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  1. MDWagstaff
    https://usa.yamaha.com/news_events/namm/index.html How slim do you reckon the chances are of Yamaha announcing new finishes 😅
  2. MDWagstaff
    I find the same thing as you. I've owned a BB615 (with upgraded pre) for over 10 years now and the sound is way above that of the TRBX, but the ergonomics of the TRBX605 are much better for me (I'm only 5' 3") and in the nat satin finish it looks super nice. Rather than move it on though, when gigs return I'm looking at ripping out the electronics and putting some Nordstrands in there
  3. MDWagstaff
    According to his recent bass tales video with Scott Devine the design is based on the silent guitars. They went for headless and the bracing was originally detatchable so he could pack it down as small as possible for use on a plane to practice for a Pattitucci gig he was covering. It was only after the initial designs that they decided to permanently fix the brace to the body. (Also why it's a six string and not 5)
  4. MDWagstaff
    Hi, sorry not for me I'm afraid
  5. MDWagstaff
    Hi sorry I completely missed the notification of a reply to this thread! There's nothing wrong with the bass, it's just not getting the use it deserves and I don't exactly have a big enough house to store instruments I'm not using regularly.
  6. MDWagstaff
    I got an email from Andertons today saying that their delivery has been delayed. Apparently their distributor is expecting arrival next week and for it to be with them the week after, so it could be another 2-3 weeks yet before it arrives at my door 😔
  7. MDWagstaff
    I saw this when I checked the product page earlier, no reason given yet though
  8. MDWagstaff
    Same the Anderson’s product page says expected delivery 26th but I’m unsure on if that’s delivery to me or to them
  9. MDWagstaff
    https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_basses/bb/index.html By the looks of this they are, but they don't provide the names of the specific pickup models like the do on the current BB series
  10. MDWagstaff
    They may be the same in the 1025/2025 however I believe the pickups in the 615 would be the same as the 415/425's so would be a much more noticeable change
  11. MDWagstaff
    Yeah it was this bass that had the pre changed for the aguilar, it couldn't hurt to try it with a pickup upgrade while keeping it very much a BB by using BB pickups
  12. MDWagstaff
    I suppose the next question is, is it worth swapping the pickups out for bb2025 pickups? 🤔 I did enquire about the parts once but the diagram they sent out for confirmation was not very clear and they didn't respond when I asked for further clarification
  13. MDWagstaff
    So it came up on Facebook memories today that I got my BB615 10 years ago this weekend. Many basses have come and gone in that time but this one has stayed. It has seen countless gigs, travelled all over the UK, recorded 5 albums, it still sounds incredible (thanks to swapping the original pre to an obp3 which got rid of a weird high pitched resonance) and while not necessarily my go to now for gigs (that's is now the trbx605) it's always prime choice for any recording work. Not too shabby for a bass that cost £299 new Here's to the next 10 years with it!
  14. MDWagstaff
    I've placed my pre-order via Andertons. I've used to have an OC3 before having to sell it a few years ago and have always wanted an oc2 which this seems to do a pretty good job of replicating. I am excited for it to arrive at the end of October!
  15. MDWagstaff
    Price dropped to £600
  16. MDWagstaff
    Is this an attitude model?
  17. MDWagstaff
    If I remember correctly Pat, the luthier for Yamaha, said there won't be a production version of this bass BUT they do use artist models to inform future decisions so can't rule out ever doing a MM pickup BB.
  18. MDWagstaff
    It looks that way which isn't really surprising. Most of JM's touring bongos are black with the occasional silver Bongo thrown in and one dark blue one which his tech calls his favourite on a gear run down video because it's so out the ordinary for JM.
  19. MDWagstaff
    It has two band yeah, I'm planning on leaving it stock as they sound so good
  20. MDWagstaff
    I have a bb615 (modded with an aguilar obp3), previously had a bb605 and have a bb5000a in the pipeline after gigs start up again. Also have a trbx605
  21. MDWagstaff
    Yamaha have announced a Pacifica in shell pink and I really wish they would extend it to their other lines
  22. MDWagstaff
    PRICE DROP TO £650
  23. MDWagstaff
    Included photos to show the bracing
  24. MDWagstaff
    This bass is gorgeous, if you haven't got rid of it by the time gigs are back on I'll drop you a message about it 👍
  25. MDWagstaff
    Very big, very hungry mice
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