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Pickup Quality
Customers have generally positive opinions about the pickup quality of this Yamaha RBX170 BLACK 4-Strings Bass Guitar, with some expressing satisfaction over its separate volume controls for each pickup and J & P style pickups. A few customers noted that it has a great sound and excellent quality, while others mentioned that it is well constructed and performs well. However, a small group of purchasers mentioned that the front pick-up was slanted slightly, making it difficult to rest their thumb on. Overall, customers are pleased with their purchase and recommend this bass guitar for its value.
Neck Playability
Customers have mixed opinions on the neck playability of this Yamaha RBX170 BLACK 4-Strings Bass Guitar, with some finding it comfortable to play and producing great sound while others mentioning issues with the neck requiring adjustments or replacement. The guitar is generally praised for its lightweight design, good looks, and affordability, but some have noted challenges with tuning pegs and the need for string changes.
Highlights
Quality
The frets seem to all be even on mine, and the single-cutaway body lets one reach the highest notes without straining too hard.
Two volume knobs control which pick ups you want to use, with just enough difference between the 2 to be useful.
In the sunlight, things such as fingerprints and dust become much more noticeable, but this instrument strikes me as surprising... Read More
The bolt-on neck is tapered, and has 24 frets (two full octaves), which is good for someone who uses glissando as much as i do.
Price
Overall, this is a very good instrument for under $300 usd.
This is an excellent bass, especially for the price.
The neck is quite nice for a 180$ bass and the tone isn't too shabby either.
Ah well, it is a budget bass so not everything is perfect.
Packaging/appearance
Right out the box it was more or less ready to go, no fret buzz or anything.
Even though i'm not very gentle with it, it still looks every bit as good as the day i opened it, aside from some minor scratches.
Competitiveness
The color is awesome, the sounds is more than what you expect, if you want to compare it with other basses with this price you'... Read More
The workmanship is quite high for such a low priced bass, it's actually got me looking into some of the higher end yamahas for myself lol.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 17.6% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 21 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 18 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Have had it for a year and it would last many more
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Unfortunately i tried a rickenbacher a friend has and see the difference but mine was less than 200 and his was 2500
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The neck is very playable if set up correctly
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The string guide dampens the string so i removed it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Now this bass kicks some major a
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you buy this bass all you have to really do upgrade the pickups
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Dont get those el cheapo blah sounding chinese pickups spend 50 100 and get some quality ones
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But the bassist did not show up so i gave it a go
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