Iron1
AmbassaDOOM of Red VVinter
Having just bought the Yamaha TRBX174, then upgraded the pickups with Entwistle Neodymium pups (that roar!) I was so not in the market for another bass.
Then, along comes a buddy who has unexpected bills to pay with this beauty at a smoking price.
He and I have discussed me buying a Solar from him since right before the Pandemic started, as he always seems to have one or more for sale, but there's been something that's stopped 2 to 3 deals so far, usually revolving around when he's selling and when I have cash.
Well, knowing he was in a cash pinch, and this was my least risky shot at getting my first Solar, I crunched some numbers and pulled the trigger. He shipped it stupid fast and it showed up this morning.
I've only had about 15 minutes to play it, but so far I dig it. The neck made me totally get the statement "a guitar players bass" as it's more like a guitar neck than any other bass I've ever played. Really digging the ergonomic tuners, too.
Tried to dial in a quick tone or two with my Axe FXII but it didn't get where the Yamaha is quickly, and I've seen a number of reviews that don't praise these Solar Tesla pickups, but I'm going to tone fiddle for more than a few minutes before passing any sort of judgement. Worst case, maybe I can get a set of the Ibanez Powerspan hums on the cheap to toss in.
My only real problem is now I have to sell the Yamaha. I really like paying it, it's fun, feels great and is some serious bang for the buck. With the Entwistle's in it, it sounds awesome, too. But, in the end, when I look at the Solar I want to pick it up. When I look at the Yamaha, not so much.
So, if anyone's in the market for a sweet entry level bass with upgraded pups, the Yamaha is going up for sale later today.
Then, along comes a buddy who has unexpected bills to pay with this beauty at a smoking price.
He and I have discussed me buying a Solar from him since right before the Pandemic started, as he always seems to have one or more for sale, but there's been something that's stopped 2 to 3 deals so far, usually revolving around when he's selling and when I have cash.
Well, knowing he was in a cash pinch, and this was my least risky shot at getting my first Solar, I crunched some numbers and pulled the trigger. He shipped it stupid fast and it showed up this morning.
I've only had about 15 minutes to play it, but so far I dig it. The neck made me totally get the statement "a guitar players bass" as it's more like a guitar neck than any other bass I've ever played. Really digging the ergonomic tuners, too.
Tried to dial in a quick tone or two with my Axe FXII but it didn't get where the Yamaha is quickly, and I've seen a number of reviews that don't praise these Solar Tesla pickups, but I'm going to tone fiddle for more than a few minutes before passing any sort of judgement. Worst case, maybe I can get a set of the Ibanez Powerspan hums on the cheap to toss in.
My only real problem is now I have to sell the Yamaha. I really like paying it, it's fun, feels great and is some serious bang for the buck. With the Entwistle's in it, it sounds awesome, too. But, in the end, when I look at the Solar I want to pick it up. When I look at the Yamaha, not so much.
So, if anyone's in the market for a sweet entry level bass with upgraded pups, the Yamaha is going up for sale later today.
