Love the concept of this video, really helps to illuminate the different sounds of each in relation to each other. I liked that Newport and the D4 a lot, as well as the Dingwall.
Love the concept! Just goes to show that the difference between a $300 and a $3000 bass are actually minimal. I could make out only slight differences and volumes from the different pickups, Loved that Sire D5
That Warwick at the end and the Thunderbird sounded proper deep. Would have like to have heard a Musicman Stingray in there... do it again Lee with full on expensive instruments one week and dirt cheap the next.. 👍
Thanks. Fun and enlightening. I was surprisingly blown away by the sound of the Dingwall. So balanced and clear. The two Fenders were also very well balanced. The shock was how rich the Thunderbird was. Now I want to hear an SG Bass in the mix and a Sire U5.
Glad to see that the Epiphone Newport has been set up better since the first video featuring it where there was a lot of fret buzz. For the money this one sounded very good and, in my opinion, would be improved with a set of flats.
Great idea! Was cool to hear the differences. Not sure about my favorite. Here's another idea maybe do one bass and one riff but with lots of different amps! Would be cool to hear those differences.
The basses are cool and I love the idea, but man that riff you’re playing is absolutely beautiful! I love your use of chords, especially that stretchy d minor chord. Love your work.
Really like this format. Might just have been the contrast with the preceding Epiphone, but the Sire D5 sounded fantastic! Loved the Fender P too: can't go far wrong with such a classic. The Dingwall was my favourite overall though: absolute killer tone.
The Ibanez sounded good right out of the gate. But with my eyes closed the Gibson and Warwick stood out as the most appealing to me. Great review. Thanks.
Love comparison videos, they're very helpful when trying to narrow down choices or just for figuring out how certain brands and models sound. The Ibanez and the Warwick were my favourites, which says it all really.
I don't play bass, well, I do sometimes but not primarily- I play guitar. That said- this is an amazing video idea; you guys should do this with more basses and guitars. I was surprised at how good that first Ibanez sounded, didn't expect that. I was also impressed with the P bass, the Jazz bass, and the Dingwall. I'd say I noticed a definite step up in the tone quality after the Fender Player. Everything after it sounded smoother, more rounded, less harsh than everything before it.
Good idea. Would love to see same bass (better P) with different strings: rounds steel, nickel, half rounds, compression, tape wounds, different kinds of flats…
Well, I preferred the Ibanez at £329 and the Gibson at £2399. Just goes to show you. 😅 Very informative, I am now convinced that when I get myself a bass, I won’t need to spend a fortune. In the next one, could you include some Cort models please? Thank you.
It just goes to show that in the hands of a skilled bass player, virtually any bass sounds good. I'd be curious about what YOU thought of the play ability of each bass. BTW, I'm saving my money for a Dingwall Combustion 3, so thanks for including it! In my opinion, it was the clearest of all of them, but of course opinions are totally subjective. Thanks again!
I like this a lot. It's much easier to hear what something sounds like when you've got a reference point from a bunch of other models, including at least one, like a P or J that's likely to be familiar. The Sire D5 and the T-Bird were the champs, but there are a lot of great sounds here. The Ibanez sounded surprisingly good.
My favorites are (in no order): the Gibson Thunderbird, the Sire V5R, and the Dingwall. Idk which I'd say is my favorite out of those, because it would depend on the use probably. My least favorite are easily the Hofner and the Epiphone.
This is exactly what I've always wanted to see...it really illustrates the differences of each bass. I was surprised to find I liked the Dingwall best. I was even more surprised that the Warwick was my least favourite.
That Sire D5 sounds DEADLY. And every time I play a Hofner bass, I absolutely love the tone and feel. My Warwick Corvette $$ NT Bubinga just sits in its case most of the time because so many cheaper basses just sound so much better, despite it having so many tonal options.
I love this idea! Would love to see more! Maybe showcasing a couple of different tones/pickup settings for each bass would be nice too. If you guys do another I'd love to see: Music Man Stingray, more Sire, anything by Yamaha, or an all 5-string comparison with the riff utilizing the low B.
