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My Yamaha BB300 doesn't sound very P-Bassy

#21
My BB400 (lefty also :D) is a "P killer" even with TI flats on it which are a very bright flat.
Even though the pup is reversed from the normal Precision bass I find it odd that you can't get a very good p bass tone from your BB300. I would suggest giving it some time and play around with your EQ a bit, I'm sure you'll get it dialed in.

Cheers!

P.S. The sound clip you posted sounds pretty darn P-like to me! Put that puppy in a band live and it will be makin' bacon! :D
 
#26
This is what mine looks like pickup orientation and color (not that color matters).
 

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#27
Sounds pretty P-Bassish to me. I actually really like the sound.

However, your strings are fairly crisp sounding. If you want a more traditional thump try some different flats that will deliver that. Labella's, GHS Precisions, or something along those lines. Check the stings forum, there are some really good discussions along with links to video's AB'ing different strings on the same bass.
 
#28
sounds like a P to me - there are many many P-tones, some of which are heard in the clip... as others said, strings will make a big difference, and of course how you play! playing with a finger next to the neck will sound different to playing with a pick next to the bridge!

i'd go with some ballsier nickel flats, or maybe even rounds - Yamaha's usually don't have the "flats" vibe, imo (but there are exceptions), so maybe this bass will be a killer rounds-bass... you have to figure out what works between the bass and you! strings are a very personal thing, imo
 
#29
Andy_D said:
Sounds pretty P-Bassish to me. I actually really like the sound.

However, your strings are fairly crisp sounding. If you want a more traditional thump try some different flats that will deliver that. Labella's, GHS Precisions, or something along those lines. Check the stings forum, there are some really good discussions along with links to video's AB'ing different strings on the same bass.
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Thanks. I was thinking of trying Labella's. I actually semi (by ear attempted) copied what some guy was playing in his different flats test, so I had something to compare it to. On his video I really liked the Labella's, but I love the feel of Rotosounds.
 
#30
sikamikanico said:
sounds like a P to me - there are many many P-tones, some of which are heard in the clip... as others said, strings will make a big difference, and of course how you play! playing with a finger next to the neck will sound different to playing with a pick next to the bridge!

i'd go with some ballsier nickel flats, or maybe even rounds - Yamaha's usually don't have the "flats" vibe, imo (but there are exceptions), so maybe this bass will be a killer rounds-bass... you have to figure out what works between the bass and you! strings are a very personal thing, imo
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I could try some Roto 66's on it. It came with Daddario rounds on it and I was not a huge fan. I know all rounds are different, but I wasn't feeling it.
 
#37
The Rotosound flats WILL mellow out, it will just take some time. Similarly, the LaBellas will have a little "tick" to them when you first string them on, which will eventually fade into the thump. If you want a flat that sounds more broken in out of the box, I'd go with GHS precision flats.
 

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