The PERFECT Bass for Beginners? | Glarry GJazz [Review/Demo]

[@micahlewis-o9r]

I got a Glarry JB as my first ever bass guitar about a year and three quarters ago. $69.99 plus $29.99 shipping before inflation. Started learning from KZbinrs like this guy Jonny right here and teaching myself with it. Everything from 5 point setup to scales to finger picking to pick picking and failing on my slap technique. Recently I upgraded to a Sterling short scale Musicman as my number two bass. That Sterling and goofing around at the local music store are my only basis of comparison. When I switch over to playing on my Sterling (that’s about $600) I can definitely tell there’s a huge difference in quality between the two. But I keep coming back to the cheap ole Glarry cause a little bit of nostalgia and partly cause it’s just fun to noodle around on it and strengthen my pinky finger. Also I recently started modding out my Glarry. The great thing about this budget bass and modding is that I don’t get squeamish about sanding and drilling on a $75 bass while changing out the bridge and pick-guard. Next step is to swap out the pots and knobs along with installing new pickups. Jonny is right about the pickups and pots being a little reluctant to produce great sounds. Working on the Glarry just makes me want to grab and play it even more. So yeah, great starter bass for all my fellow noobs and you can practice luthier skills then sleep well at night if you accidentally destroy your guitar in the process.

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

So funny you posted this because I 😮had the same experience and I also bought a music man bass. I keep going back to the Glarry because of got so use to the dirtier sound and I actually like the color which the music man didn't offer. As a beginner you really

[@vincentmorelli1013]

Glarrys have chunky necks, so if you're looking for a slim Jazz Bass profile this isn't the one for you. If you're comfortable with a Precision Bass neck this will feel right at home.

[@JonnyDibble]

It's definitely wider than a standard jazz, but it doesn't feel toooo cumbersome to me

[@vincentmorelli1013]

@@JonnyDibble i actually prefer wider necks myself, and I'm sure for most it's probably fine, but I know some people who want a J Bass are looking for the slimmer neck. I'm guessing because they're a budget brand rather than having different necks made for both basses they just took the existing P Bass necks and used those. I kind of think it would be a good idea for them in the future if they're going to take the "one size fits all" approach maybe use necks with a slimmer profile on all models especially to appeal to younger players. Overall I think they're a great buy it's just that one detail I think if they tweaked it they'd be perfect for what they are.

[@J.D.M.476]

Yeah you're right. The necks on some of their guitars are ridiculously thick lol. Once you get used to them it's alright but for most newbies who've played either cheap or expensive guitars that chunky neck can be a challenge.

[@noone-pg4lr]

@@JonnyDibblecan I just swap out the beck for a aftermarket one

[@JB_Vibes1]

And as a person who is gonna be getting one in a couple days, I think I'll handle the wider neck as I do also play guitar

[@stevenbullock9276]

I recently picked up this same bass w/ a black pick guard on Amazon for $95 US delivered. Playable right out of the box, though I'll probably try to drop the action a bit when I get around to it. Impressed enough with it that I just bought another (blue burst w/ white pick guard) on eBay for $65 delivered, to possibly mod. If it's as good as the first, it's a ridiculously great deal for what you get. Thanks for the video!

[@danadane2501]

I literally learned how to play on a Glarry Bass starting in 2021 April. Mine is a P Bass (GP1). Interesting it has exactly 💯 the neck that's on the GJ1 Jazz Bass here. They both sound amazing and have a great feel. You can play any style of music you want. I've gotten so used to the Glarry whenever I go bass hunting I can never seem to find one I like more

[@Diabolic-i9f]

Bro they don't sound amazing, especially not the precision one... Pickups are bad and quiet and necks are rough. Have you played Squier, Ibanez or Fender?

[@johnathonmcalister6645]

I bought a Glarry 5 string jazz bass as a second bass to complement my Ibanez Gio P-bass. First impressions were : wow - this is so much lighter, wow - the back of the neck is chunkier. Sounds good, and it's nice to be able to get those low B notes without seriously detuning. After a month or so, neither has become my preferred one over the other - each has it's place, but I'm glad I started with a 4 string P-bass.

