Every Guitarist should own a Bass, is this Yamaha the one?
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In this comprehensive review, I delve into what makes the Yamaha BB434 a standout choice in the bass guitar market. I discuss its design, build quality, and sound, providing a unique perspective from both a guitarist’s and a bassist’s point of view. Plus, you’ll hear the Yamaha BB434 in a live band mix, showcasing its performance in a real-world setting. Don’t miss the string experiment segment, where I compare flatwound and roundwound strings to highlight their impact on the bass’s tone.
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0:00 Introduction: Yamaha BB434 Overview
01:41 Yamaha BB434 Sound samples with flat wound strings
02:25 Yamaha BB434 Specs
04:44 Yamaha BB434 Sound Samples 2
09:07 My Review (Good, Bad and Ugly)
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If you’re looking for the best intermediate bass guitar, consider checking out popular models like the Fender Player Precision Bass, the Ibanez SR500, the Yamaha BB434, the Squier Classic Vibe ’60s Jazz Bass, the Schecter Stiletto Studio-4, the Music Man Sterling SUB Ray4, the ESP LTD B-204SM, the Warwick RockBass Corvette, and the Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II because these bass guitars offer incredible playability, versatile tone options, and solid build quality that suit intermediate players, while brands like Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha, Squier, Schecter, Music Man, ESP, Warwick, and Gretsch are renowned for producing high-quality instruments with features such as active electronics, comfortable neck profiles, excellent sustain, and durable hardware, making them ideal choices for those seeking to improve their bass playing skills and achieve a professional sound in various music genres from rock to jazz to metal.
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This sounds great and I want one.
Playing bass is just a lot of fun. Probably even more fun than guitar truth be told.
If bass made the sound that guitar made that would be amazing.
Agree with you – the BB434 is a really great, really versatile "studio machine" bass to have. This, or its more expensive brother, the BB734.
Or, if and when you can get your hands on one, the P/J long scale bass and total steal that IMHO beats it for sounds (especially the P-pickup!) and massive hardware is the pretty quirky and now rare discontinued Godin SD4, a bass made of canadian parts made cheaper by… having it assembled in the USA – imagine the audacity! ????????????
I have the BB534. Excellent instrument. Well made. Sounds good thru an Ampeg (made by Yamaha) bass amp. Plays like a dream. Round wounds on the BB bass. Flatwounds on my Yamaha Motion bass.
I used to own Mexican and US Pro fender basses, the Mexican was not miles away from the US, but the Yamaha is just on par with the US playability and soundwise.
I own two BB434m a warmoth 90 degree string true precision and a BB614, that break angle at the bridge mean more string tension than both, but I like to have high string tension. All loaded with EB Reg Slinky
Shhhhh your giving away our sound secrets dude………
I vouch for La Bella flats too. I've always been a Fender guy (own +20 Fenders/Squiers in all sorts of pickup configs and Jazz), but I'm intrigued by some of these Yamahas. Time to try one?
Honestly you can’t go wrong with any Yammy. Their quality carries over to all of their models.
Having the ferrules there instead of the back of the bass does indeed reduce the break angle. Roundwounds are flexible enough that it won't matter, but it's easy to break flatwound E and A strings, stringing them through the back of the body.
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Awesome review ???????? I’m a huge Yamaha fan and this bass sounds phenomenal. And their basses are definitely underrated. I own Yamaha basses myself(1 bb and 1 trbx) and I’m thinking about purchasing a Yamaha bb435 sometime soon. That or a trbx605fm. Speaking of which, I do recommend the trbx series if you want something more modern.
I hope you get the chance to play a bbp34, it’s incredible
Actually bb734a is more akin to bb p34
Don't forget, Michael Anthony of Van Halen and Paul McCartney have used these basses in the past.
What song were you playing in the beginning on the band practice i know it but i forgot the name
BB's the BBest 🙂
I really need a bass setup. I used to play it many, many years ago
I’m a guitarist, and I’d be looking to spend that, or less, on a guitar, so I can’t see me stumping that much up for an instrument that’s not my main instrument.. I’m sure it’s wonderful, though, and if money was no object…
Cracking vid, Andy, thanks for casting the spotlight on the lowly 4-string!
I made the switch from guitar to bass years ago to join a band I had done sound for a bunch of times (and had also supported with my previous group). Started with a cheap bass (Epi EB3), and realised I needed to upgrade fairly quickly…. and after trying many basses landed on a Yamaha BB1024 (I'd had a bit of a windfall and got a bargain at an exhibition). I doubt I'll ever replace it; it's that good. Haven't tried flatwounds on it yet, though… something I will have to check out based on this video! It's worth noting that I know a few people who use various models in the BB range, and we all agree that they're excellent instruments.
And yes, all guitarists should have a bass. It makes you rethink your playing and gives you a different perspective. Also, bass is stupidly good fun!
Much more bass please ????????
I like Yamaha and this looks tasty but at £650 it's a bit too expensive for me, if it were £400 I'd go play one. Not sure the string thru and 6 screw neck would make the difference from the cheaper range
Ok I don’t mean to sound rude but that bass is hideous. I find most of Yamaha instruments look hideous.
superb bass! i can't quite place your accent – care to clarify?
Why am I GAS'ing for a bass that I DON'T need???
I just got my first bass yesterday. I went with a 30" P,J Ibanez, I think it's a good fit for a guitarist
I have a Yamaha TRBX bass that I love. I have the Labella flats on it too. I eventually changed out the pickups for a DiMarzio Billy Sheehan Relentless set. Nice review!
Less break angle on a bass will make the sound feel rounder in sound, slinkier in feel and the attack will seem less pronounced… but this is mostly for the player because in a mix or a band … forget hearing the difference! it is similar to top loaded, sound difference is minimal at best and maybe you will get little more sustain from a through body .. but .. I'd be hardpressed to confirm that.
Were I looking for a full-scale bass, I would start with a G&L L-2000.
there is a glut of P/J hybrids out there, that one does not impress me tho Yamaha is ok. I would go for a Stingray clone. More tone choice. I would NOT go for a Fender body style. They should make a Revstar bass shape
I also set up halfrounds on my bb735, sounds amazing
Totally this is the one! yamaha bb always good choise
Why do these b00mEr guitar channels always assume that some vintage instrument is suitable for everyone? No, I want a modern, active bass thanks. We don't all still attempt to live in 1975. I am a guitar player who owns 2x Yamaha TRBX basses.
The angled string-thru reduces how much the windings separate from each other and from the core. Separation makes strings unhappy ????
hi Andy, you mentioned in the past a fender factory tour you attended but I can't find your link anywhere. Could you post it, thanks.
I’ve been looking to get an affordable bass, this might be the one.
I've had a 434 for a few years now. Definitely moving to flatwounds, and also love using a foam mute near the bridge. As a guitarist I do balk at string changes, them bass strings are expensive.
Nice video!
I actually just sold a squier jazz bass to pick up this with the same color, i couldnt get a long with the jazz as much as I hoped, but im a precision bass nerd so looking forward to yamahas version of a pj.
Probably one of a few bass players watching but you did a good job showcasing this bass. My one critique on the bass is the controls . I think at this price point they could have added a blend control instead of 2 volumes. In my opinion a blend control is way more useable.
I have a BB414 with a warped neck (????) that's absolutely up there with all the best basses I've played. One day I'll sort the neck and refret it!
I have Flatwound strings on four of my six Basses. Love the feel; very comfortable to play.
Love my 434 tobacco burst. Its a magic bit of kit
Yamaha never disappoints.