this bass is too impressive "china made"

tone monster preamp and Kent Armstrong pickups

[@joedisalvo2180]

The bass that shall remain nameless. When you did that one of mine it turned out "amazing" . I really like the coil tapping feature on that one. You're right about the wood, as it seasons the frets move around a bit. The one you did for sounds just great and i haven't explored all the tones that are living in that instrument. Thanks for all do. Love your work Johnny.

[@Davyjj]

is the wood wrapped or is it actually burl top?

[@louistescum2018]

I swear Johnny, I can never keep a serious face with your introductions. You're a great guy, unlimited peace and blessings.

[@KeithCopeland778]

This bass sounds amazing!!!!! You did a masterful job(as usual) bringing this bass to life! Very impressive!!!

[@pe2euk]

I bought a China jazz copy, it's an excellently made bass, just had to upgrade the bridge and pickups and set it up correctly, it will last out my lifetime with weekly playing cost £250 , with upgrades

[@garrydhintz8017]

I have a Chinese fretless and I have it sounding pretty nice. I'm definitely eyeballing the Ken Smith copies. Just can't be afraid to do some mods and upgrades.

[@gabrielesquaratti5709]

this china bass is NOW good because he modified the hell out of it. otherwise it would be SHIT

[@recordlabeldao7820]

Even tho its china doesnt mean its a bad instruments china made instrument period is not bad. Like old days everyone was saying japan made things were bad today japan made things are the finest thing you can get so its about the people minds

[@iamLexxKelsey]

Facts American made is a marking tool

[@petesmith6434]

When one purchases Chinese-made products a portion of the purchase price is used by the communist Chinese government to strengthen and build its military…which they use to threaten the US and the free world. There are American and European companies that make great basses and when one buys them none of the cost is going to China military buildup! Buy American and free-world products!

[@johnhurd3257]

@@iamLexxKelsey a marketing ploy, yes.

[@SrChalice]

@@iamLexxKelsey that is false, especially since I've worked in marketing for the last 20 years. American made isn't necessarily better than anything else but it means something and it still does. One of the best made in America item isn't even made by an American company. The Toyota tundra is made in America and has 82% American parts which no other actual American company can say. Yes china makes good products, but for the most part there are a lot of cheap knockoffs like this bass he's showing. As good as the Chinese are at making products, they are also very good at ripping off other products and they are soulless. You can get anything made anywhere doesn't mean it's bad or good because of where it's made, it's a little bit more deeper than that. But Chinese products for the most part are garbage knock offs. Indonesia, Malaysia & vietnam makes excellent products and are less likely to sell you garbage knockoffs. But if you want a good custom Bass Latin America have some awesome Luthiers that will make you anything better than what a overpriced company like Warwick/Alembic will charge you. Latin Americans also have access to some crazy exotic woods

[@gabrielesquaratti5709]

wrong. this bass is good after a tom of mods. without them it would be SHIT

[@edennard1]

I have this Bass and it’s amazing.. I was shocked to hear on how well it sounded ..All I did was put a good setup on it and it was on and popping Doc ! . What really shocked me was that it didn’t have any buzzing whatsoever..

[@russwilliamson3917]

Where did you get it from?

[@adamswing6115]

@@russwilliamson3917 It's an ibanez btb-something, I forget the full model name, but it's a damn fine bass

[@edennard1]

@Russ Williamson I got this Bass from the guitar player in the band I was in at the time…I do remember him mentioning some site out of China but I can’t remember the name..

[@russwilliamson3917]

@@edennard1 Nice!

[@edennard1]

@@russwilliamson3917 AliExpress

[@todddixon5959]

Well JLL you made me cry again ! Your playing man ! But ! Your praying ! Bless you and yours for being The WATERING HOLE for us. Angels smile all around. ! You walk in the light my brother. Maybe someday I can send you my bass Until then peace be with you child of God !

