progrmr
November 11th, 2011, 07:30 PM
I've been bass-less for about a month now - pretty much rocking the guitars constantly and I had a rogue 5-string that while a decent instrument didn't really inspire me to play. Even though I had the bass I hadn't played it hardly at all.
I've been missing the bass this week bad and hit the local music go round last night and played everything they had except the $2K '74 jazz bass! NOTHING - and I mean nothing, spoke to me. I left after about an hour and half disappointed.
Bored after work tonight, I was looking for a lead guitar licks book and hit the Sam Ash. Found my book, checked out some guitars but everything was meh...so I hit the bass section.
Didn't really see much - an over-priced Traben that's been there for months, a nice squier classic vibe 50's P-bass, and this used Yamaha BB614. Now I've seen some great deals on these basses in the past but never been able to play one so I never pulled the trigger. I'd heard great things about them and played some decent lower end RB models but those weren't going to satisfy me.
I sat down and plucked a few notes on the Yamaha and immediately thought "Wow, this thing feels perfect" - the neck is just the right size, not too thick or thin, comfortable string spacing, very easy to play. It's clear the previous owner had the bass setup. Then I plugged it in - to my surprise it's an active bass which I did not know. It's sounded really really good. Combined with the ease of play, I was able to rip off my favorite blues lines even though I haven't played bass in what seems like forever.
I don't do many New anything days anymore - I go through gear like crazy lol! It seems to be part of my playing process...like I must have a new instrument. That has seemed to slow down lately. I'm kinda tired of chasing gear and actually trying to play instead. But I had to post about this bass - it's just too good of a value and very solid, great sounding a real beauty as well. It's easily in the CV quality range and with the active pickups a bit more of a deal at least IMO.
Here's a few pics - 'tis a good day to be sure :) I don't work weekends so it's going to be a great time to play it and satisfy that pull to the bass I've been feeling. The best part - $239...just wow.
http://www.daverancour.com/yamaha/yamaha1.jpg
http://www.daverancour.com/yamaha/yamaha2.jpg
http://www.daverancour.com/yamaha/yamaha3.jpg
I've been missing the bass this week bad and hit the local music go round last night and played everything they had except the $2K '74 jazz bass! NOTHING - and I mean nothing, spoke to me. I left after about an hour and half disappointed.
Bored after work tonight, I was looking for a lead guitar licks book and hit the Sam Ash. Found my book, checked out some guitars but everything was meh...so I hit the bass section.
Didn't really see much - an over-priced Traben that's been there for months, a nice squier classic vibe 50's P-bass, and this used Yamaha BB614. Now I've seen some great deals on these basses in the past but never been able to play one so I never pulled the trigger. I'd heard great things about them and played some decent lower end RB models but those weren't going to satisfy me.
I sat down and plucked a few notes on the Yamaha and immediately thought "Wow, this thing feels perfect" - the neck is just the right size, not too thick or thin, comfortable string spacing, very easy to play. It's clear the previous owner had the bass setup. Then I plugged it in - to my surprise it's an active bass which I did not know. It's sounded really really good. Combined with the ease of play, I was able to rip off my favorite blues lines even though I haven't played bass in what seems like forever.
I don't do many New anything days anymore - I go through gear like crazy lol! It seems to be part of my playing process...like I must have a new instrument. That has seemed to slow down lately. I'm kinda tired of chasing gear and actually trying to play instead. But I had to post about this bass - it's just too good of a value and very solid, great sounding a real beauty as well. It's easily in the CV quality range and with the active pickups a bit more of a deal at least IMO.
Here's a few pics - 'tis a good day to be sure :) I don't work weekends so it's going to be a great time to play it and satisfy that pull to the bass I've been feeling. The best part - $239...just wow.
http://www.daverancour.com/yamaha/yamaha1.jpg
http://www.daverancour.com/yamaha/yamaha2.jpg
http://www.daverancour.com/yamaha/yamaha3.jpg