Choosing between Yamaha's

[Turism0]

Hello there,

i've got an proposition of exchanging my Yamaha BB-415 for Yamaha RBX374. I specifically told that i want to change from 5 string bass to 4 string bass.

I play funk rock, rock something of this kind so i need some good slap bass.

I've beend wondering if that will be a good trade ? The guy told me that he can give me around 90$ to his RBX.

 

[stflbn]

In my honest opinion (IMHO) the BB415 is a higher quality instrument than the RBX374 and you'd be going backwards value and quality wise.

BB415's sell here USED for around $330.

A RBX374 can be bought NEW for $300 and then you take the immediate depreciation hit.

 

[Jester's Fury]

Stick with the BB. They are players through and through. The RBX looks and feels a bit "modern" to me. I do like them, but not enough to buy one even for backup purposes.

 

[john grey]

In my honest opinion (IMHO) the BB415 is a higher quality instrument than the RBX374 and you'd be going backwards value and quality wise.

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I think you got some good advice here. Yamaha makes some very good stuff. On the less costly side I would certainly stick with the BB. IF you going UP; go with a Japanese made higher end 4 string. If you won't have the money for a Signature you might play a Billy Sheehan & see if you like it as a 4 string. But the RBX374 is loosing money.

 

[Blues Bass 2]

I'm with the other guys . Try to find a BB414 if you want a 4 string .

 

[BioDriver]

I had an RBX 4 banger and was glad to let it go. If you're dead set on sticking with Yamaha you should either keep the BB or look for a TRB or BB414.

 

[darkstorm]

I like the mid to upper line of rbx series. Never been a fan of the BB series for looks or sound. The nathan east and one played by dream theaters bassist being the exception. I also like the sheehan attitude bass.