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Buying advice - Yamaha RBX375

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by pcon, Jan 1, 2015.

  1. Jan 1, 2015 #1
    pcon

    pcon

    Nov 8, 2009
    San Diego, CA
    Hey guys, need some buying advice.

    I came across a 5 string Yamaha RBX 375 the other day. Plays really really well. Nice slim neck, nice and low action. No buzzing. It's surprisingly perfect. However, the bass has some cosmetic imperfections. Has a few scratches and a nick that's about half the size of half an eraser head on the side of the body.

    Have any of you bought a bass with chips and cosmetic imperfections on it? Like I said, this bass plays really well and sounds amazing. Should I not worry about it, fix the cosmetic imperfections, and just buy it?

    Thoughts? Thanks!

    - Philippe
     
  2. Jan 1, 2015 #2
    Dan_reeves

    Dan_reeves

    Jun 14, 2013
    The Great Plains
    How much $?
     
  3. Jan 1, 2015 #3
    MovingPitchers

    MovingPitchers

    Jun 9, 2013
    Vancouver, B.C
    Did you see it at a music store or something?
     
  4. Jan 2, 2015 #4
    pcon

    pcon

    Nov 8, 2009
    San Diego, CA
    It's $200. Saw it at a local music store.
     
  5. Jan 2, 2015 #5
    DiabolusInMusic

    DiabolusInMusic Functionless Art is Merely Tolerated Vandalism

    Dec 22, 2010
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
    That is a fair price but you should offer less, you could find a mint one for that price if not slightly more. If you like the B string go for it, that is my only complaint with Yamaha. The RBX line is a fantastic bang for the buck. I have flipped a few of them and was always impressed by the quality.
     
  6. Jan 5, 2015 #6
    pcon

    pcon

    Nov 8, 2009
    San Diego, CA
    Thanks guys. I ended up picking it up. Such a great bang for the buck. Something to learn 5 string on too.