I am honestly dumfounded. I've had multiple basses over the years from many different companies and have had vastly ranging experiences with them but I must say I have been pleasantly surprised by this instrument. It has a better setup than most basses I've had out of the box. Been playing for 16 years and this might be the best value I've come across.
The luthier job to get a bass to this level of fret board polish and work would probably cost as much as this instrument did.
I purchased this originally as a project instrument to pull the frets out and upgrade from the ground up but to tell the truth, I'm probably going to purchase a second one just to have because I'm that pleased with it.
If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would. 12 out of 10 value for money in comparison to other options. The fretwork is phenomenal, running your fingers along the board you barely notice they're there. The neck is thin enough to be fast but thick enough to be sturdy. It's not like some other neck profiles that end up being more of a U. The nut is a little oversized for the instrument, which is an easy fix but I'm honestly not sure what it's made of. I've had cheap plastic nuts on basses before but this almost looks and feels like a graphtech style of material. The balance of the bass is body heavy, so it doesn't neck dive although the hard tail bridge is very light and I'm probably going to upgrade it. The pots feel smooth, need a little bit of tightening, no big deal there. The pickups are rock solid.
Tldr; worth more than twice as much as it costs. Fantastic feel, surprising value. Recommended purchase.
Also for some reason, I was sent a Glarry. Not complaining at all, it was one of my choices for conversion but it was twice the price of this one. I'm not giving it back ????
I noticed a question about the upgraded version and what makes it different from the cheaper one. The difference is the electronics, the upgraded has active electronics which means It has more signal going to an amplifier and also has extra knobs to add lows, mids and highs to the signal. The downside is it requires a 9volt battery that will die and need to be replaced periodically. The battery is required for most active instruments to work. Hopefully that answers that question!
Ktaxon Electric Bass Guitar 6 String Bass with Naturally Air-dried Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard and Basswood Body (Classi
4.3 | 237 ratings
Price: 79.99
Last update: 12-31-2024
About this item
FABULOUS SOUND: The electric bass guitar features a lower B string and a higher C string for a wider range. Compared to other guitar basses, our one-piece neck and body design for better resonance and sustain, which provides a good conduction environment for sound
SUITABLE FOR VARIABLE MUSIC STYLES: The closed H-H passive pickup not only better receives the resonance of the body but also has a good distortion effect, which is perfectly suitable for different music styles. Such as Classic Rock, Blues, Hard rock, Pop and Jazz
FANTASTIC HAND FEELING: The standard six-string saddle bridge uses a modern slotted saddle for added tone stability and simple tuning function, which provides a comfortable hand feel for a variety of playing styles. The high-density and naturally air-dry rosewood fretboard ensure durability and smooth playability
PREMIUM PORTABLE BAG: Come with an 80D oxford bag for helps you conveniently travel. Made of high-quality proof water material, this right hand bass guitar bag has a smoother touch, which can better protect your bass guitar from scratches
SUITABLE FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Come out of the box with play and no assembly request.This 6-string bass guitar is suitable for all skill levels, which are beginners from to experienced musicians
SUITABLE FOR VARIABLE MUSIC STYLES: The closed H-H passive pickup not only better receives the resonance of the body but also has a good distortion effect, which is perfectly suitable for different music styles. Such as Classic Rock, Blues, Hard rock, Pop and Jazz
FANTASTIC HAND FEELING: The standard six-string saddle bridge uses a modern slotted saddle for added tone stability and simple tuning function, which provides a comfortable hand feel for a variety of playing styles. The high-density and naturally air-dry rosewood fretboard ensure durability and smooth playability
PREMIUM PORTABLE BAG: Come with an 80D oxford bag for helps you conveniently travel. Made of high-quality proof water material, this right hand bass guitar bag has a smoother touch, which can better protect your bass guitar from scratches
SUITABLE FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Come out of the box with play and no assembly request.This 6-string bass guitar is suitable for all skill levels, which are beginners from to experienced musicians
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 46.85 x 16.93 x 4.33 inches |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B0C9JB42RB |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
225 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,720 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #10 in Electric Bass Guitars #125 in Guitars (Musical Instruments) |
| Date First Available | June 27, 2023 |
| Back Material | Basswood |
| Body Material | Basswood |
| Color Name | Black |
| Fretboard Material | rosewood |
| Top Material | Basswood |
| Neck Material Type | maple |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Material Type | solid wood |
| Size | Classic |
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A. Wells
Surprising!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
A. Wells
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
The luthier job to get a bass to this level of fret board polish and work would probably cost as much as this instrument did.
I purchased this originally as a project instrument to pull the frets out and upgrade from the ground up but to tell the truth, I'm probably going to purchase a second one just to have because I'm that pleased with it.
