Yamaha bass guitars have become a popular alternative to American brands such as Fender and MusicMan. Models of the Yamaha TRB and BB series have been played by bass players such as Tony Kanal and Nathan East. In this section I’ll go through the history of the Yamaha Corporation, along with some of its most popular models including the Yamaha bass guitar RBX170 and RBX250.
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History Of Yamaha
The Yamaha Corporation is a huge company that manufactures goods for a variety of different markets including electronics, motorcycles and computers. Initially founded in 1887 as an instrument manufacturer, Yamaha has gone from strength to strength and become a worldwide recognized brand. Although it is probably not kwon for its bass guitars by the general public, most bassists are aware of the various instruments that the company produces.
Yamaha bass guitars are usually either part of the BB or TRB series. Yamaha TRB bass guitars are built to be highly playable while still retaining a sense of style. BB series bass guitars are described as “workhorses” on the company’s website. On this site we’ll have a lot of Yamaha bass guitar review pages so make sure you check back regularly.
Yamaha BB Bass Guitar Series
The Yamaha BB bass guitar series is described as a collection of “workhorse” guitars, which basically means they are durable, reliable and have a great sound. Top players such as Nathan East have used Yamaha BB bass guitars. Some features of the BB series include ceramic magnet pickups for more powerful bass and a body that’s designed to allow for greater attack.
Some bass guitars in the Yamaha collection include the Yamaha BB425X, BB424X, BB 414 and BB300. If you decide to buy used Yamaha bass guitar s then make sure you take the time to check the quality of the guitar along with the regular tests to see whether it’s a good model for your playing style.
Yamaha TRB Bass Guitar Series
The Yamaha TRB bass guitar series is arguably more stylish than the BB. TRB basses are built with a long 35” scale length. This, according to Yamaha, helps to create a crisper tone and increases string tension. Other features include a low noise PU and active three band circuit.
Examples of TRB basses include the Yamaha TRB1005, TRB5 and TRB6.
