LowEndLobster Review: Hardluck Kings Bombshell Series 19 Bass

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@patrickhunter
@patrickhunter 4 жыл бұрын
"I eat my Captain Crunch with water." YOU MADMAN.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
I'm just living my life one rat bastard day at a time.
@Bassdriver
@Bassdriver 3 жыл бұрын
I do believe in Captain Crunch for I am the frizzle fry.
@efeedar
@efeedar 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just trying figure out a way to watch both of your channels at the same time.... Awesome job! keep up the great work, you two :D👍
@ericedwards3472
@ericedwards3472 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you reviewed this. I had one in my cart , as I was enamored by the “limited run”, and the “ we make pro stuff at not pro cost...” etc. I’m so glad I didn’t get one . I really appreciate your honest reviews, and your presentation. Great work.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Phew! SO glad you saw this before hitting buy. You dodged a bullet! Thank you Eric :)
@dialect64
@dialect64 Жыл бұрын
My MTD Kingston AG 6 is a phenomenal example of a Chinese produced bass! When the specs are dictated from someone like Michael Tobias, and followed up with quality control and final inspection domestically, IT SHOWS!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster Жыл бұрын
Truth!
@kirtfulcher6288
@kirtfulcher6288 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe use it as a "workout bass"? After a couple of hours on this, anything else will feel like butter?
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I'll get too buff and start busting out of my shell
@SonicXRage
@SonicXRage 4 жыл бұрын
See Adam Neely's sock practice video. All you need is a sock if you want temporarily high action.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
@@SonicXRage Where can I order one of Adam's socks?... for research.
@65drummer1
@65drummer1 3 жыл бұрын
Nah, take it out to your canoe, toss the paddle & use the bass. Ahhhhhh, good workout.
@DaveOnBass
@DaveOnBass 4 жыл бұрын
"They're supposed to be bombs, but..." - hilarious :-P
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the "bombs" ;P
@Bassdriver
@Bassdriver 3 жыл бұрын
SIX DICKS
@RumblinMan
@RumblinMan 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta love an honest review! Enjoyed the insights!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@geneward9645
@geneward9645 3 жыл бұрын
1st - love your channel. 2nd, I'm a newbie and bought one of their spider bass guitars because I wanted a Thunderbird look without paying Thunderbird prices. To be fair, I can't complain too much about the fit and finish for what it cost. And to my inexperienced hands the neck is fairly comfortable and the bass itself is fairly comfortable to play: while sitting down. It weighs a ton and I can't imagine someone standing on stage with this thing for 2 hours over on their shoulder! But even my newbie ears can tell that the electronics are horrible (tone knob is almost worthless) and the pickups are noticeably inferior to my Gretsch $299 beginner bass. And Gretsch's fit and finish are far superior. I have to almost double whatever volume I'm playing at whenever I plug in the Hard Luck King. And, yes, it buzzes unless your fingers are on the strings. The thing that galls me in particular though however is that I emailed them to tell them how pleased I was with the instrument. I told him that I was interested in one of their Explorer body shapes they currently don't have in bass guitar and if they can make one. I received a one line reply, not acknowledging that I just spent hundreds of dollars with them or that I'd contacted them to praise their product. It was just a terse reply saying, "Yeah we'll think about that." I won't be buying anything from them again.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gene! That's a bummer about your experience, especially that reply. Those Gretsch jet basses are no slouch either, great beginner instruments. Will be checking one out soon hopefully :)
@dalemaus7189
@dalemaus7189 4 жыл бұрын
Glad i watch this I was looking at buying on of those.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Dale! Glad this video helped :)
@dalemaus7189
@dalemaus7189 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster i just subscribed to your Channel about 3 weeks ago been watching ever since because I'm trying to learn the Bass at the ripe young age of 53.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
@@dalemaus7189 Thanks! That's great to hear. Never too late to pick up the bass. I hope it brings you a lot of joy (and some frustration, because that means you're doing it right). What made you want to pick up the bass?
