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Washburn XB125B review

The XB125B is an entry level 5-string bass guitar equipped with two humbuckers and even an active electronics. It has two volume pots, one push-pull tone pot which works also as the active electronics bypass switch.

Tuning stability 10/10

The XB125B very hardly goes out of tune with factory strings which seem to be of a medium gauge.

Acoustic sound 7/10

Nothing special here, but it does sound somehow.

Electric sound 8/10

There's an active circuit in this model and it adds some edge and punch. It can be bypassed by pulling up the tone potentiometer. It also adds some noticable noise. I took the liberty of inspecting electronics - the active circuit is out there pretty much loose and it looks very cheap. It does it work somehow, anyway. If it was a bit better and less noisy, it would be really great.

Finish 9/10

I was rather impressed, especially with flawless fretwork. Quick setup resulted in a very low action and no buzzing anywhere. Bridge is

Neck 8/10

The neck seems to be a bit stubby, however it's playable in all positions. Acceptable.

Table 1 Washburn XB125B neck dimensions

Features 8/10

Balance 10/10

Weight 8/10

Price 9/10

Specification:

• 34" scale
• 20 frets
• Maple bolt-on neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Alder body
• 2 Washburn humbuckers 941 and 943
• Active electronic circuit
• 2 volume pots
• Tone pot with tap function for bypassing the active circuit
• Finish - Black
• Year of production - 2009
• Country of production - China