Bass Gear Review

Reviewer	Mike Childree
Manufacturer	Tobias
Model	Killer-B 6 string
Price	2900.00 list

Neck Type	5-piece laminate maple/purple heart, bolt-on, asymmetrical cut
Fingerboard	24 fretted Pau Ferro
Body Type	lacewood bookmatched 2 piece
Finish	translucent red polyurethane
Pickup(s)	Bartolini dual soapbar, active
Controls	3-band active eq, master volume, pickup pan,
	preamp in/out toggle switch

This bass has been great so far. Super clarity on B string, and very even response everywhere else. Active eq is VERY ACTIVE and will produce a wide range of tones, but this bass actually sounds best in passive mode, to my ears. Very comfortable neck, balance is ok, a little neck-heavy, but this is common in 6 strings I've tried. Looks incredibly good onstage, and gets lots of attention. I did have a problem at first with radio reception, but I returned it to the factory and was fixed immediately. There was a short run of these basses with faulty shielding, evidently. I got mine for much less than retail...about 40% off, and am really happy with value.

Construction	98%
Playability	100%
Appearance	100%
Sound	95%
Value	95%
Cust. Service	95%
Overall	95%