@dalemaus7189
@dalemaus7189 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster i love music and i did not want to be one of the millions of guitar players and i have always loved the bass.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
@@dalemaus7189 That's great! Enjoy the bass :)
@PropS570
@PropS570 4 жыл бұрын
I got the spider bass from the same series and you can pretty much say the exact same thing about that bass. I like the way it looks but when I plug it in and play I wish there was more to it. It doesn’t sound like there’s a difference when the tone is on and when it’s off. Also I feel goofy for buying one now because of you lmfao. Great review.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just trying to spread the word. Sorry to hear you got duped. You could always sign it with a scribble, put it in a glass case, and tell your friends someone famous used to own it (but you have to change the name each time).
@davedixon2167
@davedixon2167 2 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these a few years ago - a bombshell 5-string - and I liked it alright except that it was like 12 lbs, so I had to send it back. Loved the finish and the overall look though; mine was flat olive drab green. Nice(?) to see you had a similar problem right off, among other things.
@zaccds
@zaccds 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review. Stay hard brother.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Zac!
@prepperchannel
@prepperchannel 4 жыл бұрын
Your playing makes all the pickups sound good!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ross!
@stephenmeeker7044
@stephenmeeker7044 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this video, I had been seeing the ads as well. Now I wanna see you do some harley bentons!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Coming soon! I have two on order!
@stephenmeeker7044
@stephenmeeker7044 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Yes! Excited to see what you ordered!
@GooseCrack
@GooseCrack 4 жыл бұрын
Thought it was too good to be true because the looks on some of their guitars look amazing on their website, great review
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Goose Crack.... I love your name ahaha
@RickyPisano
@RickyPisano 10 ай бұрын
I've been playing 30 years and I love mine. It's a 6 string though. Maybe I got lucky. Definitely worth the price. Thanks for the review bro!!
@johndelong9230
@johndelong9230 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping me not to make a big mistake. My cousin wanted me to try a bass from Hardluck Kings. That bass had terrible tone. I'm now waiting for a Sire Marcus Miller short scale bass you recommended..
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help :)
@michaelkeefer4293
@michaelkeefer4293 4 жыл бұрын
Whenever a low cost manufacturer of any product makes those kind of claims, like "pro level," "upsetting the industry," or my personal favorite, "breaking the Internet," it is always just cheap Chinese made garbage. Thank you Mr. Lobster. You guys that buy this stuff, do KZbin reviews and educate people are the ones that are truly upsetting the industry! And BTW, I eat my Captain Crunch dry!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! You and the Cap'n make it happen!
@michaelkeefer4293
@michaelkeefer4293 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster I forgot to give you a shout out for playing Heart of the Sunrise! I'm a big 70s prog rock fan so it's nice to hear you belt out some Chris Squire lines.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelkeefer4293 Thanks Michael! I LOVE Rush and Yes. I really got into bass because of Geddy Lee. I spent countless hours in my parents' basement playing along to Rush songs haha. I've been enjoying the Squire stuff more recently, definitely more challenging IMO (especially when not using a pick) because of his crazy momentum and approach to the bass. Rocksmith has been a lot of fun to play and they have several Yes and Rush songs on there which always get me riled up!
@dsern3
@dsern3 2 жыл бұрын
I bought HLK bombshell that was a clearance demo. Was green and purple named the Joker. Paid $119 for it plus $65 for shipping. I think it was around 2018 when I bought it. It’s a 5 string.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing David!
@donaldstohr2961
@donaldstohr2961 10 ай бұрын
I picked up a used one, first thing one I did was remove all the cheap electronics and hardware and put different stuff in it. And I love it.
@chriso6119
@chriso6119 2 жыл бұрын
"6 out of 6....dicks." lol. i'm dying!
@jiminyfingers9973
@jiminyfingers9973 3 жыл бұрын
I just watched this one... and I'm tearing up from laughter. Thank you.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
:) Glad you enjoyed this one, James!
@austinevans921
@austinevans921 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for leaving an honest review.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Austin!
@deangomes6280
@deangomes6280 4 жыл бұрын
You know I was close to buying one of their thunderbird-esque Basses. I decided not to. Seems I made a wise choice. Lol. I think you’d be better off getting one of the ones you’ve mentioned or a Harley Benton.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dean! You're exactly right. I do have two bentons coming in a couple of months. Excited to check those out!
