Jamesemt Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I've just received a BB1024, but am unhappy with the quality and am going to return it. Isn't the 1024 supposed to be the mass market Yamaha flag ship? I realise the 2024 is hand built, but the quality of mine is really shoddy. The neck bolt holes are really roughly cut and the electronics plate on the back is also poorly cut. Also a Mark on the back of the body. Bit of a shame as it sounds fantastic, first bridge pickup I've played that didn't sound thin! Anyone else got a 1024? Is mine just a Friday afternoon guitar? Also must add that although the gigbag is technically a freebie it feels really cheap! Not happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Unusual to find poor quality workmanship on [i]any[/i] Yamaha. Yours sounds like the exception that provrs the rule. Hopr it works out ok for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cureswhatailsye Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I find this really surprising, as Yamaha have such a reputation for maintaining high quality consistently across the line. I have had a few cheaper Yamahas and they have been fantastic instruments. A real shame to hear this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesemt Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Tell me about it - I've got to faff around with couriers now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I probably had the first of these in the UK. It was a demo unit used at shows throughout Europe, so had a few little marks. I considered my BB2000 to be a better bass so returned the BB1024. I'd heard such good praise for the BB2024 that my expectations were probably set a little high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Did you get it from Thomann? They are a bit random in that sometimes you get your great deall all fine and dandy, but sometimes things are let through! This DOES sound very surprising too me! I've never seen anything wrong with a Yammi, apart from one or two really small things on my Attitude! I'd like to here more on this when you get it all sorted! All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) it's not a chinese snide one bought off Fleabay very strange, Yamaha's may not be for everyone (for what ever reason?) but the one thing you rarely see is build quality issues with Yamaha's, even the cheapest RBX170 looks and feels quite plush. I'm sure the replacement one will be OK. Edited December 11, 2010 by iconic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I expected these to be £500 or so....but £849?! Thats quite expensive...and actually I quite like the look of them. Shame...hope it gets sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesemt Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 It's from a well known German company who have offered me...wait for it...£25 discount! I don't think that's worth it personally... £700 new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 £25 discount for fundamental QC flaws ? Sounds like they don't want the hassle of sending it to Yamaha. You can't make the Distance Selling Act apply if they're outside the UK can you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 We're all Europeans now (even the British ), your rights as a buyer are covered by European law. The vendor should have offered you a replacement too (outside of the £25 PFO offer)? You're covered in the same way as if you bought it in a shop down the road, just extra hassle with couriers involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Yep, send it back and demand a full refund. £700 isnt so bad if you can find a nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Machines' post='1058144' date='Dec 14 2010, 07:03 AM']£25 discount for fundamental QC flaws ? Sounds like they don't want the hassle of sending it to Yamaha. You can't make the Distance Selling Act apply if they're outside the UK can you ?[/quote] The Distance Selling Regulations were implemented by the UK government to consolidate the previous law and introduce a European Directive, so the short answer is yes, you can, citing the Directive. The Directive is primary law, the UK measures secondary law, so the Directive takes precedence. [url="http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31997L0007:EN:NOT"]http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUri...997L0007:EN:NOT[/url] Edited December 15, 2010 by noelk27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 +1 to the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesemt Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Steady on guys, retailer has been great. Just wondered if mine was a one off - getting collected soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I'd love to trade my BB415 up to the 1025X but I need to play one first to see if the difference is worth it! Anyone compared the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 [quote name='BB2000' post='1054576' date='Dec 10 2010, 10:40 PM']I probably had the first of these in the UK. It was a demo unit used at shows throughout Europe, so had a few little marks. I considered my BB2000 to be a better bass so returned the BB1024. I'd heard such good praise for the BB2024 that my expectations were probably set a little high.[/quote] ummm...but the 2024x is a different model in the range so you ought try one of these against your 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I would say it was almost certainly a one off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) Really sorry to hear that. Maybe a wee mail to Yamaha as well might make up for things. My Indonesian BB714 is superbly made, I'm really surprised that this has occurred because Yamaha QC is second to no other. andy Edited December 21, 2010 by andy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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