I have 2 yamahas. A BBNE2 and a BB2005. Both play the same and feel great. The main difference is the BBNE2 is made in Japan and the BB2005 is made in Taiwan. My BB2005 is for sale if you're interested. Great bottom end. I also have a Status Kingbass 5 which has a shorter scale neck and slightly smaller string spacing so is real easy to play.