I own the 735a (and a 734 a). Excellent 5Stringer. No Problems here with the BString. Might be your Set of strings. Compared to other 5rs, there is no big difference from the B to the the other 4 strings in tone , clarity or tension. You forgot to mention that the Yamaha PJs sound best compared to other competitors when both PUs are activated and that´s the point IMO. In that category, the Yammies beat every fender, especially in that price region. This is a perfect 5er for everyone who looks for a 18 mm string spacing for the right hand, but a slightly more narrow spacing at the nut. Besides that, the preamp is very musical and never too harsh. No matter how it´s set, it always sounds usable (and good to my ears). Thanx for the review Lobster!
Thank you Alexander! Great comment and thank you for sharing :), I do use the same gauge and type of strings in all my reviews to keep things constant, but from what you and others have said - this bass might like fatter B strings a bit more.
@@LowEndLobster My 735a shipped with the wedge side up for the B string, and it sounded quite dead until I actually tried flipping it around to the round side. For whatever reason, it works better (with LaBella Low-Tension Flats).
I personally use Ernie ball cobalts for all my basses, and the flats for my fretless. I bet those would be an excellent choice. I am unfamiliar with the strings you use there LEL.
The Yamaha sound is there, very precise and straight, modern tone, you love it or not but i think every bassist need one in their arsenal, mostly for studio work. Great review.
I love Yamaha Basses. My First Yamaha was a TRBX 174, a beginner instrument but pretty solid. Nowadays I got a Yamaha Attitude Custom from 1990. I was extremely lucky to find it! It has a Dimarzio precision pickup, a Dimarzio woofer pickup under the pickguard and a piezo at the bridge! I'm never going to get rid of it! I wish Yamaha made more versions of the Attitude like they did in the 90's. Yamaha is pretty solid and I feel right at home with their basses.
@@trashacademy It's a solid bass for beginners. I have zero complaints about it. The neck was smooth, the frets were well done, the colour was truly beautiful, super comfortable and lightweight as well.
I thought the active mode added a nice polish to an already great sounding bass. However, I do agree, the older four strings, even if they are passive, made the BB line what they are. There are people that swear by Yamaha and only Yamaha, because of the BB.
I love mine. It is dead stable as mentioned, doesn't lose a ton of volume when switched to passive, and actually gives me a usable drop A on the top string.
Great comment - I’ve been thinking about picking this up for one of my metal bands as both of my 5s would cost me more than a paycheck to replace and I want something I don’t have to worry about as much, but one band does tune down a step so I was wondering how these handled that. Thanks!
Love everything about this video! The BB-735 is my number one for basses I WILL buy one day. I currently own a BB-615 and it is a hidden gem that can be bought for an amazing price when you find a used one. Huge respect for including the 415 in the video. They don't get as much love as they deserve.
Indeed, build quality here was definitely top notch. Wasn't crazy about the electronics, but those can be changed. However, these BBs are definitely a solid foundation
I started looking into the Yamaha line after discovering Casiopea and Tetsuo Sakurai. This line has blown me away, as I wasn't really drawn in by the Fender style of PJ Bass, but I loved the sound and style of these models! It's impressive to see them improve the 414 model after all these years.
This one was straight up $4k USD new (they're a 3k USD bass normally), but I think I would have paid up for this one (had I the cash and it was time for me to buy an Attitude finally)...there's also an original one on ebay for about 1k USD that has a real nice look to it - I'm assuming its the original model because it only has a 4 bolt joint and there's a plate. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mXuLO2DCOn0.html
Got me the 734a a few years ago and love it. Have also BB434, 424X and TRBX504 they're all great.And the BB424/5 were the last model of the original BB design, later in 2017 came the new BB line up.
Thanks Savana! Indeed, didn't realize that they had another in the 42X series. Those are elusive on the used market as well, much harder to come by vs the 41X
I have a BB434 and it seems very solid. I will probably add some nice Nordstrand or Aguilar noiseless pickups. The fretwork on the 434 is very impressive. The fretboard is subtly rolled as well. The last couple of MIM Fender basses I've owned had string alignment issues and felt more like Fender were seeing what they could get away with for the price. Yamaha turned out a higher quality instrument for the same price.
I have the 734 and a 735, both are brilliant to play, I changed the J pup for a Dimarzio DP148, not much difference sound wise, but with the added bones of NO HUM ! Change the strings to LA BELLA RX and the B will sing for you. Hope this helps others out there.
