Plusnine
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Here for sale is one of the most unique basses I’ve ever owned, a Yamaha SBV 500 from (I believe) 1998. It’s an absolutely fantastic Yamaha jazz style bass, with a pretty wide range of sounds available. I’ve mostly used it for recording since I’ve owned it and it’s given me no issues whatsoever. In terms of condition, the bass has no issues at all, a few very minor bumps as you’d expect from an older instrument like this, but overall it’s in rather great shape. The only things of note are the lack of headstock logo which has rubbed off, as well as a small outline of a faded sticker that was once on the scratch plate, before I purchased the bass. As for the logo, I’ve purchased a like-for-like decal of the original which I have yet to add on, but I’m happy to include as part of the price. For the sticker mark, I’ve not attempted to try and do anything with it as it doesn’t bother me personally, but custom scratch plates are available if you’d like to get something pristine. It’s served me really well since I’ve had it, but I’m looking to move on to something like a Stingray or similar, so I’m looking to raise some funds. At time of posting, I believe there’s only one other for sale in the UK, as I had to get this shipped over from Japan. Happy to negotiate within reason on price. I’ll also throw in a gig bag at no extra cost. I’m based in Haywards Heath, and I’d be happy to post at buyer’s expense and risk - but an in-person delivery (within a 40-ish mile radius with some extra fuel money) or collection would be preferred! I’ve tried to photograph any potential scratches but please let me know if you’d like more photos! Thanks for looking
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Thanks very much! I’ll give it a go and see what I can find
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Cheers! I’ll take a look when I restring it, currently deciding which flats to put on it. I’ve also never taken the neck off off anything, do I need to worry about tightening the screws too much etc when I put it back on?
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I’m not entirely sure actually! I tried to track down the exact model with the serial number but it was inconclusive, built sometime around 97-20’ though I believe?
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Haha! I did indeed, had that sticker on all my basses since my old SUB stingray 😊
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Cheers! I’m a fan of it too. I was originally looking at a sunburst one, but this one called to me for some reason. It’s got just the right amount of ageing for me.
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Finally got my hands on this P-Bass I found on eBay a little while ago, one 6-hour trip to Gloucester and back and it’s sitting pretty in my house. Plays wonderfully, and the build quality is superb from what I can tell. The rosewood board is very rich and easy to play, which I was a little worried about having mostly played maple boards. It’s come with custom shop 62’ pickups pre-installed and a new set of Fender pots, so I’m unable to check the exact serial numbers, but it’s from around 97-00’ from what other BC’s have said in my previous thread. Only modification I’ve made is to switch out the black pickguard for this red tort one, which I rather like. I’m considering getting the pickup cover and ashtray but I’m still undecided… Overall, very very happy!
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Very much looking forward to giving this a go! The seller has already fitted some Custom Shop ‘62’s which I’ve heard some good things about?
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Thanks for the insight! I was hoping I might find a birth-year bass for myself, so I’m going to try and decipher the volume pots when I get this on the weekend and swap the pickguard.
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I did indeed thanks. Collecting this weekend so I’ll post an update 😊