Yamaha RBX4 A2 vs. Squier Classic Vibe/Vintage Modified?

[Grayson73]

The Squier Classic Vibe and Vintage Modified get a ton of love here. How does the Yamaha RBX4 A2 compare?

 

[ttmnky]

Bumped from the grave.

Actually, I was wondering this question myself. Anyone have experience with them?

 

[Crazy Ivan]

The Yamaha is probably built like a tank, like all of the Yammies I've played, but the Squier is sexy and will obviously sound more like a Fender.

 

[chakah]

i've got both (the vintage modified and the yamaha) - just got the yamaha last night. haven't had a chance to set it up and tune it or play it yet.

the rbx a2 is sexy in a techno, futuristic kinda way.
the squier vm is sexy in a retro, laid back way.
i can take some pics next week of both guitars side by side.

 

[Grayson73]

Let us know when you've been able to play the yamaha. Interested in your thoughts on which is the better bass.

 

[optikhog]

The RBX* A2 series has a very similar sound to the jazz basses I've played but have a big treble bump just above 4K which obviously makes them brighter when dimed. The tone knob does a good job of mellowing out the tone and it gets pretty close to a jazz and about 1/4 turn down. Plus, they weigh just over 7 pounds. I really like mine as a backup to my G&L.

 

[texasgreg]

I have a squier vm p bass I'm rather fond of. I've been wanting the yami. Why are the black yami's priced at nearly half of what the white/aircraft gray finished ones are?

 

[Bongolation]

Here's a better demo of the A2.

There's some misinformation in the clip: The bridge is stampings, not cast, and the pickups are not Hollywood Custom Shop built, but HCS designed.

Otherwise, its a useful clip.