gary mac

You can't go far wrong with a Yamaha, the build quality and components are always reliable in my experience. A Yamaha would certainly be my choice out of the two.

Maybe a Squier Precision would be more fitting in a U2 tribute band. Not that I'm suggesting there is anything wrong with Aria basses, just don't know if it's the right look.

For years and years used Gibson and Fender strings, not through customer loyalty as such, more because I got them FOC. In more recent times tried a few different makes. I'm a recent convert to DR Highbeams and don't think I'll be changing any time soon.

It's a lovely bass. It was the one I purchased when getting back into bass playing after a long lay off. Thought I would keep it forever, but I have been thinking about selling it, as I'm not gigging much and can't really afford the luxury of all these basses.

[attachment=60854:100.JPG][attachment=60855:028__2_.JPG] On the right, BB1200 from 1981 (I'm reliably informed). Bex 4 now sold

Very nice, makes it worth getting to sixty I should think. Hope you thoroughly enjoy both the bass and your birthday.

Thanks for the heads up, that looks like an excellent product. It would seem it's used on cars and boats over here. Think I will order a bottle and give it a go.

I've never heard of a bad Wal. Certainly not in terms of build quality or components.

My G&L is in need of a tweek, as of today rattling on all strings.

Nice work. that looks very pleasing.

[quote name='observer' post='977994' date='Oct 5 2010, 09:11 AM']Bought second hand of e-bay. Made in Korea, February 2004, old style logo (Tribute by G&L). Played 3 gigs over last 2 weeks, and have to say it's a proper a.. kicker. So happy I bought it. Think my GAS is already cured for a few - lets say - weeks [/quote] Nice. I'm a very recent convert to G&L, having purchased an old SB1 on ebay a few weeks back. If you want to look I did post a thread in this forum. So far very impressed, played one gig and a couple of rehearsals. Can't walk past it at home without stopping for a play, always a good sign of a winner. All the best, Gary.

[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.