@deangomes6280
@deangomes6280 4 жыл бұрын
I’m excited to see what you think about those. I’ve heard some good things. Thank you for making fun and honest videos.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
@@deangomes6280 My pleasure. Thanks for watching 'em!
@christopheresteves6539
@christopheresteves6539 4 жыл бұрын
I know there are made in China, but, there are sold in America. I think HLK have copied AIO's business model, but just to rip ppl off.
@Kopperafiel
@Kopperafiel 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review. I'll admit I own quite a few HLK guitars. I've had to set up, adjust and mod each one. The shipping cost is ridiculous. I was about to buy one of their Wolf basses, just to try. Thanks to you, no more cash to this POS company.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Yeah, they're selling a vaporware image and not a quality instrument. There are much better basses that can be had for $2-300. I'll be releasing a video on one soon :).
@christopheresteves6539
@christopheresteves6539 4 жыл бұрын
I eat my Fruit LOOpS with mayo, on the side, as a dip. Thank you so much for the honest and current review. Guess I will go with AIO
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching it! The AIO stuff is solid for the price and comes well kitted with a nice case.
@mojoemurphy
@mojoemurphy 2 жыл бұрын
This video is top tier my friend, top tier
@colinhuff896
@colinhuff896 2 жыл бұрын
I was just scrolling comments as the video finished up and that last seconds “dicks” had me crying with laughter 😂
@Dinozzo1995
@Dinozzo1995 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed something but what is the reason that you tuned the bass a whole step down? That makes the tone a lot lower pitched which contributes to the hollowness and lack of jazz-bass-y-ness of it. I think it would sound more as expected and more bright in E-standard.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
This is a VERY early vid. I cannot fathom an explanation for half the things I've done lol
@grantkoeller8911
@grantkoeller8911 2 жыл бұрын
With such a negative review, is it worth it to upgrade pickups and sand the back of the neck? Is it worth it to shield the inside of the control cavity to reduce noise?
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
Great question! I've been keeping an eye on HLK and it seems they're continuing to raise prices. At the price of a mid-tier 5 series Sire, I would never get one of these HLKs even with upgrades
@Sumbibebe
@Sumbibebe 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving this bass a chance. From the first 15 seconds, I could tell that it was like eating Brussel sprouts at the age of 4 years old. You have it a 1 but your face and body language gave it a, “GET THIS OUT OF HERE!!” You face says it all. Great job!!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@offtherealm5438
@offtherealm5438 4 жыл бұрын
Just out of curiosity, I ordered and received a Chinese counterfeit Fender Jazz bass. $165 with free shipping.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
How is it? I don't condone knockoffs, but am always curious about how different ones play.
@offtherealm5438
@offtherealm5438 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster I don't normally believe in knock offs either....did it for the adventure I guess. Plus I sort of thought it could be a project bass....where I eventually would replace each component with authentic parts from Warmoth, etc. I did replace the pickups with Stew Mac. How is it?????? Not too bad. The body finishing is a bit blocky. I'm not sure totally....but most of the hardware appears to be Fender. It's all black with maple fretboard...sort of Geddy Lee-ish. In fact it's got Geddy's signature on the back of the headstock??.....but the neck measurement specs match a P bass and not a jazz.... So who knows? I did put a vintage P bass bridge cover on it.....I always wondered if one would fit a a J bass.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
@@offtherealm5438 That's really interesting! Glad it's not a dude. Enjoy the tinkering and upgrading my friend!
@RJDCR
@RJDCR 3 жыл бұрын
yep ...I own a 2015 Spider Bass....nothing less than a Bass shaped boat oar....its gonna take a ton o mod/work , to really make it play rite.....not complaining , just an observation , and I will look @ it as a project build RJ
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks RJ! Best of luck with the project :)
@9999plato
@9999plato 3 жыл бұрын
I like the matching pearloid on the neck and pickguard. I didn't know it was a DICK bass. I just pulled out an SX jazz I bought for shits and giggles 10-12 years ago and was going to donate to the HS music program and after setting it up, leveling a few frets and polishing them all it plays great. They don't make this model but it be the same as their top jazz w/o the ashtray and neck pickup cover.
