Yamaha BB424X

[ryan_faber]

As a bass, is it worth it? To anyone who owns ones, are you satisfied?

[jlepre]

Yamaha bb1024x vs bb424x
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[Luv2Pla4U]

there's a club full of BB-series owners here >>>>Is there a Yamaha BB club? There is now!

[Engine207]

I just bought a sunburst one, here on TB, a few weeks ago - and I love it...especially the satin-finished neck. It's got the typical p/j tone - but the only option on the stock bass is a 3-way toggle. Right now, that's fine, but down the road, I may convert it to a V/B/T setup, like my other basses.

It's got the typical well-crafted Yamaha fit and finish, and the electronics are smooth and responsive. The 424 is the least-expensive (and least-advanced) of the BB xx24 line. The 1024 is a step up (better hardware, pickups, and splined body), and then 2024 is top-of-the-line.

So happy am I with my $260 Yammy, that I decided to sand down the neck on my Fender Jazz, to try to give it the same satiny feel. Now, i even like my Jazz better. It's a great, great bass...for me.

[hrodbert696]

I have a BB415, five-string version of the previous incarnation, and I've got to say it's a fabulous instrument. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a BB424x if I were in the market for a four-string.

[PotsdamBass8]

I have one and paid full price new. It's absolutely worth it. It's a great bass, very versatile sound, and plays very well too. The only downside to yamahas is the resale value, but I plan to keep this one forever (it was a wedding gift from my wife) so that doesn't bother me.

[mudpup]

I have one and its great. Neck is a bit chunky and has a slightly unfinished (needs a bit more smoothing i reckon) feel but feels good to grab hold of when youre digging in a bit. The bass is very resonant and feels rock solid. Great zingy sound, very strong and punchy.
You'll love it.

[ryan_faber]

Thanks! I'm only hesitant because of the stiff price difference between the 424 and 1024. Kind of like the Standard Precision and the American Standard Precision, you know?

[Root 5]

The only issue I have with the 400 & 1000 series of BBs, is that the neck pockets are a little too spacious; gaps in the neck pocket.

I've had my hands on six different instruments and I'd say you could easily fit a credit card in the pocket of 4 of them.

[PotsdamBass8]

What's the price range that you were interested in?

I think you're right in the comparison with the fender series', same bass, just different levels of quality to fit your budget.

I will say that I also have a stingray5, and I don't notice a difference in quality between the two.