redbandit599 Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I don't often buy a new bass (I've had 5 in over 20 years) so am looking forward to taking delivery of a Yamaha BB1024x tomorrow. Last bass I bought was my Sandberg (with the proceeds from selling my beloved motorbike, couldn't spend the money on anything sensible after all...) which is great and going nowhere! But I've recently got the GAS for a PJ for some classic passive thump and growl. Reading various posts on here led me to the BB and I preferred a 424x to most of the Fenders which I also tried recently, so I'm hoping the 1024x will be even better and just what I fancy. I think I've got a pretty good deal too, the shop is selling it as ex-demo, but it's still got the film on the scratchguard and they say it's just been hung in the shop with no marks. Surely that makes every shop bass ex-demo? Still, it's £250 less than most others I can find, so as long as it's all fine, I'm happy! Quote
Horizontalste Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 You made a good choice, they are thunderous basses. Enjoy Quote
dannybuoy Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I've got the 5 string version, you won't be disappointed! Quote
thisnameistaken Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Do let us know how you get on. I'm really tempted by the 1024x and 1025x, they're lovely looking basses. Quote
Pinball Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Congratulations. After having tried one I have a BB1025x on my hot list once I get some cash together Quote
RandomBass Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 That's pretty much how I bought my BB1024 - shop demo which was faultless, and at a nice price. I'm sure you will enjoy! Quote
action_panzer Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Cracking basses, used to have a Yamaha BB1500, was probably the most playable bass I ever owned. Quote
redbandit599 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys, hopefully the delivery will be made today! Will let you know once I've had a noodle or two. J Quote
redbandit599 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Posted January 11, 2014 White Rumblehammer in the house! Very pleased so far, excellent build quality and good tonal variety (including the p thump that I wanted.) The neck is a comfortable handful, not too thick as I've found some P's to be for me. I think it looks cool too! (That'll change when I wear it...) Looking forward to trying it out properly with the band. I got this for £520 (ex-demo from a shop), which I think is a steal . Happy days! Quote
uncle psychosis Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Good shout. I bought a BB414 last year that I was in love with, but I've been having a sulk ever since I found out the truss rod is stuck and I can't set it up right since changing strings. Think I may cut my losses on it, shift it for a pittance and save up for a 415... Quote
dannybuoy Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 I'm just about to sell my black 415 if you're interested btw! Quote
uncle psychosis Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1389480162' post='2334730'] I'm just about to sell my black 415 if you're interested btw! [/quote] Think I'd have a hard time trying to swing that with Aunty Psychosis... Probably need to try and fix the 414 first! Of course, if it were going cheap... Quote
Freddy Le Cragg Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Can I be the first to say Pics or didnt happen! Quote
uncle psychosis Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Inspired by this thread I just got my 414 out...its either because the weather has changed or because the new allen key I bought fits better but I got the damn thing working!! Quote
RandomBass Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1389546160' post='2335328'] Inspired by this thread I just got my 414 out...its either because the weather has changed or because the new allen key I bought fits better but I got the damn thing working!! [/quote] And that alone is worth the entrance fee to Basschat. Excellent news. Have you managed to get a suitable neck relief? My 414 has a very sold feeling neck, and it's never gone out of kilter on me. Quote
uncle psychosis Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1389555368' post='2335504'] And that alone is worth the entrance fee to Basschat. Excellent news. Have you managed to get a suitable neck relief? My 414 has a very sold feeling neck, and it's never gone out of kilter on me. [/quote] Yes, the neck seems fine now. I don't really know whats happened, whether the strings have settled in or the neck has adjusted to them/ the weather or what...but its at least playable now! Sam Quote
Sean Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Awesome pickups and make so much sense when married to a big valve amp. Quote
redbandit599 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 Have to concur on the pick ups, been thumping it out tonight, very powerful. A hotter signal than I get from my Sandberg and that's active. Re pics, I'll try and load a few up. I'm not that good/quick with them though, so don't hold your breath! Glad the 414 is back in action Uncle! Quote
Guest MoJo Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Here are my 414s. Fantastic value for money. One on the right is up for grabs on eBay at the moment [URL=http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/markmojo1962/media/20140201_170736_zps93a24c78.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w614/markmojo1962/20140201_170736_zps93a24c78.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited February 4, 2014 by MoJo Quote
Skybone Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Very tempted by a BB424/424x... Maybe when the Jazz sells... Quote
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