lowregisterhead Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) For sale is my Yamaha SB55, built between 1973 and 1976, in extraordinary condition for its age. All original, apart from the back of the neck having been re-varnished at some point. No visible fret wear. The not so good bits, for the purposes of full disclosure: there is a dink in the tip of the headstock, a small crack in the finish in the rear of the lower horn, a couple of small marks on the edge below the controls, and a little pitting in the finish along the back edge near the end strap button. Still in great condition for a 40-year-old bass! [s]The thumb rest is missing, but could easily be replaced.[/s] I have now bought a replacement thumb rest. Plays beautifully, really slim at the nut, with a clear, resonant tone. These were quality instruments, easily rivalling any American made jazz basses of the same era, and this model is rare, having been made for such a short time. £575. Sorry, but I'm not looking for any trades. [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3696_zpsac299f10.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3697_zps10e32d40.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3699_zps3ca5744d.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3712_zps0a5e16f3.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3711_zps8c1e2a4c.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3708_zpsedeaff21.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3707_zps3c03cdd8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3705_zps5afcbdee.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3704_zpsd7809c90.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3702_zps4033773f.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3715_zps66c3cdda.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3716_zps6003ae86.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_3717_zpsd74a9e88.jpg.html"][/url] Edited March 19, 2014 by lowregisterhead
AndyTravis Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 Always wanted one of these, gorgeous things.
Bassassin Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 Stunning. I was down in Newcastle just after Christmas, a jazz band was set up & playing in the town centre - quite near where Howard Bass Doc's shop used to be, as it happens. The bassist had one of these - only one I've ever seen in real life. Wish I could afford it! Jon.
Roland Rock Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 Ohh, I don't think I've seen one of these before - lovely bass
FlatEric Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Very nice indeed! Rare as. . . . . . I've got an SB500 - sort of related to yours - Luvverly Bass. Make sure you really want to move it - would take you ages to find another!!
grahamd Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 A rare beauty indeed, love the tuners shape
Norm Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 That's very funky! Even the clunking great t-bird style headstock is funky! Ace bass, wish I was rich enough to buy it. GLWTS. Norm.
lowregisterhead Posted February 11, 2014 Author Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks for all the love, folks. Vintage bump.
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