Members heymelbs Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I ordered the $39 Fullerton Ventura bass from Music 123 thinking I was getting a real hunk-o-junk. Turns out I've had more compliments on how she looks and (surprisingly) sounds than any other bass that I have ever played or owned. I like it because it's light as a feather, no problem having her for a 2-3 hour show. But isn't being in a band about image, not just sound? Seems this little cheapie has hit the mark in that category so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SB900LE Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 :thu:Agreed . . . a nice little bass it is! And wasn't it $29 rather than $39? [i got one for $29] Unbeatable value at that price. Of course that price was freakishly:freak:low. I also got big sister Ventura Deluxe (active w/gold hardware) when it was going for $99 shipped. Nice black matte finish shows no fingerprints. :idea:These light-weight basses are really great to just keep handy so you can grab one and play a little when you have a moment . . . it's fun I tell you. Somehow seems easier and more convenient than using the Pbass or whatever, even though that's on a nearby stand too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heymelbs Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I first read on this forum about the $29 bass guitar, but by the time I got to the site it was $39. It's been fun to brag about the price with people (even if it cost me a little more). A good bass to have in the arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 Here's my $29 Fullerton: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zebra Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 A good bass to have in the arsenal. Hah, you said arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dabbler Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I missed both the $29 AND $39 Venturas. But I ain't mad. What I DID get was still a deal. The $169 (yeah, a lot more, I know) Ventura NT is a looker, and quite nice, IMO: There is a small issue with the clear separating from the side of the neck where the fret ends stick out (but they are still under the finish, so you don't feel them, just makes the finish look funny on the side of the neck where the dots are) but I am the only one likely to see it. Other than that, I'm happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I think I was the first one on here to get one of those. I bought a fretless model and mine was $169. I sanded it down and relic'd it. It was great fun having people guess what kind of bass it is. Get this. At one jam a guy who is considered one of the top 5 bass players in Cleveland was telling another guy, who is the poster boy for Hills Custom Guitars, that it was definately a Yamaha with Music Man pickups! Apparantly they ripped off an 80's Yamaha shape. I play that thing infrequently now and set it on as deep as it will go. It has some buzzing issues with more treble anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 maybe we should have a Fullerton contest...like pumpkin carving contest..."pimp your $29 bass". I'm thinking cha cha cha chia bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I got one. I'll post a pic later. My only complaint is the neck is a tad sharp. The fretwires are such that if I were to slide my hand the wrong way, I might cut meself badly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 The fretwires are such that if I were to slide my hand the wrong way, I might cut meself badly! Sounds like it needs a setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted July 27, 2007 Members Share Posted July 27, 2007 Sounds like it needs a setup. Did that. It's still a tad sharp (not pitchwise.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 27, 2007 Members Share Posted July 27, 2007 Did that. It's still a tad sharp (not pitchwise.....) I'm meant the frets. Kindness taught me how to level the frets on my Fullerton. It's pretty bitchin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted July 27, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 27, 2007 I got one. I'll post a pic later. My only complaint is the neck is a tad sharp. The fretwires are such that if I were to slide my hand the wrong way, I might cut meself badly! I had to file away some pretty nasty fret ends on Thunderbroom's. Worse than I've ever seen. The leveling job I had to do was pretty severe as well. However, once the fretwork was completed, the bass was really a nice bass to play. No joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted July 27, 2007 Members Share Posted July 27, 2007 I had to file away some pretty nasty fret ends on Thunderbroom's. Worse than I've ever seen. The leveling job I had to do was pretty severe as well. However, once the fretwork was completed, the bass was really a nice bass to play. No joke. Of course, but couldn't that be said of most basses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heymelbs Posted July 27, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 27, 2007 Here's my $29 Fullerton: Paint job, original or user designed?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 27, 2007 Members Share Posted July 27, 2007 Paint job, original or user designed?? It's duct tape. I did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heymelbs Posted July 27, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 27, 2007 That is awesome!! Where did you get all the colored duct tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 27, 2007 Members Share Posted July 27, 2007 That is awesome!! Where did you get all the colored duct tape? Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groutt Posted July 27, 2007 Members Share Posted July 27, 2007 What, wrong thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted July 27, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 27, 2007 Of course, but couldn't that be said of most basses? While fretwork is my number one complaint with all production basses and guitars, when I say this bass was nice after the fretwork was fixed I mean: (1) the nut was well cut; (2) the neck took well to adjustments I made; (3) the body and neck were in good balance; (4) the overall weight was comfortable; (5) I had no issue with the tuning pegs or bridge; (6) I liked the finish on the back of the neck; (7) the fingerboard/fretboard was a nice straight grained piece of wood; and (8) the electronics were well shielded so as to not pick up radiant noise. Could it have been better in any of those areas? Maybe, but not by much. For $29 or $39, it is a god damn steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted July 27, 2007 Members Share Posted July 27, 2007 As you can see, mine doesn't have a fret problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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