@evanbenjamin01
@evanbenjamin01 4 жыл бұрын
Lobstar bring'n the heat
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha!
@christopheresteves6539
@christopheresteves6539 4 жыл бұрын
LowEndLobster, seriously, what do you think of AIO/WOLF? I was thinking of getting a Harley Benton, but I would rather , especially at this time, give my business to an AMERICAN company.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
I had an AIO TB-4 tele that I reviewed. Solid instrument and well built. Some nice alternative offerings to your Squier P/J in the ~$400 price point that come with a nice case. The top is a photo-finish on the AIOs, so manage your expectations, but they're nice looking nice playing basses.
@65drummer1
@65drummer1 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I guess it could replace your boat paddle. Expensive boat paddle but at least it isn't taking up closet or under the bed space.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Best part is, if I "accidentally" let go, no biggie haha
@aarondavis4341
@aarondavis4341 3 жыл бұрын
Well that sucks,I was just about to get one of their thunderbird knockoffs. What about a modding bass ? Worth it for that maybe? If they can't get a simple jazz shape right then I know the bird definatly won't be worth it
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Aaron! Check out the Harley Benton thunderbird style bass, I believe they're cheaper and will be higher quality. HLK are absolutely poop.
@aarondavis4341
@aarondavis4341 3 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster that sucks I'm really into hardcore punk and this bass seemed right up my alley, been thinking about a Harley B for a while now,I think you might have just taken the safety off for me to pull the trigger on one👍
@Bassdriver
@Bassdriver 3 жыл бұрын
Well, it should be called Hardluck Peasants Knob End.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
LOL Thanks Bassdriver!
@stevent3239
@stevent3239 3 жыл бұрын
After shipping, a beginner would be much better getting the Ibanez bass starter kit with bag amp strap and chord for same price almost
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks Marcus
@looniethemoonie5353
@looniethemoonie5353 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the pickups are out of phase. It's easy to fix however a beginner probably won't know that and will just end up with a bass that sounds nothing like it should
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
I think you're right. That's how I try to approach instruments. I see folks say that you can replace this and that and this and that, but at the end of the day you'll drop hundreds of dollars on a shitty bass to make it less shitty.. It's like dropping $10k to mod your $500 Chevy Cavalier. I like to look at instrument through the eyes of someone who buys a bass to be "their" instrument. Once you pass the honeymoon phase where an instrument is "perfect" in your eyes, the flaws become visible and I try to point those out in an objective manner from the point of view of a "bassist's bassist" and a human being. Great comment my friend!
@freereinvoltaic
@freereinvoltaic 4 жыл бұрын
ROFL! I love the IT Crowd reference.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite shows :)
@PushSueAside
@PushSueAside 4 жыл бұрын
Defiantly DICKS! Thank you for the honest review
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tommy!
@jamesmarkham7489
@jamesmarkham7489 4 жыл бұрын
Nice yes bassline!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks James!
@calvinmassingill840
@calvinmassingill840 3 жыл бұрын
I have had my HLK Bombshell Bass Guitar for a little over a year and i must say i am a Musician of 56 years and i love the feel and the sound of it.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
That's good dude
@cesarandino931
@cesarandino931 4 жыл бұрын
You should get your hands on a sire v10
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
I've never played a Sire. I'll definitely look into it.
@Longisland95
@Longisland95 3 жыл бұрын
Can you review a Slick bass guitar?
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Great question Gary. Yes, I should snag one at some point. Always been curious since I've purchased stuff from GuitarFetish before.
@marunikusbakufu
@marunikusbakufu 4 жыл бұрын
6 out of 6 people cannot be wrong!! ;-)
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Or I have perverse friends, which may also be the case ;P
@timburlingame5893
@timburlingame5893 3 жыл бұрын
Nah that's definitely a dick. I know dicks.
@zigzagerman7420
@zigzagerman7420 3 жыл бұрын
Squire vs hard luck kings
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
The box the squier came in would win.