If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would. 12 out of 10 value for money in comparison to other options. The fretwork is phenomenal, running your fingers along the board you barely notice they're there. The neck is thin enough to be fast but thick enough to be sturdy. It's not like some other neck profiles that end up being more of a U. The nut is a little oversized for the instrument, which is an easy fix but I'm honestly not sure what it's made of. I've had cheap plastic nuts on basses before but this almost looks and feels like a graphtech style of material. The balance of the bass is body heavy, so it doesn't neck dive although the hard tail bridge is very light and I'm probably going to upgrade it. The pots feel smooth, need a little bit of tightening, no big deal there. The pickups are rock solid.
Tldr; worth more than twice as much as it costs. Fantastic feel, surprising value. Recommended purchase.
Also for some reason, I was sent a Glarry. Not complaining at all, it was one of my choices for conversion but it was twice the price of this one. I'm not giving it back ????
I noticed a question about the upgraded version and what makes it different from the cheaper one. The difference is the electronics, the upgraded has active electronics which means It has more signal going to an amplifier and also has extra knobs to add lows, mids and highs to the signal. The downside is it requires a 9volt battery that will die and need to be replaced periodically. The battery is required for most active instruments to work. Hopefully that answers that question!
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Timo Strick
Insane deal for the price!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024Jacob G.
Pleasantly surprised
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
Jacob G.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
I've been building guitars and basses for several years so I've seen good and bad when it comes to fretwork, electronics, etc.
The good:
- the fretwork is fantastic. There are no sharp frets anywhere on this. Running my fingers up and down the neck I didn't have any frets that stuck out to me even hinting that I needed to do any fretwork.
- the intonation is great. After adjusting the bridge saddles a bit, the intonation on this is great. It also kept in tune which can be surprising given that the tuners are not after-market expensive quality.
- the finish is very nice. There are a few flaws in the overall finish - like pits in the clear, but overall they're not noticeable unless you look.
- pickups are very good for a cheap guitar. One of the first things I do when buying a guitar kit is to buy replacement pickups. There are a lot of arguments online and in guitar shops about what can affect the tone of an electric guitar or bass. The truth is, after building for many years, that the pickups are the #1 influencer of tone. Having a high-mass bridge, solid nut, good strings, and nice wood will all impact the tone as well, but nothing more than the pickups. These pickups were a pleasant surprise to me (more on this later).
The bad:
- REPLACE THE POTS! I didn't go CTS or anything crazy but I did replace the mini-pots that this comes with with some nice full-size pots. I don't remember what these came with but I decided to go with Dopro A250K pots from here on Amazon. This is a 6-string bass and the brightness of the high C string should come out. The 250K pots allow that. If you choose not to replace the stock pots, check them because 3 of the 4 on my bass were loose!
- REPLACE THE JACK! I couldn't even get the supplied 1/4" cable into the jack on this guitar. I thought it was the cable until I tried the cable in another guitar and it was fine and my regular cable would also not fit. This is, in my opinion, inexcusable! This would render an electric guitar/bass unusable.
- replace the strings. Not in all caps because while they aren't good strings, they're not horrible. I did replace them with some SIT custom lights which I think give the bass a nice feel and good tone. You won't get a deep resonant booming tone with light strings but I wanted to see how lights felt on a 6-string bass and I like it.
- shield the cavity (pictured). If you're going to change the pots anyhow, I'd recommend shielding the cavity. I admit that I may have gone a bit overboard but between the shielding, re-wiring (fixed the grounding issue), and the new pots, I have a very nice sounding, very cheap, 6-string bass with no noticeable hum.
Other thoughts:
- I like that the neck isn't finished. It gives a more organic feel and I can feel the wood better as I play. Some necks are lacquered or coated which can cause the surface of the neck to become sticky while playing. The wood will become more discolored over time but I prefer the feel this way.
- Comments about tone and tonewood. Again, there are a lot of arguments out there. I've built with maple, ash, okoume, basswood, etc. Some of these are better tonewoods than others, but for an electric guitar, the #1 influencer of tone is going to be the pickups. I may change out these pickups at some point but as of now I'm pleasantly surprised with how they sound through A250k pots and the light strings.
What else might I do?
- upgrade the bridge. The stock bridge seems to be solid but I may upgrade the bridge to a nice high-mass bridge from Gotoh or Hipshot.
- upgrade the tuning machines. Again - these are pretty good. But I may replace them with a higher-quality set.
- upgrade the pickups. These are quite good for what they are. Depending on how they stand up with the band (I don't expect this bass to be a daily driver, but I will play it with the guys) I may choose to upgrade them one day.
All in all, if you want an inexpensive 6-string bass this is a great way to start. Even with the bad items above, had I only replaced the strings and the jack (which may have been an anomaly with mine) I would have a serviceable, very inexpensive, 6-string bass to enjoy.
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Delman
Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024