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MGR/M.V., Costa Mesa, Ca « Yamaha RBX270 »
Published on 08/06/03 at 15:00I bought it at Guitar Center for $162.00 plus tax. It normally sells for $249.99, they had it on sale at $199.99, and I talked the salesman down to $162.00 ($175.00 out the door).
It has a great sound for the money. The body style is very untraditional, not Fender-like in any way. It is modern-looking, but not to the extreme. It still looks classy. The metallic finish (mine is mist green) is very nice, somewhat understated. Nice neck, and the pickup covers make it look sophisticated. The side output jack is very practical, and the controls make it very easy to change your sound.
Can't think of a thing. It rocks.
Alder body (at this price!), maple neck, rosewood fretboard, dot markers, P and J style pickups with covers. The quality is unspassed for the money. If this bass sold in the $400.00 range, I probably would have still bought it.
Yamaha makes no junk. Even their entry-level instruments are good for beginners and intermediates. I don't play in a band, I just record instrumental music at home on a four track, and I absolutely do not need something better. If music is how you make a living, spend $800.00 (or more). If you are a closet player like me, or if you're a weekend warrior, don't throw away your money. Buy this bass. It's righteous!
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It has a great sound for the money. The body style is very untraditional, not Fender-like in any way. It is modern-looking, but not to the extreme. It still looks classy. The metallic finish (mine is mist green) is very nice, somewhat understated. Nice neck, and the pickup covers make it look sophisticated. The side output jack is very practical, and the controls make it very easy to change your sound.
Can't think of a thing. It rocks.
Alder body (at this price!), maple neck, rosewood fretboard, dot markers, P and J style pickups with covers. The quality is unspassed for the money. If this bass sold in the $400.00 range, I probably would have still bought it.
Yamaha makes no junk. Even their entry-level instruments are good for beginners and intermediates. I don't play in a band, I just record instrumental music at home on a four track, and I absolutely do not need something better. If music is how you make a living, spend $800.00 (or more). If you are a closet player like me, or if you're a weekend warrior, don't throw away your money. Buy this bass. It's righteous!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com