Tobias Basses

Dwellingers · 04-24-2008, 01:35 AM

Anyone checked these out? Would like to try one - perhaps the Growler...

ghoti · 04-24-2008, 02:36 AM

I tried a couple out at a store a while back. They were OK, but I didn't feel that the price matched the quality. I have heard that the older models (pre-Gibson) were incredible, but I've never played one.

Easy way to figure out if they're what you want is to try a few and see.

F1Filter · 04-24-2008, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghoti

I tried a couple out at a store a while back. They were OK, but I didn't feel that the price matched the quality. I have heard that the older models (pre-Gibson) were incredible, but I've never played one.

Easy way to figure out if they're what you want is to try a few and see.

The pre-Gibson ones played like buttah. The ones that Gibby has been putting out however have been hit or miss. I really don't think that any of the ones I've tried were worth the asking price either. They just seemed lifeless to me.

To be honest though. I really don't see why anyone would even bother looking at the Gibson made ones. Especially now that Mike Tobias has more affordable versions of his MTD line. Of course if you can afford a MTD American, they're definitely worth it.

Dwellingers · 04-24-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1Filter

The pre-Gibson ones played like buttah. The ones that Gibby has been putting out however have been hit or miss. I really don't think that any of the ones I've tried were worth the asking price either. They just seemed lifeless to me.

To be honest though. I really don't see why anyone would even bother looking at the Gibson made ones. Especially now that Mike Tobias has more affordable versions of his MTD line. Of course if you can afford a MTD American, they're definitely worth it.

Got a link to some of his new products?

Beta · 04-26-2008, 12:08 AM

MTD Zephyr line. Also comes in a cherry red color, and Tobacco burst.

I like the asymmetric necks on the Tobias basses, but the price, as ghoti says, doesn't always match the quality. I played a used Killer B at my local GC that was decent, but the B wasn't as killer as the name implied. Could just have been that the strings were shot, though.

ibznorange · 04-27-2008, 07:41 PM

In that price range, if you want a name branded guitar, get a modulus over a tobias 95% of the time. Ive played amazing tobias basses, but ive played alot of let downs, which is inappropriate at that price range. im yet to play anything resembling a failure from modulus (ive spent a few hours each on around 8 or 9). Pedullas are a much better option as well.

That said, id spring for something from a smaller luthier like sherman (whos a bassist mind you) once you start getting over 1500 bucks

yevetz · 04-28-2008, 02:23 AM

they are good....very good

Variant · 04-30-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1Filter

The pre-Gibson ones played like buttah. The ones that Gibby has been putting out however have been hit or miss. I really don't think that any of the ones I've tried were worth the asking price either. They just seemed lifeless to me.

To be honest though. I really don't see why anyone would even bother looking at the Gibson made ones. Especially now that Mike Tobias has more affordable versions of his MTD line. Of course if you can afford a MTD American, they're definitely worth it.

Yup, this man speaks the truth... MTD > Gibson+Tobias. Even the Kingston line are stellar basses.

04-24-2008, 01:35 AM	#1
Dwellingers ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denmark - Aarhus Posts: 139 Real Name: Anders Main Seven: Schecter C-7 Rig: Engl Screamer Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Tobias Basses Anyone checked these out? Would like to try one - perhaps the Growler... Bass-ripper in Pariah Syndicate - www.myspace.com/pariahsyndicate

04-24-2008, 02:36 AM	#2
ghoti Electric Eclectic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 166 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Schecter Blackjack C7 Rig: Behringer Thanked: 3	I tried a couple out at a store a while back. They were OK, but I didn't feel that the price matched the quality. I have heard that the older models (pre-Gibson) were incredible, but I've never played one. Easy way to figure out if they're what you want is to try a few and see. Question authority. Don't ask why, just do it.

04-27-2008, 07:41 PM	#6
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 7,968 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 54	In that price range, if you want a name branded guitar, get a modulus over a tobias 95% of the time. Ive played amazing tobias basses, but ive played alot of let downs, which is inappropriate at that price range. im yet to play anything resembling a failure from modulus (ive spent a few hours each on around 8 or 9). Pedullas are a much better option as well. That said, id spring for something from a smaller luthier like sherman (whos a bassist mind you) once you start getting over 1500 bucks Reverse Headstocks or Bust ALL HEIL THE ADMINISHREDDER!

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yevetz Happy? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kiev (Ukraine) Posts: 6,637 Real Name: Vova Main Seven: Ibanez RG 2127 Main ERG: Ibanez RG 2228 Rig: Epiphone Valve Jr. Thanked: 228	they are good....very good Sorry for my english

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Beta ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 112 Main Seven: LTD H-207 Rig: PodXT Live Thanked: 0	MTD Zephyr line. Also comes in a cherry red color, and Tobacco burst. I like the asymmetric necks on the Tobias basses, but the price, as ghoti says, doesn't always match the quality. I played a used Killer B at my local GC that was decent, but the B wasn't as killer as the name implied. Could just have been that the strings were shot, though.

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