Yamaha RBX-270

Well, it's got an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fretboard. I got such a good deal on it because I bought the raspberry model which isn't being made anymore. I'm a bit TOO into the pick-up blend knob because I change my style of playing so much. The neck is great; thing, but you can still feel it. The frets aren't too high. That tends to be a problem for me. My bass, however, came with no accessories (which also helped with the great price that I got it for).

I'm a progressive rock bassist (normally), and it just can't fail. It's very adjustable as far as sound goes. I think it's great for performing and recording. I think it's a bit more useful if you're going to be using more treble, though.

This bass was built beautifully, but I got it with two minor dents towards the top of it. Sometimes when I'm playing a lot of slap harder than usual, the strings fuck up on the bridge and it rattles. That isn't a problem, however... I just pull the strings up a little bit right over the pick-ups and things go back to normal.

I think this bass can definately withstand a lot of live playing. I plan to have it for a long time. The only problem was my beloved middle knob came loose, and I had to repair it myself. No big deal, though. I'd play a gig with it and no back-up... it's trustworthy.

Well... never had any problems with it...

I've been playing for eight years (approx). I don't regret buying this particular bass... I'd definately get buy another one if it got lost or stolen. In fact, I plan to buy another one... I like it a lot. I'll probably get the RBX270f, though... I don't own a fretless currently. I love the neck, the fretboard, the versatility, and my absolute favorite thing is how the body cuts in to allow easier playing on those higher notes. No one makes basses this great for such a low price.

2003 Jap bass, 34" scale. Surprisingly light alder body, thin fast neck, rosewood board. 24 acceptably finished frets, one split coil p-type pickup and one j style at bridge. Master volume and tone plus pickup balance knob. Big cutaway allows for easy access up at the dusty end should you be so inclined. Came with crappy cable and manual which amused me no end. Mine is black with some custom Celtic art I did myself but you also get it in a range of metallic finishes, natural etc.

I play electronica type stuff which can involve everything from heavy dub through tight funk to frazzled freakout fuzz. My baby handles it all. It 's obviously intended to be a good quality basic all-rounder for not many pennies and that's precisely what it is. It has good natural tone and surprisingly OK sustain given that it is so light. The pickup blend knob helps the versatility. It sounds good through Korg bass ampworks for recording and roars through an ampeg for live. It won't do vintage '60s rock sounds (but you really want a short scale Hagstrom or Hofner for that) and it's probably a little too civilised for punk though it's certainly meaty enough for rock. Obviously it's not a vintage Jazz or a Stingray but at this price point I find it hard to find fault.

Pick up height and intonation were fine, I lowered the action a tad and fitted a set of Rotosounds instead of the rubber bands she came with but altogether fine.

She stays in tune very well and seems solid enough for such a light guitar. For fighting I'd rather have an Explorer or EB3 but It certainly takes a beating on stage very well. Yamaha don't make bad guitars.

I've never had to deal with Yamaha but the anecdotal evidence is comforting.

I've been playing some 15 years or so and also own a couple of guitars and a pile of recording gear. This bass does everything I ask of it and the only complaint I can make is that it isn't a Jazz or a Stingray. For what it is it is pretty damn hard to beat, I've never come across a better bass in it's price range and if it were stolen I wouldn't hesitate to get another.

Made in 2002 in Taiwan
24 Frets
4 Strings (E A D G)
Solid Alder Body
Humbucker neck pickup, single coil bridge pickup
Passive Electronics
Natural Satin Finish
Standard Yamaha bridge and sealed tuners
Volume control, pickup blend, and tone control knobs.

I play many different styles of music, from blues and country to rock and trash metal, and this bass pretty well suits them all. While it doesn't give the huge range of sounds found in Yamaha's higher-priced models, it can produce many different tones. From the rumbling bass of the neck pickup to the punchy treble of the bridge pickup, this bass has an amazing range for its price. It simply out-performs any other bass of this price (and several more expensive basses).

There is virtually no feedback when I play the bass with either pickup (or both) and at any volume through my 30 Watt Washburn bass amp. This is remarkable for a low-end bass, as they usually give off quite a loud buzz when you aren't touching the strings. Not a peep from this bass.

I love the sound of this bass, and the only reason I'm planning on buying a new one soon is because I want a low B string. If I didn't want that feautre, I'd be perfectly happy to keep this bass, after having had it for well over a year now.

