Donner Electric Bass Guitar 4 Strings Full-Size Standard Bass JB-Style Beginner Kit White for Starter with Free Online Lesson Gig Bag Guitar Strap and Guitar Cable, DJB-510

Let me begin by saying I'm not a bassist; in fact, I'm not even a great guitarist, but rather an enthusiast who likes to experiment in his home studio. That being said, I purchased this for myself so I could lay down some rudimentary bass lines to glue together some song ideas ahead of someone else doing the real work, so take my comments in that context.I have to say, I LOVE this bass! As an owner of 3 other guitars, I CAN recognize good build quality and this certainly exemplifies that. There isn't a single blemish on this thing--it's shiny, slick and pretty. It's also SOLID, but not overly heavy. I'd guess it weighs about 7 or 8 freedom units (pounds) and its center of gravity is probably about the fourth fret from the end of the neck, so there's an ever so slight tendency for neck dive, but that's without the friction of a strap, just me holding it against my stomach and playing (yes, there is a carved comfort scoop).As it arrived, it was ALMOST in tune; the strings feel nice, well-coated so they're smooth with no biting. The tuners seem to work and one thing that actually surprised me is that it appears to have a bone nut--it's gritty, off-white and carved perfectly for each different string girth. The tuners are simple, but effective. At the other end, the bridge and saddles seem solid enough, though I'm not an expert, so I included a close-up picture for you to decide. The action is ever so slightly high due to my fingers being a just a bit shorter than average, but that's easily remedied. I included a pic of that, too, for your own reference.The knobs for the pots offer a pleasant resistance--just enough to feel substantial. The knobs themselves are straight and are installed securely. The pickups seem to be seated adequately and overall; this thing feels solid and pleasant to hold, which is important--especially if you're going to be using this for more than a couple of minutes.As for the playing, I like the classic P-Bass tone that this Donner provides; I ran this through my DAW and everything sounds good. Like I said, I'm not a professional bassist, but I was more than pleased with the sound I got. The strings stayed in tune and I had a great time. I'm not the next Michael Anthony or anything, but based on my experience as an incredibly mediocre guitarist, I'd say anyone else could probably get even more out of it.I will admit to one thing being a slight demerit in the evaluation of this bass: there is a tiny (I mean almost imperceptible, but not quite) bit of fret sprout on about three of the frets, something that is easily addressed by anyone with a luthier's kit--which, as the owner of 4 guitars now, I happen to possess. Fixing those frets will require about 5 minutes of work.The bundle includes a NICE, padded gig bag, a strap, a cable (which is surprisingly thick and deluxe-feeling) and an Allen wrench. The bass alone would have been a solid value, but with the added bundle, this is a home run for anyone who's a beginning/sometime/pro bassist (in need of an inexpensive backup). There are virtually no flaws and for the price, the potential downside is almost non-existent.

I will have to say this is a very well constructed, clean, well-packaged, great sounding bass. I'm an amateur guitar player off and on for years, switched to bass and do not intend to go back. I know that the parts aren't that good (but good enough) but can easily be replaced. I also have a Donner Cyclops mini amp I purchased a while back and am very happy with this purchase. I would like to compare this with a Squier to see differences. For the price you pay, you get a lot more. Great for beginners and musicians on a budget or second bass. Great bass!!!!

Everything worked great, had no damage when it arrived though there were random smudges and the plastic covering the knobs was very difficult to take off. needed a little adjustment as the action was pretty sloppy but my teacher who’s been in music for 40+ years says the quality for the price is awesome. would definitely recommend to anyone interested in bass.

This is my 2nd Donner guitar, also have the DST-400. The quality for the price cannot be understated. Requires a small setup of adjusting the action and possibly intonation but mine was spot on. Just buy it. If you care more about the quality of the instrument than the name on the headstock, I dare you to find better in this range. Great for beginners, but I wouldn't hesitate to gig or even record with mine, it sounds that good.

So I’ve been playing for years and only bought this for the body and neck for a custom project. The fit and finish is amazing. I watched a few review videos on this bass and it was mentioned that the frets stick out. Likely from the shrinkage of the wood. Took me maybe 10 minutes to file them smooth so not a big deal. I have been playing it stock for the past few days and it sounds really good. Wide range on the tone and good volume. Seems to have a little trouble picking up the high notes though. I keep seeing people complaining that it doesn’t stay in tune, i have not had this issue. They probably didn’t stretch the strings before tuning. Mine was already set up pretty well out of the box so no complaints there. Basically, it’s a $150 bass. You can’t expect it to be amazing compared to something that costs several hundred. But for this price, i think it’s certainly worth it. Especially if you’re just getting into playing.

Some reviewer claimed it was neck heavy. I found, it is NOT neck heavy, rather perfectly balanced whether on a strap, or on my knee. (My strap is leather though, and the body side is rather rough and grippy. So there is that factor)I was reluctant when I read that "neck heavy" stuff, but glad I did not heed those words.The Guitar IS on the heavy side, for sure though, (about 10 pounds.) So yes, compaired to a six string electric guitar it is heavier, and it's longer too. But it IS a standard full size electric BASS guitar, so, it is, what it is. Basses are bigger, heavier, and longer than six strings guitars, for sure. I am 6' and 190 lbs and no problem for me.It's a fine instrument IMO. Well balanced. Just what I hoped it would be. I am having a lot of fun with it.I have a little Fender, Frontman, 10G practice AMP ($80) and this bass just does not play so well on that, for me. I don't dare turn it up full blast on that little amp, for fear this bass might blow the speakers. This 10G works very well for my six string though. Nice and small. Sweet for 6 string guitarsA new FENDER BASS 40 AMP, that I ordered, arrived today though. ($200.). I DO like that 40 amp, for this bass.Some reviews say that the Fender bass amp plays on six string guitars OK too. I have not found very true for me. It sounds too deep, but truthfully, I have not fooled around with it much with my 6 string, and the bass amp does have a lot of settings. So maybe, (??) but I am sure my Fender, 10G is great for my 6 string, so I doubt I'll mess around using that with my bass anymoreSo anyway, I am in love with this Donner bass, so far. Everything works good, so far, for me. If I find anything negative about it later, I will come back and edit this review. 10/08/2022.

