History:
Purchase: Purchased on eBay for about $1500.00 because I thought I was getting the same quality instrument played by the God of Thunder himself.
What I Like About This Unit: The Bass looks cool(from a distance). It is well balanced and has a nice thin neck. I played it through an Ampeg SVT 350H which is essentially the same as the punisher head & it sounded good. Although it does not sound as good as Music Man, Rickenbacker, or Warwick.
What I Do NOT Like About The Gene Simmons Punisher: The signature is put on with a silver marker & easily rubs off. The quality of the signature was OK, but I have seen better signatures on some earlier numbers. I would have preferred that the signature be under the clear coat so it would be preserved. I would imagine that after some time the signature will disappear as the chemicals in the ink begin to break down. The wood body had several imperfections that could be seen through the paint.
Punisher Quality: The qualtiy / constuction what not what I expected for a 1500 instrument. The wood joints were sloppy. The hardware is cheap. I bought my 5 year one of those cheap "made in China" guitars & I think the Punisher was made in the same factory. Anyone who has purchased this stuff know exactly what I am talking about.
Summary: If you are buying this to collect or display, make sure you have a case otherwise you may rub off the signature when dusting. If you are a bass player & want to strike a pose at your next gig...save your money. This is not the same EXACT bass Gene plays. This is a cheapo replica.
Rating of this product: 2
This Gene Simmons Bass Guitars Review Submitted By: Benny Metal
Date: 2005-01-16
Gene Simmons Punisher Bass Guitars
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