Glarry Electric Bass Guitar Full Size 4 String Rosewood Basswood Fire Style Exquisite Burning Bass (Dark Blue)

Let’s start with what’s wrong with it, because at this price point that’s probably what you want to know. The first thing I noticed right out of the box was that the back of the neck is a little rough. I can tell it has been sanded, and it’s certainly not going to give you splinters, but I’d be unhappy with it in a more expensive instrument. Not a big deal, just something I’ll be refinishing. Second, I was glad to see that the guitar came with strings, but was surprised to open the package and see that they were already on the guitar, and had some tension on them as well. Again, not a big deal, just not the way I would have done it. When I first started playing the instrument I noticed a few buzzy notes, but I haven’t adjusted the neck or tried any different strings yet, so the jury is still out on that one. I also would not trust the guitar strap that comes included. The bits that attach to the bass are made of VERY thin material. I’m just using one of my other guitar straps.And really that’s it for the “bad”. The tone is fine, playability is fine. I’m just looking at this as a mostly-finished instrument that just needs a little bit of tweaking and touching up to be really great.

As someone who has picked up acoustic and electric 6 string guitars over the years, always convinced that I'll somehow channel Stevie Ray Vaughan, only to find that I lose interest once I determine (again) that there's real work involved, I thought I'd give a bass a shot. I have zero confidence that I'll stick with it, but don't want to go to my grave not having tried playing one. So, I set out to get the cheapest, but hopefully playable, bass I could find here on Amazon. It looks like this same guitar wears a few different headstock names, but this one caught my eye because it has no name on the headstock. It arrived shipped in just one box (not a box in a box), but still I got it in great shape. The pros: cosmetically, this thing is absolutely perfect (I chose the red color). No kidding. I can't find paint issues, splinters, dings, scratches, or any faults anywhere on it. There's no fret sprout/sharp edges, the tuners don't slip (I did lube them first as a precaution), the pots feel good, the electronics work fine, and the only thing I encountered was the E string buzzing a bit. I adjusted the height using the saddle adjustment screws, let it sit, tuned it, let it sit, and it's now just fine. Cons: Absolutely none. Comes with a cable, truss rod wrench and is shipped free for about $65, so I feel either very fortunate, or whoever is making these actually cares about a guitar they're making for very few bucks. Either way, my experience was a good one.

For this price to get an instrument this decent is incredible. A good paint job and no sharp feet ends. The fretboard has some dead spots that buzz but that can be fixed with a file and some adjustment. It does have a neck dive issue because the neck is a heavier wood than the body but tone wood is a myth. It sounds great so who cares. Don’t let snobs tell you you can’t learn or even record with a cheap ass bass/guitar

Amp could be a little louder. But worth the money if you are just starting out

Short version: Excellent bass for a beginner, or a good knock-around for a pro.I'm a novice, so if you're looking for a review from someone who isn't a guitar snob, or has tons of experience to compare to, I hope this helps. I do have a nice Washburn bass to use for comparison, but I have no experience setting up a new bass or guitar. This Glarry was purchased for my kids to learn on so they aren't knocking mine around.It arrived packaged in a sturdy box, held securely with styrofoam and bundled in foam wrap. It actually took some effort to free it from everything. It came with 3 picks, setup tools, a flimsy strap, a small gauge amp cord, and a gig bag that's really more of a dust cover (I wouldn't trust it to carry the bass around). No surprises though! It's a starter kit, and everything is functional and easily upgraded when you need something more.On first inspection it's a little unfinished. The neck is unvarnished and feels rough to the touch. It would benefit from some fine grit sandpaper to smooth it down. The fretboard could use some oil. The frets themselves are beveled and not sharp. Tuning pegs are stamped steel, smooth chrome, and sturdy. The machine heads turn easily, but don’t slip or lose tension. The body is glossy and smooth, with a nice color gradient (I ordered the dark blue). It may not be flawless, but everything is fully functional and very attractive.I'd never set up a new guitar before so I looked up a tutorial online. The neck was already straight and didn't need a truss-rod adjustment; a piece of stock paper fit under the strings when I held down the 1st and 12th frets. I raised the action on each string, and then tuned them with a clip on tuner. I adjusted the intonation and got it perfect on every string. Over all it took me about 15 minutes; including following the guide and double checking my work.Finally: how does it play? Great! It's lighter than my Washburn, which is good for my kids. It's well balanced, so if you're not supporting it, it lays horizontal on the strap without diving toward the floor. There's no fret buzz, aside from what I make with my unskilled fingers. The sound is clear, and undistorted through the amp. The volume and gain knobs work well and without crackle. There is a bit of buzz at higher volumes with the included cord, but when I use a fully shielded cord it clears up. The strings are cheap, but a new set of quality strings will only make it better.If you're a beginner or buying a bass for a kid, and don't want to make a big investment, I highly recommend this Glarry bass. Not only is it a good starter instrument, it's good enough that you won't necessarily have to buy something more expensive when you get better. A little spit and elbow grease and it'll pass for something that cost 3x as much.

i like inexpensive gear, especially basses since it is not my go to instrument. i have purchased a few squier basses over the years. this bass smokes them all. it's playable right out of the box, and for the first time in my life i lost track of time because playing bass. this thing is a blast!!! a tad of a fret buzz is my only gripe. i may swap strings down the road, but i actually like these ones. best $70 i ever spent on music gear. hands down.