Good review video,however there are 2 things I would point out that wasn't demo'd in the video. The bridge saddles have 2 sides,smooth and sharp. (They can be turned around and set to your sound prefefence) This feature greatly enhances the dynamics of the notes played,especially with the B string. I believe this is why you didn't like the b string as much. Second point, IMO, nickel plated strings don't sound clear enough on 5 string model basses. Especially on the b string. The frets on this bass are stainless steel as well,which wasn't mentioned also. All in all,I have to agree on the single coil though. A hum canceling one would've been clutch.
Nine minutes in, I’ve decided that I prefer the sound of the orange four string. Back in the day I owned a Japanese BB3000MA Michael Anthony signature. It was the nicest P Bass I’ve ever experienced. I sold it for aesthetic reasons. I couldn’t get past the chili pepper inlays. I should have kept it as they are quite rare and valuable these days.
The weird thing for me is I just bought the 734a and the jazz pick up is totally hum free. Very pleasant bass to play and that active switch blows me away,
I agree when you said the P pickup on the 414 sounded better, I thought the same thing when I was listening to the comparison. Back in 2008 i flew to Israel to play some gigs, instead of travelling with a bass, a bass was rented (or borrowed not sure) for me, it was the 5 string active version of your BB414, a BB615 I believe. I thought it was a decent instrument that sounded and played pretty good, and I don't remember having any issues with the B-String. Perhaps if you tried a .130 B string on the BB735A it might be better, I use .130 B-Strings on my basses and I have found them to sound fuller and have better definition.
I own the BB735. My bandmates beg me not to sell it because they all love the tone. I like it a lot, but it really shines in a band context. I use my Fenders for practicing alone at home but always carry the BB to jam sessions or live shows. The most versatile bass I ever had. The B is flappy, but sound really good, wayyy better than Fender Low Bs. I use .135 Elixir so its not so bad now. Best bang for the buck bass I ever had. I agree the pickups on the 414 are hotter and more vintage. But the 735 has a preamp to make up for it in a more modern fashion. Just dont expect 60s Pbass exact tone with the 735
@@illadeligut yeah since ive put low riders on my jazz bass I cant go back to anything else. NYXL ‘s are great too though. I think they might be too soft (low tension) for a BB735 though. But id love to try it! Give me some news if you do!
I like everything about the old one. The chrome pickup covers are so cool, and active basses just aren't my thing. Tony Kanal is one of the big reasons I learned bass so I've always had a special place in my heart for the older BBs.
I have a BB1600, the same one Kanal started on if I’m not mistaken, and this bass is just oozing with mojo. Nothing I’ve ever played sounds quite like it.
Thanks for the review. I love my BB734A, and it's one of my go-to basses despite having a collection with a bunch of more expensive instruments. It sounds so good to me, especially in rock settings. I put a set of DR Black Beauties and it roars while looking super-slick in blacked-out fashion. I notice no noise on mine and personally really like the preamp, finding it quite responsive with a good tonal range and super-smooth high-quality controls. It also comes with a very nice gig bag, strap locks, etc.
Hi 🦞 I actually ending up buying the BB735 coffee and I tell ya what it's an amazing bass with a great sound. My B string kicks ass . On mine the actual saddle on the B string was installed upside down , and I didn't notice it at first. Lol I love this bass. It's a 5 outta 5 for me.❤ Can you review a TRB 1005 one day? Cheers . Keep up the good work!
I know this is an old comment, but I just want to point out that the bridge is "reversible". It's supposed to be installed that way from factory. Round side for softer sound and the pointy side a tighter tone. All of the saddles can be turned around if you want.
I fell in love for the BBs and their sound right when I became a Casiopea fan about a decade ago. They're great basses. By the way, 414 is my answer. I prefere the passive sound on these basses, even though they sound quite similar.
Have to admit, I wasn't a fan of the look of the BBs *until* I saw one in person, it really hits different when you can see the light reflecting off it. My band's drummer got one for his birthday and we had a chance to try it out at our last practice when our bassist didn't have his Jaguar with him. Thing sounded awesome, and when I tried it out, it just felt great under the fingers. Not sure now whether I want a BB or a TRBX more.
