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nothing more to add that Fenderman hasn't said already.The only thing I can offer is that I haven't met a Yamaha that was poorly built. They make great basses, they normally sound very good and are very playable. I would check eBay to see what they sell for before committing to the bass.
Very nice - are you sure that's not a 270 model? The 170's had exposed pole pieces on the pickups and the headstocks weren't painted. Either way, it's a great looking bass - the necks are super thin - I have 2 of the 270's and really like the way they play.Well I never did get the 1979 Yamaha BB1200! He was offered a lot more than $500.
However, I did pickup a mint and virtually unplayed RBX170J in natural finish with rosewood fretboard today.
Man, I like that little critter! Great sounding and definitely a keeper for now.
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You were right, I made a mistake and I edited my post. Good call!Very nice - are you sure that's not a 270 model? The 170's had exposed pole pieces on the pickups and the headstocks weren't painted. Either way, it's a great looking bass - the necks are super thin - I have 2 of the 270's and really like the way they play.
Yamaha makes some great instruments, no matter what the price range.