Allen Woody Rumble Kat : A copletely unique instrument

Bought this because I am a huge Gov't Mule and Allman bros fan and wanted to see what Woody and Epiphone had come up with. First thing that you notice with this bass is that it really isn't meant for finger style playing. It's doable, but the construction and pickup placement make it a lot more comfortable when played with a pick. And tonewise it really lends itself to pick playing with a nice woody (pun intended), punchy tone. When played with fingers it sounds a bit too muffled and muddy and not in a good, James Jamerson kind of way. Sounds really great with slight overdrive or fuzz on top, but definately not a bass for metal playing. Really good for blues, country and lighter rock styles. You also won't be slapping on this bass, so not a good choice for funk players. Build quality is solid. The bridge could be more substantial (it's the same three point bridge they put on cheaper thunderbirds), but it does the job. Finish is beutiful. IF you want a do-everything kind of bass, this probably isn't the best choice, but if you are already equiped with a jazz bass, this would be a great addition to you collection!

Pros:

-beutiful instrument

-very light

-interesting sounds and tones

Cons:

-Not for everyone

-doesn't lend itself to finger playing very well

-can be too mudy for some styles