Read the review: http://bit.ly/Orange-O-BassReview
Look behind some of the biggest-name bassists on the planet, and you’ll see a fair share of Orange amps. Geddy Lee, Tom Petersson, and John McVie employ their distinctively rich, gritty tones, among others. But we’re here to talk about something from Orange that’s not from their fine selection of amps and cabinets. Enter the O Bass. This retro-kissed 4-string is the brainchild of Orange lead-designer Adrian Emsley, an incurable vintage junkie with a long history of tinkering with gear. In designing the O, Emsley wanted to give the instrument a deep vibe, a huge vintage tone, and a familiar feel.
This bass has been a bit of an enigma for a couple years now, appearing only briefly behind curtains at trade shows before eventually hitting the prototype phase. The good news is that the O Bass is now in production and that we recently spent some quality time with one.
The 34″-scale O Bass’ body is constructed from Okoumé, a lightweight wood native to Africa, and topped with a basswood veneer. Our test model came finished in teardrop sunburst, but black and, yes, orange finishes are also available. The O Bass has ABS binding on the burst and black versions that makes for a great retro touch. And the wonderfully bold headstock atop the maple neck is finished in white, which helps highlight the Orange logo and oversized open-gear tuners.
Continue reading the review: http://bit.ly/Orange-O-BassReview
Amazon Auto Links: No products found.
Wish Premier Guitar would bring back Steve Cook’s regular column. His insights on how to approach the bass made this guitar play suck a little less at the instrument, not to mention the great advice on touring and being a better bandmate and musician in general.
He should’ve slaped it…
Do a rig rundown on the goo goo dolls.
Les P-bass
Love it, this is for people who want that P Bass honk but don’t want a P Bass!
Cool. Make a fiver with a 1.75″ nut width. Really. Pretty please. P r e t t y p l e a s e…
That body looks a lot like the Decision bass by Reverend. Decisions are nicely built; solid without being back-breakers. This O bass seems worthy of an audition!
Are these already out of production? Unavailible everywhere!
I put a down payment on an Orange one at my local music store. Can’t wait to bring this thing home.
Nice Sound!
On their web sites the scratchplate is white..why? and some has the binding others not..
Stick a j pickup on the bridge and then I’d buy it!
Hi.Nice review is the O bass a long or short scale bass?
Thanks
I have had dreadful experiences attempting to acquire “vintage” gear off Ebay,craigslist..etc. You wind up paying way too much for something all beat to Hell and requiring repairs costing even more funds. I really dig brand new instruments that have classic vintage mojo and tone. This bass looks and sounds awesome. Reminds me of something I would expect from Eastwood or Dipinto.
looks kewl needs more rock and roll to it
Orange is an amp company.
Like it a lot.
Sounds like a p bass
These things sound better than any P-bass I’ve ever heard.
hand wired, hand strung=worth 5x more?
dont buy that
please tell me where I can get that scratch plate I cannot find it anywhere 🙁
I like it, sounds great and the price is right. win win
i like the sound, but it’s pretty ugly
Awful burst imho 🙁
Would love to hear a real bassist playing it.
Awesome bass, awesome review! I want one!
I’m now debating between the Michael Anthony Schecter and this bass now.
Sounds like a p bass
I want one!
Quit mumbling man….
Oh look it’s a weirdly shaped p-bass