This bass was fairly well set-up when I bought it new from the shop, but there were a couple of minor problems: the neck was curved too much and the strings were too high off the fretboard. I took the bass to a local guitar technician who sorted the problem out for #5.

The strings that came with the bass were great. i've still got all 4 of the same ones on it as I had over a year ago (the ones Yamaha provided with the bass) and they sound pretty much the same as they did then! The frets were filed to perfection, the pickups were at just the right height, all of the knobs were firmly tightened and all of the screws done up properly. Aside from the truss rod and string height issues, this bass was set-up perfectly.

I have only used this bass 3 times on stage since I got it (because I've only been having lessons for a few months), and it performed brilliantly. The strap buttons are large and secure, the electronics are very reliable and the finish shows no signs of wearing (although it shouldn't really - I don't play with a pick). Obviously I have to use this bass for gigs without a backup as it's the only bass I have. When I get my next bass I won't use either of them for gigs without the other as a backup, just in case I break a string or somehow damage the electronics of the bass and don't have time to fix them

But this bass is so reliable I have no real worries about using it on its own for a gig.

Never had to deal with them - nothing has gone wrong with the bass.

Although I've only been playing for just over a year (and only been having lessons for a few months), I've played quite a lot of basses. I compared this bass to the Ibanez GSR200 when I was deciding what to buy as my first bass and there was no question: this bass just beats the Ibanez into the ground and buries it. The features are better, the tone is better and it's more comfortable to play.

That reminds me of something else - this bass is the lightest bass I have ever seen, and it's still solid as a rock. It's no hassle at all to stand up and play it for a few hours, unlike a lot of other basses in this price range.

If you're thinking of buying a beginner bass (or if you're moving up from a really cheap bass and you want something better and more versatile), get the Yamaha RBX 270. You won't be disappointed.

This bass has 24 frets, P/J Pickup configuration, 4 string model, Solid Alder body, Natural Satin Finish, Volume/Pan/Tone Controls, and is a passive model. Other features incluse Gotoh-like tuners and a standard bass bridge. It is a 2003 model. No complaints about the frets or the finish. Stays in tune and plays well. Not feature rich but what features it does have are well done.

I like the sound of the P-pickup but find that the J-pickup at the bridge to be a little weak. When soloing off the P-pickup you get a nice mid-range growl and a decent tone. Factory strings aren't great and should be replaced with a good set. I use .45-100 DR HiBeams.

The bass was set up well at the store. Action was low and the pickups adjusted to my playing style. No complaints here.

Stands up well when playing. I don't jump around much so my basses tend to last longer than some. Decent strap buttons which will be replaced with strap locks at some point in the future.

Company is responsive and answers all questions within a day. No real issues have been dealt with regarding this bass.

I have been playing for 2 years and use this bass as a backup to my Fender. I particulary like the weight of this bass, it is light and easy to play. Nice is a similar to a P-bass, but not as chunky, making it easy for me to play. It leads me to believe I will get another Yamaha down the road.

the Yamaha RBX270 is a 24 fretted bass with a dual p picks up and a j pick up. it has a solid alder body with a rosewood fingerboard with a precision body style. the bride is just ur average bridge and the tuners are just ur basic tuners. the neck is thin so its easy to move around. its pretty much ur basic good bass for a good price.

k my style is grungy rock. the RBX270 fits that style really well, im using mine with a 30 watt vox amp and a cheap old twah pedal. it can be noisy if u play around around with the knobs but o well. the sound it makes is kind of a high, warm sound. this bass has a fair bit of flexibility with sounds. the only thing i dislike is the frets, their really easy to hit and i tend to do it alot :P

the finish is really eye catching.. i got the metallic red one and it really shines and sparkles under the light. i also like the shape it looks kinda like a deformed Precision :)

ive only had this bass for 8 months but it has no dents in it yet so im guessing its pretty durable. i dont like the knobs tho.. im gonna change them soon, their plastic and too wobbly but other than that its really great

nope didnt do that

this is my first bass guitar. ive been playing guitar for bout 1 1/2 years now. i started out with a B.C Rich Mocking Bird Electric, but moved on to bass. i really like it tho, the colour, the feel, everything. cheap high quality beginner bass :)

It has a solid alder body (it looks really nice), passive electronics, 24 frets (which is nice), two p-style pickups, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard (the frets can be a little rough on the fingers). Its very light so its easy on the shoulders. It has everything a beginner needs including a low price tag. At first I was very happy with it, but as time went on I found many things that bothered me.