@thr3ddy
@thr3ddy 4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you doxed yourself, Dr. Danger Danger Danger!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Where?
@daviddesmond2143
@daviddesmond2143 3 жыл бұрын
Some people may buy these things just for the inlays.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Not that there's anything wrong with that! lol ;P
@e-bikeskibum7141
@e-bikeskibum7141 4 жыл бұрын
Hard Luck if you buy one I guess! At least their name is on the money!!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Haha well said!
@Grindtone603
@Grindtone603 Жыл бұрын
I was just looking at their website photos and all the guys playing are dudes that look mid 50's wishing they were still in there 20's
@SonicXRage
@SonicXRage 4 жыл бұрын
Hardluck Kings should learn from Squier. My $200 Squier Short Scale Jaguar sounds _way_ better and probably feels _way_ more comfortable than this for much less money. I understand that Hardluck Kings probably doesn't have nearly as many resources as Fender, but if they're going to compete in this extremely competitive market, they must at least produce a decent product. AIO Guitars creates some really cool designs (e.g. their Tele bass and Wolf bass) which, despite not being as good of a deal as other bigger companies, are still worth considering if you want a good bass that looks or sounds a little more unique. And if Hardluck Kings is just trying to make a marketing play, then they're doomed: They'll be crushed by Squier and Sire, which are two of the world's favorite budget-friendly bass brands.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I think they're going for the quick buck rather than making serious instruments. There are much better instruments from Squier, Sterling, and Ibanez that are in the 2-300 dollar price range and are much better.
@ninovalenti96
@ninovalenti96 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a little confused. I couldn't tell if you liked the bass or not from that review..... {hiding}
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
As a phallic-inlay enthusiast, this was one of the best purchases I've ever made! ;P
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Speaking of... How about a Valenti with some "custom" inlays ;P?
@spacedaddy5517
@spacedaddy5517 2 жыл бұрын
Put me back into Matrix !. Lobsterpheus.
@tigerscott2966
@tigerscott2966 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Family Dollar Stores finally has a bass to sell.
@sirpetethegreat
@sirpetethegreat 10 ай бұрын
With the two pickups together, they managed to drain every ounce of personality from the sound. Blargch!
@richwilliamsgo
@richwilliamsgo 4 жыл бұрын
Dang, tho, dog. It’s a good looking bass. Pretty is fun sometimes. Especially if you already have a dozen basses.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Honestly, there was nothing fun about this instrument hahaha. The only remotely somewhat nice thing I can say is that the series 21 was worse.
@richwilliamsgo
@richwilliamsgo 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Total bummer, I’ve got one in the mail. $159 for a 5-string, tho. Not bad. And yes, I have two USA Precisions. I’m just tired of telling the kids at my shows they need to shell out $1,000 for a decent bass.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
@@richwilliamsgo TBH, the Glarry basses that are 1/3rd the price of the HLK basses are really solid beginner instruments. Actually playable and have functional electronics. All for $80-100ish.
@marcoesposito8753
@marcoesposito8753 4 жыл бұрын
Harley benton has a bass that is 3 times cheaper than this one and it sounds 10 times better
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Yup! HLK is just looking to rip folks off!
@christopheresteves6539
@christopheresteves6539 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Free T-shirt, OH, YOU GON PAY!!!
@heggy_69
@heggy_69 3 жыл бұрын
Idk man those inlays are kinda selling me on it
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
XD
@BottleneckMoses
@BottleneckMoses 4 жыл бұрын
So you didn't like it? ;-)
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Only because I never got my tshirt.. BOTH times.