[@UnintelligentDesigner]

I bought a Glarry kid's-sized bass to leave at my desk at work, as a fidget toy. Got a headphone amp, too. Total: $65. Growls like a beast and has nice glassy highs. I'm getting a full-size jazz Glarry soon.

[@bobbyzig3879]

I picked up and modded a 6 string GIB from glarry. Needed a new nut and bridge before anything else. Replaced pickups and all new pots wired passive. Plays awesome with a good string change and set up. I want more glarry basses as they are fun projects.

[@MrWilly0330]

Just pulled mine in from the porch. Fed Ex was right on time. After opening the box, I found it wrapped in Chinese soft wrap. The Guitar was on top, with the gig bag and the useless chord and strap. Also added were cheapy Allen wrenches. Ok after getting the wrap off, I was awestruck by the initial appearance. Mine is the natural grain with rosewood neck. As I was expecting the worse case scenario, the frets were slightly rough. Not overbeairing on the hands, but did need a light sanding on the fret edges. I did this with a 200 grit sanding block. Problem solved. Tuned guitar to pitch, checked the neck for relief. Perfect for my finger touch. Found the radius curve to be 12. Adjusted the bridge saddles accordingly. Sanded the neck with 400 grit sandpaper. To perfection. Removed the pick guard plastic protection, plugged it in to my Fender Rumble 25. Tried each pot for clean and smooth rotation. Perfect. All have appropriate tonal changes as well as volume control. Intonation was spot on as well. Very impressed. Was going to change or upgrade as needed. But there is no reason to change a thing. Potentially putting on some Dean Markets this weekend.

[@larryn2682]

*cord

[@davelock3166]

Great for a beginner as you say Jonny as its these people who when they first pick up decide if bass is for them. I bought an Epiphone Thunderbird off a young girl who obviously had a bad time as it was almost unplayable. These bigger companies should put more time into setting up their 'budget' instruments. If they did, it may pay them dividends further down the road.

[@dkp_773yeah2]

I love mine. I just recently got a setup and put some DR strings on it. Sounds much punchier i love it

[@rockoutmichigan]

I love my Glarry Super-strat. It roars. It did need a proper set-up after being acclimated to my local conditions. But after that and some Ernie Ball slinkies... Even my gear-snob jam buddies like it.

[@allanedgar8499]

I gig with a Glarry and leave the P and J at home. Glarry need minor set up and a set of flatwounds and run it thru a SansAmp Para driver....fantastic.

[@grantkoeller8911]

For that price, you can modify it with different pickups, different bridge, or tuners. You could give it a custom paint job, or stain.

[@JonnyDibble]

That's the plan! 😇

[@kpj9535]

@@JonnyDibble I customized 2 with 20:1 tuners, high mass bridges, pickups, knobs , pots, strings. i.imgur.com/5nEefKL.jpg

[@M_EvoBass]

Got a Glarry pbass - Stock pickups 9k and solid sounding, tuners 26-1 ratio rarely go out of tune even after a good hammering, Headstoock pretty much exactly the same as a cort24jjgb (yes not pretty) nut plastic crap so change it out with a tusq put some rotosound on and its a really cracking bass for 105 quid (including cost of strings and nut) Set up on mine was poor but zero fret problem's and the neck was ace, 41mm at the nut and slim throughout. I guess they can vary a little as some say the necks are thick. Just my take on the pbass. Great review Jonny.

[@jeremyruiz4741]

This would be perfect for the beginner who actually wants to invest more in a decent setup that can elevate their sound

[@JonnyDibble]

A good jumping off point!

[@Riverking1]

I bought one on eBay with a coupon for $65 shipped. It's an amazing bass for the price.

[@stevenbullock9276]

Just ordered one for the same price. Are you still liking it?

[@GoGoTomoko]

5:04 what song did you use as a demonstration?

[@JonnyDibble]

Just made it up for the demo 😊

[@friedchicken3375]

9:11 whats that song called

[@JonnyDibble]

Just improvised!

[@friedchicken3375]

@@JonnyDibble Thanks man been looking for this song for a while now

[@JonnyDibble]

@@friedchicken3375 😂

[@friedchicken3375]

@@JonnyDibble wait i get it now that was not the song name it was improvised but that is realy impressive! Sounds so cool! (I am looking for simmilar song tho)

[@JonnyDibble]

@@friedchicken3375 sorry for the confusion, yeah that’s just me playing a line about 10 seconds before I hit record haha. Might be another song somewhere!

