Yamaha BB415 Stock String Gauge?

[ndrifka]

I just picked up a Yamaha BB415 (5 string)...great bass. I would like to change the strings, but cannot find what the stock string gauge is. Can anyone help me out? Thanks.

[stflbn]

Give yamaha a call and ask them nicely. I've done that with Schecter and other companies.

[LowBSix]

I would say 45-65-85-105-125...
IMHO change the 'B' to 130... it's worth it!!!

[ndrifka]

Originally Posted by LowBSix

I would say 45-65-85-105-125...
IMHO change the 'B' to 130... it's worth it!!!

That would be my guess (45-125), but I'm looking to be able to change the strings and not have to do any set up changes just yet. Still learning how to set up basses. Is there really a big difference stepping up to a .130 B string?

[ndrifka]

Originally Posted by stflbn

Give yamaha a call and ask them nicely. I've done that with Schecter and other companies.

Cool. Never thought of that. I just called customer service at Yamaha and they are gonna have a guitar tech call me with the info. Now lets hope he calls...

[DavePlaysBass]

Or grab some calipers and measure.

[ndrifka]

Yamaha got back to me. 45-130's on all 5 strings, 45-105 on all 4 strings.

[LowBSix]

Originally Posted by ndrifka

Yamaha got back to me. 45-130's on all 5 strings, 45-105 on all 4 strings.

Dat's right! I thought the 130 would be the way to go!!!

[LightGroove]

+1 for yamaha... got to love good customer service!!

[LowBSix]

YAMAHA basses
Highly underated
Priced great
Excellent Customer Service
Quality instruments...

[Joebone]

So true, so true...someone wanna buy my 415, listed in the classifieds?