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Great transaction with Offbeat Guitars!
Derrick
Excellent playing bass. The 32” scale feels really good and the EMG pickups sound amazing!
Kevin
Absolutely fantastic instrument. Looks beautiful, plays comfortably, and I’ve been able to get tons of different sounds out of it just using my pre-amp and a delay/verb. Not a bad sound in it so far.
Richard
Xlnt very well balanced nice fretwork plays great sounds great FLATWOUND strings love it builder very nice fantastic purchase thank you.
Chuck
Wonderful bass xlnt seller builder
Chuck
Bass is great! Thanks!
Dennis
Another absolutely beautiful instrument. Top-notch craftsmanship, excellent customer service. Thank you, Micah.
Paul
This bass is a little beast! The guys in the band love it. In fact, a couple of the wives even said we sound better and could not believe the difference. Paired with my Mesa Subway D800+ head and Subway 1×15 cabinet it is an amazing little and lightweight set up. Packs a punch and cuts through nice, full and tight, with plenty of bottom end and clarity. Actually had several people from the crowd(s) we played for come up and talk to me about the guitar and my rig. They were curious what I was playing because of the size and the tone. People were digging it! Thanks Again!!
Brad
Excellent bass! The neck is one of the finest I’ve had the pleasure of playing. Harmonics and notes just sound incredible. A+ on playability, tone, weight and gorgeous looks. Offbeat Guitars is where it’s at! Bravo 👏
Cody
Love this bass! Love the pickups too! Thank you! Awesome craftsmanship!
Linda
What a piece of art you’ve made here. I see a lot of instruments in the shop so I normally don’t get excited but when I opened the bag you got a “wow” out of me. It treads the line between cool and classic perfectly. I’m really impressed. Just gotta tweak the setup to my liking then toss my Fender in the trash. Thanks so much Micah. This is exactly the bass I wanted. 🙏
Brian
Sounds, plays, and looks fantastic. Very cool vibe for me. Thx for building it.
Mike
Amazingly light bass. I just love how it looks and plays worth every penny.
Spencer
Nice bass. Sounds great, plays well, looks great if you’re in to relic, mid-century aesthetics.
Avi
This is a really cool short scale bass. The communication and shipping was very fast as well. Thank you!
Robert
Holy smokes! This is one amazing bass and a piece of art! Well done!!
Todd
Bass looks, feels, and sounds great! This is my first experience with Offbeat brand basses and I am blown away by the quality! Thanks!
John
Thanks for the bass, I am loving it and after a few weeks of playing I have realized this is the finest instrument I have ever owned. I took it out for jam session this past weekend and it sounded great in the room. Effortless to play and the tone is gorgeous. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Ryan
Beautifully built short scale bass! Excellent customer relations, packaged with a great deal of care, and it arrived ready to play. This is essentially a lightweight, short scale ’55 P style bass with all the thump you’d expect from a full-scale four-string. (I own a ’55 Fender Custom Shop P bass.) Thank you, Micah; thank you Offbeat Guitars! I highly recommend this seller.
Anthony
I’m simply amazed by the quality of this bass. I expected my money’s worth, but this is way more than that! Great bass, great service, FAST shipping, overall I’m more than satisfied.
Josh
Thanks for this awesome bass! It was very well packed for shipment. The finish is very well done and i appreciate Offbeat not tensioning the strings. This is a very unique bass and it sounds fantastic with the split blade pickups. I will be hugging it to sleep every night.
Jeanette
Awesome Shelby bass! Blue with a white racing stripe. I had to have it since it matched my tank on my motorcycle! Lol. It is my first short scale. Perfect for sitting and learning or standing and jamming long sets since it’s lighter than any of my other basses. Micah answered all my questions thoroughly before making the purchase. I will definitely look into buying again from Offbeat when I start jonesing for another bass to add to my collection.
John
Great bass! If you are looking for something a little different, check them out. Communication and shipping was fast and amazing too.
Lawrence
***** I’m absolutely loving my bass! The fine detail of the brass pickguard melding into the stainless control panel. The metal plates, chunky brass bridge, and gorgeous tuners really make the bass look and feel beefy but it’s remarkably light and easy playing with phenomenal tone. Good work, everyone is jealous!
Chad
Another easy transaction and a great short scale bass from Offbeat Guitars! I’m loving this little ‘Roxie’, and these are wonderful folks to deal with, so buy with confidence!
Pierre
Another awesome short scale “Shelby’, this time with the EMG Geezer Butler P pickup and the Hipshot bridge! I LOVE IT!!!!
Pierre
Micah – I have to tell you that I love this bass already. My all time favorite bass to date was my American Standard Jazz bass, but I’m 44 and have worked as a pro chef my whole life and my joints / tendons are shot. Hence the short scale. I currently own a Sandberg Lionel – which is also great – but your bass gets me right back to the same feel and sound of the Jazz bass, without the longer scale. Super thumpy with flats. Thank you SO much. Again – I love supporting people who are making cool shit. Much appreciation. I’m spreading the word and will turn everyone I know onto Offbeat Guitars. Cheers!
Chris
This bass feels, plays, and sounds amazing!
Pierre
Thanks, Offbeat Guitar fam!
Incredible instrument with a fast neck and wide range of tones. So much fun!
Ryan
Gorgeous Bass. Excellent craftsmanship; sounds full and punchy and like nothing else – in the best way imaginable. Super helpful and responsive owner. Couldn’t be happier!
