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Published on 02/23/04 at 15:00I recently bought this bass at Sam Ash, in Indianapolis. I paid $350 brand new. I was looking for a fairly inexpensive 5 string that looked good and still delivered punch and definition at the low B, and that wasn't muddy towards lower notes. I definately found that in this bass.
It sounds great. I was actually kinda shopping (or dreaming... ) for a warwick, mainly because it has growl and definition at lower notes. I tried quite a few before picking up the BB405 but none prior seemed to really replicate the kind of tone I was looking for, except the BB405. It doesn't quite have the "growl" of the warwick but it definately sounds amazing on the lower strings. It has a nice punch to it. I found it actually easier to play then any warwick or, anyother bass for that fact, in the store. The frets are well accessible, and it has a relatively thin, and very smooth neck. The pickups are vertical and stick out enough to make for an awesome thumb anchor. There's enough room from the strings and the body to easily do pop and slap, and is such that there is no fret buzz, but you also don't have to clamp the strings down with your fingers. It's a well balanced bass, and not too heavy. The overall bass looks awesome, especially the natural finish, thats a must! Its almost too perfect.
The only complaint I'd have about this bass is that the edges of the neck, where the fretboard meets the wood from the neck, is kinda sharp. Nothing to make your hand bleed or anything but it could've been better rounded off. Other than that, its a beauty.
I've had the bass for about four months now. Not a single problem. I've dropped it once when my strap slip, but no problem arose. Seems like a real sturdy peice. It feels real well made.
If you're in the market for a 5-string you should most definately check out the Yamaha BB405, and if possible look for the one with the natural finish, it looks like a $1000+ bass.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
It sounds great. I was actually kinda shopping (or dreaming... ) for a warwick, mainly because it has growl and definition at lower notes. I tried quite a few before picking up the BB405 but none prior seemed to really replicate the kind of tone I was looking for, except the BB405. It doesn't quite have the "growl" of the warwick but it definately sounds amazing on the lower strings. It has a nice punch to it. I found it actually easier to play then any warwick or, anyother bass for that fact, in the store. The frets are well accessible, and it has a relatively thin, and very smooth neck. The pickups are vertical and stick out enough to make for an awesome thumb anchor. There's enough room from the strings and the body to easily do pop and slap, and is such that there is no fret buzz, but you also don't have to clamp the strings down with your fingers. It's a well balanced bass, and not too heavy. The overall bass looks awesome, especially the natural finish, thats a must! Its almost too perfect.
The only complaint I'd have about this bass is that the edges of the neck, where the fretboard meets the wood from the neck, is kinda sharp. Nothing to make your hand bleed or anything but it could've been better rounded off. Other than that, its a beauty.
I've had the bass for about four months now. Not a single problem. I've dropped it once when my strap slip, but no problem arose. Seems like a real sturdy peice. It feels real well made.
If you're in the market for a 5-string you should most definately check out the Yamaha BB405, and if possible look for the one with the natural finish, it looks like a $1000+ bass.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com