Beatbass VS Vintage Series : A fitting stand-in for the Hoff

As basses go, this is kind of iconic, if less than completely practical. The hollow body gives a neck heavy feel to the instrument, but that's not really the point, is it ?

As Violin basses go, this is a very competent and very affordable instrument. There is a kind of satisfying thud to every note as it resonates in the body but it also makes it a little unforgiving if you mis-fret as that resonates too.

Plug it in and you are thrown back to the early sixties in both tone and style.

The controls are identical to a certain famous brand with pickup on/off, tone and volume.

As with all guitars with character, you change your playing style to be at one with them. This is no exception.

It has a specific character all of its own and does an admirable job of reproducing the character of the instrument upon which it is based.

If you wish to play like Jaco, then this is not the bass for you, but if you want to feel early Macca coming out in your playing, then it's just the job.