on August 13, 2020

I am not a bass player. I am a guitarist that likes to have fun with other instruments. Im also not rich, so spending hundreds on a mediocre guitar just does not make sense. I am also decent at setting up guitars and can do most work on my own. That being said, I did not see this as any risk to myself, buying this bass guitar after seeing several video reviews on it by much better players than myself. I will say that all the comments on this bass from the reviews I have watched... I agree with. ...

I am not a bass player. I am a guitarist that likes to have fun with other instruments. Im also not rich, so spending hundreds on a mediocre guitar just does not make sense. I am also decent at setting up guitars and can do most work on my own. That being said, I did not see this as any risk to myself, buying this bass guitar after seeing several video reviews on it by much better players than myself. I will say that all the comments on this bass from the reviews I have watched... I agree with. The instrument is LIGHT. Like a toy. But don't let that fool you. String action is not the lowest I have seen, but I can work with it, and Im no bassist by any means. The majority of the weight is in the neck, which has its good and bad. The good means that its dense enough to not give in too much to the weight of the strings and stresses of the truss. The bad is the neck dive from the bad balance. I am used to it now, but at first my left shoulder was sore. Not from the weight of the entire guitar. And I have a pretty heavy gibby LP. It was from holding the neck up and keeping it from diving. The fret ends were just a little sharp, so i ran a sanding block down them to even it out (its 85bucks so i dont care if i was sloppy). pick ups sound fine through a tc bam200 into a 2x12 4ohm cab and no pedals. knobs turn nicely and are predictable in their adjustments. The pickguard is a little warped in one spot so it doesnt sit flush with the body. But i didnt notice it until recently so i never felt it. Tuners arent the greatest, but they tune and hold. Overall this is a perfect guitar for a beginner or hobbyist where name brand and micro improvements in playability and construction dont matter as much. or if you like to work on guitars. or if you want to customize one and just need the shell to start off. im even considering finding another body and swapping everything just to get the balance right then i would be more than happy with this. if you fit any of these criteria, get this bass. you wont be sorry. you will be sorry if you think everything you pay pennies on the dollar for should have the fit and finish of their famous counterparts and refuse to learn how to do a little work on your own gear.

on August 11, 2020

My husband is so happy with this bass. I am very happy to do business with Glarry, it was easy and effortless.

on August 10, 2020

I have been a guitar player for 39 years, and always bought guitars based on brand name and hype. Oh, you need to get Brand X, because So and So plays only Brand X. Brand X is the BEST, because Brand X says they are...Blah blah blah. I've got Strats, Les Pauls, and Explorers, but I always wanted to try bass. I shopped around, and grew curious upon finding Glarry on YouTube. I said the same thing that everyone else says. How can a bass that cheap be any more than a piece of firewood and wir ...

I have been a guitar player for 39 years, and always bought guitars based on brand name and hype. Oh, you need to get Brand X, because So and So plays only Brand X. Brand X is the BEST, because Brand X says they are...Blah blah blah. I've got Strats, Les Pauls, and Explorers, but I always wanted to try bass. I shopped around, and grew curious upon finding Glarry on YouTube. I said the same thing that everyone else says. How can a bass that cheap be any more than a piece of firewood and wire? Well, spoiler alert! These things are LEGIT instruments. I fully expected poor quality fit and finish, and a bad setup. My expectations were smashed! Fit and finish is EXCELLENT, and no set up was needed. I did take it apart just to take a look inside, and do some work on the fretboard. I noticed that the finish on the fretboard is odd. Nothing defective, just looked dry. I lemon oiled it and it got better, but still felt a little odd, so I took a plastic card (like a credit card) and burnished the grain with the edge of it so it would sort of smooth out and close the grain. That seemed to do the trick. Looks fine now, and feels silky smooth. Other than the 30 minutes of tinkering with the fretboard (which wasn't needed, just my preference), this thing is a 10 out of 10. Is it a hand crafted in a custom shop heirloom that will impress a brand snob? NO. Is is a good beginner instrument? YES. Is it useful for more advanced users? YES. Could it be used to gig with? YES. Will it last? I think it will. If you treat your instruments like instruments, and not baseball bats, it should last for many years. Do you get what you pay for? NO...you get so much more. I would seriously have paid 3 to 4 times more in the past to get a similar quality instrument. I have absolutely no idea how Glarry is making any money on these. I will be getting a P Bass in the future as well as a tele style just to see how those are, but I can honestly say, I am a Glarry fan going forward. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK GLARRY!

