The $75 Bass Guitar People Are Raving About…
Glarry Bass Guitars – A Curated Review –>These basses have been getting a lot of attention lately. As of the writing of this review, the term “Glarry Bass Guitar” is one of the most popular bass guitar related search terms on Google. With all the hype surrounding the bass, we decided to review and report on what people have been saying.
The review we provide is a curated review – meaning we’ve looked at a number of reviews from trusted resources and provide a summary of the pertinent information from these resources. Our review is curated from resources such as:
- TalkBass.com – the hands-down leading forum for bass guitar players. Reviews of gear are unbiased, straight forward, and from actual real bass players and customers. No BS here. Just a lot of bass players providing their honest opinions.
- YouTube Reviews – Reviews from respected bass players who provided video reviews with opinions of the bass – and clips of them playing the bass and showing us what they thought. We eliminated any reviews that were obviously promotional or product marketing related.
- Customer Reviews from sites such as Amazon and EBay – We looked at reviews from customers that were unbiased and real – and avoided those that tended to look like marketing and promotion for Glarry Bass. We eliminated any reviews from sponsored listings.
Glarry Bass Guitars – A Curated Review
Here’s Our Review
A (very) Brief History of Glarry Bass Guitars
When Glarry Bass Guitars first came out not too long ago, they were cast aside by most as just another cheap bass. The phrase, “you get what you pay for” seemed likely. What could you possibly get for a bass priced at under $70? In all likelihood , this was probably a cheap bass, much like a toy, that wasn’t very playable, and wouldn’t last very long.
As positive reviews for the bass started to come in, a lot of people began deciding that this was something worth taking a look at. For around $70, why not give the bass a try? And as more people started buying the bass, the more positive reviews started posting, and the popularity and attention of the bass has continued to grow.
At this point, the bass is now seen as a legitimate instrument that is one heck of a deal. In fact, the demand for the bass has actually boosted the cost. When they first came out, the price of the bass was around $65. As of the writing of this review, the bass is now around $75. As demand increases, the price is sure to increase as well.
Versions and Specifications
The bass comes in two different versions. The Glarry GJazz and the Glarry GP. As their names suggest, the GJazz is modeled after a Fender Jazz Bass, and the GP is modeled after the Fender P (Precision). Here are images of the two. Their specs are below…
- GJazz Specifications
- Colors: Sunset, Black, Burlywood, White, Blue
- Number of frets: 20
- Nut width: 1.656 in.
- Scale length: 34″
- Number of strings(Roundwound): 4
- Pickup: Single-Single Pickup
- Guitar Bridge System: Fixed
- Controls: 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone
- Body Material: Basswood
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Neck Material: Maple
- Dimensions: (46.26 x 13.78 x 2.36)”(L x W x H)
- Weight:7.82lb
- GP Specifications
- Color: White; Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Sunset, Burlywood, Dark Blue
- Number of frets: 20
- Nut width:1.656 in.
- Scale length: 34″
- Number of strings(Roundwound): 4
- Pick-up Style：Split Single-Coil Pickup
- Guitar Bridge System: Fixed
- Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
- Body Material: Basswood
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Neck Material: Maple
- Dimensions: (45.66 x 12.99 x 2.75)”(L x W x H)
- Weight: 6.72lb
Right out the box you get the bass guitar (obviously). It also comes with a basic amplifier cable and several Allen wrenches that fit the bass for adjustments.
How Does It Look?
All the reviews that we studied said the bass looked great right out of the box. It’s a good looking instrument that is well constructed. The paint job looked good, and none of the basses had any dings, scratches or imperfections. Several reviewers commented that, despite their expectation, the bass didn’t feel cheap – or look “like a toy”. At first glance it seemed durable and one that was playable for bassists that take their playing seriously.
How Does It Feel?
There were mixed reviews on how the bass feels. The bass has a smooth neck with a natural feel. The neck does not have any finish or lacquer. Reviewers reported that the neck was smooth and easy to move around on, which allows for fast action with your fretting hand.
One thing that was continually pointed out was the large size of the neck. It has a wide neck that is heavy. Some said the neck reminded them of a P Bass which was not necessarily a bad thing. But again, in almost every case the neck was noted as being heavy. This causes the bass to be imbalanced and sometimes to tip towards the neck when playing. But as noted by several reviewers, this wasn’t a big deal that could be easily corrected by simply wearing a strap that held the bass in place. One reviewer showed the bass being played using a strap made of cloth which prevented the bass from sliding around on his shoulder.
Aside from the neck being heavy, the bass overall was relatively light weight. Because of its light weight reviewers noted that the bass could be played standing up for long periods of time without getting too heavy.
How Does It Sound?
All reviewers commented on the versatility of the bass sound. As expected, the GP emanated a sound similar to that of a P-Bass. While the GJazz sounded very similar to a Jazz Bass. Like the Precision and Jazz basses, the GP and GJazz both have the ability to produce a versatile range of sounds.
Both basses have passive pickups. The GJazz has 1 volume knob for each pickup (2), and 1 knob for tone. The GP has 1 knob for volume, and 1 for tone. One criticism for the GJazz was that it did not have a master volume knob.
Several reviewers did point out a slight hum, and suggested there may be a grounding (earthing) issues with the bass.
Several reviewers noted how well the bass stayed in tune. This is an important point because with cheaper basses, staying in tune is usually an issue (a big issue at that). Several reviewers commented that the bass stayed in tune after long playing sessions. Some commented that the bass stayed in tune even after sitting idle for extended periods of time.
Modifications Friendly
Several reviewers pointed out their interest in making modifications to the bass – particularly from reviewers that were more experienced bassists. Several explained how the bass was very “modification friendly”. By installing higher end electronics such as pickups and pre-amps, the bass could be easily made into a very high quality instrument…with the total cost being relatively very little.
Our Recommendation
Out of all the reviews we studied, the response for the Glarry Bass was overwhelmingly positive. The main negatives consistently pointed out were: 1) the size and heavy weight of the neck and, 2) some noticed a humming noise that may suggest some grounding (earthing) issues. But as discussed by the reviewers, both of these issues were not a big deal that could be easily resolved.
Glarry Bass Guitars Are Great If…
If you’re a beginner and you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a bass, this is a fantastic option. If you play another instrument like piano or drums and you’re just looking to pick up a bass to add to your portfolio or arrangements, this bass is an excellent option. The things that a more experienced bassists may notice are not going to be evident to a beginner or someone who plays bass as a secondary instrument.
As mentioned above, the bass is also very “modification friendly”. You can easily add your own equipment to get the precise sound and style you’re looking for. So if you’re in the market to buy an inexpensive bass with the intent of making modifications and cosmetic changes – this bass is a great option.
The bottom line is that – for around $75 – this bass is a heck of a deal!
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Glarry Bass Guitars – A Curated Review