MGR/Trevor « Yamaha RBX-765A »
Published on 01/31/02 at 15:00 I bought this bass at Venue Music ( Parramatta, Sydney ) around about 1998. As I remember, I paid approximately $950.00 ( Australian ) for it including a hard case. I bought it to use as a back-up and alternative to my Yamaha Attitude five string bass.
The thing that impressed me the most about this bass was it's sound, even the low B string sounds tight. Although a lot of pro's would probably snub them as just a cheap Yammy, I honestly find them to have an excellent voice; especially considering that it is a sub-$1000.00 instrument.
Although the string spacing is nice and wide at the top end of the neck, ( good for slapping ) I have found it very hard to get a good slap sound. For fingerstyle playing though, ( which is what I do most of the time ) the sound is excellent.
I've often been complemented on my sound when playing with this instrument.
Although the bass has an attractive shape, I would prefer that they had made the body bigger. If you are physically a large-ish type of player, this bass will look rather small on you. ( Maybe thats why some of you guys take up double bass, eh?)
Very nice instrument to look at. Mine features a translucent red finished ash veneer over an alder body, and a 24 fret rosewood fretboard on a maple neck. It has gold plated tuning keys, bridge and knobs. Though I have had this bass four years, there is still no sign of blemishes or corrosion showing through. The electronics are active and very effective with the two humbucker pick-ups. Runs on a single 9 volt battery which last for quite a while; as long as you remember to unplug the bass when you are not using it. The workmanship and finish on this instrument is faultless. It is obvious to me that a lot of computer aided machinery has been used in it's construction. Having previously done cabinet-making, I'm aware that very expensive precision equipment is needed to get this level of fit and finish.
Yamaha obviously have very high standards for the quality of their instruments. Although I have had this bass for a long time and play it regularly, I have never even had to adjust the neck. Which indicates to me, that properly seasoned timbers must have been used in it's construction; Nil shrinkage or warpage.
For the quality of construction, and the sound you get with this bass for the price, I would have to give it a five.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
The thing that impressed me the most about this bass was it's sound, even the low B string sounds tight. Although a lot of pro's would probably snub them as just a cheap Yammy, I honestly find them to have an excellent voice; especially considering that it is a sub-$1000.00 instrument.
Although the string spacing is nice and wide at the top end of the neck, ( good for slapping ) I have found it very hard to get a good slap sound. For fingerstyle playing though, ( which is what I do most of the time ) the sound is excellent.
I've often been complemented on my sound when playing with this instrument.
Although the bass has an attractive shape, I would prefer that they had made the body bigger. If you are physically a large-ish type of player, this bass will look rather small on you. ( Maybe thats why some of you guys take up double bass, eh?)
Very nice instrument to look at. Mine features a translucent red finished ash veneer over an alder body, and a 24 fret rosewood fretboard on a maple neck. It has gold plated tuning keys, bridge and knobs. Though I have had this bass four years, there is still no sign of blemishes or corrosion showing through. The electronics are active and very effective with the two humbucker pick-ups. Runs on a single 9 volt battery which last for quite a while; as long as you remember to unplug the bass when you are not using it. The workmanship and finish on this instrument is faultless. It is obvious to me that a lot of computer aided machinery has been used in it's construction. Having previously done cabinet-making, I'm aware that very expensive precision equipment is needed to get this level of fit and finish.
Yamaha obviously have very high standards for the quality of their instruments. Although I have had this bass for a long time and play it regularly, I have never even had to adjust the neck. Which indicates to me, that properly seasoned timbers must have been used in it's construction; Nil shrinkage or warpage.
For the quality of construction, and the sound you get with this bass for the price, I would have to give it a five.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com