AndyTravis
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Ah the 350f converted into a 350 not f. it’s red with gold hardware
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Ah well. Bb300 on the way to Dublin. Happy it’s going to a friend who I’ve recorded for who wanted “the bb sound you get…” And then comes the debate…does the 350 stay. It’s different enough to justify.
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There’s one for £1200 on eBay - looks great https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-TRB5-PII-5-STRING-BOUTIQUE-BASS-GUITAR-NEAR-IMMACULATE-CONDITION-/284473576662?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
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If I had the money - this would be back with me. Brilliant bass sold in a time of need… Was an honour to be its first owner! -
Have looked at both ideas. the BB424x in silver or blue flake was going to end up £450 ish as a refin. So I stopped. And the MM sound is good, but I’ve found with the right bit of eq and switch changed to a blend, you can get quite close to a MM sound - my 350 with the reverse P even more so.
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They seem to fetch £1300 - £1500 here, don’t come up too often. I had one about 5/6 years ago in bubinga and I regret selling. Think I got £1450
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Flats already on 😉 -
Another, nother deal. My Tune went across the pond and some money and a Yamaha came my way. hHe’s a legend, and has a very healthy bass collection 😜
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Ah yeah. Forgot about that. Can’t remember how that came about. Don’t think that was ever mine
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Wow…Hahahah. wow. Just. Yeah. there we go 😉
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And that packaging routine isn’t cheap 😂
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Just listed this - it’s lush, but I’m being sensible and the 350 covers the same ground. And as the 350 is sidelined because of the 1600…it seems futile to hang onto it.
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Taken in Trade against my Tune. Its absolutely lovely as these old BB’s are, effectively a P bass but with a reversed P. I want to keep it as a flats thumper, but in all honesty, the need isn’t there as I don’t play anything requiring it. I have a bb350 too which is the same bass with an added J, so I can’t even make the excuse that it’s a sound I haven’t got covered. ”M” prefix serial number is 1986. Neck is a beauty, like a slim ish flattened P bass neck. Birdseye grain throughout. Black finish shows a little swirling, but to be fair - it’s in great condition for 35 years of age. Knock on each side and one at the bridge - a bit of a buckle mark on the back, but not gouged. Machineheads are modern 424/1024 units. I don’t have the original tulips - how I got it, and in fairness I know the originals are a bit of a joke (and heavy as hell). weight - scales battery has died, feels solid - 10lbs is my estimate (I know my 414 is 9lbs dead). Shipping can happen at your cost and risk. I have no spare cases or bags so would be a bubble wrap job in a box. Collection from me in sunny Manchester is fine too. Offers are welcome (sensible ones) - not really after trades of any sort, but I’m susceptible to them…an at risk gear monkey.
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Think £350 is top dollar on these - think I listed a couple for this but they had a brand new £60 Gotoh bridge apiece and new strings on each and I think a choice of pickguards. anyhow - someone may pay £400 if it’s a specific model they’re after.
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/847618906114363/ Seems a good price.
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I always take picks. While working on new ideas with the Band, I’ll dig one out and give it a go. But as I’ve moved away from regular use I find I’m really clumsy with one so don’t bother much
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Just done a Rod tweak on the black bb300. These old bb necks are just like home to me. Bloody brilliant, it’s got flats on it too. I don’t have anything with flats on…hmm. Might be handy…🥴😵💫😂
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eBay has some
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Alpher made knobs for a while in woods - might be worth asking
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I reckon if I’d bought one of the first batch instead of a Jack Casady…I’d still have sold it.
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Yeah. That’s what I meant.
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It’s home now - it was delivered to work. The best comparison is that if the 1024 had a baby with the 414 while having the quality of the 1300. that makes no sense unless you’ve owned all 3.
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I have a black one - about 1987/88…not sure what to do yet. I daren’t start playing it. Looks ace. Love the 300’s.
