gary mac

[quote name='iconic' post='974474' date='Oct 1 2010, 07:16 PM']I just come across (ooer) this thing, know bugger all about them, but what a thing of beauty. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-MB-2-Deluxe-mothion-bass-Black-326748201-/270643187947?pt=Guitar&hash=item3f039750eb"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-MB-2-Deluxe-m...=item3f039750eb[/url][/quote] Never seen or heard of this bass before, but yes that is very pleasing

Got wizard 64's in mine and a badass 2. Just installed wizard 84's in my daughters. They sound very different. I didn't realise until today just what a difference in weight between the two. Mine is 9lb 6oz and feels fairly heavy to me, hers weighs in at a shade under 11lbs. Don't think I would be able to gig with it. But it does growl like a beast.

[quote name='Bobby K' post='972496' date='Sep 30 2010, 11:15 AM']noelk27 on here is very knowledgeable about Yamaha BB's... * @garrymac, what colour is your BB1200, just out of interest?[/quote] A pic for you [attachment=60255:028__2_.JPG][attachment=60256:036__2_.JPG]

I know it's not on your list, but I have been thinking about selling my BB1200, the quality is superb. Try a google search and check out some user reviews. I think most Yamahas are a safe bet, even the budget models.

[quote name='squire5' post='972382' date='Sep 30 2010, 09:41 AM']Mine neither.(Indonesia)And neither does it have that routing under the pickguard.I can use mine with the PG off just fine.All there is is a slightly larger than usual/necessary cutout for the neck pickup.[/quote] Yes I managed to miss that very obvious difference. Maybe Chinese ones end up in the states and we get the Indonesian ones.

Good group of pics. I didn't realise they were crafted in China these days, mine wasn't.

Usually I'm not overly keen on black basses, but really like this one. Good camera work as well.

I love the look just about all of them.

Maybe it's cos you take along an 8 string Warmouth explorer

[quote name='bubinga5' post='968533' date='Sep 26 2010, 04:44 PM']what channel was this on? wonder if its on BBC I Player[/quote] ITV 1 old chap

Haven't got a clue, but respect if you have managed to lift that in out of a car. My back aches just looking at it, but I do love the old Trace gear.

Well done on a great post, such a trip down memory lane for me, seeing all this kit.

Thanks for the link, I want them both. My recent SB1 purchase has cured me of Gas for any other make of instrument. Even been thinking of selling my old yamaha and wal, but maybe I shouldn't be too hasty.

It does look rather splendid. Sort of thing I would like if I was able to lift it. Being an old codger I will have to stick with my Mark Bass

Looking good.

What about another wizard.

As Bubinga said, try the Dr Highbeams I just purchased a P type bass and the previous owner kindly stuck a set on just before selling it to me. I was hoping I wouldn't like them as they are quite costly, but I love em.

Too loud can be so tedious. Tight and powerful, now that's a different thing altogether and when the two meet, it's a wondrous thing. If you don't like it, leave them to it. Life's too short, although it can feel too long if you end with the wrong people, doing something you hate.

A handsome beast, very nice.

I love a Wal bass, but too rich for me, so I'm out. Would like to see the pics though. Good luck

Thanks chaps, it's finally sorted. Got on to Andy at Wizard. Turned out they were wired incorrectly. I've sorted it with a bit of swapping and soldering. Frustrating job all in all, but Andy couldn't have been more apologetic and immediately offered to have them back. Hope my daughter likes the end result. I thought they sounded very good, although only tried the bass through my little practice amp.