Dood Posted October 14, 2010 Posted October 14, 2010 [quote name='tonyf' post='982033' date='Oct 8 2010, 09:19 PM']Here's my Yamaha Nathan East Signature. It's a Mk 1 brought new around about 1994 to 1995. All original apart from the preamp. I found the original Yamaha one to be the only weak point in the otherwise stunning bass. It was replaced with a Bartolini 3 band not long after recording with it for the first time. The Yamaha preamp just seemed a bit hissy, even when flat. Once the Bartolini was in it, it was like night and day. A brilliant bass even better. It's been my only constant, I've had so many basses come and gone but I've always hung onto this. Guess it's because it was my first "serious" instrument, all the previous basses I had seemed a bit amateur to this. I'm proud of the fact that every single dent and mark, scuff and ding, is mine. Particularly the couple of dozen cufflink dents on the upper horn where i got carried away pounding it on a new years eve gig! Realised as I'm typing that I really should take it out more. Seem to play 4's mostly with a pick nowadays as I'm in a rock covers band but I think there's a case for taking it out next rehearsal and getting the love back ;-) [attachment=60918:Basses_61.jpg][attachment=60920:Basses_68.jpg][attachment=60919:Basses_65.jpg] [attachment=60917:Basses_60.jpg][attachment=60916:Basses_54.jpg][/quote] Lovely! - I remember seeing rumours on TalkBass about a 6 string version coming out, but it never happened IIRC. I think I would have gotten one had I have not discovered my current flock. Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted October 14, 2010 Posted October 14, 2010 Yamaha Attitude, finest 4 string i've ever played. Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 14, 2010 Posted October 14, 2010 Did someone say "Attitude"? A picture speaks volumes, but this says only 3 words; I AM PURPLE! 1 Quote
EBS_freak Posted October 14, 2010 Posted October 14, 2010 [quote name='dood' post='988031' date='Oct 14 2010, 01:35 PM']Lovely! - I remember seeing rumours on TalkBass about a 6 string version coming out, but it never happened IIRC. I think I would have gotten one had I have not discovered my current flock.[/quote] Was this the BBNE2 6 string like Nathan plays currently? I asked Nathan about it at Bass Day and he said that it was always meant to go on sale to the public but it never materialised. The only BBNE2 6 strings are Nathans Still, the 5 string is still an awesome beast. The finish quality is staggering... about as good as it gets. Of course, it sounds great too... its one of my favourite sounding basses... but when you look in it, the preamp is quite comprehensive! Quote
BASainty Posted October 14, 2010 Author Posted October 14, 2010 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='988196' date='Oct 14 2010, 05:01 PM']Did someone say "Attitude"? A picture speaks volumes, but this says only 3 words; I AM PURPLE![/quote] Oh wow what are they like too play? Quote
EBS_freak Posted October 15, 2010 Posted October 15, 2010 I know alot of people don't... but I love painted necks!! Quote
Muzz Posted October 15, 2010 Posted October 15, 2010 1988 BB3000A - One owner, low miles... [attachment=61460:DSC00621.JPG] [attachment=61461:DSC00622.jpg] And in action, 17th September 1989 at The Boardwalk, Manchester... [attachment=61462:170989.jpg] Quote
EdwardHimself Posted October 15, 2010 Posted October 15, 2010 [quote name='Muzz' post='989586' date='Oct 15 2010, 07:33 PM']And in action, 17th September 1989 at The Boardwalk, Manchester... [attachment=61462:170989.jpg][/quote] Haha nice one man, looks good after all these years. That's interesting how there is a boardwalk in manchester as well... Quote
Sean Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 [quote name='4StringFortress' post='986413' date='Oct 12 2010, 11:19 PM']I am very very VERY VERY VERY jealous that you have a Super BB! I wish I could afford one I want one so badly! What are they like to play? Are they worth the money?[/quote] In answer to your question, yes they are very very VERY VERY VERY good indeed. So much so that I just had to have a fiver too. Epic 34" 5-string, ultra resonant and it has the best J pickup on the planet, it is huge. Quote
Machines Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='984254' date='Oct 11 2010, 11:41 AM']When's Machines completed Yamaha respray gonna be ready?![/quote] Not 100% but complete enough to get the idea . Quote
Dood Posted October 24, 2010 Posted October 24, 2010 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='988228' date='Oct 14 2010, 05:51 PM']Was this the BBNE2 6 string like Nathan plays currently? I asked Nathan about it at Bass Day and he said that it was always meant to go on sale to the public but it never materialised. The only BBNE2 6 strings are Nathans Still, the 5 string is still an awesome beast. The finish quality is staggering... about as good as it gets. Of course, it sounds great too... its one of my favourite sounding basses... but when you look in it, the preamp is quite comprehensive![/quote] Ooooh! I didn't know that! Thanks, I'll go have a search for some pics! I only ever saw him with a TRB. I just noticed I typed IIRC instead of AFAIK too in my post! doh! Quote
silverfoxnik Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='Sean' post='998586' date='Oct 24 2010, 01:40 AM']In answer to your question, yes they are very very VERY VERY VERY good indeed. So much so that I just had to have a fiver too. Epic 34" 5-string, ultra resonant and it has the best J pickup on the planet, it is huge. [/quote] Gorgeous! Are you bringing it to the SE Bash next month Sean? Quote
Mike Brooks Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Deal me in! [attachment=69587:DSCF1917.JPG] [attachment=69588:DSCF1925.JPG] An absolute cracker to play, love it! Mike Quote
MythSte Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Well, Ive gone and done it! Best cheap(ish) bass I've ever had. Quote
minty fresh death Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320688419781&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] BB415 5 string, I was going to buy this myself but i've been distracted by something guitarded Quote
BB3000S Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 Here's mine, bought new in 1987 - we've had loads of fun over the years. Wonderful bass. Quote
niceguyhomer Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 Quality stuff - I've become a big Yammy fan of late - here's my contribution, a TRB6 JPII Quote
Rayman Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 Fabulous bass Al, and it sounded amazing at the gig the other night. Quote
niceguyhomer Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 Cheers Russ - and thanks again for coming. Quote
Rayman Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 This was my BB3000S, miss it terribly, superb bass, definitely one I should have kept, Quote
MythSte Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1207913' date='Apr 22 2011, 09:01 AM']Quality stuff - I've become a big Yammy fan of late - here's my contribution, a TRB6 JPII[/quote] It was you that made me think twice about Yamahas Al! I've got to admit, I've fallen quite in love with my BB424 now! Really meaty, especially compared to my jazz. That TRB is possibly the nicest I've ever seen! Quote
FayeAutumn Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 I've noticed some folks with a liking of the BB414/5, but I'd be interested to hear what people think of their active sisters, the BB614/5? Mainly out of curiosity really. Quote
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