Yamaha BB234 BroadBass - Review & Demo

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  • Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
  • More often than not, manufacturers are re-releasing Classic Basses from the yesteryear. When we saw that Yamaha had brought back the BroadBass, we just HAD to check one out. But can the new Yamaha BB234 BroadBass live up to the glowing reputation of it's ancestors? Let's find out.
    In this video, Jimi reviews the Yamaha BB234 BroadBass in Yellow Natural Satin. We run through the design, the specs and even a tone demo.
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Комментарии • 56

  • @HorizonMelt
    @HorizonMelt Год назад +11

    2 favorite things about this video; the yellow block at the bottom right corner gives us a constant read on the settings. But also, you played the same lick over and over. Too many people change the sound and then they change the lick so you are robbed of a back-to-back comparison. I never understood that.

  • @peekaboo4390
    @peekaboo4390 3 года назад +16

    I have 10 Yamaha's in my collection and recommend them above any other.

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад +3

      They’re top basses and very impressive value for money

    • @arslanes5815
      @arslanes5815 2 года назад +1

      Hi! I'm hesitating between the BB234 and the TRBX204... apart from the active/passive difference, how do they compare when it comes to build, quality... ? Thanks!

    • @peekaboo4390
      @peekaboo4390 2 года назад +5

      @@arslanes5815 Both are nice basses for the beginner and will certainly be able to do the job. The build quality will be great as Yamaha's Q.C is very stringent but you will get what you pay for. Outside of the active eq these basses will have the same pickups so no difference there but the TRBX has a 24 fret neck and the BB 234 a 21 fret neck. For looks, playability and tone my choice would be the BB234. A passive BB is a serious bass and will do anything you throw at it. The active preamps on cheaper basses can be a deal breaker with noise issues, more knobs does not mean better. I have a number of BB's and TRBs in the higher price range and some are vintage but prefer the 21 fret neck of the BB for slapping when needed.

    • @williamperri3437
      @williamperri3437 8 месяцев назад

      It’s just Amazing hey Mike arguably the best drums in the world and definitely the most recorded drum set of all time, and they make amazing pianos and woodwinds and of course Bass’! Let’s not forget motorcycles, lawnmowers, motors for major car companies.

    • @immanuelsiregar7395
      @immanuelsiregar7395 3 месяца назад

      the weight of the Yamaha bb234 (Lbs/Kgs) ?

  • @anotherrandombassguitarcha9482
    @anotherrandombassguitarcha9482 Год назад +5

    The GREATEST improvement and benfit of this series of Yamaha BB basses is the fact that you can now install aftermarket pickups.
    The major achilles heel of all BB basses was that Yamaha designed their pickups with their stock design-only components that never allowed you to swap out
    the pickups with aftermarket upgrades without making some drastic alteration to the pickup cavity on the body.............The pre-amp still needs work, but it's tolerable.

    • @brianpatterson6934
      @brianpatterson6934 3 месяца назад +1

      +1 I bought my BB234 with the intention of modding with a Hipshot bridge and EMG GZR P/J passive pickups. Standardizing these components is the only way for modern makers to go now...

  • @lazarlazarevic7361
    @lazarlazarevic7361 3 года назад +7

    I was searching for bb234 review earlier today xD

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад +2

      Thank you for watching Lazar - hope you enjoyed the reveiw!

  • @SpaceDefender
    @SpaceDefender 2 года назад +2

    I have a small collection of nice entry level bass. I like to see the wood grain in all I choose. I like this one for the look, feel, playability, sound. It seems like a quality instrument.

    • @91cog
      @91cog  2 года назад

      Great minds think alike! Thanks for watching Russ

    • @williamperri3437
      @williamperri3437 8 месяцев назад

      Do you like it as much or more than the Ibanez TMB100?

  • @stepp___
    @stepp___ 3 года назад +2

    Nice, been waiting for the review.
    Pretty much got the CV 70‘s Precision on your recommendation, thank‘s for that.

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching! The CV 70’s gets plenty of use at Cheers HQ. Hope you’re enjoying it too.

  • @dionisio7719
    @dionisio7719 3 года назад +4

    I buyed it a few month ago... Vibration in hight tone is great and with little neck (for small heands) is very very fast ...

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад +3

      An excellent bass! Well done. Thanks for watching!

    • @immanuelsiregar7395
      @immanuelsiregar7395 3 месяца назад

      the weight of the Yamaha bb234 (Lbs/Kgs) ?

  • @rubbadubdub6543
    @rubbadubdub6543 Год назад

    Great review, perfect demo of tones, thanks man 👍

  • @georgwassner9427
    @georgwassner9427 3 года назад +2

    I have a TRBX 504 and I think I'm gonna get BB as well...

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад +1

      Both are fantastic basses!

  • @flamenfloralis
    @flamenfloralis 2 года назад +1

    Well done and useful review! Enjoyable video!

    • @91cog
      @91cog  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching, Massimo!

