thebeat Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 As per the the thread title. Anyone out there tried a Korean Burns Bison? I have a hankering for one at the moment...notice i didn't say 'gassing'...i'm in denial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 You're gassing for that monster? How? I've played an old (very very old) one in a local music shop, and it just sounded and played awful. Really, really bad. It is probably different to the newer ones (which are almost certainly better) but I can't stress enough how hideous it was in terms of sound, playability, and of course looks. Although it does look pretty cool. But I like bongos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Haha! I like Bongos, too! I've always thought that the current Bison looks like a really cool alternative to a Precision - Especially in white with the gold hardware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeat Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='455014' date='Apr 5 2009, 11:25 PM']Haha! I like Bongos, too! I've always thought that the current Bison looks like a really cool alternative to a Precision - Especially in white with the gold hardware [/quote] I actually love the looks too...but the white one is too tarty looking for me, the gold hardware kinda puts me off...would either be a black one or red one if i take the plunge...it's as an alternative to a Precision that i'm considering it. Suppose that i can always sell it if it i don't like it...at a loss if my past impulse buys are anything to go by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 (edited) I have a white Bison with gold gardware. The shop put it under the lights. They knew how to make me pay!!! Not sure where it was made (It's in the lockup as I type) but it's about 5-6 years old now. It sounds great onstage and has more of a Ric sound than any of my Ric's! It has a very long reach on the neck and a superb variety of sounds. It also weighs a ton! Edited April 19, 2009 by 12stringbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Now I come to notice this thread again, I picked one up at Electro the other day - Yes, they weigh an absolute ton & the neck is seriously long. I didn't bother to play this particular one, as the action was several miles high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 The action on mine is fantastically low, fortunately. With very light strings, it's fantastic to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Shortest time I've owned a bass was one of the Korean Bisons. Think I turned it round in about 6 weeks, just couldn't get on with it. Neck seemed way too long (but I'm just under 5'8" without gorilla like arms) and I couldn't get comfy with it. Wasn't thrilled with the finish either, it was a black one but it was a matt finish and looked a bit cheap up close. Sounded OK but nothing special. Got pretty much what I paid for it and the buyer collected from me so no financial harm done ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeat Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the input gents...think i'll give it a miss for the time being at least....maybe when i have a bit more spare change i'll give it a twirl, though the weight issue kinda puts me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 [quote name='thebeat' post='467729' date='Apr 20 2009, 05:35 PM']..maybe when i have a bit more spare change i'll give it a twirl, though the weight issue kinda puts me off.[/quote] The weight is not insurmountable. I've done several gigs with mine. Worth having a look for one to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 i know im diggin up an old thread here but just came across it and had to comment. Ive had my bison now for over a year and it STILL gets me giddy when i get it out of its case. Most times the novelty of a new bass lasts me about 4 months but this baby keeps me goin. Wanted one for ages and even tho i gas for other basses i could never top the feelin i have for the bison (only bass that could do it would be a Ricky 4005 in cherryburst!). Heres a pic of me rocking it at the Night N Day in Manchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I tried a Korean one many moons ago, when trying (unsuccesfully) to find a Fender Jazz that I liked (tone-wise). It was easily the best sounding bass I played that day! It played well, too (But this [i]was[/i] in the now legendary Wapping Bass Centre, and their instrumnents were nearly all superbly set up) I liked the pick-up switching. The "wild dog" setting is good! I'd have bought it, but it was white and gold, and looked like some tastless nouveau-riche individual's bathroom suite. Had it been black/silver, I'd probably have bought it. Now, I have too many black basses, and probably wouldn't bother... but only for that reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 My mate a work brought his new one in, it reminded me of of a cheap Thunderbird copy to play. Take that comment as you like! sounded ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Always nice to see an old thread get a bit of new life... I owned one at the height of my GAS around 2005. Nice bass, a bit too tricked out with all the settings (mad dog or snarling dog or whatever it was called was my favourite). Mine was the white Bison with the hardware. Good fun & it certainly had that vintage vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) I don't have a Burns bass, but I have a Double Six. I played an original Double Six back in the day, just after Cliff & the Shads used one in 'On The Beach' from Summer Holiday. That one was fitted with the special set of 'Octave Down' strings as used by Hank & was essentially a bass 12 string Fender VI equivalent(!!!!). I can say that mine is better made, witha MUCH better bridge with 12 intonatable saddles (the original had an angled bar), has a great action and the TriSonics are a different flavour & hold their own. I wouldn't have too much of a problem with a Bison Bass, although I'd actually prefer a Club Marquee bass - do they do a V? G. Edited October 8, 2010 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Just seen a red burst one, I think the word I want is un-pretty. I facking lave it! Played one once and although it felt huge it sounded great. Any noteable players? Did oasis use one at some point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 The Burns sound on the Gainsbourg records is one of my all-time favourite sounds so if it's anything like this, I'm in: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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