TRBboy

Honestly, describing what you like and don't like, I would HIGHLY recommend trying a Sandberg California TT5 passive. Ticks all your boxes, and the neck feel is on a whole other level. You could spec a completely customised instrument, even a masterpiece one to be honest, and still come in under your budget. Not the fanciest bass you can buy for that money, but really would fit the bill for you. Here's mine 😊

Hey folks! 😊 Finally got around to rewiring my BBN5 last night, I've never liked the VVT setup it came with as standard, and the tone pot was a bit 'all or nothing'. I used a schematic from a thread I saw some years ago on TB, and installed successfully on my PJ5 build last year. It really seems to work well, and I'd swear my Yamaha just sounds 'better' now too. The OP in the original thread actually cuts the traces each end of the blend pot, to give a true solo sound of each pickup at the two extremes of the pot rotation. I didn't bother with this, but it still just works really well, good smooth blending of the pickups and great tone. I know it's hardly advanced electronics, but it does work well, so I just thought I'd share in case it was of interest to anybody. Oh, and I changed my knobs while I was at it 😅. Original thread: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/ultimate-no-load-ungrounded-blend-pot-pics.1096449/

I'm.... Not a fan! 🫢 Where in the range does that sit? Is it a 4 series?

Right now, probably buy my old Sandberg back, and spend the remaining few grand on a new car 😅

I'm hoping to be going, went at the old venue and it was pretty good! Should we paint an orange BC on our foreheads so we can see each other? 😅

Thanks Sam! 😊

Thanks Paul, that's really interesting! Was it easy to get the board out?

Hey folks! I love playing around with my bass crybaby, but it's massive and heavy on my pedalboard. I did have a mini one before but stupidly sold it, and can't justify buying another for what is just a fun, occasional effect for me. So I got to looking at the Sonicake Vol/Wah pedal, which is dual function, compact, light, cheap, and seems to get rave reviews.... On guitar at least. I can't find much testimony from bass players out there, but the info states that it has a wider frequency sweep than a regular crybaby, so hopefully should be okay on bass? Just wondered if anyone here had used one, and if so what your thoughts are? Thanks, Oli

Actually I've found quite a bit online 🤣 I'd still be interested to hear your thoughts though

Well, some hope within my band situation; it turns out there are more musos looking for bands around here than I thought! We are having a rehearsal with a new drummer and guitarist next Thursday, so fingers crossed it goes well and we can start booking gigs again. It will be very weird after 13 years with our old pals though....

Hey folks! I was just browsing for (potentially) a new comp pedal, and came across the Joyo Scylla. Now I know the more recent Joyo pedals have received rave reviews, but I can't find much on this one. Just wondered if anyone here has tried it, and if so how did you get on? Thanks 😊👍

I wholeheartedly concur! 😅😬

Yeah I get that, although alder can often be had cheaper than mahogany I believe, like you say depends on regional availability and wholesale cost though. I just thought that Poplar/basswood or similar (any cheaper, lighter weight hardwood) might have made more sense. I'll bet these are quite weighty, but I do really like the look! I think the V3 range is also mahogany, so I assume there's some logic to their decision making, probably based on cost.

I wonder why they've used mahogany for the Z3 bodies? Wonder how heavy they are? 🤔 I would've thought something lighter and cheaper would've made more sense. I also wonder if they'll be bringing out a Z5 range with more 'classic' finishes, I'm sure those would be very popular! Does anyone know what the string spacing is? I'm assuming the same as a 'Ray due to pickup pole spacing.....

Sorry Dave, I was being silly. I absolutely get that, and the priorities there are definitely true. I, like many people here I guess, am fortunate to have a regular day job and play music for enjoyment. I guess those priorities are more challenging if you play for a living and it's your only source of income.

This gives me hope, maybe when I grow up I'll get regular gigs too! 😅

Thanks Andy. Yeah exactly the same bass just the N5 doesn't have the active preamp (I prefer passive these days anyway). My memory of those pickups is that they're really good.

It's a BBN5 III with the TRB style humbuckers. I know what I'm getting with the bass, I just can't decide whether it's worth the hassle of buying and selling for basically the humbuckers Vs the single coils in my current BBN5. Pic of my current one, and one the same as I've seen for sale with the humbuckers.

Hey folks! I don't know if anyone can share any wisdom with me? I love my BBN5 that I modified, and have had various other Yamaha basses over the years. I've always thought that I'd love one of the passive 90's BB's like my BBN5, but with the soapbars rather than the single coils. Well, one has come up for sale, but I'd need to sell my BBN5 to justify getting it. I'm trying decide if it's actually worth it though or not, or whether I'm chasing something for the sake of GAS. So, long story short; has anyone here owned both variants, or better still had chance to A/B the singles Vs soapbars side by side? I used to have a couple of TRB's with the same pickups, but that was a long time ago. I know I always thought they sounded good. Any wisdom/common sense/talking me down welcome. 😅

Cracking basses! Such great quality and playability for a fairly 'budget' instrument. I think yours was the first iteration though, I believe the 'II' had the soapbars instead of the J pickups? May be wrong though! I love my BBN5 😊👌

That's a stunner! 😍👌