Yamaha crafts the RBX170 Bass with a solid agathis body, versatile electronics, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, chrome tuners and bridge, dual classic-style pickups, and passive tone controls.
This review is from: Yamaha RBX170 Bass Old Violin Sunburst
First of all, a disclaimer - I am just a beginner and just wanted something affordable that I could learn with. That said, I bought this bass guitar based on the many reviews I read on Amazon as well as other sites. To be quite frank, I wasn't expecting much when I ordered this item, but was presently surprised at the appearance and quality when I opened the package. This item looks and feels like it should cost more than it actually does.
As far as playability, this guitar feels very comfortable with a thinner neck than what I've played on other basses. To me, that's a plus as I feel I could move up and down the fretboard with relative ease. Sound is very good, and a nice feature is that it has one P and one J pickup to help you customize the sound you want. Overall, this is a very good bass guitar and would recommend it to anyone.
Only one caveat - change the strings when you receive it, as the stock strings the guitar is shipped with are not that great. Other... Read more
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A real "Live Wire" of a bass! The Nikki Sixx Blackbird is the bass that the Cre hardcore have been waiting for. Like the man who created it, this stunning signature model is dark, desirable and dangerous to know, boasting the kind of looks, comfort and sounds that are sure to kick-start the heart of everyone who sees it.Its not hard to spot Sixxs influence on the new Epiphone Blackbird. Naturally, Pitch Black is the colour of choice across the length of that iconic mahogany body, while the fingerboard inlays and pickguard emblem are designed by the man himself. The slim-taper hard maple neck has the perfect dimensions for rolling off those rumbling basslines, while the Sixx-designed Opti-Grab feature and on-off toggle ensure that youll stand out from the crowd whenever you sling it round your neck. But to really unlock the Sixx appeal of the new Epiphone Blackbird, you need to plug it in and hear it roar. Equipped with Epiphones new DeepSixx bass humbuckers at the neck and bridge, this bad boy covers all the tones in the Cre back catalogue, from the raucous rock of Girls, Girls, Girls to the powerful grooves of Dr. Feelgood. Nikki Sixx has a bit of a reputation. As the founding member and principal songwriter for LA hairspray legends Mtley Cre, the infamous bassist has left a trail of chaos, destruction and classic anthems in his wake since the release of Too Fast For Love in 1981. So its no surprise that when Sixx hooked up with Epiphone recently to create a brand-new signature model built to his specification, they let him do exactly what he wanted. The Epiphone Nikki Sixx Blackbird is the result. Features:Mahogany bodyHard maple neckRosewood fingerboard with Iron Cross inlaysDual custom design "DeepSixx" humbuckersOptiGrab handle behind bridgeAdjustable 3-point bridgeOn/off toggle switch34" scale1.5" nut widthCase not included Warranty:Part of the Gibson family of musical instruments, Epiphones are backed by a limited lifetime w...
This review is from: Epiphone Nikki Sixx Signature Blackbird Bass Guitar, Pitch Black Satin (Electronics)
First let me start by saying that I really do not care for Motley Crue, so this review will NOT be influenced by a liking for Nikki Sixx nor is it the other way around. The pickups are extremely HOT in this bass, and there is no tone or volume controls, just a kill switch. It sounds good, but it is only good for rock or metal, if you want to play clean, stay away from this one. This is an absolutely beautiful bass, I personally don't care for the iron cross inlays, but that is just a matter of personal taste. The bass is extremely heavy, and it tends to have a little neck dive. The best thing about this bass is the neck, which is EXTRAORDINARILY comfortable. It stays in tune very well, and the build quality is very nice. The Opti-grab is a neat idea, some will like it, some wont, I personally don't care for it as it tends to get in my way, but it can be used to help balance the bass out a bit. The last thing is the price. It's $100 more than the regular Epiphone Thunderbird, and while... Read more
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The Skyline 55-01 Electric Bass Guitar retains all the key features that have made Lakland the choice of professionals: ash body, flat-sawn maple neck with graphite reinforcement bars, Bartolini MK1 split-coil soapbar pickups, and 3-band buffered active preamp. Controls include cut/boost bass, mid, and treble; a panning-style pickup blend; and master volume (with pull-out switching to bypass EQ). 35" scale. Lakland Skyline luthiers now do their fret work using Plek technology to assure optimum playability. Plek is a CAD/CAM machine with scanning capability. It was developed to perform high-speed, highly accurate fret dressing, nut and bridge slotting and shaping, and engraving work. When used by an experienced luthier, the Plek machine produces necks with fretwork and action that equal the very best handwork and does it consistently.
Bartolini MK1 split-coil soapbar pickups
3-band buffered active preamp
Controls include cut/boost bass, mid, and treble, a panning-style pickup blend, and master volume (with pull-out switching to bypass EQ)
35" Scale
Hipshot Licensed Ultra Light tuners
3-band buffered active preamp,35" Scale
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Lakland Skyline Series L5501MNAT 5-Strings Bass Guitar, Natural Reviews
The Skyline 55-01 Electric Bass Guitar retains all the key features that have made Lakland the choice of professionals: ash body, flat-sawn maple neck with graphite reinforcement bars, Bartolini MK1 split-coil soapbar pickups, and 3-band buffered active preamp. Controls include cut/boost bass, mid, and treble; a panning-style pickup blend; and master volume (with pull-out switching to bypass EQ). 35" scale. Lakland Skyline luthiers now do their fret work using Plek technology to assure optimum playability. Plek is a CAD/CAM machine with scanning capability. It was developed to perform high-speed, highly accurate fret dressing, nut and bridge slotting and shaping, and engraving work. When used by an experienced luthier, the Plek machine produces necks with fretwork and action that equal the very best handwork and does it consistently.
Bartolini MK1 split-coil soapbar pickups
3-band buffered active preamp
Controls include cut/boost bass, mid, and treble, a panning-style pickup blend, and master volume (with pull-out switching to bypass EQ)
35" Scale
Hipshot Licensed Ultra Light tuners
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Traveler Guitar is no stranger to the construction of full-scale travel basses and the all new, totally redesigned Traveler Escape MK-II Bass is their finest travel bass to date. This full 32 inch scale, 24 fret travel bass was built to accommodate any player on the road. Zero compromise was made in its design and construction and Traveler Guitar is proud to offer the most durable, efficient and sophisticated travel bass on the market. Every Escape MK-II comes equipped with a custom L.R. Baggs Hybrid-Element headphone amplifier, headphones, elegant binding, ebonized fingerboard, traditional finish options and a sturdy, top-of-the-line gig-bag.
Alder body with spruce top and bolt-on maple neck; natural finish
Includes L.R. Baggs under-saddle element-hybrid transducer with 2-band EQ
Built-in headphone amp
Includes deluxe gig bag, limited three-year warranty
Full 32" scale, 24-fret acoustic/electric travel bass fits in airline overhead bins
Great Budget Bass Guitar, 
