squier vm jazz or yamaha trbx304

[dosage]

New bass player here - about 8 months, currently playing an older mim pbass.

Ive narrowed it down to these two. Choose one for me. I know the trbx series are new but if anyone has any thoughts on these I would appreciate it.

Sorry for my silly post, but Im not sure what to go for. Yamaha looks better quality, but not so sure about the sound/tone of it. The couple youtube vids I saw with the trbx didnt help me make up my mind either.

anyone?

P.S. Im interested in the jazz because I think i like the tone more than a p bass. Do you think I can achieve a jazz-ish sound with the trbx?

 

[Camaro69]

Check the controls and how they are wired. The 504 has a passive setting, sounds fairly close. The 304 has pre-sets, might not go full passive. In the end its a matter of taste. But if you like passive of the P bass, you might be a passive tone player.

I have bought 3 active basses. Sold 2 off already because for the style of music i play it just doesn't sound right. Food for thought

 

[dosage]

thanks!

Any other opinions?

 

[Camaro69]

I own a VM jazz and am very pleased with it, but play mostly classic rock.

Consider why you want a new bass and what role you need it for. A jazz with rounds can nail most rock tones, especially if you dont mind palm muting or using a pick. My jazz has a series/parallel switch pot, makes it more versitile.

 

[fredolee16]

I had a thread very close like yours. I hope this will help you.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/li...ntage-modified-77-jazz-yamaha-rbx374-1035511/

 

[B.R. St. Louis]

If you haven't already found a bass the Yamaha TRBX 304 is an awesome value. I played many basses before deciding on the 304. Many at 3 to 5 times the price. The TRBX 304 is very versatile in its tonal ability, not to mention a really fast neck with great action. Super bass in HMO..

 

[rafitoprtx]

I own the five string vein the 305. Awesome bass for the price but like the above comment said. You can only get active bass tone with it. If you want a more vintage tone buy the 504 that is active and passive. In quality no squire can give you what yamaha is offering. Mahogany body 5 piece neck humbucker pickups and 5 year warranty.