funky8884 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hi, I was wondering what peoples experiences are with Ibanez and Yamaha 5 string bass's regarding neck stability and B string sounds ? Is it possible to buy a mid range bass and have a solid B string ? thanks Wade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 My Yamaha TRBX305 is a cracking bass for £340 new,very punchy full B string too. I don't really use it much though as I'm a 4 string player by preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I have the Yamaha BB425 and it is very good indeed. Rock solid, passive P/J with a strong B string. Then you consider how much it costs and it is unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I've got a Yamaha BB1025x and an Ibanez BTB33. Both incredibly well built instruments. The Ibanez has a high C instead of a low B but it sounds and feels great to play. The Yamaha is just a beast in every way, and the B string sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I think the G&L Tribute L2500 has a good B string for the price point I tried a bolt-on Spector Legend 5 which was about £350, and the B was good on that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 [quote name='funky8884' timestamp='1488971367' post='3253326'] (...) Ibanez and Yamaha 5 string bass(...) Is it possible to buy a mid range bass and have a solid B string ? (...) [/quote] Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 mine is awesome, very solid B and the neck stays in tune exceptionally well, i didnt play my bass for about 3 months and took it out at the weekend and it only needed a minor tune up, though not the cheapest in their range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I have a BB415 and a BTB675. I'm sure I must have tuned them when I put the strings on. So stable. then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Yes for the Ibanezes. I would assume yes for yamahas but haven't tried one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1488973908' post='3253348'] I have the Yamaha BB425 and it is very good indeed. Rock solid, passive P/J with a strong B string. Then you consider how much it costs and it is unbelievable. [/quote] I have to agree, can't comment on the Ibby's though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I have a used Yamaha Attitude Standard 5 string and it was under £200. And the low B is awesome. Easily as good as my Ray 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Got a very nice used yamaha bb 605 bass for £200....plays very well with a decent low B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJaxon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I use a BB425X and love it for its tone and playability. The B string is a killer for a bass at this price level. I also have a Dean Edge fretless 5 with 35" scale, and that has a superb low B also, especially with Chromes. I bought that for peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) [quote name='funky8884' timestamp='1488971367' post='3253326'] Is it possible to buy a mid range bass and have a solid B string ? [/quote] Most definitely yes. I'm waiting for a certain someone with an expensive taste in basses to come along and say otherwise! I have a 34" scale Warwick Rockbass Streamer V that has the best low B I've ever experienced. Stiff multi-laminate neck and solid construction, it's very defined and piano like. They are worth a fair bit more but I got it from an Italian store for under £280 delivered! My Yamaha BB has a decent low B too, miles better than the Fenders I've tried, but it doesn't sound as clear and defined as the Warwick. Edited March 9, 2017 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 My Ibanez BTB675 is great, really does play beautifully and is extremely versatile. In fact I really only need one 5 string as this could do it all. Highly recommended (and there's one for sale on this very forum at the mo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I had a Yamaha TRBX405 and I sold it as the B string on my Harley Benton Fanfret 5er is better :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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