Wouldja? (Yammy RBX170 content)

[BrianKrashpad]

Local craigslister is selling what looks like a Yammy RBX170 for $75:

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I have 4 basses, so I don't "need" another one. Sfaik these street at $179.99, MSRP: $279.99, so the used price is less than half street, which is my usual standard for a good deal.

I don't have, and have never owned, a P/J, so I'm thinking this might be a neat addition to the stable. (Other basses are: Fender MIM Jazz, Squier MIJ P, Epi MIK T-Bird, and a Peavey USA Fury I.) I've never played a Yamaha bass, though I once owned a Yamaha electric guitar and currently own a Yammy 12-string acoustic, both of which were/are solid products. Are these RBX's MIC? If not, what country of origin? Any experiences good or bad? Heft? Neck? Pups? I know these are seen as starter basses at the bottom of the Yammy line.

Wot say you, my brethren (and sistren)?

 

[BrianKrashpad]

Bump?

 

[sputrelo]

My bass is an RBX170. It's made in Indonesia. I really enjoy this bass; it was the only one I picked up (in the $150-250 range, as I am a total newbie at this) that felt comfortable in my hands. I have no complaints about it at all. Again, I'm a total newbie, so YMMV

 

[barboom]

I've got the 270 in a fretless version. I think the only difference between the models is the body wood. The 170 is agathis and i think the 270 has alder. Anyways, they're pretty light and have nice slim necks. For $75, I wouldn't mind having another.

 

[René_Julien]

I've got the 270 in a fretless version. I think the only difference between the models is the body wood. The 170 is agathis and i think the 270 has alder. Anyways, they're pretty light and have nice slim necks. For $75, I wouldn't mind having another.

yup, +1

I gigged with an RBX260F for several years.
Can't go wrong with a Yamaha. Good deal, only question is: do you need it?

I also have the RBX170.

But, it's a no thrills bass.

 

[BrianKrashpad]

yup, +1

I gigged with an RBX260F for several years.
Can't go wrong with a Yamaha. Good deal, only question is: do you need it?

Since when has it been about "need?"

It's a different look, different pup configuration, and I just noticed 2 full octaves, which none of my other basses have (though I don't know how often I'd play up there). So variety-wise it seems like a good addition to what I already have.

Plus if it's light I can let my daughter play it, and since I'm not all that bowled over by it's look I might even give it to her if she likes it.

Thanks for the info fellers.

 

[oldrookie]

Worth it. Nice little basses. Well made, good sound.

 

[René_Julien]

Since when has it been about "need?"

It's a different look, different pup configuration, and I just noticed 2 full octaves, which none of my other basses have (though I don't know how often I'd play up there). So variety-wise it seems like a good addition to what I already have.

Plus if it's light I can let my daughter play it, and since I'm not all that bowled over by it's look I might even give it to her if she likes it.

Thanks for the info fellers.

Ah

Yeah, I bought one too when I didn't need it.
It sits there unused.
Not because I don't like that bass, but I have my main bass which I am in love with.
A Tony Franklin fretless precision bass.
Plus I have an awesome Squier CV 50s precision, a Yamaha RBX 6-string John Myung, and my trusty old beaten Yamaha RBX260F, plus another RBX260F near mint.
Plus a double bass.
(I have to much instruments and not enough talent and time )


And yes, that would be a good idea to get your daughter started on it.
Excellent bass for a beginner, very comfortable.

I was thinking the same thing if someone in my group of friends or family want to learn bass, he/she can borrow the RBX170.

 

[BrianKrashpad]

Ah

Yeah, I bought one too when I didn't need it.
It sits there unused.
Not because I don't like that bass, but I have my main bass which I am in love with.
A Tony Franklin fretless precision bass.
Plus I have an awesome Squier CV 50s precision, a Yamaha RBX 6-string John Myung, and my trusty old beaten Yamaha RBX260F, plus another RBX260F near mint.
Plus a double bass.
(I have to much instruments and not enough talent and time )


And yes, that would be a good idea to get your daughter started on it.
Excellent bass for a beginner, very comfortable.

I was thinking the same thing if someone in my group of friends or family want to learn bass, he/she can borrow the RBX170.

Haha, cool, we're on the same page then.

And oh yeah do I have way more axes than I could ever need!

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Cue someone advising me to "sell all that cheap crap and buy 2 or 3 decent axes" in 3... 2... 1...

 

[SteveC]

I have never picked up a Yamaha I didn't like.

 

[René_Julien]

Cue someone advising me to "sell all that cheap crap and buy 2 or 3 decent axes" in 3... 2... 1...

DUD!
Fail. :scowl:


NO! You have an awesome collection.
Some really nice guitars you have there.

In fact, you need more.
You poor man, you don't have a fretless.

I love the telecasters and that weird Les Paul like guitar.


What's the white precision bass?
edit: I checked your profile but gave up after chapter 2. Is that an early 80s MIJ Squier?
Nice

 

[BrianKrashpad]

DUD!
Fail. :scowl:


NO! You have an awesome collection.
Some really nice guitars you have there.

In fact, you need more.
You poor man, you don't have a fretless.

I love the telecasters and that weird Les Paul like guitar.


What's the white precision bass?

Haha, you're too kind, too kind.

I'm not sure my bass playing is up to a fretless. At a minimum I'd need some sissy stripes.

The Telecasters are about as broad a range as you can get without going custom shop/collectible on the nice side. The black one is a beater (literally, the owner/builder lent it to his son, who "Townshended" it) Frankentele with a basswood body that I picked up for a Benjamin. The neck pup in it is one nasty gnarly Seymour Duncan mini though.

The sunburst Tele is a "Tex-Mex" with 5-way switching and coil-spliting for the neckbucker, one of my guitars with the most varied sounds. Worth a lot more than the $125 I paid for it.

The butterscotch is a '52 Reissue, which I scored for a measly $400. A buddy of mine was never playing it and sold it to me for cheap just to see it get played. Crazy, man.

The weird LP-on-drugs is a Fernandes Ravelle Deluxe. Bought like new on consignment, for 4 bills also. Has Seymour Duncan Jazz/JB pickups stock. Sounds and plays great and can really hang with my USA guitars.

Yeah, the P-bass is an '80's MIJ Squier. Another one I got for an even Benjamin.

 

[Thorsoundcore]

But, it's a no thrills bass.

for $179,what would you expect??

 

[René_Julien]

for $179,what would you expect??

That was my point.

Not meant negatively.

It's an good quality and good sounding instrument, it's just a little more bland then some other basses in that price range.


Depends on your taste.

 

[5string5fingers]

i've never played one myself,but i've heard nothing but good things about it being an affordable solid bass. I can't recall who it was but there was someone in bass player magazine who talked about using one of those on tours for a while.

 

[BrianKrashpad]

Cool. I have sent an e-mail to the seller.

It's craigslist, so there's no telling whether it's been sold or even whether I'll ever hear from the seller. Nature of the beast.