DanYmaL X Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I found this little guy on craigslist: Electric Bass Guitar - T.B.C. 4 String - Plum - $275 ... I kind of like it, but I've never heard of The Bass Company... according to their website, all hand made in Bolivar, Missouri... has anyone ever had experience with these? Or even heard of them? DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 No. But there are reviews of some of their basses on Harmony Central. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Sorry I can't help but I had to say that at the least it is a pretty bass. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypsocoral Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 The instruments on their website look even better. Beautiful streamlined bodies, and natural wood "pickguards." I'm still a little wary, though. If it sounds too good to be true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 yeah... on reading the Harmony Central reviews (as always, taken with a whole bag of salt,) I see several different locations for The Bass Company, some say they are chinese made, some US, their website says made in Missouri and I emailed the guy on craigslist and he said they are made in Kansas... looking at the pic it looks to my eye like an asian made bass, has very similar lines to a lot of the Korean or Chinese mass produced basses sold under various brand names. But it's still a nice looking bass, and I will probably go look at it and try it out this weekend, just for kicks. If it is decent I may have a new fish to hang on the wall. DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 If made in Kansas City it could be Kansas or Missouri. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypsocoral Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I know I'm going to get flamed for this-- but I can't let it go. These sub-$500 basses possess beautiful bodies and a sculpted, streamlined heel, with flush-mounted washers instead of a big, blingy neck plate. We can't get these details on $1300 Fenders because...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 We can't get these details on $1300 Fenders because...? ... because as bass players we believe "more is less" and therefore we pay more for less "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 TBC was founded by a former peavey employee. he was their china liaison before he started his own gig. this happened shortly before i was there. (if i recall the story correctly.) most of the reviews are quite favorable. we can't get these deals on fender because they insist on manufacturing in mexico and the US for their higher end offerings. they also manufacture in indonesia and other southeast asian locations under the squier name. but it's your fault if you turn your nose up at a squier because it's not a "real" fender, whatever that is. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 We can't get these details on $1300 Fenders because...? Because that's the way it's been done for years and it works. If they change something, people will complain and be pushed towards the "vintage" lines. Oh, there will be an upcharge too. The bass looks nice, I like the color. If it has a decent pickup, decent setup, and a neck that can't be used on Robin Hood's next adventure, you should be OK. First mod, do something to the bland headstock. Liberal application of gaffer tape should do. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 There's actually a very nice setup instruction page on the TBC website. Bookmarked for future use. TBC's Setup Page Thanks to The Bass Company for a very informative setup page. Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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