Yamaha Appreciation Thread!

[Vinny]

A flange of Yamahas (assuming that's the correct collective noun!)

Loving the 415 at the mo, it makes noises no passive bass has a right to make, and the RBX170 punches so far above it's weight you have to wonder how so many other entry-level makers are still in business. The TRBX though, however well made, is obviously slightly less desirable than halitosis judging by my attempts to sell it!

Edited May 28, 2015 by Vinny

[Guest MoJo]

[quote name='Vinny' timestamp='1432821472' post='2785299']
The TRBX though, however well made, is obviously slightly less desirable than halitosis judging by my attempts to sell it!
[/quote]

I think, and this is only my personal opinion, that the popularity of the TRBX504 is sullied by it's association to the TRBX304 which players tend to avoid, I think, because of it's 'gimmicky' switch, "Do you want a slap tone Sir? There you go. Finger style, not a problem". Although the TRBX504 and 505 don't have the switch, and the pickups/pre-amp are different, the association is there.

An acquaintance of mine has a TRBX305 and he loves it to bits. He's owned Alembic and Wal amongst others in the past but says, "nothing growls like this Yamaha". The TRBX504's time will come

[Vinny]

I've yet to be in the same building as a TRBX3, but do they sound anything like the RBX374? I only ask as the pickups look similar. I had 2 of those, and haven't found anything that snarls in quite the same way.

[Bobby K]

Threesome anybody....? :-)

My 1984 BB2000 and 1981 BB2000 fretless. Basses for life!


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[gary mac]

Very lovely

[Horizontalste]

[quote name='Bobby K' timestamp='1446290391' post='2898350']
Threesome anybody....? :-)

My 1984 BB2000 and 1981 BB2000 fretless. Basses for life!

[/quote]

There's nothing more satisfying than a Natural Bb.

[Bobby K]

Agreed matey! ;-)

[neepheid]

I've fancied these basses for a while, and gave up looking for the double P one so here's the SBV500 I've recently acquired. A bit beat up (some fool has belt buckled the hell out of the back - where I'm from we'd say "it's like a plooed park, min!") and there's a few dings and chips around the extremities but it did mean I got it for a keen price Sounds good to me but what surprised me most was how well it balances on the strap. No neck dive, I'm serious. I was using a Neotech Mega strap (wide/neoprene) but even so, I was amazed.

[gary mac]

Always fancied trying one of these but yet to encounter one in the flesh

[Freddy]

Hi all,

Anyone interested in Yamaha Motion B111 (made in Japan, approx. 1987)? It's in Basses for sale>

Thanks for looking

Freddy

[Bastav]

Refinished my rbx 270j this summer. Probably gonna redo a couple of things if i get some time on my hands but here it is

[distortion81]

My virgin post on this forum
This is my bbne2 and i have so satisfied with what this bass has to offer. Ballads, funky, pop, rock... it sounded right in alot of styles.

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[Horizontalste]

Tidy!

[Ghost_Bass]

Here are my beauties:





I'm still missing a 5-string J/J, maybe a BBNE2 or a BB2005 would complete my collection.

[Paulo Silva]

I think each one deserves a decent photo shot

[BassStars5]

My TRB 5 Fretless and my Marshall VBA400 with VBC412.

[ern500evo]

My newly acquired Yamaha Attitude Limited II in Sea Foam Green! 😁
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[Horizontalste]

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A little different.

[bigsmokebass]

[quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1476276281' post='3152913']
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A little different.
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where did you get this done or how? looks amazing!!

[Horizontalste]

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where did you get this done or how? looks amazing!!
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Cheers, it's hydro-graphics & it was done by a company in Western Super Mare called Hydrodip Designs. The neck was lacquered locally by J.Davey Guitars.

[bigsmokebass]

[quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1476624772' post='3155698']
Cheers, it's hydro-graphics & it was done by a company in Western Super Mare called Hydrodip Designs. The neck was lacquered locally by J.Davey Guitars.
[/quote]

sent them an email to enquire, that bass is fancy AF

[chriswilliams666]

Here's my BB1024x. Have played it at every gig since I got it.

Edited November 15, 2016 by chriswilliams666

[BassApprentice]

Billy going even more flash than usual http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/12/19/bass-of-the-week-yamaha-billy-sheehan-acrylic-attitude-ltd3/

Can't imagine this is a featherweight beast.

[MGB]

Bought my first Yamaha new last year.
BB1024 Vintage White
 

Edited December 16, 2017 by MGB

[MGB]

Then this one came, second hand.
BB415 Orange Sparkle
 

Edited December 16, 2017 by MGB