NoirBass Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 I got a 1025 in a trade about 6 months ago and haven't put it down since. Amazing basses, buy it! Quote
M@23 Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 [quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1485179672' post='3221796'] I wish they had maple boards too, though I've definitely seen a picture of a 2025 with a maple board but it was incredibly rare if I recall. [/quote] I tired to get a maple board 2024x a couple of years ago, which sold pretty much the moment it went it to stock. I thought I was in there early doors, but someone must have pulled the trigger the second they saw it. Quote
CameronJ Posted January 23, 2017 Author Posted January 23, 2017 Right. I've laid down the ducats for this baby. 450 ducats to be precise. I should be receiving her by the end of the week fingers crossed! Pics from the seller: I can't wait :-O Quote
therealting Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 You've done all right for yourself with that one! Quote
CameronJ Posted January 23, 2017 Author Posted January 23, 2017 Why thank you. I think so too There's some wear on the neck which I'm told actually improves the feel...we shall see. I'll be posting an update and new pics once I've had a chance to have a proper play in person. Quote
philparker Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 You've done the right thing - life is too short to Um & Ah! I hope you enjoy it! Quote
JapanAxe Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1485180112' post='3221805'] The 414/415 have matching headstocks though! [/quote] Can't hear you! La la la la la! etc Quote
dannybuoy Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1485183019' post='3221850'] I tired to get a maple board 2024x a couple of years ago, which sold pretty much the moment it went it to stock. I thought I was in there early doors, but someone must have pulled the trigger the second they saw it. [/quote] There's one that's changed hands a couple of times around here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231731-fsft-yamaha-bb2024mx-super-precisionjazz-sold/ Quote
CameronJ Posted January 23, 2017 Author Posted January 23, 2017 Oh man that is serious bass porn. Though after a few searches it doesn't seeem like Yamaha ever extended the maple board love to the 5 stringer a real tragedy. On a side note - any suggestions on where I could get a red tort pickguard made for this?? Quote
BassApprentice Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1485203593' post='3222121'] There's one that's changed hands a couple of times around here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231731-fsft-yamaha-bb2024mx-super-precisionjazz-sold/"]http://basschat.co.u...isionjazz-sold/[/url] [/quote] Wow, that is a real beauty. If one ever comes up it will be hard to resist...... Quote
BassApprentice Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 On the topic of hard to resist Yamahas.... £700 for NE model https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/yamaha-bass-nathen-east/1212520950 Quote
pete.young Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 [quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1485338572' post='3223173'] On the topic of hard to resist Yamahas.... £700 for NE model [url="https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/yamaha-bass-nathen-east/1212520950"]https://www.gumtree....east/1212520950[/url] [/quote] Strictly speaking this is not a Nathan East model, it's a BB2004. Still a very good bass at an excellent price. The Nathan East model is the BBNE2. Quote
CameronJ Posted January 25, 2017 Author Posted January 25, 2017 [quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1485338572' post='3223173'] On the topic of hard to resist Yamahas.... £700 for NE model https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/yamaha-bass-nathen-east/1212520950 [/quote] Ooh that is a looker. Although it looks like it may have the same preamp as the TRB1005 I tried the other day...didn't sound great to me tbh. Although that was after playing the thunderous BB1025x. I guess it could have been the soap bar/humbuckers in the TRB that were more to blame though. I'd like to think this sounds a lot better! Quote
pete.young Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) [quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1485347285' post='3223268'] Ooh that is a looker. Although it looks like it may have the same preamp as the TRB1005 I tried the other day... [/quote] It's different - the BB2004 has a 2-band EQ plus mid cut switch and frequency selector, the 1005 has a 3-band EQ. The 1005 is also a 35" scale bolt-on . The BB2004/2005 is a later design and a newer generation of pre-amp which has much more in common with the BBNE1. There is a BB2005 for sale in the forum here, but I thought you didn't want active. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/296915-yamaha-bb2005-nathan-east/page__p__3208381__hl__yamaha__fromsearch__1#entry3208381 Edited January 25, 2017 by pete.young Quote
CameronJ Posted January 25, 2017 Author Posted January 25, 2017 A-ha, good to know. Thanks for clearing that up. Looks like the bb2004 will be a completely different beast. Quote
CameronJ Posted January 26, 2017 Author Posted January 26, 2017 Got my BB1025x delivered today and have been playing it for the last 4 hours straight. Will try and get a proper review done tomorrow but so far I can say this is definitely my new #1 bass! What a dream to play! Quote
dieseldalziel Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Freshly listed today(not mine).. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB1025x-/201796749829?hash=item2efc060a05:g:G0cAAOSwj85YNZ2q Quote
dieseldalziel Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 and from the same seller(not me)... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Nathan-East-signiture-BBNE1-bass-guitar-/201796741840?hash=item2efc05ead0:g:aDwAAOSw9GhYi2U1 Quote
anzoid Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 [quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1485204752' post='3222141'] On a side note - any suggestions on where I could get a red tort pickguard made for this?? [/quote] You could try Jack's Instrument Services - http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com/ Had a scratchplate done by him from a template I sent for a Stringray copy with a modded pickup layout - excellent quality, fast turnaround and really friendly helpful service. They also did a re-fin for me which was superb too (that bass is long gone though...) Quote
CameronJ Posted January 28, 2017 Author Posted January 28, 2017 Nice eBay finds there! I've had my eye on Jack's actually, I reckon I'll go to them when I finally decide to get a guard made. Nice selection of colours and finishes on their sample page too which is great. Quote
dannybuoy Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 [quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1485204752' post='3222141'] Oh man that is serious bass porn. Though after a few searches it doesn't seeem like Yamaha ever extended the maple board love to the 5 stringer a real tragedy. On a side note - any suggestions on where I could get a red tort pickguard made for this?? [/quote] I think the maple was a custom order, so if you were serious about a maple 2025X and Yamaha are still making them, you might be able to order one from a dealer. Quote
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