you guys clearly dont watch the whole video before commenting lol. I fix the dead spot in the neck in the video. It had a shim that I take out.
@CapSorma Жыл бұрын
Do you think setup work would improve the overall performance/ quality?
@MSProductions245 жыл бұрын
That TV on top of the fridge is a beauty
@MSProductions243 жыл бұрын
@@losangulos how dare you not take care of your children
@MSProductions243 жыл бұрын
@@losangulos love and cherish them, as they are your kids
@MSProductions243 жыл бұрын
@@losangulos don't shame your kids like that
@jpthornton1952 Жыл бұрын
I am an older player with arthritic hands that will not let me play a full sized bass. I bought one of these and I am delighted with it. Mine was set up beautifully when I got it - no sharp fret edges. It is VERY comfortable to play with a slim neck and low action that I like and absolutely NO fret buzz. It sounds great through my 100 watt Fender Rumble and I gig with it all the time. My band mates love it too!
@lone-wolf-1 Жыл бұрын
This is a great little bass. Have the candy apple red one with poplar body and new Zealand pine fretboard and it‘s a very good instrument. I only swapped the bridge with individual bridge pieces to reduce the string spacing from 19 mm to 16,5 mm. As an adult short guy, guitar novice, with small hands and very short fingers, it feels now very comfortable to play. Although it lost some fullness and sustain due the light aluminum pieces, I rather like the new ease of play. Maybe later I'll mount some brass guitar trem block underneath… I made some custom wooden thumb rests for even better playability. The bass needs just a slight levelling on the last 3-4 frets and a rounding of the fret ends incl. the fretboard edge, and oil for the dry fretboard. Can recommend it for everybody, 8-80 y.o., 4ft.-6,5ft., such an affordable fun instrument.
@twistdmojo3 жыл бұрын
I bought one on CL on a whim. I am very pleased with it. Tone and quality is way better than I was expecting!
@SoloRider8312 жыл бұрын
Initially, I was thinking he had dead spots because it was not tuned up to proper tension, but then he brought up the shim issue (sandpaper shim? odd.) and that made sense. He's right. I would normally do a proper set up on it out of the box and he obviously knows what to do in terms of set up, so all good. Looks good. Sound is subjective to each person, but I suspect through a decent amp it will sound good for "the price point" (I hate that term, btw)... so enjoy it... One note... and purely a personal thing... I have been know to get an emory board that my ex-wife used on her nails and just run it across the fret ends rather than removing the neck. Just follow the angle of the fret and don't scratch up the wood. A few swipes with the emory board and you're good to go.... enjoy playing. (and yes, I was noticing this was 2019 when the video was made.). Have a great one.
@JJKrobo Жыл бұрын
I have had that bass with a maple fingerboard in my collection for years and the strings still sound new! Incredible sound and MICRO! I have used it on many gigs
@ChrisGorman875 ай бұрын
Fender MPB-33 is a 23 inch scale Japan made fender PBass! I have one
@rtroiani2 жыл бұрын
I bought this bass twice. The first one I gave to my nephew after upgrading to an Ibanez S400E, then bought the Ibanez Affirma, which is the best I’ve played. I just bought another Mikro because it was so much fun to play. Out of the box the neck and action were dead on. After putting on flats, it only needed a bit of intonation adjustment. Even though I have $500 and $1500 alternatives, I still always pick up the Mikro.
@lar57jsy3 жыл бұрын
WARNING: My pal just bought one and although it plays great and good tone, but the intonation isn't right because the bridge pieces sit at least a quarter inch too far forward and the adjustment screws/springs are too long to allow it to be adjusted back far enough to bring it into proper intonation. So just confirm the intonation with a tuner before you lay your cash/card down on one. I ordered one for myself too, and when mine came in, it was fine. Not sure if the Long & McQuade tech adjusted it before I got it, but...mine was fine.
@rtroiani2 жыл бұрын
Mine was easy to intonate. Only the B and G were off a bit. I used my Line 6 Pod Go tuner which is very accurate.
