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MGR/Anthony Veach « Yamaha RBX6JM »
Published on 05/22/02 at 15:00I bought this instrument off of the internet at www.musiciansfriend.com for $699. I had wanted a six string bass for quite a while and this was the perfect opportunity. I love Dream Theater and this bass was one of the best available.
This bass has great speed and a good amount of action when played. The neck has been thinned a bit to help those that play little or no slap bass. Your hand will have much more manuverability and speed from this, and you will notice the difference in your playing right away.
Another good thing about this bass is something that could actually be good or bad, depending on the style of music you wish to play. It has a very gutsy sound naturally, and is great for playing more aggresive and fast parts. Nothing feels better than hearing a solo reminiscent of John Myung flying from your amp.
Also, this bass has a large range of difference in levels. You have options for: Bass, Mid, High, Pick-up, tone, and of course volume. With all these options you're sure to get the notes heard that you want.
A problem I've noticed with this bass is the pickups don't tend to be very forgiving when it comes to picking up fret noise. I don't usually run into this problem, but when I do it definately stands out.
The other downfalls of this bass are related to some of the positive aspects. If you're a slap player, I wouldn't advise this bass because of the difficulty involved in getting your fingers in between these strings. If that is the type of instrument you're looking for, maybe the Yamaha TRB6 is better suited for your needs.
This instrument is well made and I would say it has very good quality due to its flexibity. For a more defined sound, simply put more into one pickup and slightly raise your mids. For more rumbling, crank the lows and feel your music.
Overall, this is a very good bass. In my opinion, it's one of the best. If you're someone that can look past the fact that it is a signature model, then you'll see the quality and enjoyment waiting for you.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
This bass has great speed and a good amount of action when played. The neck has been thinned a bit to help those that play little or no slap bass. Your hand will have much more manuverability and speed from this, and you will notice the difference in your playing right away.
Another good thing about this bass is something that could actually be good or bad, depending on the style of music you wish to play. It has a very gutsy sound naturally, and is great for playing more aggresive and fast parts. Nothing feels better than hearing a solo reminiscent of John Myung flying from your amp.
Also, this bass has a large range of difference in levels. You have options for: Bass, Mid, High, Pick-up, tone, and of course volume. With all these options you're sure to get the notes heard that you want.
A problem I've noticed with this bass is the pickups don't tend to be very forgiving when it comes to picking up fret noise. I don't usually run into this problem, but when I do it definately stands out.
The other downfalls of this bass are related to some of the positive aspects. If you're a slap player, I wouldn't advise this bass because of the difficulty involved in getting your fingers in between these strings. If that is the type of instrument you're looking for, maybe the Yamaha TRB6 is better suited for your needs.
This instrument is well made and I would say it has very good quality due to its flexibity. For a more defined sound, simply put more into one pickup and slightly raise your mids. For more rumbling, crank the lows and feel your music.
Overall, this is a very good bass. In my opinion, it's one of the best. If you're someone that can look past the fact that it is a signature model, then you'll see the quality and enjoyment waiting for you.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com