Great idea. Good opportunity to hear the ones that are not often demoed because they are not new (liker the violin bass). Ibanez and T-bird hit the spot for me!
Great to hear them all with that smooth transition it really let you hear the subtle differences. I was digging the Dingwall and Warwick, both were exceptional. I'm a P bass guy so if course i dug that sound. But what surprised me was the Ibanez, good punch and depth for that price point.
I wanted that Dingwall the moment I heard it. That polished glassy sound just makes it sound like it's own instrument instead of a supporting one. But in the best possible way.
Great concept! Both the Epiphone and Gibson had this low mid thing that I didn't like (although the thunderbird had enough sub bass to make it sound balanced). Its not my cup of tea, but that Dingwall would be a metal monster. On a budget I would pick the Ibanez. With a mid budget, Fender P. No budget, Warwick. Do the same for semi/hollows!
I like the concept. Easy to hear the difference with the same riff played without talking in between. I'd go with the Fenders, then the Sire 5 string. Those were good for my ears.
Great concept and execution. Thunderbird of all the basses was the one that grabbed my attention. precision bass sounded most familiar (gee I wonder why). A lot of the other basses sounded too solo-ish and would probably not sit in the mix. Going to have another listen.
They all sound amazing - because you have the tone in your fingers! my favorite is the d5, lots of bang for the buck. the expensive basses do sound different but all basses would work in a band setting. keep on, I love your channel!
Great format, really helpful. More of this! I didn't want to like the Gibson, but I really did. However the Fender J wins for my tastes. Most impressive for the money though, Sire ftw
Ace idea for a series! I know it's a boring choice, but the Precision was my favourite there. I'd love to see similar videos on stuff like strings, heads & cabs where you have one bass, one riff and then cycle through the different options in each vid.
Really pleasantly surprised by the richness and depth of the Gibson ... thought that was really for plectrum players ... and the Sires sounded great too !
the newport sounds nice and punchy, but am I the only one that thought that both fenders sounded like a decent speaker inside an aluminum can? I dunno, maybe it was the mix, but they both sounded a bit thin and tinny to my ears. Nothing beats that Hoff for the resonant throaty sound tho. Love that thunderbird look too. Nice work, thanks for the comparison.
I have wanted a Sire D5 since I first saw one. When I finally had a chance to play, I found it beautifully constructed but it produced only one tone. A lovely old school thump. The opposite of what I heard here today. I guess I need to give it a second chance!
I have the Ibanez Sr305- 5 string version. Looking at this shootout, I love my Ibanez even more! My picks Ibanez, Epiphone Newport(coral color-in my wishlist), Rex brown, Fender Jazz 66. They all have a beefy fat tone. The rest are more glassy in tone, doesnt suit my tone or style. But they are all good in their own way. I loved Sire D5 on the low end, the growl hit me but the high end is more twangy. Maybe I might add that to my list😅
I think I'm biased because I have Fender basses, so the Fender P and J basses sounded the best to me. The Gibson Firebird sounded really good too, but I could never get used to that guitar design -- it just looks too weird to me. Good demo!
This was a great video, Would love to see more basses in this way! Could you please mention in the video what's the signal chain your running through? Is it indentical for every bass in the video? Thanks, keep up the great content guys!
Yes! Please continue this theme. One bass is never enough so hearing them all is brilliant.
I think the Ibanez actually had my favorite sound. The jazz bass was also really nice, and of course the $3k Warwick sounded amazing haha
Yup, me too.
I dig it. The Ibanez and Gibson are what grabbed my ears.
I was really digging the Dingwall. Great sound!
The Sire at 1:05 sounded absolutely monstrous. Maybe my favorite of them all. The Fender P wasn't too shabby either
Definite stank face material
Yeh i thought so too. That Sire D5 had a great clarity as well with them chords... almost guitar like
agreed. fav of the bunch.
Came here to say the same!
It was the only one that was clipping, which I wasn't expecting from the smallest pickup.
The Gibson T - bird and the Epi - Newport were both pleasantly surprising - nice!
don't sleep on Gibson basses.
@@michaelmenkes8085 Agreed. They don't look comfortable as beds at all!
