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Fender: MB5, 5-String reviews

SCORE: 3,2  
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Review Fender MB5, 5-String
 
 
 

Review by dookie on 5.4.2004




My mother bought this for herself about 2 years ago. She didnt play it often so she gave it to me (i wasnt complaining!)
Anyway she paid about £900 sterling for it and i have absooutley no idea where she got it from!

 
 
  Features  
 
This is a 5 string electric bass and when bought you get a set of fender strings spare. one of its strong points is that itnulls fretless so sliding is a hell of alot easier. Its not too heavy, but after about 4 hours your back does begin to strain. It wasnt part of a package deal so no extra things were included in the price.
 
 
 
  Playability  
 
Compared to all other basses ive played, this is the best so far. Playability is above average by far. Itnulls performances in live gigs (i played at a skool concert) are unbelievable.
 
 
 
  Quality  
 
Sound quality is great with this bass. yet, if it is played too hard, noises are generated via the amp. Sliding sounds great on the fretless neck and this, in my opinion, plays better than other basses at its level. a bass amp with xetra settings is reccomended.
 
 
 
  Durability  
 
I havent tuned this bass for 6 months and its still in tune. frequent tuning is not an issue here. This bass would definetlye be steady enough for a live gig... ive dropped it a few times and no damage occured to the guitar or any of its settings.
 
 
 
  Overall  
 
Well... if younullve passed some sort of beginner stage and younullre becoming more advanced, if you can find one, this is the bass for you. Overall, it is brilliant and i really appreciate the fact that i didnt pay a penny for it!!