| Reviewer
| Fred Hodshon; Bass player for 20+ years.
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| Manufacturer
| Rob Allen
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| Model
| MB-2
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| Price
| $1500 list
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| Neck Type
| 34" scale birdseye maple, 2 piece, bolt-on with hipshot ultralig |
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ht tuners.
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| Fingerboard
| cocobolo, fretless.
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| Body Type
| one piece swamp ash body with tone chambers, bookmatched flamed |
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birdseye maple top.
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| Finish
| polymerized tung oil finish on neck and body.
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| Pickup(s)
| fishman matrix natural under saddle.
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| Controls
| volume control incorporated into cocobolo bridge high trim pot i |
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s accessible through back panel w/ mini screwdriver.
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EMail : fhodshon@hotmail.com
I've been a fretless player for years. Beginning with a fretless Precision, then moving up to a Pedulla 4 string Buzz. Playing a Rob Allen bass was a completely new experience. The first thing I noticed about the MB-2 by Rob Allen, was its playability. There is a "presence" to the fingerboard that I've never experienced before. Very tactile and responsive. Next, the overall balance and weight of the bass is incredible. Coming in at about 6 pounds, this thing is a dream to hold. With the piezo and black nylon strings, the MB-2 has been a great alternative to the upright Kay acoustic I just sold. While there are no typical "tone" controls, different sounds can be achieved through varying your technique and through the amplifier's EQ. I use an SWR Bassic Black Combo 15" with astounding results. The wood choices are superb and the workmanship is top-notch. Rob Allen offers these guitars at very low prices, at least for now. Check his web site for product info and an audio sample -!
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http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/roballenguitars/.
I can't stop playing this thing!!!! THANKS ROB!!!!
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