How Did The Sound Change?

The pickups have been upgraded, as the brand new bass sports activities a Wilkinson split-coil set. These do extra carefully resemble a real P-bass pickup, with extra chunk and output which might be about on par with a strong Squier bass. I’m very pleased with the improve, which made the bass far more useable, no matter your talent degree. These two basses are performed by the identical amp in each clips and you may hear a reasonably stout distinction in tone. Except for the great tweak with the pickups, the remainder of the electronics appears to be like, really feel, and sound the identical to me. No upgraded pots so far as I can visible and sonically inform. Quantity and tone pots are useable, however not extremely delicate, and even very delicate, that means you may go from loud to silent rapidly, and clear to muddy rapidly. The brand new Wilkinson cut up coils make a giant distinction when it comes to punch, quantity, and readability, however nonetheless put this solely on par with a Squier, Harley Benton, or related degree instrument.

Verdict: General tone is improved, however on par for the elevated worth.

Enhancements To Playability & Really feel?

The neck on the upgraded GP II Bass remains to be large and spherical, nevertheless it positively feels slimmed down from the unique mannequin I used to be despatched. Tuning is certainly higher, as I can go various minutes of down choosing with out having to regulate it. {Hardware} just like the tuners and bridge each feel and appear a lot better than the unique, even when they’re solely marginal upgrades. It provides the looks and really feel of a high quality instrument, one thing the unique GP Bass was starkly missing. Sadly, the GP II Bass remains to be riddled with fret buzz, possible because of the excessive frets as a result of the motion feels and appears actually good to my eyes.

Verdict: It’s an enchancment, however not as giant as you might have considered trying for double the value.

End & Development

I feel what’s most spectacular in regards to the newly improved Glarry GP II Bass is the brand new end. It appears to be like a lot nicer, with a smoother, glossier look over mild wooden in comparison with the darker, grainier wooden used initially. The Canadian Maple appears to be like and feels a lot improved on the fretboard as properly, with a cleaner look that contrasts the striping alongside the neck. It’s actually a prettier bass guitar and it feels way more full, like one strong unit. Once more, there’s a good improve right here that squarely brings it into the realm of a pleasant Squier or Harley Benton product, with out dipping into the upper finish territory. On the finish of the day, it’s nonetheless inferior to my Basic Vibe Squier.

Remaining Ideas

Glarry did a fantastic job correcting the laundry checklist of points I had with the unique GP Bass. Nevertheless, the value practically doubled, that means that this bass is now firmly in used Squier Affinity Collection territory. I do assume it is a extra strong instrument than some Affinity Basses, however not all. It’s like a excessive flooring, low ceiling state of affairs the place the Glarry feels rock strong and received’t disappoint, however it’s lacking a number of the magic that gamers could discover in low-cost gear. With the Wilkinson pickup they’ve actually succeeded in a very powerful division, bettering the tone of the instrument, making this a strong instrument for freshmen and execs alike. The truth is, DIY modders could not even wish to actually improve the electronics a lot. As a substitute, a strong arrange, new strings, and new tuners would have this factor 100% skilled grade prepared. General, I feel Glarry did a fantastic job bettering some evident points and has offered a way more consumer pleasant and satisfying bass guitar. Should you’re on a strict finances, the upgraded GP II Bass ought to 100% be in your radar!

Unique Rating: 4.3 out of 10

Revised Rating: 5.5 out of 10