Marylin by Offbeat Guitars - A Happy Medium Between Vintage and Modern - LowEndLobster Review
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2022
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Offbeat Marylin Unboxing & First Impressions: • Offbeat Marilyn from O...
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Hey Everyone! Today we're going to be reviewing Marylin by Offbeat Guitars. We had previously done an unboxing video on this bass, and today we're taking a deeper dive into what Marylin is and what makes her so good. Featuring a northern pine body in a gorgeous red oil/poly blend finish, a roasted maple warmoth neck, a snappy EMG MM-CS pickup, and beautifully aged hardware, Marylin gives quite the first impression. However does her endearing nature and delightful character stand the test of time? Let's find out!
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It's great waking up on Sunday morning to a cup of Joe and lobster bass reviews. That is one punchy sounding bass.
The Bass looks like something off an American Pickers episode, but it looks like a slap monster 💀... Sounds good!
Very nice bass sounds great, not to mention you're playing. Thanks bro.
Very nice sounding and looking bass! I actually put a couple of MMCS pickups in my Ray5 with a BTC preamp and they sound great :)
Great review Lobster. The sounds are really stellar. I just don't get playing with a pick I just can't seem to put it into context as to what genre or style of music it fits. Thanks for the review.
Punk rock ala Green Day, biker metal ala Motörhead.
Pick is also a good technique to have for more tonal options. I’ve been using Basket Case by Green Day as a way to practice using a pick, since the Dookie album was recorded with Dirnt using a pick.
Pine🤯🤯🤯.... beautiful, perfect hardware and great sounding 👏👏👏👏
EMG pickups are always going to hit hard, this thing is beautiful, I think I know which brand I'll be watching for my next GAS acquisition
Instrument seems to be really well-executed overall and the price point is reasonable for a US-built bass but the one feature that seems to clash with the rest of the assembly is the bright color of the pickup. It really stands out from the instrument in a not good way, though everything else seems good overall. Its nice to see the number of instruments available in medium scale increasing also.
Get a new pup cover. That’s an easy fix.
@@TheMlvswoll thanks I never would’ve come up with that on my own
@@TheMlvswoll EMGs are epoxied into the cover, you would need to buy a whole new pickup.
@@josephbania4564 This
I both agree and disagree. Yes it doesn't really match the rest of the bass, but I think it's cool. A black cover would be a bit boring but white makes it stand out more.
I'm considering a medium scale bass. I like what Offbeat has to offer except the hardware aging.
You can really tell when this guy digs a bass. The enthusiasm makes me want to check one of these puppies out though ""reliced" and short-scale is normally not my thing. But I do like a scrappy guitar company that is willing to try something a little different. And hey, don't forget to return that bass, Lobster dude!
Killer sounding bass. Could tell you really enjoyed playing it.
There is no excuse for making battery replacement or truss rod adjustments/ access so difficult. For this reason alone, I believe that this will be a bass relegated to studio use and a collectable.
I agree, but have to mention for $20 to $40 a luthier with a milling machine can cut a modern truss rod access in, like I've had done w/ newer fender reissue basses.
That's great! You ever thought of reviewing a Hofner HCT? I know you did a Shorty a few years back.
Again thanks for the review of the OffBeat bass. I love my Priscilla bass! Get one, you won’t be sorry 😎
Lobster, thanks for the demo. Have you heard of Joe's Guitars? I recently picked up a SKG short scale bass in a trade. I replaced the pickup with Seymour Duncan SMB-4A, 920D Custom pots and Hipshot tuners. Looks and sounds similar to that Marilyn.
As a mostly pick player these days, I appreciate the extended pick playing segment in this one.
That is such a nice looking bass
That reminds me I pulled an inbanez phatii out of a bass a while back. Same concept with the boost n scoop. Hmmm....
Lets goooo lobster man
Lobby,,sounds beautiful,,,definitely,,that MM,,sound going on,,,BTW,,,,great chops!
Like others, I really liked the long pick demo... and it's really cool how this bass really has a lot different character with a pick vs. fingerstyle... some basses have a bit more treble, but this one really pops with a pick in my opinion. Maybe it's the pickup? Great video though, awesome bass!
Thank you David!
The body shape is kinda cool.A little reminiscent of a BC Rich Eagle
Bass sounds great once you flipped the queso switch, everyone likes queso. But really I like this bass for what it costs, it smells like a Serek ?. Wow.
It looks like a bopper.
Is there a battery inside or not?
Your pick playing seems a lot more relaxed. You've been practicing!
