hookys6stringbass Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Has anyone tried the new bb bass from Yamaha? The 424 looks like a good bit of kit, well constructed and i'm tempted to get one. The sunburst looks stunning and reminds of of my old bb 1200. I'm a big fan of the bb's and I feel Yamaha are getting there with these new basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Yes, I had a couple of traders knocking around and picked up a 424 in a deal this past weekend. It's a very nice bass, you'll be glad to hear. The neck finishing could be a little better, but all in all it's a stonking P&J passive with massive output and serious playability. It's not as boomy as the BB714BS & has a much stronger and richer tone than the 614/5 series. The 45 degree mitre through body stringing is a nice touch & the sound is to die for. I particularly like the 5-piece neck construction. These basses come as standard with the 45-105 D'darrios with the multi-coloured ball ends, but the one I have is now set up with Elixir 40-95's. Highly recommended for the money you'll pay on the high street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Anyone know how this differs from my BB-414, apart from the colour schemes and natural head....I can't anything myself? I love my BB-414....the active 614 I had, well it just sounded too bright for me, great bass but not for me... If there isn't much difference (TBC), there is a great write up in the bass review section of a BB-414. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 5 piece neck? I think the 414 was 1 piece maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 The 424 has the five-piece laminate neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) cheers guys....the 5 piece neck meaning the stripe effect on the head and neck, forgive my ignorance :blush: that's a lovely looking bass Edited August 14, 2010 by iconic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='920724' date='Aug 10 2010, 03:26 PM']Yes, I had a couple of traders knocking around and picked up a 424 in a deal this past weekend. It's a very nice bass, you'll be glad to hear. The neck finishing could be a little better, but all in all it's a stonking P&J passive with massive output and serious playability. It's not as boomy as the BB714BS & has a much stronger and richer tone than the 614/5 series. The 45 degree mitre through body stringing is a nice touch & the sound is to die for. I particularly like the 5-piece neck construction. These basses come as standard with the 45-105 D'darrios with the multi-coloured ball ends, but the one I have is now set up with Elixir 40-95's. Highly recommended for the money you'll pay on the high street. [/quote] The 424 looks the dogs dangleys , I can't wait to try one out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMBassist Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Well guys....I have a BB605 and imho was the best bass for this price yamaha had ever made. The electronics are just wonderful and I don't know a recent model with a similar sound. I had a rbx800a and nothing to compare with BB605... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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