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4-string bass guitar from Yamaha belonging to the BB series

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  • Ben5bassBen5bass

    Good bass but with a ...

    Yamaha BB614Published on 10/22/13 at 05:36
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    Made in Indonesia I think.
    Two microphones: a jazz bass guy, a typical accuracy.
    A volume, a potentiometer to gradually move from a microphone to the other and an active three-band equalizer.

    UTILIZATION

    Channel and comfort of nice general Thurs
    Rather low light.
    Variety of sound is obtained easily through permits by the EQ.

    SOUNDS

    For what I play (jazz, smooth jazz, funk, blues), this bass is just perfect because it has very nice bass and a little something beautiful and difficult to define in the treble.
    For the music more "aggressive" I do not know even if it is very nice slap.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have this bass for 3 years now and I took it becau…
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    Made in Indonesia I think.
    Two microphones: a jazz bass guy, a typical accuracy.
    A volume, a potentiometer to gradually move from a microphone to the other and an active three-band equalizer.

    UTILIZATION

    Channel and comfort of nice general Thurs
    Rather low light.
    Variety of sound is obtained easily through permits by the EQ.

    SOUNDS

    For what I play (jazz, smooth jazz, funk, blues), this bass is just perfect because it has very nice bass and a little something beautiful and difficult to define in the treble.
    For the music more "aggressive" I do not know even if it is very nice slap.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have this bass for 3 years now and I took it because I tend to trust Yamaha because I've never been disappointed by other instruments that I bought.
    What displeases me against and justifies the "but" that I put in as it is that it is not possible to play without a 9V battery which powers the equalizer. This is a detail but it can be annoying when you do not have a full rehearsal!
    I remake this choice because it is a very good bass.
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  • sigmunfredsigmunfred

    Very good value for money

    Yamaha BB614Published on 04/18/13 at 01:25
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    UTILIZATION

    Handle very nice. Very good ergonomics. Access to acute is easy. Regarding the sound, as there is versatility in this low, you should know what you want before you look ...

    SOUNDS

    Very versatile (I repeat myself) so .... I play exclusively with a preamp DI Tech 21 SansAmp, which not leave me a lot of opportunities.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Very good value for money, good violin. Not being trained bass player (just like a musician who occasionally add "real" bass on their compositions), I may not be all of the arguments to try and compare this low by comparison with other. But the fact is that I have ears and this bass, it does not sh…
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    See previous opinions

    UTILIZATION

    Handle very nice. Very good ergonomics. Access to acute is easy. Regarding the sound, as there is versatility in this low, you should know what you want before you look ...

    SOUNDS

    Very versatile (I repeat myself) so .... I play exclusively with a preamp DI Tech 21 SansAmp, which not leave me a lot of opportunities.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Very good value for money, good violin. Not being trained bass player (just like a musician who occasionally add "real" bass on their compositions), I may not be all of the arguments to try and compare this low by comparison with other. But the fact is that I have ears and this bass, it does not shame me, far from it!
    So yes, I do it again this choice (it was not until I could go back in time ..........)
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  • MGR/robbee1111MGR/robbee1111

    Yamaha BB614

    Yamaha BB614Published on 11/16/10 at 15:00
    Yamaha model BB614 was my first base guitar I purchased 5 years ago. I have always felt that Yamaha prices in the BB series line of bass guitars were very good. And quality was excellent for what you are paying for. I own a Black bb614 and taught myself to play with it. I have been playing bass guitars for the past 5 years and I love it. The only problem if any I have with the BB614 Yamaha is the weight of the guitar. It is somewhat heavy, however once you play everyday as I do you get use to it. I learned to play bass by ear. I listen to RandB groups from the 80's and at the same time I play the bass line to the song I am listing to. This is a great way to learn how to play because you hea…
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    Yamaha model BB614 was my first base guitar I purchased 5 years ago. I have always felt that Yamaha prices in the BB series line of bass guitars were very good. And quality was excellent for what you are paying for. I own a Black bb614 and taught myself to play with it. I have been playing bass guitars for the past 5 years and I love it. The only problem if any I have with the BB614 Yamaha is the weight of the guitar. It is somewhat heavy, however once you play everyday as I do you get use to it. I learned to play bass by ear. I listen to RandB groups from the 80's and at the same time I play the bass line to the song I am listing to. This is a great way to learn how to play because you hear yourself playing along with the music you are listing to. It make you feel like you are playing along live with the band.

    I do most of my musical shopping online at Amazon. This way I get the different sellers and the various price range. When I purchased my Yamaha BB614 the price range was $350.00- $450.00. Naturally I made the wise purchase price of $350.00 in 2005 and I always felt I received a GREAT price. I look now online at some stores and the BB614 is selling for over $400.00 still. So I always felt that Amazon was the place for me to shop.

    I like the Yamaha BB614 because is has a great sound and the ease of playing the unit. This was my first bass guitar so I always felt that this guitar is my favorite to play.

    The only problem and there are not many is that the Yamaha BB614 is a little heave. However once you get use to playing the guitar daily as I do, you get use to the guitar. Other than this, again I am pleased with this guitar.