"Joyful slapping experience" needs to be a meme.
Having looked on their site, there all very reasonable. Not sure i would pick one over a Fender!
Maybe a stupid question, but the dark marks on the top of the body: are those only visual or is it actually cut into the body? Meaning, can you feel the slices?
It could be Aged Vintage wood or old pallets from the yard. 😂Great channel can you do a review on the HB 60 wb semi hollow. Thanks 🙏 if ye get time 👍🏻
HI, a question for you about the Sterling Sting Ray Sub 5. I have a left hand model and want to know which Hipshot Ultra-Lite tuners wit fit. THe 1/2", or 3/8" size. Do you know if either the Hipshot Kick Ass or "A" style bridges can be retrofitted to the body. Thank you for the great videos, keep them coming.
1/2” tuners for the SUB. You can install a Hipshot bridge but be aware of the spacing. I wouldn't go any wider than 17.5
@@LowEndLobster Thank you, I suppose for the price it's okay, but the strings don't line up with the p/u pole pieces, and the nut is a joke. The finish is good, and the neck fits tight. But they wired the pots backwards for a left hand. I fixed the volume pot but I can't change the others. I see EMG's in the near future. lol
Cool bass...
The miracle occurs at 5:12 minutes.
Just got my S. I.T.
Offbeat Guitars just seems to be too good to be true. I've been considering to get one myself because... I mean why wouldn't I?
17:17 P.S. the Bebe Sign of Approval really won me over on this bass
Not a big fan of the carves in the top but cool bass for sure
Bravo for American made. However, it bugs me to no end that 1) No easy access battery door 2) No easy truss rod adjustment feature 3) Color of EMG coil is a distracting off-white color yet could be same aged silver color that is under the brass volume pot, brass tone pot & brass EMG EXB control pot. 4) The off-while neck markers should also be aged silver in color. Thanks for the review Lobster.
You see picks aren't all bad 😉
It's a very different bass . it's almost the bass version of a Rat rod of the car world
Yes! Absolutely has a 'rat rod' feel
it would be pretty cool if you had a discord server
It's linked in the description, we have a very active community. Come join!
Yep... CO is an expensive place to live (surely affecting the prices of the instruments.)
I could make one of these, after all it seems to be a partscaster guitar.
You absolutely could assemble something similar, however Micah at Offbeat is absolutely a craftsman (with loads of woodworking background) with great attention to detail. His knowledge and experience definitely adds value to these instruments.
You are probably right, it comes down to the feel at the end of the day. However, with the number of luthiers using parts such as pick-ups and other electrics 'off the shelf' so to speak, perhaps a measure of originality isn't being created? No doubt they are quality instruments, but it would be nice if ALL the component parts were manufactured by the maker.
With free barn wood and under $500 invested, my guitarist friend just finished his "barncaster", pine and a warmouth neck, and its better than any telecaster ive ever heard or played. Trying to convince him to do it again and sell it for $1800
@@UglyChe You got it. There are so many manufacturers these days that as I say, make a guitar and use other people's hardware. OK, the hardware may not be as compatible in quality or sound, but at least they are original.
@@UglyChe No joke, I LOVE seeing reclaimed wood in guitars. LOOOOVE it. Kudos to your friend and I hope they keep building!
Seems real nice. I'm a little disappointed that a company called "Offbeat" more or less copied Peavey's headstock. I would expect something more... off. :D
I believe that's the standard warmoth medium/short scale headstock.
@@LowEndLobster ah okay. It's similar!
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I miss my Furys. :(
looks like it got mauled by a bear
You should see the bear ;P
18k for this wtf?
Huh? They're like 1800
@@LowEndLobster oh I meant 1.8k, still expensive
Reasonable price for an US built bass, what is that even supposed to mean? Tone countries now? Supporting US economy? Buy a similar Asian bass then for half the price and give the money to an American homeless person.
Tone countries LOL! I like it and might use that in the future XD. To your point- when looking at the pricing of an instrument we need to look at what it is, where it came from, and what it's competing against in the market. It's not about supporting the economy, but recognizing that people often pay a premium for American made instruments with an expectation that the quality and levels of craftsmanship will be higher, and will cross shop those products. The actual levels of quality/craftsmanship of USA insruments IMO is arguable as companies like Fender exist (and I would never buy a USA Fender... yuck). With Fender being the 'default' instrument brand for many and with even basic USA Fenders breaking the $2000 point, my statement stands. This bass is well priced for a US built bass.
Random question... Are you Salvadoreno? Your last name is one shared with some of my family down there