on August 08, 2020

Perfect in all angles as far as the product and transaction all was smooth, I am satisfied with my purchase very affordable prices, I look forward to doing more purchase in the near future, 5 stars to Glarry music I didn't break the bank to get a good a base guitar.

on August 06, 2020

Beautiful bass guitar. Sounds and plays great. Excellent price.

on August 03, 2020

Love this bass! Perfect for learning. Personally will be changing out the pickups, but if you just need something to add to your collection or need something to learn on this is perfect!

on July 31, 2020

I'm really happy with this bass guitar! I must admit, I was a little wary due to the price but I wanted a bass to sit in the studio just to lay down some stuff for demos. I bought it expecting it to need some work but was pleasantly surprised. The finish on my bass is absolutely perfect. No flaws in paintwork, no dings. It was spot on. Couldn't be happier. The neck is straight and extremely comfortable to play, even for me who is very much a normal guitarist so used to thinner necks. The fre ...

I'm really happy with this bass guitar! I must admit, I was a little wary due to the price but I wanted a bass to sit in the studio just to lay down some stuff for demos. I bought it expecting it to need some work but was pleasantly surprised. The finish on my bass is absolutely perfect. No flaws in paintwork, no dings. It was spot on. Couldn't be happier. The neck is straight and extremely comfortable to play, even for me who is very much a normal guitarist so used to thinner necks. The fret ends aren't quite as rounded as I personally prefer, but they're dressed to a perfectly good standard and I will round them off myself. The underside of the nut can be a little sharp so I will also round that off. The pickups: I was expecting to need to swap these out immediately but I'm actually really happy with how they sound. The neck pickup is rich and full. The bridge pickup is a touch trebley for my liking, but that is managed with either the tone knob or blending a little neck into it. It came straight out of the box with a nice action and after a day while the strings settled the tuning stability is fantastic. Will definitely be recommending, and trying out some of Glarry's other offerings!

on July 29, 2020

Sweet sweetness. You can't go wrong. A minor setup is all it took to get this awesome bass playing and sounding great. Broad range of excellent natural tones. This is my studio bass. And if you're a Brand-Name snob...you lose. In the end, all sound gets manipulated. You'll never know what bass was used.only two things matter: the neck (which is smooth and fast) and the pickups (this basswired as a standard jazz) exceeds at doing the job). 5 STARS on quality, price and function. Thank you Glarry ...

Sweet sweetness. You can't go wrong. A minor setup is all it took to get this awesome bass playing and sounding great. Broad range of excellent natural tones. This is my studio bass. And if you're a Brand-Name snob...you lose. In the end, all sound gets manipulated. You'll never know what bass was used.only two things matter: the neck (which is smooth and fast) and the pickups (this basswired as a standard jazz) exceeds at doing the job). 5 STARS on quality, price and function. Thank you Glarry Music.

on July 28, 2020

Very fast shipping still intact amazingly no sharp frets very good quality for the meager price, I will Be buying more guitars from them . Very happy , bought for a friend he's happy with it

on July 27, 2020

I saw this on Allen Brown's YouTube channel (Bully Thakidd), and thought I would see if this bass lived up to the hype. This thing is playable right outside the box. It looks good and sounds pretty. If you wanted to set it up, it would be cake. The neck is thick like a P-Bass, which I don't really mind since I started with a P-Bass. There also seems to be a grounding/shielding problem, but YouTube tutorials could easily walk you through fixing the hum. The gig bag won't protect the bass from har ...

