Yamaha Club Part II

[John Eaton]

at least I can go to ESP in Japan

Oh man you are so right. I went to their flagship, such cool stuff. I also own an Edwards E-Groover from ESP Japan that's out of site.

 

[John Eaton]

That is exceptional….so cool! What does it sound like?

It's great. Actually single coils with dummy coils so zero hum. active preamp is quite good.
has lots of punch and deep low end. B string sounds great.
It's darn heavy though.

 

[Cycleops]

Not sure I should start a new thread but I'd thought here because you're Yamaha enthusiasts.
I recently bought a RBX 170 for about $65 and love it. Van anyone tell me the difference between this and the TRBX 170? I know it's a different body shape but is that all?
Strangely another Yamaha came up on a local sales site, a Motion Bass III. There was a a thread on here but it was a few years ago. Still with buying today? Asking price is equivalent of $220. Seems in good nick.

 

[avi]

Not sure I should start a new thread but I'd thought here because you're Yamaha enthusiasts.
I recently bought a RBX 170 for about $65 and love it. Van anyone tell me the difference between this and the TRBX 170? I know it's a different body shape but is that all?
Strangely another Yamaha came up on a local sales site, a Motion Bass III. There was a a thread on here but it was a few years ago. Still with buying today? Asking price is equivalent of $220. Seems in good nick.

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I would buy that for $220

 

[mothra2]

Can anyone tell me what the first year was that the TRB 5 went to the J designation?

 

[wiscoaster]

Joining the club: Yamaha Motion B, MM pickups, purchased on Reverb for $500, sparkle blue finish, restrung with flatwounds:

Man, does this thing growl!!

 

[mothra2]

The TRB'S out there with the STAMPED searial number and awkward stamping 'Made In MIJ an' ... whats the story on those? Transition builds or ...?

 

[Stempelloos]

A friend asked me what her Yamaha SB-500 could be worth.
I noticed the bridge had a bad lift.

Does anyone by chance has a spare one around?
Or knows where to order one?

I gues otherwise a Fender 4-String Hi-Mass Bridge is a fitting replacement.

The whole bass:

 

[avi]

A friend asked me what her Yamaha SB-500 could be worth.
I noticed the bridge had a bad lift.

Does anyone by chance has a spare one around?
Or knows where to order one?

I gues otherwise a Fender 4-String Hi-Mass Bridge is a fitting replacement.

The whole bass:

Just make sure the bridge has the same dimensions. That one comes off it's going to leave some indentations in the finish I would imagine.

 

[wiscoaster]

Restrung the Motion B with LaBella 760FS-M .045/.105 medium scale flats from Strings by Mail, and feels great, plays great, sounds great. I think this little medium scale gem can hold its own against any long scale you care to pit it against.

 

[John Eaton]

Nabbed a beautiful SBV-J2, in fantastic condition. Sounds great and came with original case and form fitting gig bag.
It will now keep my BJ-5B company..

 

[John Eaton]

So I opened up the J2, and the man who convinced Yamaha to make the J2 (and the J1) Hajime Okano (bassist and producer) signed the back of the pickguard!!

 

[andruca]

I don't think I've ever posted in this club. After 3 different BB 5ers over the years, Santa is bringing a 2000 SBV-500 home tonight. There's an NBD thread with all the details. I'm just dropping the mandatory photo and a bass cover I played with it. Loving the skinny neck, love the tone, amazing bass.

 

[Dr Dan]

Hey folks,

Does anyone know the fingerboard radius for an RBX200? I just bought an old fretless model and I'd like to find out the radius in case I need to do some work on the fingerboard and order a radiused sanding block. Thanks!

 

[Fillbinnzz]

Finally bought a Yamaha TRBX 305

 

[jmlee]

Recently acquired a 1973 SA-70 in great condition—especially for a bass that's now more than 50 years old! I'm in the process of replacing the tone control (with a linear taper pot) but beyond that she's in great condition, with both f-hole shields and the bridge mute all in excellent shape.

 

[John Eaton]

So I opened up the J2, and the man who convinced Yamaha to make the J2 (and the J1) Hajime Okano (bassist and producer) signed the back of the pickguard!!

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Got the mate to my J2 this week, a J1. Plus a bonus cousin family photo…