Great review - as usual. I've had a soft spot for the Yamaha BB basses for ever, and owned and sold at least a dozen of them through the years. The nice thing about the newer BB series basses is that the pickup sizes are no longer proprietary, which means you can buy after market pickups and use them. Yamaha QC is always some of the very best in the industry - regardless of the price point. Thank you Mr. LowEndLobster.
I have seen first hand what happens at Yamaha's QC and good enough is not good enough .. . The amount of stuff that goes into the reject container is crazy and I would love to dive into one just for parts but that is strictly forbidden.
I owned both a BB 415 (on two occasions) and the active counterpart that bass and I agree with you that I prefer the older model for tone. It was a simple set up as you pointed out but it just sounded good; the active model did not sound as good to my ear. I am currently playing a TRBX305 and I have to say that I am impressed with how much bass that it for the money.
I had a Yamaha BB5000, the cream color and got rid of it! THE WORST MISTAKE I EVER MADE! I see why my man Nathan East used Yamaha Basses. They have a nice warm tone. These new BB’s are pretty good! I hate the pickguard on ‘em tho. But they sound great! If they released a BB 5000 type of 5 string bass; I’ll get one in a heartbeat!😳🎶👍🏾
@@LowEndLobster Thanks! I hope so too. Even the BB3000 series are a beaut. I saw Richard Page from Mr. Mister played a 3000 fretless and that thing was ‘a la cream!’ Even tho they’re Japanese built, the quality was tops.😌🎶👍🏾
In the past I owned a 1025X, loved everything about it minus the weight.. really hefty bass. Fast forward to today, just purchased a 414 which is currently at the luthier’s for adjustments. I have to say, I was so impressed with the feather-like weight. It’s the perfect weight for a bass! 😳
I totally agree with you - the old BB sounds much better. Nonetheless, without playing on one myself, I still think that BB is just different looking japanese P-bass with my least favourite pickup layout (PJ).
Thanks! Honestly, I'm much more of a fan of the PJ config in a modern setting (spector) vs a vintage/traditional setting like this. I want to get my hands on the Peter Hook model!
Oooooh, perfect! Haven't watched this yet, but this is exactly the bass I was looking into these past two weeks! Well, BB735 vs BB435 vs BBP35 that is.
Love my 735a, it must be my preamp making the difference or my strings but my low B seems fine, my passive is great, the preamp is useful to me for particular applications, and the split P definitely is not "generic" by comparison with my other basses unless you mean "sounds like a P should". And I don't buy an instrument with the immediate thought of what can I fix, the world got by with J pickups with hum for decades, its called a noise gate.
Mr Lobster, some of us LIKE single coil pickups. There's no points lost in having a normal jazz bridge wind when a jazz bass only cancels exactly in the middle anyway. Doesn't everyone dial one pickup on a jazz a bit back to get the top back? There's an idea for a video.... Find a hum cancelled jazz bridge pickup that has as an open a top end as a conventional.
True, James! No points lost for J basses, absolutely. I usually mention it as some newer players may look at a bass, get it without understanding the difference, and think something is wrong because of the noise. The BEST hum cancelling J's at the 500-ish dollar bass price point were found in the Cort GB64jj. The preamp was a little bridge, but those pickups had loads of high end and 0 hum.
B string sounds about average for a 34" scale. I think the bass you verbally compared it to is at least 35" on the B string. That extra scale length makes a huge difference in the strength of the notes. But IME those extra long scales push the bass to the left too much. So I make do with 34" low B's for comfort's sake. You can coax a bit more definition by doing some left-hand muting to cut down on some of the higher harmonics, which will bring out more of the fundamental and lower harmonics. Thanks for the video, the tone is great and I'm going to get one of these basses for next season.
I´m a Yamaha guy .. You are right on the spot .. My main is the bb1024X ,- and i hate the humming singlecoile on 700 series .Pickups on the 1024x is way better sounding . But i realy like the neck on 700 series . and active preamp option . I think the 700 series is a good bass ,- but lack off characters in the sound . Well now i have severel yamaha´s - now im going for a musicman for different sound .. I watcht you reviuws on Stingray 34 .. yes ,- i go with that .. and then the Musicman sterling ,- now im not sure about that one ... Sp my next bass will be a Sterling 34 NA ... thanks for nice show . I think you're the first to not praise this bass up to the clouds, - I wonder why ?