    The yamaha BB614 I own is Black and has 4strings. The construction is this guitar I feel is as best construction as the top guitar makers on the market. It has simple volume and tone knobs that are constructed well. Overall I rate the construction of the Yamaha BB614 scale 1 thru 10 ten as being best. I rate a 8

    Playing base guitar for me has made a great difference in mylife. I am so happy and enjoy picking up this great field of instrument playing I would not trade it for nothing. The money you invest in music can be beneficial for the rest of your life. And playing guitar is the best reward for my money I have spent.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • mikedirntmikedirnt

    Yamaha BB614Published on 08/26/05 at 15:41
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    I have to purchase the BB 614

    countries?
    this bass is active possde 21 frets
    5 rglages possible directly on low ... volume low, high, etc. ...

    UTILIZATION

    Channel super enjoyable and fast .. for a first bass I'm glad your

    more acute if not easy to achieve but it is a good low ... with the usual one would quickly fai

    cocote is not the super heavy I use it mainly up ... never had no problems

    SOUNDS

    I susi more typ .. green day muse .. nirvana ... it is perfect
    I use a Hartke 60watt to 600 b

    sounds quite worthy of a low-fat

    the last is often hard for beginners + but good with finger muscles are starting to get into the habit

    OVERALL OPINION

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    I have to purchase the BB 614

    countries?
    this bass is active possde 21 frets
    5 rglages possible directly on low ... volume low, high, etc. ...

    UTILIZATION

    Channel super enjoyable and fast .. for a first bass I'm glad your

    more acute if not easy to achieve but it is a good low ... with the usual one would quickly fai

    cocote is not the super heavy I use it mainly up ... never had no problems

    SOUNDS

    I susi more typ .. green day muse .. nirvana ... it is perfect
    I use a Hartke 60watt to 600 b

    sounds quite worthy of a low-fat

    the last is often hard for beginners + but good with finger muscles are starting to get into the habit

    OVERALL OPINION

    Used for 3 months
    the style is nice ... The resort is black bass
    the only small hik .. is the friction against the bridge LGERS but nothing serious .. we lve lgrement the plot and good c
    must not dream between the fender ... and a yamaha .. should not make fun of the world there is even a diffrence .. qd but hey 490 ... I am happy with this purchase!

    good rap / qual / $
    yes I would do this choice
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  • arnaudtroyesarnaudtroyes

    Yamaha BB614Published on 03/02/06 at 12:14
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    This Yamaha is very nice ...

    Micro precision type 2 and 1 active Jazz bass style
    equipped with 5 settings on the bass so low, volume etc. ..
    4 Big mechanism very good ... resists a lot of shocks
    21 frets
    It was a great mache, very fast, not too big or too small ... excellent

    UTILIZATION

    Channel super nice as above di ...
    cords provided are excellent quality reinforced with wool (?) red on Mechanisms

    Very good access to acute ... very good
    The weight can parraitre one of these weaknesses at first but get used to very quickly, it was a pleasure to play up

    Its easy to configure ... ELSEWHERE terrible sound thanks to the active mode (permanent)

    SOUNDS

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    This Yamaha is very nice ...

    Micro precision type 2 and 1 active Jazz bass style
    equipped with 5 settings on the bass so low, volume etc. ..
    4 Big mechanism very good ... resists a lot of shocks
    21 frets
    It was a great mache, very fast, not too big or too small ... excellent

    UTILIZATION

    Channel super nice as above di ...
    cords provided are excellent quality reinforced with wool (?) red on Mechanisms

    Very good access to acute ... very good
    The weight can parraitre one of these weaknesses at first but get used to very quickly, it was a pleasure to play up

    Its easy to configure ... ELSEWHERE terrible sound thanks to the active mode (permanent)

    SOUNDS

    This bass suits me ... I play with fingers, picks, slap ... everything goes perfectly
    used with a Hartke 60 w ... terrible
    we go a round Sontra a very crystalline, if you change the settings, a joy

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 7 months I love his style ... fender musicman or too .. How much

    very very very very very very good value for money ... excellent
    I referrer this choice without hesitation

    Only thing I wish .. a switch to go from active to passive, but very good very good already

    purchased you will bleuffé .. it is terrible
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  • MonsieurploucMonsieurplouc

    Yamaha BB614Published on 01/04/08 at 10:35
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    I'm not sursur but I think I read on the label of this bass that I bought last year that "it was fabriquéee in Taiwan, but is it really important because the production is excellent qualitée for the price, I even think that there are few instruments that price made with much care.

    UTILIZATION

    The neck is fast, fairly late (for those who like me are small hands) and key in palissadre is very nice.

    SOUNDS

    Thanks to its preamp, this bass is very rich in sound and we move quickly from her has a very jazzy rock, the pickups sound as powerful auusi Saymour Duncun but the best setting is EQ "0" and Balace play with.
    The knobs have a small circle of rubber that fits perfectl…
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    I'm not sursur but I think I read on the label of this bass that I bought last year that "it was fabriquéee in Taiwan, but is it really important because the production is excellent qualitée for the price, I even think that there are few instruments that price made with much care.

    UTILIZATION

    The neck is fast, fairly late (for those who like me are small hands) and key in palissadre is very nice.

    SOUNDS

    Thanks to its preamp, this bass is very rich in sound and we move quickly from her has a very jazzy rock, the pickups sound as powerful auusi Saymour Duncun but the best setting is EQ "0" and Balace play with.
    The knobs have a small circle of rubber that fits perfectly and also notched to position "0"

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought this instrument there is now a little over a year and I never tire of it, yet before I played a passive Leduc BD3 (which has nothing of course ...)
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