They're baaaaaaaa-aaack!

[slowburnaz]

Sorry if this has already been posted about...

But, these basses used to be so cool, and now it looks like Yamaha is bringing back the REAL series BB basses (and not just as a signature bass):

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[B8ssMan89]

those are niiiice!!! The prices aren't that high at all... hmmmm
I may have to get me the 5 string version... but go active.. or passive

 

[slowburnaz]

Oh man... just found prices on these basses. Can anyone say GAS?

$399 for the 4 string passive model:
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$449 for the 5 string passive model!!!:
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$449 for the active 4 string model:
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$499 for the active 5 string model:
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If these are anything like the old 80's models, those are really good prices.

 

[Broach_insound]

Has anyone ever played one? How do they sound?

 

[timidbassist]

Looks like what Michael Anthony from Van Halen plays.... although I think they are extremely ugly, but thats just my opinion.
Cheers,
Dave

 

[B8ssMan89]

Can anyone say GAS?

I'm getting major GAS over these basses!!

 

[keb]

The guitarist in my old band had an old Yammy BB (unfortunately he had to sell it because he was strapped for cash.) I was always pretty impressed by it; just a good sounding solid workhorse.

If these new BB's are anything like that old bass, those prices are awfully tempting! I'm gonna keep an eye on this!

 

[slowburnaz]

I was looking around for the old BB basses and found this: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

The BB3000 series is about the same as these new BB400s... passive, same pickups, etc.

You can kinda get an idea of the sound from those videos.

 

[B8ssMan89]

oh yeah... Im getting one!

 

[rusty]

WOO!!! I'd get one!

 

[BurningSkies]

Yeah, the first bass I ever played was a borrowed BB3000.

I was too inexperienced at the time to realize what a decent bass it was.


Anyone know the specifics of the 5 string? I can't seem to find anyone that lists the scale length...all the specs are things like color and wood type. The picture of the 5 has a funky bridge with the low B extended past the other strings...

I'm looking for a decent 5...since I only have 4's but don't want a 'budget' 5.

 

[funkycarnivore]

That metallic orange is slick.

 

[MikeBass]

If they make white with gold hardware......I'm WAAAAYYYYY gonna get one!!!!!!!

 

[embellisher]

Does anybody know how P bass like the 5 string version sounds? I have been wanting a 5 string that sounds like a P bass for a long time, but not willing to spend what Mike Lull or Sadowsky charge for one.

 

[dooft11]

I just got one, the metallic orange and 5 strings version, a very solid built bass, although the PU is a bite weak, but the bass play very well overall, i run it thu a Samsamp, and the sound upgraded a lot, i will think it is a very 'practical' bass' in low budget

 

[vene-nemesis]

Does anybody know how P bass like the 5 string version sounds? I have been wanting a 5 string that sounds like a P bass for a long time, but not willing to spend what Mike Lull or Sadowsky charge for one.

you know warmoth, and you know nino you can get a nice 5er preci for 1000-1250 USD.

 

[BurningSkies]

I just got one, the metallic orange and 5 strings version, a very solid built bass, although the PU is a bite weak, but the bass play very well overall, i run it thu a Samsamp, and the sound upgraded a lot, i will think it is a very 'practical' bass' in low budget

Yes.

But what's the scale length?

Like my momma always said, "I don't need no flabby B"

 

[DaveBeny]

I'd be interested to know whether these are versatile basses - they strike me as "rock" instruments.

It looks like a way for me to get a cheap active 5 string to string E-C for my jazz playing.

 

[bwbass]

Very definitely 34".

 

[SteveC]

Pound for pound, dollar for dollar, Yamaha makes a quality instrument at a fair price. I'm playing a BB605 and really like it. Cost me $350. I added another $250 worth of Bartolini pups and preamp and now it's a REALLY nice bass. I like it every bit as much as the $2,500 Bartolini equipped Modulus Q5 I had a couple years ago.

I also have a moderately expensive Carvin fretless 6 string - with the same Bartolini pups and preamp. It sounds great.

Call me crazy, but it took me many years and a lot of wasted money to figure out that I don't REALLY NEED a $2,500 bass to get a good sound. Sure, it can help, but I think that we don't give the HUMAN element enough credit.

As always, try to listen with your ears, not your eyes.