[@donnix1192]

Jonny, you are just killing it man! Building yourself a nice collection as well. Been with you since the very beginning, keep it up! Don -Chicago

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks so much for the kind words and support Don! 😁

[@stuahlers1528]

For the price and for a beginner you can’t beat it! To many people are worried about a name on a headstock, if it sounds good to you then it’s worth every penny. Bass and guitar quality from all manufacturers in China, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Mexico, U.S. and Canada are getting better and better. A Glarry could be a Ivy or Grote or Firefly as could an Epiphone be a Gibson or Squire be a Fender. The big dogs need to watch out for the little dogs because their nipping on their heals!

[@robjones7725]

Sounded thin and trebly to me but that can be how you EQ'd it and it is single coils of course. I have a HB MB-4 with a fat humbucker and prefer its bassier boom but it does weigh 8lb 10oz, which is over a pound heavier but doesn't bother me and when I bought it, it cost £99! Superb value and again a great bass for a beginner like me.

[@adamoneale4396]

I have audiophile grade headphones on and it sounds like a bass to me

[@fezzyman-tfs5100]

Very useful, cheers!

[@Invictus13666]

75 quid... what’s that in actual currency though? Jonny! KZbin finally recommended you on my front page again! I‘ve missed you!

[@JonnyDibble]

Ayyyy good to be back!!

[@jamesmarkham7489]

You and the drummer from The Omnific are in a rhythm section mullet competition

[@JonnyDibble]

I can't compete with that 🔥

[@derPaul76]

Well I don't think they send a bass with bad setup for a review.....but it also shows that It can be setup pretty well; and for that price.......🎉

[@JonnyDibble]

You'd be surprised. I've had ones direct from companies poorly set up before 😭 But very very true!

[@MilesCasey-jb7dd]

Um, before even watching the video,I have a Glarry bass,,and it would be horrible for a beginner because the neck is like a 2×4, hunk of wood,it's only because I have been playing bass over 35 years I play the thick ass neck ,a Jackson,is a better beginning friendly bass

[@2abasscafe]

Sweet!

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks bud!

[@andrastawolf]

I’m just going to buy one. I need a light Bass Guitar to practice on. 🤞 Thanks. I’ll let you know 😊

[@kpj9535]

the Burning Fire is very neck heavy

[@Diabolic-i9f]

Just don't. Add a $100 bucks more and get yourself an Ibanez or Squier!

[@TheStellalegs72]

Holy 80's footballer mullet, that hair do is a thing of beauty and needs protecting at all costs

[@Razuach3]

Mullet and glasses combo giving me Alexis Sklarevski slap bass program vibes ha

[@JonnyDibble]

Quite the vibe

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

Shave the name off the headstock tell people you paid a woppjng £2500 and no one would know the difference

[@angga959]

that's it. i'm purchasing it. i dont even finished the video

[@gregoryhodge9452]

Try a Sawtooth EP.😊

[@richardrichard5409]

The Harley Benton basic jazz are streets ahead on build compared to these❤

[@patrickkilduff5272]

I took my Basswood bass bass fishing...while free basing

[@megadawg342]

Dibble Oklahoma?

[@bootn13]

Add a couple of hundred to that price for Australia 😮

[@Tan9erine2Auber9ine]

I already have it tee hee

[@yayaegberongbe7553]

75 quid!

[@JonnyDibble]

Mad!

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

Do they all come set up and desprouted? They knew you were gonna critique the bass

[@stevenbullock9276]

I know this is an older post, but mine came playable out of the box w/ no fret sprout. Pretty impressive.

[@JAYZIGGY5]

Waitin... still waitin...

[@JonnyDibble]

SO CLOSE

[@chrisbarrott971]

Did i just drop acid

[@JonnyDibble]

Maybe

[@emmanuelgutierrez6306]

$300

[@BassGods]

$2

[@Diabolic-i9f]

Mate, youre so irritating while talking, can you only play, im begging you?

[@cbarry88]

Sorry but the jokes etc really do not enhance the video 🙄

[@JonnyDibble]

@@cbarry88 I’ll make them drier

[@cbarry88]

@@JonnyDibble badum tss