steviedee Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Always liked the look of old Yamaha basses and saw a BB5000 for sale locally. It needs a bit of TLC and someone has inexplicably sanded off some of the finish. But I have to say I absolutely love this bass! It sounds fantastic, really huge. The weight is perfect for me, very lightweight. Not much online about them but any info would be appreciated! Quote
Kiwi Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 These were the first 5 strings to be widely endorsed. I can remember all sorts of bassists playing them in the mid 80's as an alternative to Steinbergers. How is the string spacing? It always looked a bit narrow. But its an instrument I've always had respect for. Huge warmth and growl. Quote
steviedee Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 String spacing is definitely on the narrow but I actually find it very comfortable. Quote
jezzaboy Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Nice. As a recent convert to old Yams, I couldn`t be happier. Quote
LukeFRC Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1409174381' post='2537213'] Nice. As a recent convert to old Yams, I couldn`t be happier. [/quote] +1 also recently picked up BB1200 is a cracker Quote
steviedee Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 I saw Jonas Reingold from the Flower Kings playing a BB3000 and ignore looked and sounded immense. I was reminded how much I liked the look of them. Quote
Mylkinut Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 [URL=http://s3.photobucket.com/user/mylkinut/media/DSCN5781_zpsb0216c14.jpg.html][IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/mylkinut/DSCN5781_zpsb0216c14.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Here's mine, made in 1987. Great bass, though even after 5 years of ownership I'm still 50/50 on the string spacing! Quote
steviedee Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 Looks very nice that! I'm in two minds about a refin, the sanding annoys me. But refinishing the bass significantly adds to the cost. Quote
White Cloud Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Beautiful bass, that is a wonderful acquisition well done. Quote
steviedee Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1409258598' post='2538133'] Beautiful bass, that is a wonderful acquisition well done. [/quote] Thanks it really is great. I saw it advertised locally and nipped up to see it and loved it. Quote
White Cloud Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 [quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1409258740' post='2538137'] Thanks it really is great. I saw it advertised locally and nipped up to see it and loved it. [/quote] Wish I had seen it first Quote
steviedee Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 Ha ha the bloke also had a Wal defretted identical to mine in a funky red Wal case in his cupboard, he wasn't selling that tho. He was a guitar player. Quote
White Cloud Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 [quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1409258964' post='2538144'] Ha ha the bloke also had a Wal defretted identical to mine in a funky red Wal case in his cupboard, he wasn't selling that tho. [/quote] He has good taste! (like you ) Quote
Mylkinut Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 [quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1409256337' post='2538099'] Looks very nice that! I'm in two minds about a refin, the sanding annoys me. But refinishing the bass significantly adds to the cost. [/quote] Would it have to be a total refin? It looks like mine has yellowed significantly over the years, I wonder how difficult it would be to colour-match. Quote
steviedee Posted August 30, 2014 Author Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Mylkinut' timestamp='1409300450' post='2538379'] Would it have to be a total refin? It looks like mine has yellowed significantly over the years, I wonder how difficult it would be to colour-match. [/quote] I can imagine a partial refin could be a pain and the rest of the bass is in quite good nick which makes it more annoying. I'm seeing a guy today who has been recommended. See what he recommends. Edited August 30, 2014 by steviedee Quote
Muzz Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 I had a white 3000A from new for about twenty years, great basses and very underrated - the build quality is terrific. Quote
steviedee Posted August 30, 2014 Author Posted August 30, 2014 We'll visited the luthier and an excellent bloke he was. He thinks he can match the colour which is great news. But a quick question the bass currently has a blend control where the pick up switch used to be but I'm thinking of going back to the original configuration any thoughts? Quote
jezzaboy Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 I prefer the 3 way switch, nice and simple. Quote
steviedee Posted August 30, 2014 Author Posted August 30, 2014 [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1409431548' post='2539717'] I prefer the 3 way switch, nice and simple. [/quote] Yeah I think you're right. Quote
Turk Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1409432468' post='2539726'] Crying out for a white refin [/quote] Vintage White, like on the BB2024. Quote
koltag Posted September 22, 2014 Posted September 22, 2014 What a beauty...ohh, been looking for a BB5000 for a long time. If you guys know anyone selling one pleeeease let me know, thx! Quote
steviedee Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 I'll post a pic when the refin is complete. Quote
steviedee Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 Just saw some pics on the luthiers facebook page and I am completely over the moon! What a job this guy has done not a full refin just matched the colour and smoothed it out. Doing the set up Monday. I can't wait to be honest. I can really recommend this guy, if you are in the Glasgow/West area .... brilliant. [attachment=172555:refin02.jpg] [attachment=172557:refin01.jpg] Quote
steviedee Posted October 5, 2014 Author Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) Just got the bass back from the luthier, what can I say he has done an incredible job the bass looks incredible the partial refin is fantastic. He restored the original electrics (got rid of the blend pot) and sourced some original speed dials. I'm over it. Sounds immense. Gassing for a four string now! [attachment=173116:photo 2.JPG] Edited October 5, 2014 by steviedee Quote
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