@gurnblanston2975
@gurnblanston2975 4 жыл бұрын
Just ran across this review, unfortunately after I'd ordered one. It arrived today and...you are right on the money with this bass. Their website pics do it way too much justice. Really cheesy. The truss rod is too tight and the torx wrench that came with won't even fit into the adjustment nut. Build quality is exactly like the $59 P-Bass I bought on a lark from the Wish website, only that one played better. Sloppy routing and build quality, finish flaws. A 'B'-stock Glarry at 1/3 of the price kicks this bass's butt. I could live with the baseball bat neck and "dick" inlays if the rest wasn't such cheap crap. Won't even bother plugging it in. It's going back to join its other "pro" quality stablemates.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Aw damn, man.... Did you at least get your shirt? I'm 0/2 on the free shirt. I did a follow up review on the series 21, just as much of a giant turd. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGrZgGCOlJWdea8
@gurnblanston1096
@gurnblanston1096 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster No T-shirt either. I feel totally violated now. $247 with shipping ($59 shipping? Really?). I have other "cheap" basses, all under $200, that are much better. Two Harley Bentons, SX, Squier Affinity P-Bass, an Indio J-Bass by Monoprice. I like 'em all for what they are. Hope I can return this thing without problems. It's hanging on the wall in front of me, quietly chuckling. Live and learn.
@jesusgirarte-sandoval7535
@jesusgirarte-sandoval7535 4 жыл бұрын
Damn I was about to buy that bass, but I’m glad I found your video. Shit sounds like a potato with strings.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help out, Jesus!
@austinevans921
@austinevans921 3 жыл бұрын
Cut out the middle man? They are the middle man.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
YUP!
@drfisto8212
@drfisto8212 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought one fuuuuuuccccckkkk!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
This is a great opportunity to put on the Curb Your Enthusiasm song ;P
@pptemplar5840
@pptemplar5840 Жыл бұрын
This brand kind of has the vibe of musical instruments made from parts from a recycle bin... and the only reason the numbers are limited is they only have so many spare parts. They honestly seem significantly worse than the instruments assembled at the Chinese factory they get their parts from, not only that, but while some of the guitars have a charm or style, they all kind of look like they spray painted over an otherwise normal instrument. To me they don't cut out the middleman, they are the middleman, like I can spray paint a Glarry on my own for significantly cheaper.
@BuckPucker
@BuckPucker 4 жыл бұрын
Is it heavy? Then it's expensive.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Is this for when there's... more?
@BuckPucker
@BuckPucker 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster you can use the same amount.
@fly4doe2
@fly4doe2 3 жыл бұрын
You seem like you are pretty dern good at bass which goes a long way towards making the instrument sound good too. Soooo.... I think that the Hard Luck guys owe you some money.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fly!
@sknuts6429
@sknuts6429 3 жыл бұрын
Bass and IT crowd how can you go wrong
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
I've come here to drink milk and play bass, and I'm all done with my milk.
@johncandido2241
@johncandido2241 2 жыл бұрын
Dang Lobster; never seen you so harsh on a bass before..ouch...lol
@chriswilkinson1548
@chriswilkinson1548 4 жыл бұрын
“D1cks”
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
This is the Wongburger Signature Model.
@cdavidlake2
@cdavidlake2 Жыл бұрын
I can't get past their advertising. They might be decent for what they are, but "pro" gear? Come on. Genuinely good cheap gear exists (see: Monoprice, Harley Benton, IYV, Donner, etc.) - and doesn't claim to be what it's clearly not. This isn't that.
@monkeyxx
@monkeyxx 4 жыл бұрын
you just got on hard luck kings' bad side, haha!
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Hardluck Kings: "That Rat Bastard!" XD
@TH-bk5hj
@TH-bk5hj 3 жыл бұрын
I had a bombshell Bass a couple years back. It was garbage. Bad truss rod. Horrible knobs. Had to return it and pay a hefty restocking fee. Sounded like crap.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Damn! Bunch of scammers they are. 'Restocking' fee my @$$! This is why I am so vocal about HLK being $h!t! I'm sorry you had to go through that ordeal and lose money in the process.
@TH-bk5hj
@TH-bk5hj 3 жыл бұрын
LowEndLobster thanks Lobster. It was pure junk
@abouc
@abouc 2 жыл бұрын
"Six out of six..."
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 2 жыл бұрын
XD
@MegaBassfunk
@MegaBassfunk 4 жыл бұрын
You had me at “rat bastard”... Btw, that bass is crap...
