Electric Bass Database Submission

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Product Info

Entering review for Aria IGB-68/5

Features

What year was it made? Where was is made? (Japan, Mexico, USA, etc...)
How many frets, or is it fretless? How many strings?
Solid-Top? Laminated top?
Which controls are given (volume, tone, selectors, etc...)?
Pickup configuration? (S/S/H, H/H, S/H, Piezo, etc...)
Make and model of pickups?
Active or Passive electronics?
Body and neck materials? (Maple, Mahogany, Alder, Ash, Koa, graphite, etc...)
Finish (Satin, transparent, natural, flamed top, etc...)
Body style (jazz, precision, headless,etc...)
Bridge style (String-thru body, etc...)
Tuners (Locking? Non-locking? Drop-tuner? brand of tuners - Sperzel, Gotoh, Grover, Schaller, etc...)
Neck/Scale (Fat, Thin, Jumbo Frets, Rosewood, Maple, etc...)
Any included accessories? (Case, gig bag, strap, cable, tools, humidifier, etc...)

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Sound

How does it suit your music style (and what is that style)?
What amps and effects are you using it with?
Is it noisy? On what settings?
Rich/Full sound? Dark sound? Warm sound? Bright sound?
What kind of sounds can the bass make? How much variety?
Is it noticeably better for the stage or the studio?
Likes and dislikes?

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Action, Fit, & Finish

How well was the bass set-up at the factory? (How was the action?)
How well were the pickups adjusted?
Did the bass contain any flaws? (misaligned bracing, poorly filed fretwire, finish flaws, poor quality wood, rusted or oxidized hardware, loose tuning pegs, poorly cut nut, poorly fit saddle, noisy pickup selector, loose controls, etc...)

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Reliability/Durability

Will this bass withstand live playing?
Does the hardware seem like it will last?
Is the finish good enough to last, or does it seem thin and easy to wear off with lots of playing?
Are the strap buttons solid?
Can you depend on it? How often does the neck/truss rod need to be adjusted?
Would you use it on a gig without a backup?

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Customer Support

If you've dealt with the company, how helpful/friendly were they?
Ever try and get it repaired? Was it under warranty?
How long is the warranty?

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Overall Rating

How long have you been playing? What other gear do you own?
Is there something you wish you had asked before buying this bass?
If it were stolen or lost, would you buy it again or get something else?
What do you love about it? What do you hate? What is your favorite feature?
Did you compare it to other basses? Which ones? Why did you choose this one?
Anything you wish it had?
Anything else you'd like to share?

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