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Bass Players
Posted on 7/10/24 at 6:18 pm
Posted on 7/10/24 at 6:18 pm
I used to play bass years ago in garage bands and such and have recently picked it back up as a mid life crisis in hopes to put a classic rock band together for fun.
What I am playing is my fathers old bass, a hollow body Hofner (Beatles bass)
While I do love it's distinct and mellow sound, I would like to have another bass to play mostly classic rock as well.
I have been going to Guitar Center lately and trying out different basses and one that really jumped out at me was the Yamaha BB234.
What an awesome sounding a comfortable bass.
Anyone have this bass and if so your thoughts or recommend another in the same price range.
Thanks
What I am playing is my fathers old bass, a hollow body Hofner (Beatles bass)
While I do love it's distinct and mellow sound, I would like to have another bass to play mostly classic rock as well.
I have been going to Guitar Center lately and trying out different basses and one that really jumped out at me was the Yamaha BB234.
What an awesome sounding a comfortable bass.
Anyone have this bass and if so your thoughts or recommend another in the same price range.
Thanks
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Posted on 7/10/24 at 6:41 pm to brsa
For a hobbyist dinking around at home, that Yamaha is perfectly fine. Especially since you’ve played and know you like the feeling.
However, your Hofner is probably a shorter scale, and there was a big resurgence of short scale basses a few years back. Of, those I highly recommend the Fender Mustang - I gigged with 2 MIJ Mustangs, put them through hell, and they never let me down. Probably saved my back, too.
However, your Hofner is probably a shorter scale, and there was a big resurgence of short scale basses a few years back. Of, those I highly recommend the Fender Mustang - I gigged with 2 MIJ Mustangs, put them through hell, and they never let me down. Probably saved my back, too.
Posted on 7/10/24 at 8:27 pm to brsa
Yamaha has always been a solid brand. Sounds like you found something you like. Trust your gut and grab that one.
I will say, in a somewhat similar price range, the Classic Vibe P is a really solid bass to consider.
I will say, in a somewhat similar price range, the Classic Vibe P is a really solid bass to consider.
This post was edited on 7/10/24 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 7/10/24 at 8:55 pm to wareaglepete
Thanks for all the opinions from all.
I don’t think I looked at the precision vibe there our I didn’t see it.
I’m going to go check that one out before I make a decision
That’s why I came here because I only have one shot at this lol.
I don’t think I looked at the precision vibe there our I didn’t see it.
I’m going to go check that one out before I make a decision
That’s why I came here because I only have one shot at this lol.
Posted on 7/10/24 at 9:48 pm to brsa
I just bought a Gretsch Junior Jet bass and love it.
This post was edited on 7/10/24 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 7/11/24 at 11:55 am to brsa
If you like it, that's the one! Bring your amp to the store and see if you still like it.
Posted on 7/11/24 at 1:59 pm to wareaglepete
Just got home with a Squier Classic Vibe. I went with the intent of purchasing a Fender Precision Player but the Squier played just as good and had a better tone distinction. And was $400 cheaper.
Posted on 7/11/24 at 5:00 pm to brsa
Don’t forget to slap da bass, mon!
Posted on 7/11/24 at 5:20 pm to wareaglepete
Dammit Pete!
Like Tex below, I too went and played the Vibe as well and it felt and played very well,
For shits and giggles, I also played the fender Jazz and the neck is a bit more slender and easier to play but damn it's big a lot!
Can't really justify the cost at the moment but glad I didn't impulse buy the Yamaha until I look around and make sure I get what I really want.
Like Tex below, I too went and played the Vibe as well and it felt and played very well,
For shits and giggles, I also played the fender Jazz and the neck is a bit more slender and easier to play but damn it's big a lot!
Can't really justify the cost at the moment but glad I didn't impulse buy the Yamaha until I look around and make sure I get what I really want.
Posted on 7/11/24 at 8:45 pm to brsa
I’m telling ya, put a Fender 63 Vintage P pickup in that Classic Vibe and you got a stealth killer bass.
Posted on 7/11/24 at 10:14 pm to brsa
Sterling by Music Man is a great bass for the price.
This post was edited on 7/11/24 at 10:15 pm
Posted on 7/11/24 at 10:25 pm to brsa
i got lucky several years ago, picked up an MIJ Fender Geddy Lee Jazz with EMG active pickups off Craigslist for $600
most playable bass ive ever owned
good luck on getting in a band, i’ve been playing much more frequently now than i did in my younger days and absolutely loving it
most playable bass ive ever owned
good luck on getting in a band, i’ve been playing much more frequently now than i did in my younger days and absolutely loving it
This post was edited on 7/11/24 at 10:27 pm
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