  • @Maydoggie
    @Maydoggie 2 года назад +1

    I bought a BB234 to learn to play bass at church. I never really knew how to differentiate between the 2 pickups, so I have just been rolling both of them to about 90-95% and setting the tone midway. Close enough I suppose. It is also the first guitar I ever did a setup on. Bought the tools, found some YT videos and it wasn't that difficult. Plus my bass played better. Maybe I'll buy a fret file and clean up the fret ends.

    • @91cog
      @91cog  2 года назад +1

      They are an awesome bass! Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for watching!

  • @ddonnoli
    @ddonnoli 3 года назад +3

    1977. Woahh. Very old school. Love old Japanese stuff. Do they still make the BB at home in Japan? Or have they sent it overseas? Is that why it’s thinner than the original?
    Do you like ceramic pick ups? Or do you prefer other pickups? What’s your favourite colour. Thanks for answering and cheers to you Jumi

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @ddonnoli
      @ddonnoli 3 года назад +8

      @@91cog thanks Jumy. you answered zero questions.

    • @Saturn-gv9ru
      @Saturn-gv9ru 3 года назад +1

      The BBP34/5 is made in Japan. The 234/5, 434/5, and 734/5A are all Indonesia made.

  • @ramonemiliogomezjorge8557
    @ramonemiliogomezjorge8557 3 года назад +2

    i really like how the bb looks, i think my third world may afford this

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад

      It’s a lovely bass. Thanks for watching!

  • @Umesh-Kumar
    @Umesh-Kumar 3 года назад

    Thanks for the help man!

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @alexskibicki2262
    @alexskibicki2262 3 года назад

    Awesome review. 😎🤘🏻🎸I own a Yamaha bb235(5-string version) in a black finish and it is phenomenal. Especially with a set of stainless steel strings. I also own 2 Yamaha trbx basses and they sound killer too. Yamaha makes such phenomenal bass guitars. I highly recommend these basses for any genre. Including metal. 🤘🏻

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад +1

      I reckon I should review more Yamaha basses. They’re such good quality at a great price. Thanks for watching Alex!

    • @alexskibicki2262
      @alexskibicki2262 2 года назад

      Sure thing, dude. Yamaha basses are definitely underrated. And the bb basses are such phenomenal basses to own. They’re really good for all genres. And the trbx basses are definitely worth checking out for those modern tones. Plus both models sound phenomenal with effect pedals like modulation and distortion. Other than that, they’re great bass guitars for the price.

  • @RodOConnor-f8f
    @RodOConnor-f8f 10 месяцев назад

    Sounded much better with a pick?

  • @shotten99
    @shotten99 3 года назад +1

    How did this model handle slapping and popping? I can’t get my hands on one locally unfortunately

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад +1

      Quite well, it sounds best with both pickups on full. The alder body/maple neck combo really makes it pop. Thanks for watching!

  • @midtown3221
    @midtown3221 3 года назад

    What's the weight? How are the tuners? You mentioned sharp frets, but nothing else about the setup. I wish more reviewers put the basses through some overdrive since I really want to play rock and metal. How does the Yamaha BB234 fare with some dirt? Also, Yamaha TRBX174 vs BB234?

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад

      The tuners were fine, nothing too special but they work great and keep pitch well. Sounds good with a bit of overdrive, best matched with the precision Bass pickup. As for the TRBX174 I will be getting one on the channel later in the year and will happily do a shoot out! Thanks for watching

    • @midtown3221
      @midtown3221 3 года назад

      @@91cog You're welcome and thanks for the info. But you didn't say how much it weighs or if it feels light, medium or heavy. Looking forward to the TRBX174 video!

    • @91cog
      @91cog  3 года назад +2

      The BB234 weighs approx. 4kg, which in my opinion is on the lighter side of the scale. Definitely a good companion for long sets!

    • @midtown3221
      @midtown3221 3 года назад

      @@91cog I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

  • @f1948s
    @f1948s 2 года назад

    Does not seem to have as much variation in sound as the RBX-174.

    • @91cog
      @91cog  2 года назад

      Interesting, I might have to get one on the channel! Thanks for watching

  • @MrBeen992
    @MrBeen992 8 месяцев назад

    How would you compare in terms of sound quality and quality in general with your Classic Vibe 70s walnut bass ?

  • @crimsone35
    @crimsone35 Год назад

    0:34 do you know mojo?

  • @1982jwalter
    @1982jwalter 2 года назад

    How sharp are the fret edges?

    • @91cog
      @91cog  2 года назад +1

      Pretty sharp. It’d annoy most players I would think! An easy fix, but something that should be done at the factory. Thanks for watching

  • @overnightguitarist5063
    @overnightguitarist5063 Год назад

    That pickguard looks confused.

  • @geraldp494
    @geraldp494 8 месяцев назад

    Tuners any Good???

    • @SnarkyRC
      @SnarkyRC 2 месяца назад

      Hell yeah

  • @Сергей-ъ6о2л
    @Сергей-ъ6о2л Год назад

    Шо правда да! А на русском слабо?