I saw this on Allen Brown's YouTube channel (Bully Thakidd), and thought I would see if this bass lived up to the hype. This thing is playable right outside the box. It looks good and sounds pretty. If you wanted to set it up, it would be cake. The neck is thick like a P-Bass, which I don't really mind since I started with a P-Bass. There also seems to be a grounding/shielding problem, but YouTube tutorials could easily walk you through fixing the hum. The gig bag won't protect the bass from harm, but it is waterproof. The strap also feels like it won't last long; both of these accessories feel gratuitous because I wasn't really paying for them, but it's a really nice addition for those who are just starting. This bass is amazing for people on a budget, people who are just starting to play, and people who like to customize. I just hope you buy it before the demand drives the price any higher!

on July 25, 2020

I heard so many good reviews on this affordable bass that I decided to try it. I played guitar and keyboard by ear. No formal training. Wanted to see if I could get some pleasure out of bass. This was what I would consider a good choice for a newbie. The Amp, although small in size give enough depth of sound to use as a home practice instrument and the package is well equipped for a low price. I think it is worth the cost of purchase and I am very happy with the results I am getting. I am 76 yea ...

I heard so many good reviews on this affordable bass that I decided to try it. I played guitar and keyboard by ear. No formal training. Wanted to see if I could get some pleasure out of bass. This was what I would consider a good choice for a newbie. The Amp, although small in size give enough depth of sound to use as a home practice instrument and the package is well equipped for a low price. I think it is worth the cost of purchase and I am very happy with the results I am getting. I am 76 years old and retired and it fits my personal needs very well at this time. Thank You Glarry Music.

on July 20, 2020

Really happy with this purchase. The guitar looks great, sounds really good and feels well built and sturdy. Came with a tiny bit of fret buzz on one or two frets, but nothing a 5 minute set-up couldn't fix - and most basses need a little adjustment out of the box so that's to be expected. The head is also a tiny bit heavy in comparison to the body when it comes to overall weight balance - but this is a minor gripe indeed and the bass still plays comfortably and sits well. Will be using this bas ...

Really happy with this purchase. The guitar looks great, sounds really good and feels well built and sturdy. Came with a tiny bit of fret buzz on one or two frets, but nothing a 5 minute set-up couldn't fix - and most basses need a little adjustment out of the box so that's to be expected. The head is also a tiny bit heavy in comparison to the body when it comes to overall weight balance - but this is a minor gripe indeed and the bass still plays comfortably and sits well. Will be using this bass mostly in my studio to record simple lines for production music, film and TV soundtracks etc. and it's going to be great for the job!

on July 20, 2020

Burlywood is fantastic looking. Sounds good. Plays great after lowering string height. Love the price!!

on July 18, 2020

neat bass, especially for the money. Dig the neck a lot. Worth the 80 bucks on its own. I was gonna get a 5 string, but i didnt want to wait an undetermined amount of time to get it. But who knows maybe il get one of those too, i 'd dig it in that dark blue

on July 16, 2020

I love this Jazz Bass so much, I'm seriously contemplating selling my Fender Jazz Bass. Seriously. The Glarry G Jazz is just beautiful to look at, comfortable to play, and sounds awesome. What's not to like? I'm a semi retired professional bassist, and I just love playing this guitar. Actins speak louder than words, so here is a link to my You Tube channel where you can see and hear it being played. I'm going to acquire a few more of these Glarry Bass Guitars before the price goes up. What ...

