Yamaha RBX-170 Review

History:

Purchase: I joined a band, and they needed a bassist, so i decided to play bass instead of guitar. saved up half a year's worth of lunch money to buy this bass, 129 dollars at guitar centre.

Pros: The weight was considerably lighter than some fender/squiers that i have tried, the strings that came with the instrument were good strings, and the electronics were much better than those on squiers. this is THE ideal beginner bass!



Cons: there is a buzz on the E string, but i think i can easily fix that...also the finish scratched easily, but that was probably my fault, and can be easily remedied by placing a sticker over the scratch...also the strap keeps falling off but i think its the straps fault

RBX-170 Quality: my bass was built in indonesia, according to the label, and it is a really nice axe for one that isnt US made. the neck was very smooth, and easy to play on.

Yamaha Summary: when i first saw this bass i thought it was almost too good to be true. beginner bass players: dont restrict your self to the squiers and fenders, and god forbid, ibanezs, get this one you wont regret.

Rating of this product: 5

This Yamaha Bass Guitars Review Submitted By: Shade

Date: 2004-08-23

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