i have never had a chance to play this bass but im looking for an inexpensive bass that sounds good and is good quality. i play mostly rock/hardcore music,would this fit what im looking for??
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yamaha bb414
- Thread starter jeenyus
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I'm looking forward to these basses being more available. If the BB415 has a good B string, it will be one of the best buys in the world.
The BB404 (predecessor) is a phenominal bass. With the new line they've made improvements, so there's no place to go but up!
You can't go wrong with this bass. I wanted a BB1000 Michael Anthony bass 2 years back and would have gotten it if it not for the naff chilli inlays. This bass is identical to that model, with the addition of the preamp. Personally, I would take the passive version because I like it that way.
You might prefer actives to help smooth out the tonal difference in the 2 pickups. Bear in mind that the circuitry is like that of a Telecaster. V - T - 3-way selector, with no provision for blend or dual volume. This could be easily remedied with some rewiring though. I'm currently really GASing for the one in Pearl Black but it looks like a real fingerprint magnet.
You might prefer actives to help smooth out the tonal difference in the 2 pickups. Bear in mind that the circuitry is like that of a Telecaster. V - T - 3-way selector, with no provision for blend or dual volume. This could be easily remedied with some rewiring though. I'm currently really GASing for the one in Pearl Black but it looks like a real fingerprint magnet.
I play the 615 about one month and 7 gigs and it rocks!!! An absolute amazing bass. I have played Warwicks, Musicmans etc. but I like this simple bass best of all on stage. Though I prefer passive basses now, I have choosen the active version. So I can change the preamp (which is not necessary) or go passive. After one month I decided to keep everything stock. There is no need to upgrade. Even the B string is very good. With a better and thicker string .130 it is perfect. The weight is also reasonable with 4,2 kg. The fretwork and finish is Yamaha like perfect. Although you have one single coil on bord I have never noziced hum on stage. Resümee: Despite its low price it is a professional bass.
I bought a metallic orange 4 stringer about 1 month ago - and it is a great bass. Yesterday I put some SIT Power Flats on it - and I think I like it even more !!
Bassomane, thanks so much for the report on the BB615! This bass is really starting to look like the absolute best bang for the buck bass in the world. I mean this bass is selling for $200 less than Tributes or Skylinbe 55-01s! I can't wait to try one.
