Restrung with Bass VI strings to use as a short scale bass tuned E to E rather than Baritone guitar. Plays like a guitar, sounds like a bass. Exactly what I wanted. Love the look, feel and sound of it.
Each of the pick ups has its own distinct sound so with selections of either or both pickups / tone rolled off or left on / picked or finger-style (can’t entirely slap as strings so close together - although I’m sure some with more expertise than me would be able to) / muted or open playing, there is plenty of scope to find the sound you want to accompany any style of music.
Only minor gripes are the used of domed screws on the back so they protrude rather than being flush to the body and there’s decoration around the edge so it’s looks like a black / cream / black sandwich from the side. It does look cool from a distance until you look closely and realise it’s a bit of vinyl stuck on to the guitar rather than part of the guitar paint job. Probably wouldn’t mind if the vinyl strip had been finished more neatly but it overlaps at bridge side strap button which isn’t quite what I’d expect.
It is a very minor gripe though, the domed screws are slightly more annoying but overall and for the price, it is a fantastic instrument. Niche instrument, yes, but fantastic nonetheless and so pleased I bought it.
It is perfect... for me.
Oh and Thomann are absolutely brilliant too, thank you, hope you’re all safe and well over there :):)
