Reviewer Robert Smith, 17 year exp
Manufacturer Tobias
Model Growler
Price $500.00 used

Neck Type Maple, 3 pieces, bolt-on
Fingerboard Peo ferro, fretted
Body Type ash
Finish natural
Pickup(s) active, Soapbar, Bartolini
Controls a lot of EQ

This is a good honest instrument. I was suprisingly impressed! I have a very deep tone and a lot of eq to dial it in. I've noticed this instrument sounds like a piano, very rich even when unplugged. My bass had some extra fret, set-up, and intonation work done before I got it so I'm not sure if they all sound this nice, but the feel is very smooth and the bass weighs 8lbs so it's a dream to play live. I'm pretty picky and I must admit this bass is a keeper.


Construction 100%
Playability 95%
Appearance 100%
Sound 100%
Value 100%
Overall 99%

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