Ibanez & Yamaha 5 Strings

[funky8884]

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

[artisan]

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.

[Paul S]

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.

[CameronJ]

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.

[Graham]

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

[Ghost_Bass]

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(...) Ibanez and Yamaha 5 string bass(...)

Is it possible to buy a mid range bass and have a solid B string ?

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Yes!

[lowhand_mike]

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

[Vinny]

I have a BB415 and a BTB675. I'm sure I must have tuned them when I put the strings on.

So stable. then!

[Woodinblack]

Yes for the Ibanezes. I would assume yes for yamahas but haven't tried one.

[Horizontalste]

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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.
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I have to agree, can't comment on the Ibby's though.

[fretmeister]

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

[ebenezer]

Got a very nice used yamaha bb 605 bass for £200....plays very well with a decent low B

[ChrisJaxon]

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.

[dannybuoy]

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Is it possible to buy a mid range bass and have a solid B string ?
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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

[Deedee]

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)

[DarkHeart]

I had a Yamaha TRBX405 and I sold it as the B string on my Harley Benton Fanfret 5er is better :-)