Thank you Mougaard! I approach instruments a bit differently then most on my channel. I try to keep everything as constant as possible and let the raw tone do the talking where others may do their best to make the bass sound as good as possible via EQ, effects, modeling, etc. My thought is to look at a bass in an environment with as few variables as possible. Amp settings always the same, same type/brand/gauge of string, same environment, etc. I know the feeling of seeing something, wanting it, buying it, and expecting it to perform a certain way based on the media that I consumed, and being disappointed that I'm not getting the same result as what I saw. That's why I use my 50W Orange practice amp for all my videos because it is likely more representative of what others will experience vs a much nicer amp stack (my main rig is an Aguilar Tone Hammer 350 and Accugroove Tri112L cab)
@@LowEndLobster Yes,- in my band ( Country band) i play the BB1024 on SWR Workingman 8/10 with SWR Workingman 8004 AMP. That works very well. It´s very hard for my to try new equipment , mostly it goes bad , and im back with the same old rig . :) But i am optimistic about the Sterling by Music Man Sterling Sting Ray 34 . When the right one is in stock .. , Yes, i know .. Musicman is not for Country music .. :) shure wy not ..
It’s probably not really fair to compare a 34” scale B string to your 35” scale Ibanez’s. 125 gauge is generally just too lightweight for a decent B on 34”.
Thanks JJ! I'll be showing some other 5 strings using the same gauge which respond better and are 34" scale. I'm going to try and snag the BB435 too and revisit the BB series
I have always been put off by the body shape. I didn't like the old design, but i wasn't aware they received such a rework in design. Maybe it'd be something to revisit.
0:00 looking forward to hearing these - every one I've heard with the slug pickups has been sweet, responsive, thick, and articulate. Not sure why it would be changed, but there's always a lot of brand refocusing going on in the mid-tiers...
3:50 I've been designing a platform qualification setup - yep, instruments can be characterized on their physical qualities and attributes with ZERO signal chain in the way of determining (it's even easier to test stuff like neck flex because strain gauges are cheap, kind of like pre-gummed stamps, yes, multiaxis lol) what the actual properties of the thing is. I hate guessing - it's not very consistently reproducible.
7:00 yeah the new guy is sounding like a Yamaha bass should so they're dialing in their tones on the new electronics fairly well...it's hard to compare the old with the new because they're completely different electronics in the platforms. All serviceable as fuck, no problems.
10:35 speaking of comfort, be cool to see a comparison between someone like Michael Anthony's sig models, Yamaha and Schecter - actually a fun lark would be to review the set of instruments people have had sig models or used in their careers, little history/little fun. Like check out all versions of Billy Sheehan's Attitude! A/B/C/etc :-)
I had a BB734A a few months ago. Wanted to love it as aesthetically it was perfect and the neck pickup was awesome. Unfortunately the bridge pickup just felt too weak and it was too thin to use at all for me. I sold it, and recently bought a 2005 BB414 (Orange !) and it is the sound I wish the BB734 did, it was well less than half of the price too. It might even be a keeper.
I have no complaints about noise or buzz on my BB734. I have Elixer strings on it and while I don't use the preamp so much it really does kick ass and will punch through anything.
I have a modded (not by me) BB1025 with a series/parallel switch for the neck pu. This gives an extra, slightly cleaner sound and parallel does give you the extra option to be absolutely humfree while still using both pickups. I must add that I never had any hum-issues with this bass and I guess most people will prefer the sound of the the normal series switching, at least I do. But it's always good to have options ;-)
15:08 the nice thing about bass strings is someone does not like the strings that are already on it they can always take them off and put a set of their favorite brand on it.
Thanks paulpaul. Others have recommended using a fatter B (I use .125) to fix what I experienced. I use the same type of string for every review to keep it constant and based on what I used, it was turrible. That being said, I only tested in one scenario with one type of string. I appreciate you sharing!
For my money, the Orange BB sounds better. Thanks for the tip about the non hum canceling J pick up. I’ve got a BBP34 that is extremely well made. As a P bass it kills. The J pickup buzzes and sounds harsh to me. I’ll be looking into a hum free replacement.
Thank you for the review. I own a BB734A and i absolutely love it. I have to admit I never noticed any hum on the J pickup, but it's also true that I usually play it with both pickups on, which is where it really delivers a wonderful tone. It's obviously your review, but I think 3/5 could be a bit low for this basses.
