Reflex Basses - Why we don't see many out there

[aLaoTatto]

I am a proud owner of a 2014 Reflex 5, in the single humbucker configuration, with the stunning tangerine pearl color.

I absolutely love it and I even plan on eventually getting a 4 string with the HS configuration(should have ordered the 5 in such fashion as well).

But why don't I see many people playing these fine basses and/or talking about them?

Im just a little curious.. am I missing anything?

 

[djaxup]

I am just not digging the look of the Reflex, the tone is every bit as awesome as the other EBMM basses. I also like that they feel smaller and more agile than a Stingray for example, they feel very good and are a joy to play. So for me, only the looks drive me more to the Bongo or Ray.

 

[bovinehost]

YOU aren't missing anything. The bass playing community in general is, however. I've been playing my Reflex 5er almost exclusively lately and there is nothing it can't do (short of household chores).

I think they aren't very well known in general. Which makes us, the Reflex players, even cooler.

 

[aLaoTatto]

YOU aren't missing anything. The bass playing community in general is, however. I've been playing my Reflex 5er almost exclusively lately and there is nothing it can't do (short of household chores).

I think they aren't very well known in general. Which makes us, the Reflex players, even cooler.

I will not lie.. I really dig the exclusivity

 

[Vincet68]

Similar with the 6-string guitar (I have a gold-top hardtail) - definitely a secret agent guitar. I think, because Reflex was used as the platform for GameChanger, it's never really pushed as a model in itself - pity because it's my go-to guitar for live and recording. If the bass is in the same ballpark, I'd take the exclusivity and run!


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[DirtyHippie]

My Rosewood neck 5H is my #1 far and above the others in my collection. I love my StingRays but the Reflex is something on a whole new level.

 

[KevinM]

When I bought my Reflex I was new to MM and didn't realize that was what I was buying.
Not only was I pleasantly surprised but the Reflex is the best sounding bass that I own

 

[nurnay]

They are great basses, I just could never embrace the look. But you never know, the Bongo grew on me.

 

[KevinM]

My Reflex was my go to bass until I got my fretless Bongo.
I've developed some kind of internal problem with the fretless and until I have time to get it fixed I'll be using my Reflex on Sundays.
Yesterday I kept saying "You can't go wrong with the Reflex".

 

[DirtyHippie]

I used my Reflex at every opportunity. Photo taken with potato.

 

[keko]

I sold mine, ...I'm still sad..., ...maybe one day I'll re-buy it from my friend?

 

[Daniel Piper]

Ordered mine in 2010, very early on in the life of the model. I adore it, and I haven't bought another bass since. I have HH 5string. I've thought about it lots, I think two reasons that might have limited it's popularity is the initially intimidating electronics package, and limited colours.

 

[dmarotta]

My 25th Ann (Reflex) is my go to bass in the studio.Its an HH rosewood and I always start a session with this bass.Covers just about everything.

 

[Daniel Piper]

Yep, agreed! Have you tested the new cobalt flats on it?

 

[aLaoTatto]

heres me and my Reflex5 the day it arrived!



@DirtyHippie - that bass is simply one of the most beautiful basses I have ever had the pleasure of seeing! wow!

 

[KevinM]

Yep, agreed! Have you tested the new cobalt flats on it?

I've used Cobalts on mine since they came out. They definitely make a big difference on the smoothness of the tone from string to string and the low B rocks

 

[Daniel Piper]

Awesome. I have been playing the same 5 string for 5 years and am keen to add a 4 banger - a Reflex 4 HSS is top of the list. Preferably a PDN model.

 

[jlepre]

I sold mine, ...I'm still sad..., ...maybe one day I'll re-buy it from my friend?

What!!! you SOLD it? WHY? I loved that bass. I was very envious.

 

[keko]

What!!! you SOLD it? WHY? I loved that bass. I was very envious.

I sold it because it's damn bloody recession over here at the South-East Europe and my Government is f*ck!ng me with high taxes, fuel prices, low salary ...etc.
I'm band-less and gig-less at the moment, so I'm waiting for some better times with my Bongo, which will be just fine for all my needs.

 

[dmarotta]

Yep, agreed! Have you tested the new cobalt flats on it?

Not yet but I plan to. Right now I have the preproduction Cobalt flats on a Stingray and a Bongo fretted and fretless. Gotta wait like everyone else .