I love this Jazz Bass so much, I'm seriously contemplating selling my Fender Jazz Bass. Seriously. The Glarry G Jazz is just beautiful to look at, comfortable to play, and sounds awesome. What's not to like? I'm a semi retired professional bassist, and I just love playing this guitar. Actins speak louder than words, so here is a link to my You Tube channel where you can see and hear it being played. I'm going to acquire a few more of these Glarry Bass Guitars before the price goes up. What a bargain! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EESLJSVAcdQ&list=UUVpZ7woIOroyf_vCMG0M_3g&index=2

on July 12, 2020

Have been contemplating buying one for a while. Pulled the trigger after many videos and blogs stating it was worth it. Ordered four string jazz with sunburst. Got here within the time frame they said. First glance of opening it, I said wow. It looked great. One thing that was said was it was neck heavy. Upon holding it, it does have some weight on the neck but the body weight was very good, seemed to balance it out. Neck was very smooth on the backside, no burs or knicks making it very quick. F ...

Have been contemplating buying one for a while. Pulled the trigger after many videos and blogs stating it was worth it. Ordered four string jazz with sunburst. Got here within the time frame they said. First glance of opening it, I said wow. It looked great. One thing that was said was it was neck heavy. Upon holding it, it does have some weight on the neck but the body weight was very good, seemed to balance it out. Neck was very smooth on the backside, no burs or knicks making it very quick. Fret board may need a little grease but that is common on a brand new board. Ok now for sound. After giving it a quick tuning we'll.... it sounds like a jazz bass. I did lower the action a bit with the hex key that was provided, Thank you! After that adjustment the buzzing and sound was solid. Knobs were loose but not a worn out loose. Amp sounds good for a small 10 watt amp. Everything else in box was up to par. Overall this to me seems as if it paid off. Good little bass, good sound, great weight and feel. After some time of messing around with this one I will definitely be looking into the 5 string version. Can't go wrong with either price. Thanks you Glarry for a solid product that's not going to break the bank!

on July 18, 2020

Great value at $79. (Glarry got back to me quickly and this is being resolved, for some reason their email went into spam, previous emails didn't, SO CHECK SPAM FOLDERS!) Jack for chord does not work, chord wiggles around. Do not want to void any guarantee. Playing it without an amp for now. Action is great, strings are decent, Finish is smooth and pickups are also decent. Low output but I am sure some concessions had to be made to offer an instrument at this price. I have been a teacher ...

Great value at $79. (Glarry got back to me quickly and this is being resolved, for some reason their email went into spam, previous emails didn't, SO CHECK SPAM FOLDERS!) Jack for chord does not work, chord wiggles around. Do not want to void any guarantee. Playing it without an amp for now. Action is great, strings are decent, Finish is smooth and pickups are also decent. Low output but I am sure some concessions had to be made to offer an instrument at this price. I have been a teacher for 43 years and although I am not a music teacher I know it can be hard for kids to get instruments if they come from low income families. If this pandemic ever ends and we get back to normal, I will buy one every 6 months, and through the music teachers, I will give my older ones to a kid who wants to play bass but can't afford an instrument. Will update review once Customer Service gets back to me regarding the jack

on July 09, 2020

Some fret buzz, but wasn't expecting perfect at this price range.

on July 01, 2020

Awesome by all means

on June 30, 2020

I'm loving my Glarry bass guitar. Thank you I've played various guitars (not very well) for lots of years and I've wanted to get myself a bass for a long time but wasn't keen to spend £100s to give it a go. I looked at second hand but even there, you need to spend quite a bit to get something decent. When I saw the Glarry bass guitars at a price that was worth the risk, I looked more closely. Watching proper bass players play it and do really well, I decided to give it a go. Man, was I in ...

I'm loving my Glarry bass guitar. Thank you I've played various guitars (not very well) for lots of years and I've wanted to get myself a bass for a long time but wasn't keen to spend £100s to give it a go. I looked at second hand but even there, you need to spend quite a bit to get something decent. When I saw the Glarry bass guitars at a price that was worth the risk, I looked more closely. Watching proper bass players play it and do really well, I decided to give it a go. Man, was I in for a nice surprise! the instrument works really well, feels great and I cant fault it yet. Maybe, in years to come, I might want to get a guitar servicing pro to tweak a couple of bits, after all, it is wood and steel which can be adjusted if need be - it's up to me to make it sound good. I just love it Thank you Glarrry!