[@RemyRAD]

That was a fabulous performance! The tones. The styles. The accuracy. The articulation.. It don't get no better than this! What a thrill! I love,, jazz. I've recorded a ton of it. I love FUNK. I have never recorded enough of it. Which is strange. Since I'm from Detroit, originally. In the 50s & 60s. And my daddy played violin tracks for them. At Motown. I grew up in the studios. At the TV and radio stations also. I have produced an engineered, over 30 years of live, FM & TV broadcasts and recordings for later release. On assorted, 24 track recorders of both analog and now, numerous digital variety versions and types. That have gone from 2 inch, analog tape. To that of, digital tape. Later to,, multitrack hard disk recorders. Then just, into the computer. Leaving those, decade plus old, hard disk recorders as,, redundant backup. As in, redundant capture times two. Plus always a live,, 2 channel stereo feed. With all its faults and foibles, inaccuracies, buzzes, clicks, pops, errors. But always still a homerun. Because no matter what goes wrong beneath my fingertips. I got up to, three sometimes 10 million listeners and/or viewers. Tuned in on the satellite feed. From what I'm doing. Live. Without a test. Without a rehearsal. Just making sure everything is plugged in. Before they start. And I'm off! Mixing bands I've never really heard nor listened to, before. It's funny. It's wild. You've got to have some kahunas to do that kind of work. Mine are virtual. I'm a bad ass lady sound engineer! That is to work for a major American TV network for, 20 years. Also. That's, also. Other than the 30 and my music and commercial production pursuits in the, private commercial sector. I love and am thrilled. Every time I get to record, a Bass, Artist.. A pure, Artist. Like yourself. And I have recorded, quite the few. All top.. All touring with major artists. All on major albums. All with the best sounding axes. And no ass shaking on stage! They just get down to business. To get down, to business. And no bullshit.. Just like you! You are the real deal, Sir! I know what I'm talking about! And it would be both my pleasure and my honor. Should I ever have the opportunity to record the likes of you. I too am no fake. I'm a history making, 4 time major music award nominee. Along and ended fish into my 20 years spent with, NBC-TV & Radio Network. As a Senior Audio Engineer. Now that funky, Taiwanese,, bass guitar you got. That shall remain, nameless? Why? So what is it? Fender Squire? What's the Gibson equivalent? I forget? Ibanez? I like Ibanez! Every guy that ever came into my studio that had a great sounding bass guitar. I always ask them what they had. They would tell me just this cheap thing. Called, an, Ibanez.. I like those. I don't have any problem with those. They record great! They sound terrific! Especially in the hands of an artists. Such as yourself. I have equally recorded decades worth of, really awful, rock band, bass guitarist wannabes. That mostly sound like WOOFING Mud. What the hell is that?!?! My thought was always. How the hell is that supposed to get onto, vinyl? WOOF! And you have to castrate the bass guitar. And cut off all its, low frequencies. To get it onto, vinyl! Now we don't gotta care about such, frivolity's anymore. Because everything is crappy compressed digital. The skies the limit! Until your signal is up in smoke. Which was a movie by, Cheech and Chong. May God rest their souls when they are dead! Because this business runs on, purebred cultivated marijuana! And their movies have come true! Oh my God! Hold on while I have another toke. I can see clearly now.. The rain has gone. I can see all obstacles in my way. And… Ouch! RemyRAD

[@unperson5713]

Man, you play bass guitar like the dickens! Really, it was so good it changed my day! It's so smooth it is like a natural phenomenon, like seeing a geyser erupt, like it was meant to be. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrSixxbass]

This bass has me speechless ......amazing multiple tones....Awesome job JLL Much love Bro.

