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MGR/Tim Chan « Yamaha RBX 370A »
Published on 02/14/02 at 15:00 The reason for the purchase was to replace my Squier Affinity P-bass (2001, Indonesia)which actually sounds quite good. However, the Squier had a neck problem. It never stayed in shape no matter how you adjust the truss. I regreted buying the Squier and sold it off.
In search of a new bass, I had my eyes on Yamahas after playing the RBX 260 (an entry which was replaced by RBX 270). It felt so comfortable. The guitar, for its price, is superbly built. The tuners, wood and finishing is top quality for this kind of money. I've compare it to other entry bass such as the Ibanez, Washburn and Epiphones which doesn't even come close to its built quality. That is why I made up my mind to go for Yamahas.
I got my bass from Yamaha Combo,Kuala Lumpur for RM1280, which is about US$330.
The RBX 370A is not a dissapointment at all. It is made in Taiwan and it comes with active P/J pickups and the same top quality and value. Beat this, it comes with a limited life time warranty. For this range?
The bass was setup properly right of the box. Intonation, action (nice height), neck and etc. All I have to do is just tune it and plug it in the amp (SWR Workingman 12)and enjoy. What luck! or is it pure quality.
The tone is another thing to boast about. For the money you pay, it is worth more. The broad range of tones can cover most bass styles. The tones sweeps from deep dark to bright jazzy.
The only complain is noise. The J pickup is a bit too noisy for my liking.
Can't beat the quality. The bolt-on neck sits perfectly on the body, the paint work is flawless, the strings sounds good, the neck is beautifully crafted with good fret work, tuners are smooth and the bass stays in tune.
The RBX 370A is a good sounding and good quality bass. If you're looking around for a bass around this price range, consider this bass.
I feel that Yamaha is really serious about its reputation and customers.
The noise is minor. I'll give it a 5.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
In search of a new bass, I had my eyes on Yamahas after playing the RBX 260 (an entry which was replaced by RBX 270). It felt so comfortable. The guitar, for its price, is superbly built. The tuners, wood and finishing is top quality for this kind of money. I've compare it to other entry bass such as the Ibanez, Washburn and Epiphones which doesn't even come close to its built quality. That is why I made up my mind to go for Yamahas.
I got my bass from Yamaha Combo,Kuala Lumpur for RM1280, which is about US$330.
The RBX 370A is not a dissapointment at all. It is made in Taiwan and it comes with active P/J pickups and the same top quality and value. Beat this, it comes with a limited life time warranty. For this range?
The bass was setup properly right of the box. Intonation, action (nice height), neck and etc. All I have to do is just tune it and plug it in the amp (SWR Workingman 12)and enjoy. What luck! or is it pure quality.
The tone is another thing to boast about. For the money you pay, it is worth more. The broad range of tones can cover most bass styles. The tones sweeps from deep dark to bright jazzy.
The only complain is noise. The J pickup is a bit too noisy for my liking.
Can't beat the quality. The bolt-on neck sits perfectly on the body, the paint work is flawless, the strings sounds good, the neck is beautifully crafted with good fret work, tuners are smooth and the bass stays in tune.
The RBX 370A is a good sounding and good quality bass. If you're looking around for a bass around this price range, consider this bass.
I feel that Yamaha is really serious about its reputation and customers.
The noise is minor. I'll give it a 5.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com