on June 25, 2020

Looks and sounds good. I'm a beginner so looking forward to play something meaningful in the future.

on June 24, 2020

I found this while looking for a bass for my son. I ended up ordering myself one too! The bag, strap, and cord are what you'd expect from a "package" deal. The amp has a fairly small speaker but works perfectly well for practice purposes. Everything is as pictured. I'm not a bassist, but I do play a few instruments (including guitar), and this bass sounds good to me. It also looks amazing! One note about the "Burlywood" finish. It's not just the same unfinished look as the head at the end of the ...

I found this while looking for a bass for my son. I ended up ordering myself one too! The bag, strap, and cord are what you'd expect from a "package" deal. The amp has a fairly small speaker but works perfectly well for practice purposes. Everything is as pictured. I'm not a bassist, but I do play a few instruments (including guitar), and this bass sounds good to me. It also looks amazing! One note about the "Burlywood" finish. It's not just the same unfinished look as the head at the end of the neck. It's got a woodgrainy-looking finish and a glossy sheen--nice style. No regrets here!

on June 23, 2020

This is my first bass, and I love it. Perfect price for learning the instrument! It comes with strings (that's how beginner I am). Took it to some friends who play professionally and they all agreed that it is a great quality for the price. No problems or defects. Three other friends are planning to purchase this as a secondary instrument (they mainly play keys, drums, etc.).

on June 23, 2020

I am very happy with my jazz bass, for the price,you can't beat it. Straight out of the box it plays and sounds fine, intonation was even close. I'm going to use it as a mod platform, but for my home recording needs, it's good the way it is. I highly recommend Glarry instruments for beginners, people on a budget, or folks like me who love to tinker and enjoy modding guitars without breaking the bank.

on June 15, 2020

Very satisfied

on June 15, 2020

This bass is shockingly awesome (for the price). One thing I will note with cheap instruments, is you are ususally reaching into a grab bag of mysteries. You can get a perfectly fine bass that feels great like me, or you could recieve a crappy cable harness, bad pickups, or just outright bad craftsmanship. I can happily say I've experienced none of the badness in the line above. The bass was setup with massively high action when I recieved it, probably for shipping protection reasons. After I g ...

This bass is shockingly awesome (for the price). One thing I will note with cheap instruments, is you are ususally reaching into a grab bag of mysteries. You can get a perfectly fine bass that feels great like me, or you could recieve a crappy cable harness, bad pickups, or just outright bad craftsmanship. I can happily say I've experienced none of the badness in the line above. The bass was setup with massively high action when I recieved it, probably for shipping protection reasons. After I got it set up, tightened the truss rod a bit, levelled the pickups, and fixed the intonation and action, this thing plays awesome. There are a few buzzy frets, but that can be fixed with a mallet. Just remember, any issues you find, are likely to be so minor and fixable, it can easily be written off with the price tag!

on June 11, 2020

All of these basses (I bought 3) play great and are excellent vehicules for upgrades. It took me 10 minutes to get used to the thicker neck. This was the problem for the Jazz Bass only.

on June 09, 2020

For the price it's a good instrument. Tuners are a little hard to turn, pickups not high output. Not a very resonant bass, strap button fell off I repaired that. Needs setup I'll buy better strings before I do that. Fretboard it dry frets are sharp at ends and not polished. Nut is plastic and sharp ends. Bridge is good. Neck is very heavy not balanced very well. Overall not terrible for $80 but needs work. Fortunately I have lots of experience in the luthier field.

on June 05, 2020

Wonderful company answered my questions before purchasing and when I decided on the GJazz in burlywood it was shipped very fast and got here in great shape. This was my second Glarry and both are exceptional in playability and finish.

on June 04, 2020

I decided 2 weeks ago I wanted to learn how to play a new instrument. For $80, this was a great investment. I'm already having a blast jamming with my bass.