[@steveb3924]

Keep it up Johnny you are doing God's work and inspiring me all the time. God bless our siblings in China

[@soul2soul733]

Thank you Brother!! You are a blessing’! God bless you and yours

[@ka-bar5060]

Man, that sounds awesome Johnny. I have an Aria Pro II "The Cat Bass" which is an '86 model (one of the last made in Japan, before the company was forced to move manufacturing to Korea and China) which I bought new back in early '87 from the Sam Ash store on Queens Blvd., NYC. I am thinking of having her looked over and anything that can be done to her to optimize her get done. I have no plans to ever sell her because of sentimental memories and the fact that she is one of the last Aria's directly connected to Japan. I may need to call The Hobo Depot. Currently I am near Tulsa, OK.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Be careful with the pickup. They were potted in epoxy, which fails over time. I believe Curtis Novak is the only one out there who can deal with this issue. Even the head man at Aria is grateful about this because the company itself cannot repair the pups.

[@louisthomas8408]

That bass sound amazingly awesome. All those tones without a horn. I see why you get emotional. But remember Johnny you have a gift of rebuilding too. I wanna be like you. I am praying for you and rhe Mrs. Hootie too. Shada KaKa !!!!

[@amharicprince789]

That bass sounds beautiful looks beautiful! You did a great job upgrading it.

[@tybrown4540]

Bro I love the way you keep God in the front of every thing .I love your style Bro. "Like you" God is still perfecting my playing. "FUNKONBRO"!

[@luckyanthony1794]

You’re one of the greatest God bless you sir

[@DaisyHollowBooks]

Sweet bass! Love your playing!

[@yormajesty]

There was no such word as "Situmawaited", but it is Now! was wondering about that Alembic Style Bass, Thanks 4 The Review.

[@waynefoote3781]

Wait a minute man you are the genius here.....you make the difference it ain't the same if you didn't work your magic! my former band mate and friend Mr. Mark Adams would have loved to play this fine piece that you basically co-created GO ON BRUTHA!!!@!!

[@LONGCASTLE777]

Hit me up let's talk...are u talking about SLAVE MARK ADAMS... [e-mail]

[@chuckmatses6803]

Awesome, Johnny! Love your vibe and attitude.

[@bassplayer1966]

LOVE THE KILL SWITCH!!

[@McRaeStudios]

This is my favorite video. I feel the power too. Stay up bruh. God bless.

[@ericwilliams5338]

Wow that’s amazing! I’m glad you shared the pick up makers name,Important! I love the tone. Curious of the wood combo???

[@TenFalconsMusic]

"Don't forget your pressure points." Nice video. Subscribed✔

[@geraldtench2030]

Amazing transformation you brought to this instrument Johnny. Will you please add a before run through with the next project so we can hear how much it changes? Btw, you ripped it up! I must have played that riff 25 times or more that you threw in at 11:26!

[@haroldbrooks4235]

Brilliant idea, I'd like to see that happen too

[@tonioconni]

sounds like the bass i first heard on i wanna play for you that made me wanna play bass fantstic tone Johnny BRAVO !!

[@tonioconni]

By the way, whre can i get that shada kaka shirt ? lol

[@WildWildWeasel]

"it was absolutely floating horrible" hahaaa im stealing that!

[@LONGCASTLE777]

I'm stealing it back...lol

[@lucianosabba-pi8lf]

Good stuff!

[@waynefoote3781]

In fact....you should market your own bass ...the LLLongg bass!!! Hey fantastic job man and I like your nutty personality as well. And you are fungky man you got a nice touch folks.

[@glennhynes5263]

Nice bass. The coil switching is putting some of those coil combos out of phase. A lot of options though.

[@myronthomas1867]

You did a good job Bro.

[@tonymickens8803]

WOW! Is All I can Say! I was waiting for you to Break Out with some School Daze! LOL! @Johnny Lee Long

[@AJMjazz]

That bass sounds killer.

[@bloodswarms]

Holy Moley you're a heck of a player.

[@Shebah0404]

How much is the cost after the mod? I want one!

[@HUMZMIC1]

That was AWESOME....I LIKE!!!

