Yamaha RBX375 5-String Electric Bass

Produce a big yet clear sound with the high output ceramic hum canceling pickups, active EQing, low end response, and master volume control of the RBX375.

Overall User Ratings (based on 79 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 2, 2006 by a customer from msn.com

"My Yamaha Review ."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Like I stated before , if I could only have one bass it would be this one . And I say this after playing and owning many basses . If you're new to bass you too will own many basses as time gose by . As musicians we are always looking for that sound that we hear in our head . With so many GREAT bass players out there sometimes it comes down to the sound that YOU have that determines if you get the gig or not . For me this one is it . Buy it . And if you dont think its for you after a week or two you can return it . Thats what I have to say about this bass . Good luck to you on your musical journey .
Sound
I also play a Ibanez SR505 with the Bartolini pickups and 3 band eq . The Yamaha gives me more of the growl that I like . And tho the scale on both is 34" the Yamaha seems to have a tighter low B , it dose'nt feel as floppy as the SR bass , and so it sounds fatter , deeper , bigger...at least to me . Blending the two pickups I get a good variety of sounds , all the standards . A good jazz sound and the P-Bass sound that you'll need to cover most gigs . For my sound tho I like the midrange growl . Most basses can give you that but on this bass it seems to just jump out at you . Its not thin , you still get a deep low tone . It was easy to get on this bass . Some people may not think its all that big a deal . But to me it is . And most of the people that come to hear me play like the sound I get . They dont care if it comes from the bass . I know it comes from this bass . So thats why I play this bass all the time now .
Features
Not as heavy as my Ibanez BTB bass but heavier than the SR505 , and thats a good thing . I've always played with the floating right hand , but one day I hooked the thumb on the pickup where the dent is and found it to be a great feature . The bridge is beefie , nice and solid . The battery is easy to get to .
Ease of Use
Right out of the box string hight was set up just right for me . Intonation was dead on except for the D string wich I adjusted myself . On every bass I've ever played , 'till now , the volume nob has always been the first one in the line up , followed by the pickup blend then the tone nobs . On this bass the first two are reversed . So I switched them myself . I use the pickup blend nob more than the volume nob on the bass , I use a volume pedal . The way the nobs are setup I can reach the nob with my pinkie finger and not have to take the whole hand off the strings to reach it . Kind of like the way guitar players do with there volume nobs .
Quality
The finish is flawless . No sharp frets here . I had to file down the frets on my SR505 ! Everything on this bass is top quality ! I really like this bass . I did tho have to tighten the allen head screws on the nobs . Even the strings it came with were good , I liked the way they sounded so I've left them on .
Value
This is a great bass for not very much money . Tho there are some basses out there with a 3 band eq for less money . But it is my opinion that this bass dose not suffer from that . The other two basses I own , Ibanez BTB and SR505 , are great basses but I payed much more for them . If I lost all the basses I own and could only afford to buy one I would get the Yamaha . If I knew this when I first started out I would have never bought the other basses and I would own a much bigger house now !
Manufacturer Support
I read that some of these basses were wired wrong from the factory and would eat up the batteies . Yamaha e-mailed me the fix the next day . Turns out that mine was wired right .

Musical Background:

Active Musician .

Musical Style:

Jazz , Pop , Christian , whatever the gig calls for .
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Submitted January 25, 2005 by a customer from telus.net

