Does anybody has suggestions or experience with some very good or very bad Yamaha Silent Bass instruments?
Question: I'm playing a double-bass for almost two years now (finger and bow). Because of my neighbours and extented time at work (means practise very late) I think about buying a electric upright. If I understand the various webpages right, there are a lot of bass-makers which make a kind of c ...
- Anyone got a Yamaha RBX170 bass?
Question: Anyone got a Yamaha RBX170 bass? The RBX170 seems to be an entry level bass from Yamaha -- £135 is the cheapest I have seen on the web. Answer: I have played a mates's one and found it to be a surprisingly good entry level bass. Yamaha are one of the few big manufactures who a) take c ...
tagged: Yamaha Rbx170 Bass- would I like to buy him an electric guitar to get started?
Question: My 14 year old son has decided he wants to play guitar. A guitar is his only item on the Christmas wish list. Answer: Being as your son is just starting out, there is no reason for him to learn left handed guitar. Of course there are many fine players who play left handed. (It would b ...
tagged: Yamaha Left Handed- Any other brands that I should look at? I've heard that a Yamaha in this price ranger might provide better bang for the buck. Any truth to that?
Question: Thinking of buying a Squier Standard Stratocaster, red maple fret, with a Squier sidekick amp. This will be a gift for an aspiring guitarist who has been practicing on an acoustic for several months. I had considered the Affinity Strat, but after doing more research I came to the conc ...
tagged: Yamaha Guitar Parts- I know Yamaha pianos and accoustic guitars are good, what about their electrics?
Question: I know their pianos and accoustic guitars are good, what about their electrics? Answer: Yamaha makes alot of guitars, but generally they are priced to compete with Fender Squires and the Epiphone guitars. So what guitarist worth his licks would be seen with a cheapo Yamaha. Me for one ...
tagged: Yamaha Electric Guitars- Im looking into a upgrade for my set, and thinking about a double bass pedal.I've been looking mostly at the DW and yamaha pedals, can anyone make any suggestions?
Question: Im looking into a upgrade for my set, and thinking about a double bass pedal. A few questions : Is it worth the price? What are some good models to look into? I've been looking mostly at the DW and yamaha pedals, can anyone make any suggestions? Answer: Worth it? Hard to say...depends ...
tagged: Yamaha Double Bass- can I make the same sort of upgrades as I am used to doing with electric guitars?
Question: I'm getting a bass for recording and need ask a few basic questions. Answer: If it has active pickups, you won't have to worry about foil. If you are real picky, use shielded cable, if it doesn't already have it.
tagged: - Does anyone have an opinion about Yamaha's bass guitars, the higher end of the range, that is?
Question: Does anyone have an opinion about Yamaha's bass guitars, the higher end of the range, that is? It's just that they're in my price range and I don't want to buy a Fender unless it's a USA standard- can't afford one. Answer: I have a 1996 Yamaha TRB-4 which I am absolutely in love with. ...
tagged: Yamaha Bass Guitars- Does anyone know which line of Yamaha basses are best suited for funk and slap playing? TRB? BB? RBX? Others?
Question: Does anyone know which line of Yamaha basses are best suited for funk and slap playing? TRB? BB? RBX? Others? Answer: I've had a few Yamaha basses over the last 5 years, namely a TRB6II (modified electronics), TRBJP6 (John Patitucci), TRB5II and a BB Nathan East signature 5.
tagged: Yamaha Basses- I have a freind who's looking for an entry-level bass clarinet. Can anyone out there make a recommendation.?
Question: I have a freind who's looking for an entry-level bass clarinet. Can anyone out there make a recommendation.? Seems like Yamaha, U.S.Selmer, and Vito all in plastic are the only new models available. Which is best..? Answer: You mentioned three possibilities. Actually, the Yamaha plast ...
tagged: Yamaha Bass Clarinet- What would you rather buy? a new Yamaha Attitude Plus or a second hand Japanese Fender P-bass
Question: What would you rather buy? a new Yamaha Attitude Plus or a second hand Japanese Fender P-bass (the Yamaha is only $50 more expensive). Answer: I'd say go with the Fender.
tagged: Yamaha Attitude Bass- Does anybody know about the spacing of Ibanez 5 strings versus other basses?
Question:I have a question for you fellow bass-maniacs. I played a 5 string Ibanez bass (don't remember the model number) which had active pickups, beautiful transluscent finish, and an incredibly fast neck. Some time later I played some new Yamaha 5 string which was also a very fine bass. But, ...
tagged: Yamaha 5 String Bass- Does anyone have an estimate of what it would cost to get Yamaha B100 Bass repaired?
Question:I recently purchased a used Yamaha B100 bass amp head thru Ebay. When the amp arrived, I hooked it up, and got major distortion. I took it to a local music shop, and asked them to hook it up to one of their speaker cabinets. They did, and got same distortion. The guy said it would need ...
tagged: Used Yamaha Bass- Anyone got a Yamaha RBX170 bass?
Question:Anyone got a Yamaha RBX170 bass? The RBX170 seems to be an entry level bass from Yamaha -- £135 is the cheapest I have seen on the web. Answer: have played a mates's one and found it to be a surprisingly good entry level bass. Yamaha are one of the few big manufactures who a) take care ...
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