Cheap bass from rondo...

[zvish]

Hey, anyone have one of this?
http://www.rondomusic.com/URS2MNPROCAR.HTML

I'm thinking about buying this bass for my home recrdings...

Would be nice if some of you could put here some short DI example of one of this;P

thx!!

 

[ApeScaleConflict]

I don't think that's such a good idea, save up a while and you'll get more quality. That's my advice.

 

[aortizjr]

Hmm.. haven't played that one, but I have played their Douglas line quite a bit. The SX series is a bit cheaper, but I am seeing a lot of the Douglas parts on there (the bridge and tuning machines).

The key on that bass is the Ash body, which I personally LOVE! Worst case scenario you swap pickups. Ash to me has a sweet midrange that gives you definition and cut through a heavy mix without being overly bright.

I have played their guitars as well and their stuff is certainly solid. After a good setup, for the money they are great.

For home/demo recording I wouldn't even think twice about getting one, but I also do a lot of guitar repair.

 

[ApeScaleConflict]

Yeah, and didn't want to ruin any hopes, just a personal opinion, we all have a unique wilkins.

 

[AllanD]

They're great, just a pickup swap and they're even better.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

They're great, just a pickup swap and they're even better.

Totally this. Hold up I'll getcha a clip.

Not as good as a fender american J obviously, but still really good.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

SX bass.mp3
SX bass w/ pod guitars

The channel strip for the bass your hearing:

I ran it into this:

Along with one of these:

Total cost for this rig including bass and cable: $395 (the bass pre and comp were bought used, the SX was only $150 shipped).

 

[heshian46]

Spend the extra $100 and get a Squier VM J-bass.

 

[sebby123]

I have one and have done shootouts with fender jazzs's and it hasn't been beat. Maybe mine is a special piece of swamp ash but i love it!
New pickups is a must, Delano sells a set of stingray pickups than fit in a jazz format that sound monstrous.