Ashborygirl Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Sold Pending the usuals. [s]Hello Folks! As my Dingwall isn't moving I'm offering up my Yamaha BB1200 for sale too. This is the bass that was made famous by Chris Cross in Ultravox, the blokey out of Herbie Hancock's band, Hooky & some fella called McCartney. Yamaha's take on the P Bass but with a through neck & the pickup reversed. Alder wings, 5 piece maple/walnut neck, quality bridge & tension adjustable machine heads. The bass is in superb condition for a 33 year old instrument, a few pin head sized impressions, one larger dink through the finish is pictured - that's the worst mark on the bass. At some point a bespoke scratchplate has been fitted, it's a very professional job, properly shaped & even has the cutout to access the truss rod. Frets are as new, truss rod turns in both directions & its got a brand new set of Chromes on it. Included is the original Yamaha case (well worn!) &, remarkably, the original booklet, cleaning cloth & tool kit are all intact. If you've been looking for one of these you'll struggle to find a nicer one. It's a through neck Japanese made bass from Yamaha's golden period for less than £500, nothing to touch it at this sort of price. I have a suitable box & packing and am happy to ship at your expense.[/s] Edited February 23, 2013 by Ashborygirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 These are cracking instruments, still regret selling my one a couple of years back. Good luck with your sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='Ashborygirl' timestamp='1361098826' post='1980925']At some point a bespoke scratchplate has been fitted, it's a very professional job, properly shaped & even has the cutout to access the truss rod.[/quote] The scratchplate is standard. These were included with the kit, but you don't often see them fitted, I guess because it meant drilling four holes in the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_1991 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 That scratch plate is the same as what Hooky has on his on the Love Will Tear Us Apart video. Guess it's factory fitted... unless it's Hooky's actual bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashborygirl Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Ah right, never knew that! I thought it looked damn well made, thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 PMd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby K Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) I think Hooky's was the cherryburst version. This is exactly like mine, but mine doesn't have the pickguard. As Noel said, it's unusual to see them fitted. My only fretted bass now and I love it It's great to see this has the tool kit included A great price too! BCer Mojo was asking about buying mine recently, maybe he'll fancy this one...? Edited February 17, 2013 by Bobby K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassistclem Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 And to think, tomorrow, someone somewhere will go out and spend that much on a Mexican Precision! Please let them know before it's too late!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='Bassistclem' timestamp='1361135116' post='1981727']And to think, tomorrow, someone somewhere will go out and spend that much on a Mexican Precision![/quote] There's also the point that if this were a 70s Precision it would be double, if not triple, the price (given condition, etc). That, and given the current exchange rate it would cost you circa £900 to get one as nice from Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashborygirl Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thank you for all the positive words, I hadn't realised quite how many people were aware of how good these basses are. Still available BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basslondon Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yamaha basses from this period were also funk machines..... check out this video at about 02:28 and see Sakuri going mental on his BB2000 (the two pickup version of this) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIK1Vn6Va3w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby K Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='basslondon' timestamp='1361217002' post='1983039'] Yamaha basses from this period were also funk machines..... check out this video at about 02:28 and see Sakuri going mental on his BB2000 (the two pickup version of this) : [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIK1Vn6Va3w[/media] [/quote] Great video mate and nice to see a white 2000 in action. These basses are the mutt's nuts - someone come and get it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='Ashborygirl' timestamp='1361215172' post='1982991'][H]adn't realised quite how many people were aware of how good these basses are.[/quote] There are a few of us. We lurk in the shadows. You should check out the BB thread http://basschat.co.uk/topic/126553-yamaha-bbs/page__hl__bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Again, making me regret the Glaub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashborygirl Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 A little bump, lots of interest but still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybass 70 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Can't believe this is still here I want ! but no funds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBas Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hello, Is it possible to send it to the Netherlands? What would the shipping cost be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashborygirl Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yes, no problem, I've sent you a PM with some prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBas Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thank you, if have send you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashborygirl Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Cheers mate, reply is on its way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Ahhhhh damn it I can't believe I missed this!!!! Fecking gutted...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBas Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The BB1200 has arrived in Holland and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for doing good business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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