Customer Reviews

Dean Edge 8-String Bass, Active Electronics, Classic Black

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So, I decided to buy an 8-string and learn how to play it, since I was already uver-used to playing the 4-string. You know,I wanted that high-end dominance that the 8-string provides.
This bass does all of that, and has active pickups to boot. Not that they are particularly the best active pickups (the battery dies out a little early for my tastes), but they get the job done - and can blast the hell out of a sound system with an impressive overdrive knob.
The tone is really good, by all means. Unlike the Schecter Stilletto 8, the first few frets don't buzz when you use them, and the thing maintains the octave-harmonics effect even when you use tapping or slapping effects. The strings feel really good on the fingers, and it's no problem to slide while keeping an even sound. The only problem I have is that, if one tries to use an octave string alone, it will not sound off as highly as the fat strings, which makes it a little less fun.

I would say that this is a worthwhile buy for those just starting on the 8-string, because it is reliable, has one of the best sound-qualities, and fits a good budget at $500.

Materials (Hardware) Good ****
Finish (Paint) Very Good *****
Neck Good ****
Tuners Very Good *****
Strings Very Good *****
Sound Excellent *******
Overall CraftsmanshipVery Good *****
Ability to put it down: Not Good at all **
(I cannot put it down) SORRY! ! !