"Yam-"mofo" tone machine RBX 374"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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pry it from my cold dead hands !!!!!
Sound
i have been playing bass for 19 years and playmany styles from funk, rock,jazz, blues, reggea,motown and metal.I have owned many many basses, including a 1968 fender jazz,a 1978 music man stingray,94 les paul special, various P-basses from 71-76 a 1973 fender jazz etc, but NEVER have i heard the sheer punch and balls this bass pumps out. This thing has the fattest punch this side of a stingray with the sustain of a neckthrough and can match the growl of any vintage jazz bass. Sure , say what what you will, but i've owned them baby, and this beauty will lay em' out like 20 dollar suit. versatile axe.
Features
dead quiet,active electronics,massive dual humbuckers,with built in thumbrests, but only a 2 band EQ ( otherwise it would have scored a 10 ).Blend pot, volume and a shockingly versatile 2 band eq, mine came with a fingerprint/smudge proof flat silver finish, the eliminates the need for polish cloths and ceaseless wiping,quick release bridge ala Aria in their heyday, a 3d headstock just adds so much class.
Quality
pretty much perfect from the showroom to home. I did have it restrung with extra lights as opposed to the mediums from the factory. No loose partsand there was a nick on the edge of the headstock, that must have been caused in the showroom, by some overzealous primer 55 lovin' kid who knocked it into something, but they gave me a discount on the bass, so i'm not bitching. finish is flawless, not a scratch or run , no uneven spots,the all black hardware looks so striking against the silver paint. alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard.pretty much a classic tone machine from the ground up.great fret work, nice crowns and well filed, no sharp edges,I'll be changing the factory nut to a graphite nut, but... thats for less friction, I'm anal that way,not a damn thing wrong with the stock nut on it.
Value
best bag for your buck, period, good enough to rock onstage, jazz it up in a club, or lay down hum free fat ass tracks in the studio, you can dial up a variety of tones quickly without a ton of fuss, make any amp sound like a million bucks, from headbanging on your sofa, to playing a large club ,you can't get better value for less than $500, NO WAY!
Manufacturer Support
yamaha has good warranties, i have dealt with them in the past with an old amp i had and they were easy to deal with, helpful and quick to respond. the bass comes with a limited lifetime warranty, which means if you back over it with your car, tough luck, but should the neck just warp all by itself for no reason, they'll give you a new one.
The Wow Factor
gorgeous,recording is a dream, the tracks "go down" like my prom date..this thing looks mean, the pickups are absolute monsters, and are sensitive, not just a rock bass, it will go from warm to skank at the turn of a dial. sex appeal? this bass will get you laid.

Musical Background:

active musician,toured worldwide, recorded internationally, signed wtih 3 indie labels and one major, once upon a time

Musical Style:

rock, funk, soul, r&b, worship, punk.blues,jazz,and metal
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Submitted April 18, 2006 by a customer from nleco.com

"This Bass should sell for double the price you'll pay for it!!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I will never buy anything besides a Yamaha from now on...
Sound
After 8 years of playing 4 strings I decided it was time to move up. At the store I played every 5-string under 800.00$. The second I held it I knew it was the one.It has superb playabilty,sounds, looks etc.. There is no way you will find a bass this high quality for such a low cost anywhere.It played as well or better than some $1000-$2000 basses I played. I think it is a great investment. Great for the Beginner Or Pro.
Features
The most useful (cool) parts is the active pickups, eq-pan/pot
Ease of Use
After about 2 minutes os knob twiddling I had it just to my liking.Now it take s about 2 secs.
Quality
It was Cherry right away, No problems.This is a long lasting bass
Value
This bass could sell for alot more...
Manufacturer Support
Havent had to yet
The Wow Factor
Its an absolute beauty.

Musical Background:

active musician

Musical Style:

hard rock/ metal
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Submitted September 10, 2012 by d l in aliso viejo, CA

"best bang for the buck 5 string wise"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I got this because ive had yamaha basses before and they blow me away! This one is no difference. it is beast of bass, before you complain about the floppy b get a set up and some stainless steel lowrider, then the b wont be so floppy. It has a mean punchy growl to it and is amazing for metal and prog, but the eq lets you emulate some other jazzier and more classic rock sounds. VERY SEXY bass, i got it in red, but it looks good in every color. Well build and feels very sturdy, very easy to play on and has a fat fret board. it did take me a while to really appreciate this bass.