@axelmorisson4 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't hurt to adjust the trussrod-plenty of instructions on how to do that on line. Yes you might need an Allen key but that is usually delivered with the bass. If not, hardware store ones are ok, get a set and try. The dead spots in the first frets are totally truss rod related do not go for a fret levelling before adjusting the truusod, please! It is natural for the neck to bow especially when you are transporting it, changes in humidity etc. PS. Did not see the shim business, yes that totally had to go.
@BassClubKing Жыл бұрын
great Video! That Bass sounds very good !!! reg. Harald
@x.davidwilliams83 Жыл бұрын
Huzzah and thank you for this review. I need something like this in my life. A simple cheap bass that plays well. (I'm not a musician.) Hopefully this is still available.
@shelliecarlson7015 Жыл бұрын
I adore my Mikro! It's pink, and it was hard to track down. Mine didn't seem to have the issues yours is. That reminds me, I need to restring it.
@gonnfishy2987 Жыл бұрын
I don’t even know why I’m watching this.
@ChevySilveradohdLTZzDuramax4 жыл бұрын
good thing i bought mine from a guitar store, they made sure it sounded great and it's very clean
@ChevySilveradohdLTZzDuramax4 жыл бұрын
all frets play normal and no string tension
@gonnfishy2987 Жыл бұрын
Hella interested in your shim. My Ibanez from ‘89 came with an OEM shim, a uniformly cut rectangular piece of magnetic strip. The bass played worse with it in, i took it out.
@ES.mp3 Жыл бұрын
I have that same bass but it was made in Indonesia and it had no problems except for some Fret buzz but I fixed it and now it’s my go to bass
@zyxwfish5 жыл бұрын
I have an 89.99 mikro bass in my cart right now. Love the mikro bass.
@phosphore79914 жыл бұрын
Played on palm mute with a pick on a roland cube 10 it sound amazing!
@ChrisGorman87 Жыл бұрын
I have a 25inch scale p bass that’s pretty kick ass!
@Tonceitoys5 ай бұрын
What set of strings do you use for it? I'd love to get a smaller bass but finding and changing strings to that scale is complete pain 😅
@Cm2Fuze4 жыл бұрын
My bass has the same dead spot problem where it would mute the lower notes, but all I had to do was adjust the truss rod and now it works great.
@CharlesNotBronson4 жыл бұрын
Did you just somewhat played Gigantic by the Pixies?? Cool!
@Bearded_SARTECH3 жыл бұрын
🤣 Who the hell had that thing before you? I'm glad you got it sorted out...probably why you got a good deal. Glad it was an easy fix. Sandpaper and sawdust....?
@davidbarlow4314 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it could be a back bow in the neck. If you check and it is, then truss rod should sort it.
@lil_weasel2195 жыл бұрын
Soooo gonna buy the Ibanez mikro uuu cant wait
@benfouts69295 жыл бұрын
Saw one in my local music shop, I might have to swoop it
@GreenLeaf56565 жыл бұрын
for around $100 bucks these things are solid bass guitars.
@piedpeter14 жыл бұрын
Mine came nice and tight right out of the box. Gonna put some active emg's and heavier strings.
@smashdrums20664 жыл бұрын
Did you leave a review on the GC site? I just bought a Mikro from there and read a review that mentioned the same stuff as you.
@GreenLeaf56564 жыл бұрын
Smash Drums nope. I don’t even have an account on guitar center’s website.
@bradybronson42874 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah is that a Norway flag in the background?
@GreenLeaf56564 жыл бұрын
Brady Bronson yep
@charlesbronson29263 жыл бұрын
Maybe they didn’t trust themselves to not break it, so they got it to you ASAP
@markward37302 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@JoseGarcia-yk3dl4 жыл бұрын
Hello! I want to start playing bass. Do you think a short scale is a good option? I am an adult, normal hands, 1'72 height. I like rock and funky Thank you!
@GreenLeaf56564 жыл бұрын
Jose García it’s a solid durable and reliable bass guitar. I am 1.71m height and I like it a lot!
@JoseGarcia-yk3dl4 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLeaf5656 thanks!
@JoseGarcia-yk3dl4 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLeaf5656 Thanks!