The sound is good for any music style and the slap sound is better than any other bass in the same price range. Although after hearing other better basses I have found that it is not all that colourful and versatile. It lacks a bit of low end and mids. The sound is also not all that clear. You can forget tapping on it.

But its more than satisfactory for the price.

All I had to do after buying it, was adjust the truss rod a little bit and lower the action, otherwise it was OK.

This is rather an issue. The bridge is a really cheap thing and it started to rattle and buzz after a few months. The springs and screws are very loose and cant be fixed to anything so all the little pieces hit each other and make lots of noise. The finish and hardware seem OK. The volume knob does get in the way of my hand sometimes. This can be annoying since it can be turned much too easily.
What else can you expect from a rather cheap bass.

Havent dealt with them yet.

Overall you can learn a lot with this bass, but cant progress much. I have been playing for two years, changed my amp from a roytek 30 to an EBS 150 and played several other basses.
It is worth the money, but you soon realize there are better basses out there and that this one isnt by far all-that. If it was stolen I would miss it, but wouldnt buy it again. It would probably make a good backup bass.

24-fret basic rockbass. P/J pickups. Volume, pickup selector, and tone switches. Basic bass, but I personally don't like the 35"(24 fret) scale as much as the standard 34"(21 fret) scale.

Increbible punch. Much more than the Fender mexican p-bass I played before it, but there is only one problem: you can't change the sound to anything else. I couldn't play anything else except for rock on it. Very noisy pickups and a BAD tone switch. I woould personally prefer two volumes rather than a master volume and a pickup selector.The p-bass had a wider variety of sounds than this, but still it was mediocre.

Quite high action, but I didn't try to change it. Very nice black finish and I like the body shape of this bass. It is new.

Played only for ten minutes...

Yamaha customer support is the best in the world. They have always answered my questions.

Good one, but rather take a Fender mexican p-bass. It's worth the money, but if you have to choose between this and a Squier, choose this. You just have to upgrade the pickups.

See the other reviews for specs. The only thing i miss would be two volume controlls, one for the P and one for the J... But it's ok anyway.

I play Jazz and rock on it, and it does everything I recuire of it! It's very flexible with both P and J pickups. just a little noisy with the J, but nothing horrible. I us a sans Amp bass Driver DI (wich I love) with it and it's the perfect combination! The DI gives a tubesound while the bass easily changes the sond with a twist on a knob! Very flexible!

I had no problem with the factory setup.
Looks fine to me!

I have played both in studio and live with it without backup (cos I dpn't have any =D)and it does it all perfectly. BUT! don't try to break it! Tough I've had no problem with it, I know how bad some people treat their basses! My school has got one and it's almost broken. The volune knob is gone and the pickups is poorly adjusted, so don't throw it in the wall! =)

Nope...

This is my first bass and I LOVE it! I don't think there is anything better in this pricerange! Absolutely adorable! I've been playing for about 1 1/2 year now and guitar 1 year earlier. If it were stolen I'd crie a river and drown in it... I give it a 10 because it's just plain good!

Nothing more than the others already have said... Not too much, but for the price...

It's my first bass and I really like the sound. The only thing I don't like is the noise which the rear pickup produces. But with a gate that's no problem.

The bass was adjusted by the shop where I bought it. Everything is ok, the frets don't cut my fingers off etc.

I own it for about 8 months now, no problems so far. I would play it live, even without backup. I already made a scratch and some small dents into it but it's nothing bad. Very durable finish.

Never dealt with them except with their drums department. I'm waiting for my 16" Tom for three months now but that's what I was told before.

Simply a fantastic bass for the price. I recommend it to all beginners.

Standard entry level bass, 4 strings nice look, light weight perfect for starting up (heavy bass's tend to scare beginners). It has a great sound that remains constant through out the range. Has all 24 frets any less would be crap. Has just enough gadgets attached to change its feel(tone). Best entry level Bass ever.

Pluged into a twenty watt Peavey, it sounds beatiful, doesn't hum or buzz unless distorted to the max, all the way with treble and negative bass. Perfect otherwise.

Nothing wrong with it at all.

Futuristic laser blast from all over the universe and other dimensions couldn't dent it.

No need

It's just good.