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First bass - thinking of Yamaha BB414

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by sync00, Nov 24, 2005.

  1. Nov 24, 2005 #1
    sync00

    sync00

    Nov 23, 2005
    I live in a small rural Midwest town. We have one music store that has a small selection of cheap instruments. They don't carry Fender, Yamaha or Peavey.

    I did some online research and the Yamaha BB414 sounds like a decent first bass for rock. What do I need to consider before buying it?

    I can get it for $380. What other guitars in this price range should I consider?
     
  2. Dec 7, 2005 #2
    Thunder Lizard

    Thunder Lizard

    Dec 7, 2005
    Calgary, AB
    Geez, I don't know, but I'll tell you honestly, that I've been stolen away from Yamaha by the Ergodynes by Ibanez. I had a Yammy, and became instantly faster, more accurate, and got better tone.......... just by buying and EDB600. About the same price on 123, I think!
     
  3. Dec 8, 2005 #3
    Micolao

    Micolao

    Sep 7, 2005
    Italy
    Add a few bucks and buy the active one, more versatility.
     
  4. Dec 8, 2005 #4
    purfektstranger

    purfektstranger

    Apr 10, 2003
    Canada
    I don't think you can lose with the BB414. Excellent reviews all around and they seem to be highly regarded by fellow TB ers who own em. Check the threads....there are many.
     
  5. Dec 8, 2005 #5
    Machines

    Machines

    Dec 1, 2005
    Birmingham, UK
    Moderator: basschat.co.uk
    I'm thinking of getting one, have played a couple in different places to see if I really like them. I'm getting one as a fretted 4 string, since I lack one :\