NBD: Yamaha BB435

[John Patten]

I was excited when I learned Sire was making a 5 string P bass- I love my MIJ Squier P bass, but it’s the only 4 string bass I play regularly. I decided to get a Sire and ordered one October. Initially, it was to be delivered in mid-December. Then January…then February…then they’re hoping March…
Tuesday, I canceled the order and instead bought this Yamaha 435, which I received today (it’s still in the box, so this is the photo of the bass provided by Sweetwater).
I think I’ll be plenty happy with this decision - what do you think?

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I was excited when I learned Sire was making a 5 string P bass- I love my MIJ Squier P bass, but it’s the only 4 string bass I play regularly. I decided to get a Sire and ordered one October. Initially, it was to be delivered in mid-December. Then January…then February…then they’re hoping March…
Tuesday, I canceled the order and instead bought this Yamaha 435, which I received today (it’s still in the box, so this is the photo of the bass provided by Sweetwater).
I think I’ll be plenty happy with this decision - what do you think?

You made a fine choice. I have only heard good things about every level of the current BB series. Enjoy your bass.

 

[bassGtar]

Well John, it looks like a fine instrument. Are you happy with your decision?

 

[John Patten]

Very! The pickups sound great and the neck is very comfortable. It came with strings I don’t really like— have to replace them with Labella flats…
The string spacing is a touch wider than my Carvin LB75, making it easier for slapping, which I like…
Every now and then I think about getting the 735, which I believe has even better pickups and is active. But that’s just GAS and playing the 435 helps quell that.
Meanwhile, I see a LOT of Sires up for sale. I’m wondering if the huge demand led to some quality issues, which is never a problem with Yamaha.