Sledgehammer 4 String Bass (Ash) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a modified version of this instrument. The prior owner had converted it to a fretless by removing the frets (a risky move, but what the heck, it didn't destroy the neck, so,...). I love this instrument. With or without the frets, I can say that the neck feels great, and you can't beat that big fat music man-style humbucker for the tones it gives! If you find one of these, they're well worth the investment.

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LightWave Saber Bass Hybrid 5-String Fretted, UltraBlack Review

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(More customer reviews)Just purchased this bass guitar from Lightwave Systems via amazon.com and wanted to give a quick review of this instrument. First, the action on this bass is just right and the weight is super light - which will make good for those long gigs. As for the sound: well I can't say enough about how clear this bass sounds. I personally did not want to go full over with the optical pickups, so I opted for the hybrid bass instead. I am considering buying an all optical fretless for the future now that I have heard this thing up close and personal. As a bonus the bass came with a really nice soft case - I wish I would have known this before I bought a hard case - but I guess now I have two cases. My only suggestion would be that they do a better job on the manual; although the bass it not too difficult to use or understand... I basically plugged it in and it can crank out a nice loud, clear, articulate sound. Thanks.

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Dean Jeff Berlin Player Bass, Trans Brazilia Review

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(More customer reviews)Basically the whole selling point of this bass is its alleged fast neck that "plays like a dream." I was looking for something like that, even if I knew the hardware and electronics were sub-par. I wanted playability.
Unfortunately, this bass did not deliver it. It had a few nasty buzzes that only diminished slightly with intense work on the truss rod and bridge saddles. And by "work" I mean RAISING the action to a rather uncomfortable level.
If you're a slapper, stay away from this bass. The neck pickup is so close to the neck that it will get in your way.
The bass felt chunky and weird, even using my premium padded Fender strap.
The sound was good. Very aggressive and bright. It also looks pretty nice. Other than that, it was a complete disaster. Sorry, Jeff. At least he's admitted that this cheaper version is obviously not even close to the bass he plays, and that it does need work. But, if it's going to need a pro setup just to play acceptably, and a replacement of the bridge and electronics (as he suggested to me in his reply to a myspace message I sent him), you're better off buying a different bass.
I got me an Aria IGB-49 and it is MILES above this thing, for only a few bucks more.
Jeff Berlin is still one of the greatest bassists ever, and this shouldn't reflect badly on him. I'm sure Dean Guitars just made some choices over which he had probably little to no control.

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