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MGR/Michael Marrow « Yamaha RBX775 »
Published on 01/31/04 at 15:00I saw it in a Musician's Friend and I loved it. I ordered it through my local music hook-up at MusicQuest Stevens Point, WI (act like ya heard!) I got it for $650 American. Gotta love active pick-ups.
As I've read in other reviews, there is pretty much zero humming from this bad boy. It weighs about 10 lbs, which is good for me. I like 'em heavier. It's got a 4 bolt-on neck. The bolts are farther apart so it has more stability/sustain. It has a built-in parametric EQ, apparently modeled after the NE Magic Box. I have one and I agree, so you save $70 on that end. The volume and tone knobs are high-quality (so much so that you need the included hex-a-wrench to take them off) and have rubber grips. It comes in blue, black, and SILVER (guess which I got). Great tuning, no fret-buzz (if you do it right), and an all around fun 5-string to have. It's got a solid alder body and a maple neck (Fender?)
Not a lot to cry about. To be honest, I don't use the bass-boost switch at all. It's more of a slight volume boost. Some might complain about the weight or the limited color selection, but they should probably hit the gym or drink some beer.
This was put together with love and care... but in all seriousness I've had it for over a year and it still looks good (and I'm abusive).
There is no valid reason not to buy this bass. If you want the 4-string, then that's fine too. The price and the product are well matched and I don't plan on getting another bass anytime soon.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
As I've read in other reviews, there is pretty much zero humming from this bad boy. It weighs about 10 lbs, which is good for me. I like 'em heavier. It's got a 4 bolt-on neck. The bolts are farther apart so it has more stability/sustain. It has a built-in parametric EQ, apparently modeled after the NE Magic Box. I have one and I agree, so you save $70 on that end. The volume and tone knobs are high-quality (so much so that you need the included hex-a-wrench to take them off) and have rubber grips. It comes in blue, black, and SILVER (guess which I got). Great tuning, no fret-buzz (if you do it right), and an all around fun 5-string to have. It's got a solid alder body and a maple neck (Fender?)
Not a lot to cry about. To be honest, I don't use the bass-boost switch at all. It's more of a slight volume boost. Some might complain about the weight or the limited color selection, but they should probably hit the gym or drink some beer.
This was put together with love and care... but in all seriousness I've had it for over a year and it still looks good (and I'm abusive).
There is no valid reason not to buy this bass. If you want the 4-string, then that's fine too. The price and the product are well matched and I don't plan on getting another bass anytime soon.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com