Purchased Bass as I am guitarist but fancied a go on 4 strings. Firstly I generally check reviews before purchasing and seeing a few positive reviews on YouTube I thought I would give this brand a try and I am quite shocked at how well this bass plays plus the extras you get. Firstly the bass is a nice weight not too heavy but not too light. Body has a deep sunburst finish which has been applied well. Maple neck with a wood similar to rosewood used for the fret board. Frets have been well dressed no buzzing or dead spots and fret ends have been nicely rounded off. Action was a little high but after lowering to my taste I had a play. I was impressed with the nice punchy tone this bass produces and how well it plays. The tone knob rolls off treble evenly which is nice to hear, usually on budget guitars you only have to touch the tone and the treble is gone in an instant. Nice quality gig bag which feels sturdy enough to protect the bass out and about and a decent jack lead and strap as well. I would honestly say I would be happy to gig with this bass. I would highly recommend this for a beginner or intermediate player really exceptional value and with a bit of a set up plays as good as any bass costing treble what this cost.

Die E Bass Gitarre hat sich meine Tochter gekauft, ihre Begeisterung war sehr groß. Hat sie am selben Tag noch ausprobiert. Mit einem 😁 im Gesicht 👍 Die Zustellung war nicht so schön. Wurde durch DPD geliefert und bei einem Nachbarn im Haus abgegeben. Leider wurde keine Nachricht im Briefkasten hinterlassen. 😕 So ging die Suche erst einmal los. Aber am Ende hat sich alles aufgeklärt. Also Begeisterung u. Freude sehr groß.

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The media could not be loaded.  Summary: It’s worth it but only if you’re willing to invest time/money into a good setup and strings. This sounds better than anything below an American Fender. I also found the neck to feel broken in from the get go. The neck is pretty chunky though, it feels very similar to my Sterling Ray5 and I really dig that. It’s a great neck profile, for me. I also think style-wise the gold logo and engraved neck plate are pretty nice.The trade off is if it’s like mine it will absolutely need a fret filing, and while the stock setup is actually passable, and pretty good with a slight truss rod tightening it could use a proper one. That said for the price of an Affinity Squier (which is just the bass, no accessories) you can get this Donner, which comes with a strap, gig bag, and cable then have it professionally set up with a good set of strings.That is a way better option for a beginner or someone just wanting a bass laying around.If you’re looking for a project bass, move along.Quality: Is a mixed bag. My bathroom scale says this weighs 9.8lbs which for me is heavy but manageable. The body's finish is absolutely flawless but my neck has a tiny nick and the headstock looks like it got smacked or smacked something at the factory. The electronics are great, the pots feel very smooth and work well.Mods: New strings, strap locks, knobs, and fret inlay stickers are about as far as I got. The pickups, bridge, possibly neck, likely tuners, and pickguard are all different from Fender/Squier sizing. So changing anything means you could be changing quite a few things. I really wanted to throw my tort pickguard on here as I love black/tort/rosewood but it won’t even fit over the pickups, forget the fact that it’d need all new holes drilled for the screws and the electronics need to be specifically positioned to fit. Fortunately I didn’t buy this as a mod bass but as a backup and travel bass.Sound: Is massive and incredible. I would say it’s very much aimed at the bedroom bassist as it naturally dips in the mids but by digging in with a pick you can create this growly and aggressive tone with a HUGE bottom end. Donner really took the bass part of bass guitar seriously here. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard a split single sound so big.Playability: If you like a 59 style P bass this is a great and playable choice for you. It did scratch my hands up pretty bad before I filed the fret ends but I really enjoyed getting to learn and use a new skill and because this is such a cheap bass there was no worry about damaging the fretboard (which for the record I didn’t at all). Now that the frets are nice and smooth it plays like butter and feels like home. I own 2 other P basses and a Stingray, 2 of those are 5 strings, so I like and am used to bigger necks and P basses. If you’re into a smaller neck, or you need a bass to be lightweight this isn’t for you.Accessories: Are totally usable. None of them are special but you do get a standard gig bag in terms of padding, quality, and pockets, the cable is actually a quality, thick cable with metal ends unlike some of the cheap, useless cables you sometimes get with starter instruments, and the strap while not particularly high quality is comfy and would have no problem lasting a long time if strap locks are used. All of this is light years ahead of the garbage that came with my first Squier Bullet guitar (that I still own and love but the accessories were all trash) 16 years ago, and it cost the same if you factor out the amp.Conclusion: I feel like this is a great bass, but it needs a tiny bit of love to get it there. Still if you’re really into that classic P bass feel and a tone that could knock over a building given enough amplification this is an incredible option for a mass-produced bass. We’re long past the days of country of origin mattering for stuff coming off the production line, and while spending more does get you some nicer fretwork and more pickup options, and is basically required if you want a project bass there’s always going to be trade-offs (namely in stock sound and accessories). For me this hit a real sweet spot and fits nicely into a really tight budget.

Pas chère et bonne qualité juste les cordes un peu raide mais pour commencer à jouer c’est vraiment bien! Bonne prise en main un peu lourde mais on s’habitue vite!