@@niclastname you would be surprised how Thunderbird is comfortable to play ;)
I think the Ibanez was my favorite! Great idea!
Mine too
It sounded great, and what a contrast to the epiphone that followed, which was…. 😬
I agree. I jumped back to it multiple times to compare with the more expensive ones and it was still my favorite.
Yeah, same here. I'm no expert but that was the sound that clicked with me the most.
Yes, no need for a „big name“ one the instrument and the price tag.😂
Love the concept of this video, really helps to illuminate the different sounds of each in relation to each other. I liked that Newport and the D4 a lot, as well as the Dingwall.
If the Ibanez felt good, I would definitely grab that one. Sounded fantastic and had plenty of punch. The price tag is a bonus as well.
Love the concept! Just goes to show that the difference between a $300 and a $3000 bass are actually minimal. I could make out only slight differences and volumes from the different pickups, Loved that Sire D5
That Warwick at the end and the Thunderbird sounded proper deep. Would have like to have heard a Musicman Stingray in there... do it again Lee with full on expensive instruments one week and dirt cheap the next.. 👍
Thanks. Fun and enlightening. I was surprisingly blown away by the sound of the Dingwall. So balanced and clear. The two Fenders were also very well balanced. The shock was how rich the Thunderbird was. Now I want to hear an SG Bass in the mix and a Sire U5.
Great playing and a great concept. This is the best way to find the sound you want, not necessarily argue which bass is better. Great video!
Glad to see that the Epiphone Newport has been set up better since the first video featuring it where there was a lot of fret buzz. For the money this one sounded very good and, in my opinion, would be improved with a set of flats.
Great idea! Was cool to hear the differences. Not sure about my favorite. Here's another idea maybe do one bass and one riff but with lots of different amps! Would be cool to hear those differences.
Yes more please! One with all short scale basses!
Ooh, excellent idea! Also: sound comparisons between short-scale basses and their nearest full-scale equivalents.
Yes, please!
That Ibanez was punching way beyond its weight!
The basses are cool and I love the idea, but man that riff you’re playing is absolutely beautiful! I love your use of chords, especially that stretchy d minor chord. Love your work.
Great video man, thanks for making it! To me the best sounding one was the Ibanez, even though it is the cheapest.
Really like this format. Might just have been the contrast with the preceding Epiphone, but the Sire D5 sounded fantastic! Loved the Fender P too: can't go far wrong with such a classic. The Dingwall was my favourite overall though: absolute killer tone.
love it. really gives you an idea of the different dynamics each model has when it is the same riff and same player through the same amp.
Love this video - great idea, great sounds, great production, great playing - what's not to like?
The Ibanez sounded good right out of the gate. But with my eyes closed the Gibson and Warwick stood out as the most appealing to me. Great review. Thanks.
That Ibanez is serious value for money 😮 so well rounded.
Love comparison videos, they're very helpful when trying to narrow down choices or just for figuring out how certain brands and models sound.
The Ibanez and the Warwick were my favourites, which says it all really.
Like the concept, would be cool to see a similar video for amps/cabs too
I don't play bass, well, I do sometimes but not primarily- I play guitar. That said- this is an amazing video idea; you guys should do this with more basses and guitars. I was surprised at how good that first Ibanez sounded, didn't expect that. I was also impressed with the P bass, the Jazz bass, and the Dingwall. I'd say I noticed a definite step up in the tone quality after the Fender Player. Everything after it sounded smoother, more rounded, less harsh than everything before it.
Good idea. Would love to see same bass (better P) with different strings: rounds steel, nickel, half rounds, compression, tape wounds, different kinds of flats…
Agree, great idea!
Well, I preferred the Ibanez at £329 and the Gibson at £2399. Just goes to show you. 😅 Very informative, I am now convinced that when I get myself a bass, I won’t need to spend a fortune. In the next one, could you include some Cort models please? Thank you.
Excellent concept. Do it again. My favourite was the Ibanez!
The Ibanez sounded surprisingly good
I'm a P-Bass guy, but seriously the Rex Brown sounded great! 🤘🏼
Very good Lee!!!
