javi_bassist

I tried to set my BB735 through the body from the 1st to the 4th and the 5th through the bridge, and I don't like it much. I preferred all through the body. However, I cannot find a 5th string that I really like. I have to go back to Dunlop, since I think it's the one I liked the most. I've been using Ernie Balll Hybrid Slinky and I hate that 5th. Now, I switched back to D'addario since I tried one in a store and I liked it, but I'm not convinced. Do you guys have any recommendation? I'd like to try DR (the nickel ones) and I have to try the Super Bright by Dunlop

How are the XLs? I have been always curious. They are brighter than regular nickels right?

Hey guys. I am on the quest for strings for my BB735. I have been using Ernie Ball Slinky and I hate them. I don't like the 5th. I would like to use the Dunlop Super Brights (because I use them in my 4 string basses and I love them) but they are hard to find in Spain. I was trying a bass in a Yamaha store (RBXA2 which I loved) and I like the strings. It has the Daddario nickels but the super long version. Do you know if the BB735 would need the Super long version? They come with the super long out of the factory. I wanted to put them on through the body. The Ernie Balls Super Slinky were normal but I don't know about D'addario

This is the one I am using now. Very happy with the sound!

It looks really good! Love the blue option

I have three pieces of gear that really impressed me this year: 1-Yamaha BB734. This was no surprise since I already had the 735, but I love it. It's just awesome 2-Boss LS-2. My board now is on parallel mode and I cannot be happier 3-90s EHX (Black) Big Muff. Best fuzz pedal I ever had I didn't screw thing up this year buying something that I don't like. I still have two months though...

I have recently changed my pedalboard. This is what I'm trying now. I left the LS-2 out, so I'm running in "serial mode". Planet Waves PW-CT 11-->JHS Pulp'N'Peel v4-->MXR Bass Octave Deluxe-->Aguilar Fuzzistor-->Mooer Ensemble Queen-->TC Electronic Thunderstorm-->HPF-->LPF-->Aguilar Tone Hammer I include the Flanger because in my previous pedalboard I had the Line6 M5 and I got awesome synth tones with octaver+fuzz+flanger. This flanger is different, but it's fun too. The chorus and the flanger will go out when the MXR chorus will arrive, because that pedal has also a Flanger option and I love the sound. The Mooer is pretty good actually. It replaced a Corona Chorus. I'm also considering taking out the JHS and put a MXR Micro Amp instead of the compressor. But I'm not sure about that yet.

Sire also some models that should check out I think

Actually I think that's a really good piece of advise! My bass teacher is incredibly good and he does that from time to time. Maybe you need some time out of the music world. Like long vacations. Then you find the passion again. And if you don't, it's fine too. You had an awesome time and maybe it's time to move on (I don't think it would be the case but who knows)

That's one of the best looking basses I've ever seen!! 😍

I use the same Ernie Ball that I used in my Jazz Bass Hybrid Slinky (orange bag)

Since I first tried them, I don't use other (roundwound) strings. The lower tension is incredibly comfortable and they tend to last. At first I have to turn the tone know (or the treble) a little bit down,. I use all my basses with the Tone Hammer preamp. With my BBs (734 and 735) I just use it as DI, but since I'm going ampless 99% I needed one. However, it also gives me some tonal options in the mids that the BB preamp doesn't have. Still, I don't usually use the EQ with my BBs. And what you people were talking about increasing the mids in the BB, with the 735 I just boost a little bit the mids and it sounds awesome with the P pickup or with both (I don't like it that much only with the bridge one).

Squier Affinity P-Bass, Line6 Lowdown LD400 pro and a Zoom B2. I still have the bass (so many memories).

Update on my case: It's not that I always left it plugged. There were times when I took breaks and I left it plugged for one hour or two. But I'm doing another test so I'm being more careful now and I'm "counting" the days so I'll keep you posted haha.

Sorry, I explain myself really bad. I mean that, with a battery in it and in passive mode, I thought that the preamp wasn't using any battery power, and I was wrong. If I remove the battery, I can use it in passive mode without any problem. However, I prefer the active mode. But my concern is that it only lasts for about 8 months... Other players in my area with active basses (non Yamaha. They use Musicmans, Sadowsky, Sire...) claim that they don't change the battery in at least one year and a half or even two. That's why I think that my preamp might have something wrong

Guys, one question: How much do the batteries on your BB73X last? I thought that if I used it in passive mode it didn't use battery. WRONG. I know that. And I used to leave my 735 plugged. So the battery lasted like 6 months. Then, I learned the things about active basses (do not leave it plugged, in passive mode it also affects the battery) and the battery lasted like 8 months. And it wasn't my main bass at the time so I didn't use it that much. I'm curious if there is something wrong with my unit.

Yes, before the 735 I tried the 435 (just to see if I could save some bucks). But I felt something with the 735. The neck and the pick ups sounded a little more like the sound in my head. However, I also liked the 435. I wouldn't mind having it in case I need another 5 string bass

If you buy one, you'll just have your forever bass.

The Russian muff is incredibly good when used in series. But in parallel it goes to a whole new level. I really love it. I also kept the overdrive and the chorus in the loop, but my main thought it was to try it with the muff.

The first time I didn't use an amp I didn't like it. But now, I'm going ampless everywhere I go if I can. I guess it also depends on the venues you usually play. In my case, the sound guys always give me a DI or I go to the PA from my board or amp. So, I build a board to go ampless and I'm pretty happy with it. I also have IEM system. It's the best option I think.

I have used the ABM Evo II for years. Last year I got the RM and I absolutely love it. To me, the ABM has more low end and a better EQ. However, the RM is the best class D amp I have ever tried. The EQ is really good and the sound is Ashdown. If I had to choose, I'd go with the ABM. But since I play a lot lately, the weight of the RM is impressive. I only gig with it now.

Very interesting topic. It's always nice to learn new things from you guys. In my case, with a new project, I have the Boss LS-2. I've been thinking about going digital with the Line 6 HX Stomp. My thinking was to split the signal in two, like a Blend control from all the effects. Then, selecting frequencies etc. However, since I have a full board of analog effects (and I love pedals!), I tried to do it simpler with just the Boss LS-2. My loops are: Bass-->Compressor-->Octaver-->Boss LS-2-->HPF&LPF-->Preamp Loop of the Boss: Fuzz-->Overdrive-->Chorus I really thought if I should include the octaver in the loop. I finally let it out because sometimes I just use the octave, not the real note, so I would lose the possibility of using the effect just for the octave. The Fuzz, the overdrive and the chorus sound much better in parallel IMO. Especially the fuzz. I'm really happy with this board. I have to say that when I play with my rock cover band, I just go series with Comp-->Overdrive-->Preamp

The MXR is really good, but more expensive. The TC Corona Chorus is really nice too. With the chorus I'm in the same situation as you, I'm never entirely sure where it will sound good. However, the best option is to try.