Thanks Stefanos! The ratings are just my opinion, but I hope people definitely form their own opinions based off the sound clips and their own experiences. I just share my two cents :)
@@stefanos80 Indeed! My ratings are not really comparable between basses and are an overall statement on how I feel about them based on numerous factors such as price, perceived quality, feel, tone, flexibility/versatility. 3/5 is an average (not bad) rating, 4/5 is above average and 5/5 is a near-perfect instrument (all are my opinion). In my opinion the $83 Glarry is an immense value for $83, where the Yamaha I review here is an average value. I'm not saying an $83 Glarry is better than this Yamaha because it's not. However, at $800 I personally think the Yamaha is an average value.
Thanks Martin! Yeah I liked the older one's sound as well. Both are rocking the same MJC Nickel Plated SS 45-105(125) but the older one had much more tonal character.
So I’ve been playing BB Basses on and off for 10+ years. I have a 1985 BB5000 MIJ that is superb, and has very similar pickups to your BB414. I’ve also owned a more recent BBP35. The BBP35 was a good bass, but lacked some of the sound that made the BB series special, as you mentioned; a lot of it had to do with the more Fender-esque pickups. They sound great, but not like a BB. The B string on the BBP35 sounded good though. The REAL problem that I’ve been seeing with Yamaha in general is that their Indonesian factory has been increasingly churning out stuff that I think is below Yamaha standards. This most recent BB series is one I’ve had some issues with, having played the BB235 briefly (and with a few different specimen) as well as several of the higher TRBX Basses. They’ve had some construction issues, and the B on those upper TRBXs was never good. That’s not the Yamaha I played for years. Stick with older BB Basses; you’ll like the B string better there, too.
I’ve been really fighting the urge to get a 734a recently because I want to put the Les Claypool signature EMG’s in it. I’ve already got a BB1600 and I just love it. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for another honest and thorough review, love the effortless playing too. I was thinking of getting one of the 4 string BB734A's as I heard the eq system was really good for recording, I might think again and check out some of your other reviews. Shame Yamaha didn't cancel the hum in some way, I really like their guitars, as a rule.
Awesome review. The Yamaha bb basses are killer sounding bass guitars. Even the lower leveled Yamaha bb basses sounds phenomenal. I own a Yamaha bb235 and it’s sounds awesome. It’s got a killer p-bass sound that’s suitable for any genre. Including metal. \m/ not to mention they sound phenomenal with effects. I highly recommend these basses and the trbx basses.
Nice review. The B string isn't as defined as the others but the .132 chromes on my 435 definitely helped. I believe the higher end TRBX series may have a more defined B
Nice one Lobster. Been eyeing the 735 since it came out, like so many other players. I owned a 435 (teal) but had to let it go cause the B string was absolutely not happening. My fav mid priced Yamaha is still the TRB1005 (or J). The 35" scale, humbucking pickups and powerful onboard EQ always win. Thanks for the great review.
Something is wrong either with that particular bass or strings. I have the same bass and the B-string doesn't sound like that. Also, mine doesn't have any buzz in the bridge pickup, even after 3 years of use. One of the best basses that I've had.
Thanks Rui! Bridge pickup buzz happens with single coil pickups (in noisier electrical environments). My tests are somewhat of a 'worst case scenario' when it comes to environmental noise, and the single coil J here is definitely susceptible. In regards to the B string, I use a .125 B on the vast majority of my tests. My goal is not to make any bass sound as best as it can, but instead have a level playing field and try my best to eliminate as many variables as I can (like amp, string type, environment, etc). It really didn't perform well with the B string I used, but I use the same sets in all my other reviews. I definitely don't think it's a bad bass by any means (3/5 essentially means an average value), but IMO at the $800 price point you can do better.
Another great review. Thanks! I have a BB235 and was considering getting a 2nd hand 435. The bridge pickup hum and the B string is what I don't like about it as well, so I assume if I got the 435 that wouldn't make me happier. Maybe and new bridge and new electronics would be a better (and more fun) route. Another thing I don't like is the neck width is so narrow but I am getting used to it.
Thanks Quincy! The neck is definitely an odd duck with the narrow spacing at the nut and the wide spacing at the bridge. Definitely takes some getting used to like you said!
