NBD - Yamaha content

[progrmr]

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.

[Spudman***]

That's a really sweet looking bass. Congrats! Yamaha makes sore really good stuff. Your new bass looks great. Alder?

[progrmr]

Alder it is - good call!

[Tig***]

Cool! I love it when a plan comes together!
Sounds like the bass found the right home.

[NWBasser]

I've been bass-less for about a month now -

What about that Ibby 5'er you showed us?

Anyway, those Yammies are very high quality basses.

Very nice score!

[cebreez]

I have bass envy! I've always wanted one of those! Great looking bass!!!

[progrmr]

What about that Ibby 5'er you showed us?

Traded for a LP - that neck was just too thin. I liked it at first but it quickly caused fretting hand issues.

Been learning "ain't no mountain high enough" this weekend. So far so good with the yammy

[NWBasser]

Been learning "ain't no mountain high enough" this weekend. So far so good with the yammy

Oh, I had to refresh my memory on that one. What a very, very cool bass part!

Congrats if you nail that one. Sounds like a lot of fun.

I bet the Yammy on the neck pu can do the motown sound pretty well.

[progrmr]

I've pretty much gotten the beginning thru the first chorus and 2nd verse down. Chorus is pretty busy walking through the chords. And of course the 2nd chorus is different lol - using the transcription in the R & B Bass Bible.