Funky Dunky Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I think this might have to be my next bass. I've noticed a phenomenal amount of love for BBs on this forum, and I tried a 424 a while back and really dug it. I want my next bass to be a 5er and I know the BBs are highly regarded. How's the low B on these puppies? I like it in red, too! http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Yamaha-BB425X-5-String-Bass-Guitar-Red-Metallic/1I3M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJaxon Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I have a 424X and a 425X, and now play nothing else. Despite being the same age, with the same Elixir strings, they have slightly different characters. The 4 seems more gentle with a gorgeous P tone, while the 5 is a real tone monster seemingly more aggressive. Love 'em both. Play both at gigs depending on my mood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJaxon Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 The low B is as good as any, and very usable higher up the neck. Obviously depends on the string used, with coated elixirs it sounds good, if a bit floppy. Out of the box these are well set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I have the 424 and love it! I got it in red (after never being interested in a red bass until i saw it) with the mirror chrome finish and it looks awesome - really catches the light when playing. Fantastic colour - photos on the interet dont do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 lucky the 425 doesn't come in maple fingerboard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I thought they were a good looking bass when they first came out, but now may be its a bit dated, but not in a retro way. I really don't like the metal pickup surrounds, surely these are unnecessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 [quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1475482409' post='3146144'] I thought they were a good looking bass when they first came out, but now may be its a bit dated, but not in a retro way. I really don't like the metal pickup surrounds, surely these are unnecessary? [/quote] pickguards are unnecessary... and so many other aspects. It's just aesthetics. Some like it, some don't. I used to think they were fugly. Now... they're Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I wish they were lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Another beauty is in the eye of Noddy Holder moment. I think the non-X version is hideous, but for the life of me I couldn't tell you why. Whereas the X version is sex on a stick to me. Love it. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJaxon Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I like the way the chrome glints in the lights...! Also more practical for access to the ruddy 3-way switch which often needs a little squirt. They are not the lightest bass, but sound a lot more like a P than most P's. And more like a Jazz than a lot of jazz's. And sometimes at a pinch much like a 'ray on some days of the week. Love mine; rather unique and lovely, with their own characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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