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SOLD - Yamaha BB400S Fretless Bass MIJ 1984
£220


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Having just acquired a '73 P-bass, the 1-in-1-out rule requires that I now let one go. As this is the one bass I don't need for gigging, I am offering it for sale:



From the serial number I have dated this bass to July 1984. I believe it to be all original except for the strap buttons, which are Schaller locking types. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Electronics, tuners and bridge all work as they should. I haven't had to touch the truss rod but neck relief and action are currently fine. There is a slight click at the end of each pot's travel. Currently fitted with Elite flats (45-105 I think).[/font][/color]

[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]The neck is wide (43.3mm at the nut) and shallow - if you crave the feel of a Jazz, look elsewhere![/color][/font]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight is a substantial 9lb13.5oz[/font][/color]

Considering this bass is nearly 30 years old, there is remarkably little damage, but here are the main flaws:

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](1) Small ding through to[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] wood on top edge[/font][/color]

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[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](2) Scuffing to top of headstock[/font][/color]

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[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](3) Buckle rash[/font][/color]

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[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The neck is in really nice nick:[/font][/color]

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[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Looking for [/font][/color][color=#FF0000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b][s]£220[/s] [s]£195[/s][/b][/font][/color][size=5][color=#0000CD][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]£170[/b][/font][/color][/size][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b] delivered[/b] in mainland Britain. Collection / meet-ups / delivery i[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]n person [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]by me (avoiding courier risks) are all on the table, and of course can be taken into account when negotiating.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Please ask any questions about the bass in this this thread, but use PMs for anything to do with negotiations and delivery arrangements.[/font][/color]

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[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1397239671' post='2422194']
I literally just a had a little sob to myself because as much as I want this lovely creature, I have no money and no way of getting any before it sells (which it should do very shortly).

Gutted.

GLWTS

Alex
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I have no idea how long it will take for this bass to sell but I thank you for your kind words ;)

I have an aunt, uncle, and 2 cousins in Hatfield, so who knows what may transpire...

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Bank Holiday Bump with [color=#008000][b]P R I C E R E D U C T I O N[/b][/color] ! Was [s][color=#ff0000][b]£220[/b][/color][/s], now [size=5][color=#0000ff][b]£195[/b][/color][/size] delivered.

Mainly looking for cash sale, but would consider Mono gig bag or TC Electronic Flashback delay pedal with cash my way.

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[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1398192730' post='2431521']
What is the fretboard wood?
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I am no wood expert, but I have always assumed the fingerboard was rosewood or something similar.

I've done a quick Google search. [url="http://swampdogsmusicandmore.com/Yamaha_fretless_bass.html"]This one[/url] is described as rosewood. Any BC-er know?

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I've got one of these: http://www.ninestonering.com/craig/hburstxz2/hburstxz2-angle1.jpg
but I think you mean one of these: http://www.maxruckman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Steinberger-Bass.jpg

Am I right?

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[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1398975381' post='2439695']
I've got one of these: [url="http://www.ninestonering.com/craig/hburstxz2/hburstxz2-angle1.jpg"]http://www.ninestone...txz2-angle1.jpg[/url]
but I think you mean one of these: [url="http://www.maxruckman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Steinberger-Bass.jpg"]http://www.maxruckma...berger-Bass.jpg[/url]

Am I right?
[/quote]

You are indeed correct sir B)

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Mahoosive price drop bump - now only [size=6][color=#0000cd][b]£170[/b][/color][/size] delivered in mainland Britain. It's gotta go! Don't forget trade options:[list]
[*]TC Electronic Flashback Delay
[*]Mono gig bag for bass
[*]Kala U-bass (fretted)
[*]Aria Sinsonido fretless
[*]Steinberger Spirit 'cricket bat'
[/list]

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