hi, I had juz research on yamaha RBX170
and find out that the body of it is suitable for beginner
the controls and pickups are all really basic set
but if u are looking for a cheap and worth bass
then this is what u are looking for~
im not try to sell yamaha here
coz i think if u are gonna play a long time
i suggest u buy a better quality bass
Warwick or Fender are also good brands^^