(SOLD) Yamaha RBS50 Cherry Sunburst 1993
Yamaha RBS50, cherry burst, made in Taiwan 1993. It's simple, it's a bit understated, but it's pretty darn good. These mid 90s Yamaha basses are always really well made, and the neck on this one shows it: the thing feels great. At 3.8kg, it's a nice lightweight item, so if you're after a comfy playing rumblestick for long gigs this will do nicely. The tone: proper P punch on the front with heaps of weighty rounded lows, paired with a gregarious growl on the bridge pickup that balances really nicely to a pleasing hi-fi snap with both on. Plus, I like the bold black logo, it has a brash confidence.
Model: Yamaha RBS50
Made: Taiwan, 1993 (serial JL24058)
Finish: cherry sunburst, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, with rosewood board, dot inlays, 34" scale, 10" radius
Weight: 3.760kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Yamaha BP-F1 split-single coil, BJ-F1 J-style single coil
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some light scuffs near the neck joint, electronics cavity and elbow area. The sides have minor scuffs near the jack. The front has some dimples in the elbow area, top horn and around the knobs plus a bit of play wear around the pickups. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.