I'm astonished about the Ibanez, the Fender Jazz bass 66 is a guarantee.
It misses the Music man Stingray.
😁😁😁
Loved this! My fav was the old P-bass.
yep my ears pepped up as soon as i heard it
It just goes to show that in the hands of a skilled bass player, virtually any bass sounds good. I'd be curious about what YOU thought of the play ability of each bass. BTW, I'm saving my money for a Dingwall Combustion 3, so thanks for including it! In my opinion, it was the clearest of all of them, but of course opinions are totally subjective. Thanks again!
I like this a lot. It's much easier to hear what something sounds like when you've got a reference point from a bunch of other models, including at least one, like a P or J that's likely to be familiar. The Sire D5 and the T-Bird were the champs, but there are a lot of great sounds here. The Ibanez sounded surprisingly good.
That Sire D5 sounds absolutely amazing! 🙂
More of this please!
My favorites are (in no order): the Gibson Thunderbird, the Sire V5R, and the Dingwall. Idk which I'd say is my favorite out of those, because it would depend on the use probably. My least favorite are easily the Hofner and the Epiphone.
That makes me feel better. I got the SR300EB
Love jazz bass but damn that dingwall c delivered hard!
Love me the smacking sound of a Jazz Bass, particularly the '66. But in this comparison the Dingwall clearly takes it home, imho.
This is exactly what I've always wanted to see...it really illustrates the differences of each bass. I was surprised to find I liked the Dingwall best. I was even more surprised that the Warwick was my least favourite.
That Sire D5 sounds DEADLY.
And every time I play a Hofner bass, I absolutely love the tone and feel.
My Warwick Corvette $$ NT Bubinga just sits in its case most of the time because so many cheaper basses just sound so much better, despite it having so many tonal options.
Hofner for me. Love the idea.
Great concept! Would love this on guitars too!
Love to hear the differences at all price rangers, they may surprise some people when comparing price.
I love this idea! Would love to see more! Maybe showcasing a couple of different tones/pickup settings for each bass would be nice too. If you guys do another I'd love to see: Music Man Stingray, more Sire, anything by Yamaha, or an all 5-string comparison with the riff utilizing the low B.
Great idea. Good opportunity to hear the ones that are not often demoed because they are not new (liker the violin bass). Ibanez and T-bird hit the spot for me!
Would love to see more of these!
Dingwall for sound and the Gibson for looks. Cool vid
More Videos like this! Or more Basses. Maybe 100 Basses,one Riff!
The Dingwall looks most comfortable at that crazy chord at the end
Great to hear them all with that smooth transition it really let you hear the subtle differences. I was digging the Dingwall and Warwick, both were exceptional. I'm a P bass guy so if course i dug that sound. But what surprised me was the Ibanez, good punch and depth for that price point.
I wanted that Dingwall the moment I heard it. That polished glassy sound just makes it sound like it's own instrument instead of a supporting one. But in the best possible way.
Totally! It's an absolute monster
Definitely the Warwick Streamette, good punchy tone.
Like the concept. Thank you for mixing short scales in.
Lee! We need to see more of this! If I don’t I WILL take it personally ;)
I love em all. I want them all :D A Rickenbacker and a Musicman would be nice on the list I think...
Great concept! Both the Epiphone and Gibson had this low mid thing that I didn't like (although the thunderbird had enough sub bass to make it sound balanced). Its not my cup of tea, but that Dingwall would be a metal monster. On a budget I would pick the Ibanez. With a mid budget, Fender P. No budget, Warwick.
Do the same for semi/hollows!
Concept was cool. I liked the Gibson Rex Brown T-Bird nice growl while maintaining the low end.
visually the dingwalls are not for me, but holy moly it sounded SO good, so much clarity and punch
I like the concept. Easy to hear the difference with the same riff played without talking in between. I'd go with the Fenders, then the Sire 5 string. Those were good for my ears.
Great concept and execution. Thunderbird of all the basses was the one that grabbed my attention. precision bass sounded most familiar (gee I wonder why). A lot of the other basses sounded too solo-ish and would probably not sit in the mix. Going to have another listen.
