MGR/Dwaine « Yamaha RBX765A »
Published on 02/09/05 at 15:00About four years ago I was in the market for a new stick. I went to guitar center because they had the largest selection in town. I spent hours in the bass section and test drove every bass guitar in the store using the same modest mid-range Ampeg Amp, price not a consideration. I ended up spending a lot less than I expected, about $500 for the red one. Considering I hadn't owned a bass that cost less than $1000 in over 10 years. I have since bought another RBX765A on e-bay (a blue one) because I couldn't find a new one in the stores. (Out of production I guess)
I play in a Hard Rock band and tour on occasion with some heavy hitters. Every sound engineer I have worked with has done nothing but Rave about the tone of these basses. The basses play incrediably well right out of the box, but after a tweek or two from the local guitar pro, they surpass custom basses costing thousands. It has more tone control than any one can ask for, check out the 5 knobs on the front, and the EMG active electronics... well, they speak for themselves.
Unfortunately there are a few "little" things about the basses that can be improved upon. The battery cover only clips on on the back of the bass, a screw securing it would be an improvement and the input jack placement (its a personal thing) kinda sucks.
The body is made of Alder with a two octave fret board, and did I mention the EMGs. The gold hardware has a flashy/classy touch and I think the bridge is the closest thing to a Bad Ass bridge I've seen, if it isn't a Bad Ass.
I've played bass for over 25 years and have played Ricks, Fenders, Gibson, Ibanez, Warlock, Musicman, ect., ect., ect. and I'd put this bass in a catagory all its own considering its versatility, playability, quality, sound, and cost. You can not beat this bass with any other comparably priced bass, period! They are only allowing a 5 as the best for rating, this one is a 5 1/2. P.S. anyone got a green one for sale, I'm lookin.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I play in a Hard Rock band and tour on occasion with some heavy hitters. Every sound engineer I have worked with has done nothing but Rave about the tone of these basses. The basses play incrediably well right out of the box, but after a tweek or two from the local guitar pro, they surpass custom basses costing thousands. It has more tone control than any one can ask for, check out the 5 knobs on the front, and the EMG active electronics... well, they speak for themselves.
Unfortunately there are a few "little" things about the basses that can be improved upon. The battery cover only clips on on the back of the bass, a screw securing it would be an improvement and the input jack placement (its a personal thing) kinda sucks.
The body is made of Alder with a two octave fret board, and did I mention the EMGs. The gold hardware has a flashy/classy touch and I think the bridge is the closest thing to a Bad Ass bridge I've seen, if it isn't a Bad Ass.
I've played bass for over 25 years and have played Ricks, Fenders, Gibson, Ibanez, Warlock, Musicman, ect., ect., ect. and I'd put this bass in a catagory all its own considering its versatility, playability, quality, sound, and cost. You can not beat this bass with any other comparably priced bass, period! They are only allowing a 5 as the best for rating, this one is a 5 1/2. P.S. anyone got a green one for sale, I'm lookin.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com