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Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:50 pm
by bob the r0bot
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*they have blue version of the bass VI listed but no pictures, here is another blue one for comparison
product shinfo wrote:The SIDEJACK series are based on the 1960's MOSRITE. Mosrite guitars were made in USA and began gaining in popularity in the early 1960's with the
help of The Ventures. This new model takes its inspiration from the popular 60's Fender Bass VI model. A 30" scale 6-string Bass that is tuned E-E, a full octave below the standard electric guitar.
$649.00 USD[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H75l_81w0Ok[/youtube]
'nother vid (bl00z/slap warning)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC_Qhw2c4zM[/youtube]
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:31 pm
by Moustache_Bash
I have a hard time understanding Eastwood. They copy cheap instruments, and sell them in the upper/mid price range. And from what I've heard from others on the internet is the quality isn't anything to get excited about.
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:01 pm
by wsas3
Yeah I would be much more excited were it from another company. Don't have that much beef with Eastwood, their stuff just isn't to die for.
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:29 pm
by Jero
Moustache_Bash wrote:I have a hard time understanding Eastwood. They copy cheap instruments, and sell them in the upper/mid price range. And from what I've heard from others on the internet is the quality isn't anything to get excited about.
Most of them really do feel/look cheap in person
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:48 am
by DuoSonicII
I snagged an used Eastwood Classic 6 (Gretsch-a-like) on the 'Bay a while back, and the quality is surprisingly good. Same for the Stratotones I've played, pretty cool. But that's as far as my experience goes.
Their pricing decisions do seem really out of whack though. Some are pretty reasonable, but other times their copies seem more expensive the originals - like this one we were talking about recently:
http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/GTRs/hiflyer-phase4/hiflyer-phase4_frm.htm
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:00 am
by Bassus Sanguinis
Moustache_Bash wrote:I have a hard time understanding Eastwood. They copy cheap instruments, and sell them in the upper/mid price range. And from what I've heard from others on the internet is the quality isn't anything to get excited about.
Yeah, I'm fine with my Gretsch G5265 JetBaritone which is their take on bass VI. Just as cheap, too, can't be any bit worse.
Though it has to be said that in this price category, it's all about testing the geets first and finding the good ones that were not assembled in Monday hang over, by that forgetful new guy of the company who has two shaking left hands and no tool skills.
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 2:04 pm
by Noise...
Jero wrote:Moustache_Bash wrote:I have a hard time understanding Eastwood. They copy cheap instruments, and sell them in the upper/mid price range. And from what I've heard from others on the internet is the quality isn't anything to get excited about.
Most of them really do feel/look cheap in person
My experience as well.
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:38 pm
by MEC
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:43 pm
by foomanfat
Man, do I hate that Agile's headstock. It just looks incomplete to me.
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:01 pm
by bob the r0bot
foomanfat wrote:Man, do I hate that Agile's headstock. It just looks incomplete to me.
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:53 am
by Chumley
Why has this never been brought to my attention
I am genuinely upset about this
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:45 am
by Bassus Sanguinis
Chumley wrote:Why has this never been brought to my attention
I am genuinely upset about this
Oh? Well it's been around for what? Two years already? Agile Argus has apparently been a shit hot stepping stone to the bass vi territory for many.
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:21 pm
by theavondon
Bassus Sanguinis wrote:Chumley wrote:Why has this never been brought to my attention
I am genuinely upset about this
Oh? Well it's been around for what? Two years already? Agile Argus has apparently been a shit hot stepping stone to the bass vi territory for many.
Yeah, I got one and I love it hard. Plus, cheaper, on the real.
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:21 pm
by Bassus Sanguinis
theavondon wrote:Bassus Sanguinis wrote:Chumley wrote:Why has this never been brought to my attention
I am genuinely upset about this
Oh? Well it's been around for what? Two years already? Agile Argus has apparently been a shit hot stepping stone to the bass vi territory for many.
Yeah, I got one and I love it hard. Plus, cheaper, on the real.
I have to consider getting one myself because... going onstage without a spare makes me feel uneasy, since every now and then the strings can't take a lively show.
Re: Eastwood bass VI
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:00 pm
by bob the r0bot
bump for vidja