[@josephjoeflamedavis132]

Awesome work Johnny you are blessed and we are blessed to have you in our lifetime,,, Great Joe. Change you name to THOR God Of THUNDER....lol

[@BaxterThewall]

First reaction on the look... Alembic.

[@shelsd64]

This one them eBay joints bro I’m about to buy one that’s a deal that you can’t beat man damn

[@Vixiwi]

Hello my friend, for the first: you a crazy genius. I am thinking a lot about buying a bass from the same brand that you have bought but with 5 strings, obviously made in China, because my budget is very limited. Could you help me follow the steps to improve the bass after I bought it? thank you, and god bless you

[@LONGCASTLE777]

Absolutely 😊

[@lawrenceholmes55]

Brother Johnny I just want to say you absolutely have done an amazing supernatural job on that bass she sounds absolutely amazing and it's all because of the grace of God on you this is brother Lawrence talking to you now right man I love all your videos and they are absolutely amazing and I'm going to have to bring my ladies to you because I want them on the frats just like you God bless you man and May the hobo Depot stand forever in Jesus name amen

[@LONGCASTLE777]

Love u brother

[@Apodalont]

You're hilarious bro. Nice bass too and God bless!

[@mikaeldalgas-hansen691]

Amazing, sounds great. I have been looking at getting similar factories W A L basses, and building my own with some 8 coil pick ups. They look pretty good. Still have this thing? God bless

[@terrus4599]

Bro awesome bassplayer,u r my fav 🍻 Cheers 🍻

[@inquiry9976]

Nice and creamy tone, I love it.

[@soul2soul733]

Don’t apologize give Him glory!!! Amen!

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

I’ve had Both An Alembic Series II, and an Essence 5 string, they were both amazing basses, and have gone up in price over the years. I wish I still had them. with that said, no other company matches the quality of Alembic.

[@warwickdennis4114]

Well with the shape I’m pretty sure it’s a Ken Smith copy, looks great and sounds great, do people ship repair and setups to you.

[@LONGCASTLE777]

Absolutely

[@edennard1]

Status Bass.

[@7579cognos]

Bro you need to make the ultimate church bass! Brand it, and demo it on your channel! I bet some company would definitely start manufacturing under your brand!

[@minibuns5397]

I seen this exact bass on eBay something like 400 bucks

[@TheFratHouse69]

I caught them Jaco riffs. Nice 👍

[@lincolncalvin5876]

The bass has bite and crawl but still has body and warmth.

[@shawnwilliams562]

Wooo-sah🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣blessings to Hootie&the Man!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@garyhenderson1717]

Well I got a Squier jaguar last year oh they fucked up bad the neck quit maple so sweet

[@standingbadger]

Johnny Lee Long - All Day Long! 👍🏼

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

Awesome review 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kraw7272]

Johnny you have too much fun lol

[@christopherwashington7668]

IDK y'all, this guy could make a 2x4 with a shoelace sound like a Fender P. Anything sounds good in his hands.

[@fairusetv2953]

That’s my fav bridge

[@CameranNeumann]

What is that bridge that’s on there? I want one!

[@patrickmontoya2194]

Hi !! i'm in France question: what is this monster preamp ? and where to by it with the Kent Armstrong pickups ? God Bless You !! Patrick

[@LONGCASTLE777]

Tone monster are on ebay...if u type in kent Armstrong pickups u should get the results of where to buy them

[@patrickmontoya2194]

@@LONGCASTLE777 ans what about toner monster préamp ?

[@eamonmcdermott4032]

Reminiscent of a JD. Very pretty.

[@Mrconan47]

Thats sounds sweet ❤😮😊

[@peekaboo4390]

I want it. What's the balance like Johnny?

[@wallace_nelson]

Wow...

[@slowhand256]

Johnny Lee, you a bad motor scooter!

[@niptodstan]

I saw 'chinese' and came to watch. I'm a guitarist and have many guitars. Fender, Gibson, Hamer etc. I also have a Chinese Fender Modern player Jaguar with P90's. It's a great guitar. Just because it says 'China' it doesn't mean it's rubbish. Some are good.

