Recent content by Bassonata

My question may be irrelevant, since I'm now hearing rumours that Yamaha may have discontinued production of their high end basses. :crying: Anybody have any more on this?

I'm still honing down my choice of a new 5 string, and have been reading some surprisingly praiseworthy reviews of Yamaha's TRB5PII, many on here from owners who love them. But are they biased, or is this really an instrument to die for at the price, even though there are so many worthy...

Skies, no need to tread lightly - just say it as it is! I suppose I was really just wondering what the problems or shortcomings might be with either of these. I've read some good, and some less good comments. For example, as much as I've read how great the Fender MIMs are for the money, I've...

Thanks for the thoughts, guys. Yes, I know there's probably no comparison--I just took a liking to them both. I guess my question should have been, 'Would the cheaper Fender give me all that your average bass player needs, or are there any serious reasons why I should spend the extra money on...

Hi there, I’m about to buy my first fretted bass in more than 20 years of playing fretless, and would value any opinions before I make my choice between two particular favourites: - A 5-string Fender Standard Jazz (active, made in Mexico); and - A 5-string Dingwall ABZ (passive, made...