@newgunguy41764 жыл бұрын
Will standard tuning make the strings floppy on such a short scale?
@rickmorales21132 жыл бұрын
No, its fine.
@lazydergenboi73735 жыл бұрын
I wish i had packages delivered to me often ųwų
@Viper-dz2kw4 жыл бұрын
Ended up getting a boutique bass, had the guy shape the neck exactly like this bass
@110380michael5 жыл бұрын
Considering one for my 4 year old son.
@GreenLeaf56565 жыл бұрын
Mike Aux I’d buy used in case he wrecks it. Otherwise I highly recommend it.
@lil_weasel2195 жыл бұрын
How is a 4 yo going to reach a bass' neck or be able to play it at all. Dude wait a few more years
@110380michael5 жыл бұрын
My 4 year old has a short scale Hohner acoustic guitar. He reaches well. But for the weight he plays my full size basses. I have to hold it up to him.
@lil_weasel2195 жыл бұрын
@Lincolntoes well Im 19 and 164.5 cm tall and on a regular bass I can only span one fret lol. So a 4 yo even on a short scale...no. Mikro guitar yes, but bass no
@lil_weasel2195 жыл бұрын
@@110380michael guitar and bass are not the same. Guitar is ok
@ripper22l Жыл бұрын
Which model is this bass ?
@GreenLeaf5656 Жыл бұрын
GSRM20
@ripper22l Жыл бұрын
@@GreenLeaf5656 but it’s about 200€. Where did you get it for 89,99$ ?
@alaskaboytheoriginal5 жыл бұрын
Gallien Krueger is a revered brand in the industry. It's one of the best. Your neck needs a setup, and normally someone wouldn't play or demo a bass that hasn't been set up properly. A good local guitar tech can make that little bass sound awesome. You may not realize it but you have a fantastic setup between the amp and guitar. I hope you get the thing properly set up.
@GreenLeaf56565 жыл бұрын
Alaska Boy I might just take it in and see if they have anything major to adjust. I’m not paying 50 bucks for them to make 1/78th inch adjustments on a bass that plays fine and sounds good as is.
@nicot93054 жыл бұрын
This was used, right?
@GreenLeaf56564 жыл бұрын
yep
@nicot93054 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLeaf5656 Ok, good price!
@jarekg37403 жыл бұрын
i mean he said so
@ebsenraptzski95224 жыл бұрын
good review
@Metalbass19795 жыл бұрын
Where did you get it for that price?
@GreenLeaf56565 жыл бұрын
Metalbass79 guitar center website. Used condition.
@Metalbass19795 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLeaf5656 that makes sense. I watched your review and ended up ordering myself one. Thank you for taking the time to upload that.
@GreenLeaf56565 жыл бұрын
Metalbass79 let me know if you like the bass! glad I could help
@Metalbass19795 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLeaf5656 I love this thing! The playability on it is surprisingly very close to my $5,000 boutique bass. It plays way better than it should for this price range. I already used it live and getting ready to take it to the other side of the planet for a month. I bought it so that I would have one to take with me and fit in an overhead compartment, but it has exceeded all expectations and sounds phenomenal.
@LegendaryMike4 жыл бұрын
Are the dead spots caused by the strings?
@GreenLeaf56564 жыл бұрын
Legendary Mike no. You didn’t watch the whole video lol
@LegendaryMike4 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLeaf5656 I meant to put that as I was typing lol
@andrewarcher56114 жыл бұрын
Talking about what drugs the postal workers are on what about all the ones on top your fridge dude loony the bass is cool I'm building them too
@Braglemaster1235 жыл бұрын
Adjust the action silly 🤦♂️🤦♂️
@GreenLeaf56565 жыл бұрын
Richard B. Davis Did you even watch the full video? I pulled a shim out of the neck pocket and I put it back together and it’s been playing great ever since.
@dalbyonemanband4 жыл бұрын
@@GreenLeaf5656 you solved an issue they probably couldn't wrap their heads around at guitar center. Removing that shim instantly raised the value back up to where it needed to be. You. SIR. I bet would make a hell of a bass tech!