[@haroldbrooks4235]

Say it Johnny!!! ALEMBIC😅😅😅

[@IceyFlame500]

What’s the 3 way switch? Series, parallel and something? Or am I way off?

[@HOLYBOYY]

How long did it take to get to you once you ordered it? I was gonna order that same bass!!

[@gregsandifer2398]

awesome 😎

[@777fiddlekrazy]

*******Beautiful and very versatile instrument!! I love giving GOD the ownership of my direction and creation/creations!! Without GOD holding the wheel we might never reach our destination! GOD bless ya fella and it shows! Much love!*******

[@johansequera3889]

Where can I get those pick ups

[@mark6302]

is the bass that good or is it the ace slinging it :0

[@Mariodupree]

Good God a mighty!

[@iamcrypto589]

nice

[@skits17l]

How much to get the exact same thing? Please and thank you 🙏🏽

[@rfbass5046]

Hello Mr. JLL how can I order this bass? If I do order it, can I have it sent to you to do a similar Job on it? and can I pay you by Credit Card. I am in Grenada (South Caribbean)

[@LONGCASTLE777]

Absolutely

[@garyhenderson1717]

Man dude you can play that I play every day not like you

[@robertschaeffer5861]

Has an Alembic look...Stanley Clark tone?

[@Davyjj]

Hi uncle Johnny, is the wood actually burl or is it wrapped please? Thanks

[@LONGCASTLE777]

Wrap

[@MarcG7424]

Beautiful bass and yes situmoated is a very old fooling around word same origins as edumocated 🤣 but you probably won't find it in Webster's

[@chuckdawson1824]

great sounding bass...just curious...is it for sale?....love the video !!!

[@calvincurry8496]

My Friend 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💜😊

[@LONGCASTLE777]

It's a customer

[@LONGCASTLE777]

It's a customer

[@andyvitale6071]

So the old bridge gave you truckin fubbels?

[@ralphhenderson7270]

I tried to order a similar Alebic copy like this, however,....they never could get it shipped to me so the seller refunded my money....disappointed to say the least.

[@alvinhendricks8746]

If I didn’t know any better I would go ahead and say it sounds very close to an alembic

[@TheChef470]

What is it and how can we find it ?

[@MrMorkev]

The only problem with those Chinese bases is that the neck is not on an angle and because it's not on an angle it doesn't feel comfortable playing

[@IIIITommyIIII]

👍👍👍

[@steintoresrli6190]

What make? Link

[@humblegeorge]

Me too Johnny :>) Ive had many people turned on the God this year.Like never before and I have been so loving the Life God has granted me.I am more alive at 66 than I was at 26.Cheers and God Bless you.😊

[@daveydoodle1916]

Sounds like a guitar

[@nicholson227]

SOLD !

[@michaelanthony9068]

I love you, brother Johnny, and I trust and respect you and your queen, but this isn’t the 1st China copy I’ve seen you do a video on. Plus, it does sound great, thanks to you, but I just can’t be OK about this China copy thing. This one has no logo on the headstock so that’s ok, but when they do have the logo, like the Fodera copy I just saw you do, seems like wearing a fake Rolex with the Rolex name on it. I would feel like a poser. That’s me, not you, I’m just asking. I would just like to open a polite dialogue about it. What do y’all think?

[@wwnn78]

Is that an Alembic Bass

[@angiequick3333]

Is Themis bass for sale and how much?

[@victhebassman1]

Doc where do you live? I have about 4 basses that need your help

[@LONGCASTLE777]

Richmond, va

[@kevmac1230]

A pretty bass that has been Hobo "ised". I can't get by the so called "nipple",it looks as if they used a fence picket.

[@mjsmjs7905]

I f you didn't say I would have thought it was an Alembic

[@johnhughes3796]

With the right kind of nusic it could sound good but like this its just weird.