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Haha right? I swear someone was like "I bet you I can put a bunch of dicks on this bass and someone will buy it"... and someone did.. me :)
@christopheresteves6539
@christopheresteves6539 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster ripping ppl off, and having a laugh, at customer's expense. Ahh, the memories of working retail, only we did in it person , and we didn't actually rip ppl off , it was food, the had to eat that shit dry....
@paulsteezo1772
@paulsteezo1772 2 жыл бұрын
More like FUGAZI KINGS!!
@myflyisopen.8732
@myflyisopen.8732 2 жыл бұрын
At the start of the video I can already hear your take. I'm sorry you dealt with this. (bruh... dicks)
@brianblakemore8469
@brianblakemore8469 3 жыл бұрын
It’s not the instrument iits the player
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
EYOOOOO XD
@TheBeardofDOOM
@TheBeardofDOOM 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds worse than a Glarry at 3x the price. Probably comes off the same production line too.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
Right? The pickups probably have like 20 winds in them. No "Made in china" on the instrument either, just "Designed in California". Such misleading BS.
@kirtfulcher6288
@kirtfulcher6288 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like I'll stick with my plan to use a Glarry as a mod platform...
@TheBeardofDOOM
@TheBeardofDOOM 4 жыл бұрын
@@kirtfulcher6288 it isn't a bad place to start. I am building out a Layee bass I got for $20. Pretty sure it is C-stock from the glarry factory. Dropped in a PJ set of EMG Geezer Butler passives and expect it to sound killer (if my tuners ever arrive). Lobster also did a kit build video. Depending on what kind of mods you are doing, a kit may be the way to go. Glarry necks are akin to a Louisville Slugger.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
@@kirtfulcher6288 That makes much more sense. The only money I'd put into the HLK would be to buy the shipping label to get it away from me (and I did).
@TheBeardofDOOM
@TheBeardofDOOM 4 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster did they allow you to return it?
@chrishopkins209
@chrishopkins209 3 жыл бұрын
They’re just a bunch of drop shippers
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, "shippers"... I was thinking more along the line of "sh!tters" ;P
@nozomi911
@nozomi911 4 ай бұрын
hlk just went out of bussiness, rip
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 ай бұрын
Yessss
@rickrolli7091
@rickrolli7091 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. That tone sucked. When sticking to the man... I'd say they stuck it to the musician.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick! I agree, really deceptive on their part
@kevmac1230
@kevmac1230 3 жыл бұрын
Goes to prove you can't win em' all.I'll stick to Harley Benton or Squier or even Epiphone for my cheapos'.
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kev!
@rasmillion
@rasmillion 4 жыл бұрын
Best quality Hahahahhahaahhaahahhaahahah
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
XD
@speelbergo
@speelbergo 3 жыл бұрын
6/6 d**ks. ROFL
@ramshaar2597
@ramshaar2597 3 жыл бұрын
Okay no more sorry
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
LOL Thanks Ram
@Bass.Player
@Bass.Player 4 жыл бұрын
LOL
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
;)
@AcousticSerenity
@AcousticSerenity 4 жыл бұрын
Ty for saving me some $$. These sound like ass
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. They look like dick and sound like ass... I forgot to comment on how they smell :P
@heathervandergriff6547
@heathervandergriff6547 3 жыл бұрын
Ah its junk
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Yup! hahahaha
@danplaysbass6294
@danplaysbass6294 3 жыл бұрын
What a scam, why bother if you are making junk?
@LowEndLobster
@LowEndLobster 3 жыл бұрын
Suckers who buy stuff off of facebook ads...Speaking of.. I got this hat one time from a facebook ad that was way overpriced but I was a little uhh "loopy" and bought it anyways... anyways, the hat came like 2 months later and was like childrens size. It's actually the hat I wear in a brief scene of my Tiger King spoof music vid I did early on in the channel.
@danplaysbass6294
@danplaysbass6294 3 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster I believe they have this model on sale for $189 as I just was checking their website... I HOPE BEGINNERS AND THEIR PARENTS DO NOT GET STUCK.
@devindickinson3903
@devindickinson3903 2 жыл бұрын
What a piece of crap bass lobster I’m sorry you had to even touch that thing
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