I had the Yamaha BB615 5 string and loved it. I wish I could've kept that Bass (all of them) but I was in a situation that required that I get rid of a Bass before I could get a different Bass. (Kids, what are ya gonna do ??) I played it when I was playing with a Blues Rock band and it could cut any mix. (though I always made friends with the sound man before we started to play) It was tight and full sounding.
Two things that I've noticed here: 1. The BB 414 body looks wider than the 735A. 2. The 735A allows for pickup upgrades as the traditional BB basses did not.
Good review. I have learned to never use 3 coils. Noise and mud don't work for me. Other than strings and electronics, construction and quality parts have a lot to do with tone and Low B articulation. This is why some basses sound great, unplugged.
The 10005 comes with reinforcement rods in the neck which helps to make it more ridged, the 735 does not but it did come with a 130 B string which would help but the truth is that just adding a "B" string to a bass designed with a 34" scale is far from optimum. The only B string on a 34" scale I have seen with even decent sound is DR's low riders or flats. A very ridged bass is needed for a decent B which many companies don't want to spring for nor do they want to build a neck that can stand the increased tension of a 35" scale for the same reason....
This is exactly the type of review I was looking for! The only thing I would've liked was the use of the B string in context with the main lick and tone tests. It's never used in context. Only when he plays it alone after saying it wasn't the best. Otherwise thank you!
A good 5 string shoot out would be great. The sire 5 compared to this, i see theres a new v5 24fret also some of the corts, there are several in this mid point price range that could do with a good face off. I vastly prefer 4 strings but for flexibility with other musicians / playing down the pub the 5 string is the way to go.
I'm a huge fan of BB series. I had two - a BBG5S and a BB 615 (similar to your 414 but a 5 with an active preamp). Both were AT LEAST very decent. I also had an opportunity to try out some older BBs from the 80s - they were awesome! I'd absolutely love a BB3000. Or a 5000A. Or, better yet, a 5000AF. I still regret not being able to buy a beautiful 5000AF in a stunning dark purple metallic (Deep Purple ;-)) several years ago. It was the only one in this colour I've ever seen and was up for grabs here in Poland. Some lucky bastard snatched it and holds on to it to this very day. As for these two - I think the 414 sounds slightly better but the 735 is really nice too. But I still think the original Japanese BBs from the 80s were the real deal. Lovely basses!
Ive just bought a Yamaha BB 434. It's nice and light. Slender neck. I will probably replace the pickups, though. Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders, perhaps? ❤
Nice review. I really loved the BB735 I played at a GC last December. Somebody else liked it too, because when I came back the next day, it had been sold. I liked the B string myself, but you spent much more time with the bass than I did. Although I have heard worse, Yamaha should employ some sort of hum canceling technology on these basses, even at the lower price levels. The must feel the overall tone is worth the hum because even their top of the line BB basses are not hum canceling.
Thank you! I agree 100%, in a PJ setup I don't really think anything is lost by employing some hum cancelling in the J. A J can be quiet with both pickups balanced, but a PJ with no noise cancelling will always be noisy and some (like myself) definitely find that unappealing. I definitely understand the character of single coils differs from their humcancelling and humbucking counterparts, but in a PJ I often find the J to be an afterthought (though to Sire's credit, the U5 does it RIGHT!).
@@LowEndLobster I think Sire may end up lighting a fire under Yamaha because PJ’s with comparable preamps, but silent bridge pickups that are also cheaper, are going to bite into Yamaha’s sales.
Thanks Crayon! I think the biggest difference is the blend vs 3 way toggle. IMO I never really find myself using the blend in a way where I'm not having it dead center or at the extremes, but that's just me.
I have a 735a, I think if you used the recommended size the b string would be much better. I changed but kept size the same .130 for the b string, in daddario nyxl, the b string is nice with those..not a good as my laklands, but nice and effective and using it the a compressor evens everything out, great review, love your channel..also did you have the bridge saddle set for the b? They have 2 different saddle types on the bridge..check it out if you still have it..
Thanks Olando! Honestly, not sure what I had the saddle set to. This is a friend's bass that I got to borrow. Indeed the choice of B string may have been a factor here, but I do use the same gauge and type of string in the majority of my videos to keep things as constant as possible.
@@OlandoMcCall I have my B string saddle to the angled side for a more tighter tone. Do you have the other strings on the angled side or rounded side? I thinking of changing the saddles to the angle side but not sure if it will be a mistake.