That sire D5😮
Dingwall combustion was my fave - looks cool too
Yes. I would like to see more. Yamaha Trb basses and singature models pls
Great idea. I’d love to have heard some of the Reverend basses, specifically the Dub King.
yes, bass players love these kind of videos!
Listened to this blind, and loved the Ibanez and the Dingwall. Also thought the Dingwall was a Stingray without seeing it. 🤷
GREAT idea!! Maintaining the riff totally focused on the BASSES and their differences. Thanks 🙂
Would you PLEASE review the Vox VBW3500?!?!?!
They all sound amazing - because you have the tone in your fingers! my favorite is the d5, lots of bang for the buck. the expensive basses do sound different but all basses would work in a band setting. keep on, I love your channel!
Fender P, Ibanez and Sire 5 strings were my favorites
The Sire basses have a gritty growl I dig it , they sound like a Fender P bass
Great format, really helpful. More of this! I didn't want to like the Gibson, but I really did. However the Fender J wins for my tastes. Most impressive for the money though, Sire ftw
Sire jazz had the best frequency separation to my ears ..very enjoyable.
Ace idea for a series! I know it's a boring choice, but the Precision was my favourite there. I'd love to see similar videos on stuff like strings, heads & cabs where you have one bass, one riff and then cycle through the different options in each vid.
That was great! Yes, more like this please. All were amazing, but that Dingwall had something special.
The dingwall blew me away
Really pleasantly surprised by the richness and depth of the Gibson ... thought that was really for plectrum players ... and the Sires sounded great too !
Excellent video. All are my favorites.
The D5 and the Newport were awesome. I actually liked the Warwick the least, and I'm a bit of a Warwick fanboy.
Fantastic video! Thanks for posting. 👍👍👍
Great concept! Really allows for objectivity in finding your home tone! More like this please...
the newport sounds nice and punchy, but am I the only one that thought that both fenders sounded like a decent speaker inside an aluminum can? I dunno, maybe it was the mix, but they both sounded a bit thin and tinny to my ears. Nothing beats that Hoff for the resonant throaty sound tho. Love that thunderbird look too. Nice work, thanks for the comparison.
Okay, I’ve never been a snob about gear price, but that T-Bird sounded great!
I have wanted a Sire D5 since I first saw one. When I finally had a chance to play, I found it beautifully constructed but it produced only one tone. A lovely old school thump. The opposite of what I heard here today. I guess I need to give it a second chance!
I have the Ibanez Sr305- 5 string version. Looking at this shootout, I love my Ibanez even more! My picks Ibanez, Epiphone Newport(coral color-in my wishlist), Rex brown, Fender Jazz 66. They all have a beefy fat tone. The rest are more glassy in tone, doesnt suit my tone or style. But they are all good in their own way. I loved Sire D5 on the low end, the growl hit me but the high end is more twangy. Maybe I might add that to my list😅
I think I'm biased because I have Fender basses, so the Fender P and J basses sounded the best to me. The Gibson Firebird sounded really good too, but I could never get used to that guitar design -- it just looks too weird to me. Good demo!
Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass in Olympic White
This is great content!
That 1966 Fender Jazz was the winner for me
I was surprised by the range of differences. I liked the Ibanez, the Sire V5R, The Fender P-bass and the Dingwall.
I like this format please do more. How about doing a slap comparison including Spector and others?
Great video😎👍
Thunderbird and the cheap Ibanez sounded best for me
Love the concept. Would like more videos like with with similar type basses at different price points and one bass but different type/brand strings.
This was a great video, Would love to see more basses in this way! Could you please mention in the video what's the signal chain your running through? Is it indentical for every bass in the video? Thanks, keep up the great content guys!
haha for me, for that song, with only the drum.
the epiphone was the good one, tone wise, nicely rounded
the ibanez and firebird were my two favorites
Wonderful concept, loved it! The Ibanez SR surprised me - I liked its tone the most, except maybe the Warwick.
Maybe do one with fretless basses too?
Would love to see another one with a little more on the woods of each as well. Or of one bass in multiple woods