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  1. Cairobill
    Too kind! However, this particular instrument seems to improve my playing by about 15% so I can't take any credit for the performance. It has a lot to do with the bass
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    Morning all, Here's a new ad for this very nice Yamaha BB2000. I withdrew it for a while as it's a terrific bass but, on reflection, I do need to move it along. It's priced to sell and firm. It's a great player and has a wonderful straight neck/ low action and good weight for the reassuringly chunky early 80s BBs. Also, it is not mint and has a few dings with some finish chipping on the headstock and a little bit of finish loss on the upper horn (pictured). It also has visible wear to the frets that will at some point need dressing etc However, that does not detract from this being a terrific bass that plays well (video attached) and overall it still looks good with 42 years on it. As I often say, case queens are sometimes case queens for a reason. This one has been used because it is awesome There is no case so shipping is not possible. It will have to be a meet up and handover at a mutually agreed location. Specs - flame maple/mahogany through neck - alder wings - reverse P/J config - passive electronics - ebony fingerboard - weight about 9 3/4 lbs OK, here are the pics and the video!
  3. Cairobill
    If you're within pickup/meet up distance, do feel free to make an offer on the bass!
  4. Cairobill
    Yup - it's the purest sounding thing!
  5. Cairobill
    Bermp...
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    And sold
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    That’s very interesting! How cool
  8. Cairobill
    Ta! Not up for trade obvs (apart for a fretless wal )
  9. Cairobill
    Cheers all. It’s a lovely bass and v v playable.
  10. Cairobill
    As a Bank Holiday bump is a special bump, here's a SLAP demo for this extremely fine bass to make that bump worthwhile... It's no surprise that the BB2000 was a bit of slappers preference in the '80s. As a bit of an old slapper myself, it's one of the slappiest basses I've ever slapped... And spookily, this thumb-forward track ('Forget Me Nots' by the awesome Patrice Rushen) was released in 1982... .....the SAME YEAR THAT THIS BASS WAS MANFACTURED!
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    It’s also interesting how the BB3000 is elevated above the BB2000. I’ve played/owned both now and the 2000 wins for tonal welly in my book. The neck is also a perfect size for me. Not as skinny as the 3000 but not P bass chunky by any means. Very playable.
  12. Cairobill
    RBX800AF? Neck to body join is right... But obvs loadsa tweaking on the body....
  13. Cairobill
    A cursory look at the late 80s RBX basses shows they're pretty much all PJ config. However, the body looks to be an RBX body with an added laminate and a generous amount of reshaping. Whoever did the work obviously REALLY loved that neck. A very innovative cure for fret wear there
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    Well well. This is interesting! My main bass in the late 80s was an RBX350 and it was a cool instrument. Judging by the neck join to the body this is the neck and original body from something from that RBX stable but obviously highly modified. I would search for fretless RBX models from the late 80s with a JJ config to find out the original bass
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    The closest bass in the Yamaha line up for construction and feel would be the Nathan East I think. So 4K new (!)
  16. Cairobill
    Keeping this puppy
  17. Cairobill
    Awww. My second ever bass. Great instruments!
  18. Cairobill
    I need to make a tiny truss tweak on my 1982 BB2000 but don't have the truss rod tool. Can anyone in the know recommend a suitable tool for the job?
  19. Cairobill
    Woah mama. These early ones are such beautifully built basses
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    I sold my MIJ 3000A a while back... neck is 'skinny' but I'm not sure how much that is due to narrowness or shallowness. It definitely felt insubstantial compared to the BB2000. It was also harder to get around on and more fatiguing, at least for me. I find the BB2000 profile more comfortable and more playable.
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    Just picked up one of these basses and have to say, they're the best!
  22. Cairobill
    They are so well made. Very hard to build at that level nowadays without attaching a 5K price tag I think. bridge pickup is full sounding compared to a Fender. Sounds great
  23. Cairobill
    Yes, a broad palette but no compromise in the sounds. Very top tier bass. The neck is also important I think. Just chunky enough but still very fast. I’m tempted to conclude that the BB2000 construction plays a big part in the quality of the tone. You can hear the sound of the thing unamplified and feel it in your fingers. Solid!
  24. Cairobill
    It’s very versatile. I’ve been playing it regularly over the past few days and can confirm that it is one of the slappiest basses I’ve ever hit with my thumb (on the central setting). But it also does a great burpy 80s J bass thing and can do a decent Jamerson. Very broad. On the neck pickup setting, rolling off the tone removes some of the clank and growl I suppose? Leaving a pleasing thumpy P with nice definition to my ear
  25. Cairobill
    Love a Stingray
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