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Looks nice!

Tasty.

I had the RM420 and sent it back after one practise, just didn't cut through sufficiently. Got the RM EVO 500 and no such problems, I see you already have one..

Yellow, easily.

Finally got to trying out the BB434M today and I've got to say I'm impressed. As a current owner of a BB1024x I wasn't sure what to expect but it seems like its a similar bass to the previous models only with a maple fretboard option, at last. The place where it was great was the pickups and the reconfiguration of their workings. Having come from the switch of the BB1024x I was unsure what difference to expect but much preferred being able to dial in as much Jazz pickup as desired on the new bass which in my case was only a little. Even the pickguard isn't irritating me as much as used to! Now to get saving..

What's the verdict?

The op doesn't like the 35" scale neck so changing everything isn't an option.

This is a very timely topic for me, I've sold up the Programmable BDDI and planning on getting the VTDI. I have to say that I experienced a similar issue to Osiris with an issue cutting through. I ended up boosting the upper mids on the amp to try to resolve this problem but got tired of trying to fight against it. I'll report back when it comes.

Walking to practise with the singer thinking of band names and got onto diseases, all the good ones were taken so we ended up with Skurvi. Spelling courtesy of the def leppard school of thought.

Noice!

Just something to consider, we sell music through CD's and digitally. From my perspective, if I'm considering going to see or am playing with another band I will always take the opportunity to check them out online beforehand if possible. 1 because you then know what to expect and 2 they may be great. I find that having the opportunity to do that will vastly improve the chances of me watching that band and also increase the chances that I will go on to buy their merchandise, be that CD or T-Shirt. Personally, I find it hard to get into most bands if I don't know their material, listening online gets me interested in new stuff.

I popped into the London store today whilst at a loose end. Fella in store suggested they would be in store late May early June.

Fender Nate Mendel is thinner, not sure about the 60's bit. Yamaha recent BB series have fantastic necks, really comfy.

My understanding was that the quarter pounder was the pickup of choice for a lot of the American punk bands. I had a nate Mendel bass which comes with it as standard and it was fantastic.

Underwhelmed. I'm not keen on the new pickguard and was hoping for a P only model. I'll go take a look when they hit the shops but not in any particular hurry.

I can't really stand eating less than 3 hours before we play but im also known for getting "hangry" when I havent eaten. This is a nightmare when we arrive an hour before gig time and I'm growling at band mates!

Ooooooooooh, I'm excited!

Here's where its stated. EXL's.. https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_basses/bb/specs.html#product-tabs

I think they are D'Addario XL if I remember correctly, it states what they are for certain on the site.