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FAQs

Which Yamaha bass series is right for me?

Yamaha has sold several different lines of bass guitars over the years, with the most well-known being the BB series – a long-standing part of their catalogue – and the TRBX series. There’s been plenty of others over the years, but the majority of Yamaha basses you’ll find will be part of these models.

Used BB basses: An emphasis on a traditional feel and style, akin to a P bass or J bass, that will feel immediately familiar to players, but with Yamaha’s own design philosophy baked into the basses. Expect solid hardware and build quality across the range, from budget-friendly BB424s through to their Japanese-crafted BBP series. They’ll typically have 21 frets, much akin to their classic inspirations, and are commonly found in 4-string configurations, with some 5-string options available.

Used TRBX basses: These basses showcase Yamaha’s own take on a bass guitar, designed with modern features and innovations at the forefront, and a focus on playability with typically thin necks across the range. They typically have 24 frets, and are popular in metal and heavy rock genres, where 5-string and 6-string basses are more heavily utilised alongside the extended range of frets.

Where are Yamaha basses made?

Yamaha has manufactured their basses from a range of plants over the years, though the main plants have been located in Japan for any of the upper range of basses. Modern mid-range and budget-focused models are made in Indonesia, and Yamaha also used Taiwan for a lengthy period in the 1980s and 1990s to make their mid-range bass guitars.

Regardless of their country of origin, we’ve always found every Yamaha bass to be superbly made and very musical.

Are vintage Yamaha basses good?

A vintage Yamaha BB bass is about as good as they get in our opinion. There is a wide range of vintage BB basses, so it’s always worth checking out the specific model – the specs can vary wildly – but we’ve been consistently impressed with each one that’s come through the BassBros HQ.

In addition to that, the Pulser bass is a known MIJ gem that echoes the classic p bass style down to a tee, and is widely regarded among the great p bass clones from the 70s and early 80s. If you see one you owe it to yourself to give it a try!