Chris
Awesome bass, fast shipping, great seller. Have the feeling this is the first of many!
Kevin
Great seller, great bass, fast shipping, everything great!!
Phil
Smooth transaction and a super nice seller. Bass arrived quickly and plays and sounds great. Thanks!
Daniel
Took a chance on a brand I’ve never played. The Offbeat team was great to work with, Micah showed confidence in their product. I respect that. The bass I purchased is a little gem. I am a fan, and I would not hesitate to make another purchase from Offbeat!🤘🏼
Joseph
Great bass!
Eric
*****
Richard
Beautiful instrument, quickly sent and perfectly packed. So excited to play it out of a proper rig – that’s next.
Robert
Purchased a fantastic Jacqueline 32″ scale bass. The luthier is a warm and friendly person. The bass shows care in all of its construction and sounds amazing. Thank you so much!!
Kenneth
Great people to deal with, very responsive and helpful. Oh, the bass? Just awesome. Bit of a rustic-meets-modern vibe to it, with a unique aesthetic. And the tone? Exactly what it should be, with a little extra. Then I put a set of DR Sunbeams on it, and it’s sublime. Can’t wait to see how their next small batch turns out. I could very well end up owning another.
Steve
Wanted to drop a line to say how much I am enjoying the Shelby bass. It’s so easy to play, perfectly balanced with a badass sound out of a small package! I can tell a lot of thought, love and skill went into the build; thank you for that!
Jeff
Very nice folks to deal with. Well packaged and a nicely made instrument, very cool. Thanks!
Charlie
This bass is more beautiful in person. It sounds great and the warmoth neck is fast. Great packing and fast shipping too.
Ric
Great communication and fantastic instruments.
Kevin
Amazing seller! I HIGHLY recommend getting an Offbeat!
Andrew
Now that I have had a little time to spend with Priscilla, I have fallen in love with her. Very happy. Thank you.
Pete
The new bass arrived this morning, and I am just simply on cloud 9, over the moon in love with it! I am such a fan of your style and hope to bring many more your way as I get to show it off! Deepest thanks and appreciation to you and Pam! Wishing you all the best and continued success!!!
Andrew
Great builder and solid customer service.
David
My new Offbeat Model P was shipped promptly, plays like a dream, and sounds fabulous! I’m PSYCHED to take it on the road with Emmylou Harris this fall. Thanks, folks!
Chris
Great communication solid product (fat and loud and pretty) and [s]hipped quick.
Nathan
Another remarkable instrument from Offbeat Guitars. Well constructed and an all around pleasure to play. Thank you again Micah. 5 Stars!!
Corey
The bass seems solid and a unique design . It is super lightweight and the neck is fast.
Donald
I’ve got to tell you that Micah at Offbeat makes a fantastic bass. I’ve been playing USA Stingrays and Jazz Basses forever. I bought a Burgundy Jackie O and I’m blown away by how great it not only sounds, but the look and the feel of the neck and placement of the Thunderbird pickup is spot on and makes this too amazing to put down. Offbeat Basses are well made & sound fat, Offbeat shipped fast and answered my questions quickly and honestly. You owe it to yourself to buy one. Highly recommended!.
David
Quick response, fast shipping, wonderful instrument – pretty sure this may be the first in a collection of Offbeat Bass acquisitions.
Ed
Great seller. Great bass.
Rob
A special guitar that exudes the time and effort put in to create it. Micah is a pleasure to work with and I look forward to my next one. Five Stars.
Corey
Amazing Bass. Attention to detail and playability is top notch. And super quick shipping.
Melissa
Great communication from the company thru the process. Easy to work with… all my questions answered timely before purchasing and SUPER fast shipping! Arrived in the gig bag and the guitar is GORGEOUS and sounds warm and amazing! LOVE IT! Thank you Offbeat Guitars
Karen
*****
Dave
Prompt shipping. Great communication. I like the guitar.
Feda
Such a beautiful bass! I can’t stop staring at it. The feel is amazing too. Such a great neck. Great seller. Super responsive and fast shipping. Keep making these amazing instruments!
Daniel
What an absolute joy to play this bass! When I first saw this, I had a feeling this was going to be a special instrument. Not only is it beautiful, but wonderfully crafted. Don’t hesitate to get one of these wonderful American made basses.
Tom
Absolutely love the bass I got from Offbeat Guitars! Huge tone but light in weight. And a truly unique look that I can’t wait to show off on stage. Sounds great on it’s own, but the true test was band practice. Sounds great in the context of the full band and my bandmates loved it too. Thanks Micah and Pam!
Andrew
I was not looking to buy another bass, as I was patiently waiting for my next Fender. I don’t know why this beauty popped up while I was wasting time on Reverb, but it was indeed love at first sight! I quickly canceled my Fender order & got this babe in my cart. Upon delivery, I could not be happier with my decision & feel this is going to be a strong romance! Thank you for what you do & thank you for holding my hand during this process – I could not be more thrilled!!
Maryann
This bass is absolutely KILLER!!. Plays effortlessly, perfectly balanced, Tuners are fantastic. Everything about this bass is stellar. I normally play a real 1958 P-bass or 1962 P-bass and this thing is certainly in the ballpark as those timeless instruments. STOKED!!!!!!!!!
Steve
High quality custom build; sweet finish! Would recommend.
Matthew
Really sweet build, such character in what is essentially a Stingray.
Kevin