LukeFRC

[quote name='jaybass 70' timestamp='1381050514' post='2233656'] I have a 79' BB1200 , great bass , superb construction and Sound, its the one I would rescue from the fire. For the price of these Basses you cant go wrong [/quote] the one i've found is £400, in great condition with the case... it's really really tempting!

so which one on that list does a warwick thumb sound like?

[quote name='Salt on your Bass?' timestamp='1380979571' post='2233057'] I think if this thread highlights anything it's that you can't just Chuck any old speaker in any box and expect it to be ok. Needs a bit more than a wing and a prayer which is why good speaker cabs are worth the money in my humble opinion. [/quote] +1

[quote name='Sumatra' timestamp='1380969981' post='2232901'] Thanks a lot for the heads up on this, I'll sure ask also on the Fender forum! I would have certainly bought that Mex Jazz I only it were for sale Don't get me wrong, I do think as well that CS Fenders are generally really good, and I was very close to get one recently after trying it out. But then I tasted another 2-3 (not only jazzes, though) and not all of them were impressive to me. Maybe that's simply normal, and takes us back to the fact that you must try the instrument before getting it (and maybe for very simple passive bolt on basses where no electronic can help this could be slightly more true?), but this also left me with the strong feel that there's a big overlap between instruments "classes".. Luca [/quote] I would agree- I think sometimes it's best to ignore the classes altogether. I've played Fenders from accross the range that were dull turds of instruments, and then I've played chinese squiers that have sung like a bell. Mind you it's worth remembering that different models go for different things, my JV '57ri was obviously going for a direct copy, whereas the modern AV '57ri has a lot more modern precision feel going on. The way I look at it, the higher up the range you go the higher the possibility of getting a great one is.

didn't one of the musicmasters have strat pups in them from stock?

[quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1380933930' post='2232679'] ^That's way more than two pennies' worth of advice, it's excellent. As for me, I would find the finest '82 JV possible, for half the money. But you may already have one. [/quote] ahem

looks great! if only something of mine would sell!

that's been floating around online a few places before - I goess the guy sold it to whoever is selling it now. I don't think that truss cover is original!

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1380852549' post='2231589'] I agree to some extent, though it falls upon the customer to do the proper research to be sure that they are purchasing the correct driver for a particular application, not the retailer. I don't expect a retailer to have a high degree of engineering expertise. Of course, if the retailer does assume the position of giving applications advice, other than merely reposting manufacturer specs and data, then they have the obligation to be sure that they get it right. In short, don't offer expert advise if you're not an expert. Still, I put the onus on the OP in this case. I'd be curious to see exactly what research he did. For instance, did he ask here before making his purchase? [/quote] this post is the one I want to give a +1 this thread reminds me a bit of putting a 12 litre turbo engine in a battered mini and then being surprised when the mini tears itself to bits under the torque

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1380825080' post='2231240'] The top model in the BB range, as introduced in '77. At that time Yamaha also produced the SB range. The BB was its competitor to the Fender Precision, and the SB to the Fender Jazz. Original BB models have quite chunky necks, with a 43.5mm nut. Neck constructed of maple and mahogany, with an ebony touchboard. Wings were constructed of alder. With an original Nippon Gakki branded hardcase and tool kit and accessories you'll pay between £550 and £650. Knock off £100 if there's no tool kit and accessories. Knock off another £50 if there's no original case. [/quote] you're a good salesman!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1380823559' post='2231195'] What colour is it? Just out of curiosity. [/quote] natural wood colour - it looks lovely I got confused to begin with as it doesn't have the model number on the headstock - then found out the really early one's don't. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1380833098' post='2231400'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB1200-Bass-Natural-Japan-MIJ-Gig-Bag-Macassar-Ebony-Set-Up-/121186199442?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c3742a792"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c3742a792[/url] Not sure how old this one is, but could it be a good price, even with postage and duty..? There is a date on that repair bill, but I can't read it. [/quote] 22/7/13 (but written in american) [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1380832857' post='2231396'] If the price is right I'd rip his arm off. I've been looking for an early BB for years. [/quote] It's a good price, original case and everything.... aargh... but don't really want to start trying to have less basses and guitars around and end up with more.... feel free to ask me where it is if you're interested - he's a nice guy

so I've been offered a Yamaha BB1200 from 1977, not much I know about them, how much they shoudl be etc not entirely decided either way at the moment.... tell me about them

I miss bassassin.

In newport, gwent if you wanted to know...

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1380752089' post='2230248'] Actually I have just found that my bass was a pukka 62 RI (with stack-knobs AND a J retro inc) but it was from 91... then again I sold it for £600 after not getting any interest on Basschat @ £675! [/quote] ouch.

[quote name='Sumatra' timestamp='1380751814' post='2230245'] The vintage guitar price guide calls for 1700 to 2400 bucks for a 62 jazz from 82 from 84, and 1200 to 1900 from 86 to 99. I guess there are always transition periods and it is difficult to attribute an instrument to a specific class and differentiate it from the following one.. But this to me is also an evidence that the Fullerton American vintage are actually priced for a higher value recognized by the market. It seems actually like for some people (both owners and "lurkers") this is totally not justified by a superior quality, while for others this is absolutely reflected by the sound, feel and playability. This is the most confusing thing for me now. Not sure if this is a sort of fever for vintage-no-matter-what, but as long as it is the market price and we are close to what it is valued for by the market I wouldn't have many problems (a part for spending the money ). Big problem is if I'm paying much more than what their "right value" is... I can always do this if I think that the instrument is special, but I believe this will anyway be a bad investment. Thanks Luca [/quote] 2400 dollars is about £1500 so the guide is saying £1000-1500, which is about what they sell for I think, if not a bit less (values change, exchange rates move etc) don't get me wrong, the Fullerton Reissues from 82-85, along with the early 82-83 JV reissues all tend to be exceptional guitars and probably worth extra over the late 80's (or even the late 70's maybe). But £2000 is a lot - for that you could get.... a first edition jv, a tokai jazz sound and early Yamaha BB... all great early 80's intstruments with great reputation. Mind you i've just realised that they are all japanese!

what's the craic with the toneprint stuff? to me it seems like a good idea, but a bit gimmicky... but I dunno do folk would ever use it? like- why? surely somethingl ike a bass Pod would be more user friendly if you want all that stuff?

and seeing you're making us wait I will remind you.....

the suspense is killing me.