Musical Background:

jam at home, playing for about 3 months

Musical Style:

Prog, metal, jazz, jazz fusion, classic rock
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Submitted March 8, 2013 by Vincent A in Little Rock, AR

"Better Than I Expected!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I've owned Yamaha Basses before but tthis model exceeded my expectations. I have no complaints. This is an excellent bass...even better with this price!!

Musical Background:

Been playing for 30 years. Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, French Horn, Drums, Lead, Piano, Bass

Musical Style:

Funk, Gospel, Rock, Country, Hip-Hop...I've played it all.
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Submitted July 4, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com

"Nice for the Price.$$$"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Have read great things about Yamaha basses longevity, so I imagine if I don't trash it on purpose or return it, I would be set as far as a bass in concerned, again I play the 6 string guitar predominately.
Sound
First of all, I consider myself a guitarist, That said this bass has all the features one could want in a five string electric bass. Setup out of the box was fine, just pop in battery, tune up and you are ready. Now, If it could just make me a better bass player, lol
Features
Included wrenches, 9v battery and multi-lingual owners manual.
Ease of Use
You do have to plug it in to an amp, tune it and be able to play. Easy to play in this regard.
Quality
Flawless execution in paint, action, electronics, jack etc.
Value
For the price, it is a great bass.
Manufacturer Support
Did not and have not needed support, N/A
The Wow Factor
Well , basses can be sexy I suppose, especially after a few drinks but overall a clean design.

Musical Background:

active musician

Musical Style:

alternative
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Submitted January 12, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com

Yamaha RBX375 5-String Customer Review

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is one of my favourite basses I have played, and I just had to buy it. It looks beautiful in Black, and has a very good sound.
Value
As I got mine on sale, I'd give it a 10.
Manufacturer Support
Not dealt with the company.
The Wow Factor
Beautiful looks, not too over the top, not too dull. Looks very evil in Black.

Musical Style:

Black Metal
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Submitted October 18, 2013 by Ron Z in Centrailia, WA

"Excellent Bass..."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Great bass for the money! A good solid performer with a tight B string. Newer edition much prettier than the old and with same quality.

Musical Background:

Pro bassist

Musical Style:

All genres
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Submitted September 6, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com

"This Yamaha Bass is a MUST have!!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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It will be my only 5 string,.....I have a Carvin 4 string and a Spector 6 string,......I am considering getting a few more Yamaha basses though!!
Sound
Very impressed with its sound and versatility,.....could spen 3 or 4 times as much for something equal to this masterpiece!!

Musical Background:

Bassist and vocalist for 25 yrs now!

Musical Style:

Rock,..ERB,...and classical experimental
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Submitted August 4, 2006

"A real review?"

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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Not all that fulfilled in my quest for a good bass that sounds clean and punchy.
Sound
It sounded ok for a while but then all of a sudden we've got this nasty distorted sounded eminating from it. It sounds like a moose.
Features
Great tone and stuff.
Ease of Use
It's a bass. How hard can it be to use it.
Quality
Like I said it didn't last long with the great sound.
Value
Eh.. Yamaha stopped making this bass for a reason and apparently it's because it craps out on you.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't dealt with the support yet :/
The Wow Factor
I guess the "sex appeal" of a bass is pretty much up to the person buying it. If a bass has "sex appeal" as it says in the rating questions, you have a bigger problem then purchasing a bass.
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Submitted June 24, 2006

"Fantabulous"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I except it to last me atleast another 2-3 years
Sound
Excellent, I love almost everything about it, except the strings, i find using DR bass strings is a good choice
Ease of Use
Plug in and just adjust pick-ups, bass, treble to your taste and the rest is simple
Quality
Ive owned this bass for about 1 year, rusting is begining at the head but other than that its sturdy
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Submitted December 12, 2004

Yamaha RBX375 5-String Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
no becus its got the perfect sound to it and im geting it!
Features
the type of pickups it has and the feel if it
Quality
good durable guitar
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