жыл бұрын
@@kamilchosta5526 I like the G&L though it is heavier. Going side by side the G&L is definitely pro grade compared to the Gretsch...The Gretsch bass I had was lighter and short scale...But it needed work to get the intonation set up correctly. The tones were not as deep as I hoped. If I were strictly a bass player I would have possibly kept the Gretsch though I would have been more interested in an EB 3 bass
@MicroBanshee3 жыл бұрын
I do like a double entendre or two! and Basses of course, I'm currently using a Jackson minion short scale, this could be my next move, cheers.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't!? Ah nice! I hear good things about those Minions! Thanks for checking out the video 😄
@paulgaul99792 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on playing these half step down? Maybe even dropping the E strong to Db? 😏 Asking for a friend
@stubie-two3196 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Love the energy, both playing and presentation. Just wondering whether you still have the Gretsch and if you still feel the same about it. Thanks.
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks so much 😊 I still feel the same about it, but I don't have it anymore. Unfortunately need to operate on a 1 in 1 out system 🥲
@stubie-two3196 Жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble Good to hear you still hold the Gretsch in high regard. I’m currently torn between the Gretsch and the Sire U5. Haven’t seen the latter in the flesh though, so might be a bit of a shot in the dark.
@juanpablodefrankenberg45452 жыл бұрын
Hey man, great video! I'm thinking about getting this bass and I was wondering if you have any recomendations of tuners to change the ones that come with the bass. You said that probably the thing that you'll most likely change were the tuners, so I was curious to see if you have something in mind or even if you changed them. Saludos from Argentina!
@JonnyDibble2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks very much. Tbh for home playing it's been absolutely fine. Not sure how it would fair for regular lengthy gigging though. Hipshot and Schaller are my normal go-tos!
@erstwhilerambler Жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble I haven’t had any real problems with the tuners, but I am hoping to put some Gotoh ultra lites on it just to shave a mild bit of neck lean (not dive, just lean) and for even finer tuning.
@12cmf Жыл бұрын
Love this bass, but the tuners were junk. Hipshot Licensed Ultralites dropped right in.
@fxaarchable2 жыл бұрын
Talman tmb 30, G and L Fallout, Ernie ball short scale Stingray or this one? What do you think?
@samuel_excels3 жыл бұрын
I quite liked the bridge pickup, it had nice growl to it. I don't understand why the twin volume knobs aren't used instead of a selector switch on this bass. I do think the Gretsch sounds great especially when you were digging in with a pick on it Jonny.
@JonnyDibble3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Yeah not sure really, might be a traditional thing for Gretsch or a cost thing?! Thanks for tuning in! 😄
@simaojoseph3 жыл бұрын
If you want/need to quickly change the tone; middle song, toggle switch is the way to go.
@FreeformRock3 жыл бұрын
Loving that bass, what is the song in the outro named? It's really cool
@jjhebert22402 жыл бұрын
I got one of these the other day. Do you know if this is better than the Beatles hofner bass? Also is yours noisy?