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Spector Q4 Pro vs Yamaha BB 604

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by WHOAMI?FSI, Jul 27, 2003.

Yammie or Spector

  1. Yammie BB604

    5 vote(s)
    27.8%

  2. Spector Q4 Pro

    13 vote(s)
    72.2%
  1. Jul 27, 2003 #1
    WHOAMI?FSI

    WHOAMI?FSI

    Dec 14, 2002
    Which would you recommend between these two (they're pretty similarly priced) for a punk-jazz-thrash-funk-alternative-metal band? It needs to cut through very heavy drums and a loud crunchy guitar. My rig is a Peavey Firebass -> 1820 enclosure, and I use a Behringer Composer Pro compressor.
     
  2. Jul 27, 2003 #2
    5stringDNA

    5stringDNA

    Oct 10, 2002
    Englewood, CO
    I'm sure about the yamaha- I don't think I ahve played that model, however, the Spector will cut through quite well. I owned a Q5 for awhile and it was a great bass with strong clear and growly tone. Heavy lows and clean and clear highs. I highly recommend it.
     
  3. Jul 27, 2003 #3
    WHOAMI?FSI

    WHOAMI?FSI

    Dec 14, 2002
    Hmmm...uhh...the maple top on the Spector would make it sound quite bright, right? (I'm a wood ignoramus :) )
     
  4. Jul 28, 2003 #4
    RicPlaya

    RicPlaya

    Apr 22, 2003
    The Mitten
    Spector, not just compared to a Yahama, I own a ReBop 5 Czech and love it, I would take a Spector over almost anything but that's just me.
     
  5. Aug 14, 2003 #5
    PollyBass

    PollyBass ******

    Jun 25, 2001
    Shreveport, LA
    Get the spector, you can't ever go wrong with a Spector, and yes, it's MUCH brighter than the yamaha, but more because of the pre amp and pick ups than the maple top.
     
  6. Aug 15, 2003 #6
    Johnny BoomBoom

    Johnny BoomBoom

    Jun 8, 2001
    Glasgow, Scotland
    Get the Spector. Not sure how much brightness a maple top adds - remember it might only be 1/8" think!

    Never had a bolt on Spector (although I almost won one of these in an ebay auction) but the 2 I still have are the best quality basses I've ever had (NS5CR and a REX2000/5 - Korean build quality is fantastic)


    Don't know much about the Yamaha - although I imagine the build quality on that will be good (I have a Yammy Attitude - another good bass).

    But enough listening to us - go try them and see what you feel plays,feels and sounds better!
     
  7. Aug 16, 2003 #7
    Assumer

    Assumer

    Mar 26, 2003
    Arkansas
    Dont know either bass but if you go yamaha, Musicians friend is blowing out a BB1500 (maybe 1600 can't remember excact model) and a nice TRB bass way below their usual price.
     
  8. Aug 16, 2003 #8
    brake

    brake

    Jun 23, 2003
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    I havent played anything that can compare with a Spector