roblpm Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 28 minutes ago, hookys6stringbass said: It's a BB734.... I've got one But it didn't look like the same black..... Looked all dark black! Anyway I bow to your superior knowledge. How do you find yours? I have a passive jazz and am thinking about something to compliment it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 2 hours ago, roblpm said: Having been turned into a bb nerd by this thread... Welcome to the BB 'nerd' society 😄 There are worse fates. Particularly if you're someone who appreciates playing some of the best non boutique basses on the planet at very decent prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 @lee650has just bought a 1025x means I now need a 1024/2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 17 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: @lee650has just bought a 1025x means I now need a 1024/2024 My new baby!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Cor blimey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 @lee650 did you sell the Mendel then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 2 hours ago, CameronJ said: @lee650 did you sell the Mendel then? I did mate! It's going to a pro player buddy of mine,who will give it a lot more use than i do these days 😂 Ive actually still got the Mendel as the buyer is a fellow Geordie,and as im popping home in a couple of weeks I'm delivering it to his mum,while he's in Dubai! I've cased it up and won't touch it,in case buyers remorse sets in 😉 The yammy has fender flats on which I've always found to be very bland so im looking to get some Chromes or id like to try the Ernie Ball Cobalt flats but both brands are over £60 a set!!! Ouch! That's a nice day out with the kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, lee650 said: I did mate! It's going to a pro player buddy of mine,who will give it a lot more use than i do these days 😂 Ive actually still got the Mendel as the buyer is a fellow Geordie,and as im popping home in a couple of weeks I'm delivering it to his mum,while he's in Dubai! I've cased it up and won't touch it,in case buyers remorse sets in 😉 The yammy has fender flats on which I've always found to be very bland so im looking to get some Chromes or id like to try the Ernie Ball Cobalt flats but both brands are over £60 a set!!! Ouch! That's a nice day out with the kids! Ah, great stuff. Have you tried Dunlop Flats? Much cheaper (I got my 5 string set for about £37 I think) and I really like them, though I’m certainly no flatwound connoisseur! Edit: that’s a lie, they cost me £34.99 from Bass Direct http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Dunlop_Nickels.html Edited January 20, 2019 by CameronJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 11 hours ago, roblpm said: But it didn't look like the same black..... Looked all dark black! Anyway I bow to your superior knowledge. How do you find yours? I have a passive jazz and am thinking about something to compliment it. Must be the lighting... It's a great bass, very versatile. Extremely well built... The one thing that irks me a little is I wish they'd come with the reverse pick ups like the 1200s.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 2 hours ago, CameronJ said: Ah, great stuff. Have you tried Dunlop Flats? Much cheaper (I got my 5 string set for about £37 I think) and I really like them, though I’m certainly no flatwound connoisseur! Edit: that’s a lie, they cost me £34.99 from Bass Direct http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Dunlop_Nickels.html @CameronJ Ahh i hadn't thought of those!! TBH I did try their nickel and steel roundwounds as i was really hoping they could replace the DR's I've been using for the last 20 years (not one set for 20 years 😂) as DR are stupid money and the quality has definately gone down (that's for another thread) Anyway i hated the steels and thought the nickels sounded ok! But the feel was spot on! Are the Dunlop flats low tension and nice and bright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, lee650 said: @CameronJ Ahh i hadn't thought of those!! TBH I did try their nickel and steel roundwounds as i was really hoping they could replace the DR's I've been using for the last 20 years (not one set for 20 years 😂) as DR are stupid money and the quality has definately gone down (that's for another thread) Anyway i hated the steels and thought the nickels sounded ok! But the feel was spot on! Are the Dunlop flats low tension and nice and bright? Yes the Dunlop Flats are definitely lower tension than many flats out there. I love Dunlop Superbright Nickels but the flats aren’t as low tension as that. They’re surprisingly bright actually, although I do have them on an active Sandberg P so they’ll be different on a passive bass like a BB. I’d recommend them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercarrots Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 ive noticed uk owners are more attracted to pickguards than us or japanese owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Not me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 To be fair, an ill-matched pickguard can ruin an otherwise great bass. It’s gotta be the right shape and right colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joostone Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I'm looking for Yamaha BB templates. Both for the body and/or pickguards. Want to mod a BB as my next project, but I need a good idea first ;). Who can help me with a template or exact measurements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 First time I’ve rehearsed with a BB300 since about 1999 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Can we have a then and now pic please? 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 So this is the most active Yammy fan boy area, and I know it’s a ‘BB’ thread, butnfor all of you like like the Attitude Billy’s sheehan bass, there is a new one due out soon in the original colour he would have modded his P bass on and a roasted maple neck. Neck pick up looks different as well . Enjoy..... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 24 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: So this is the most active Yammy fan boy area, and I know it’s a ‘BB’ thread, butnfor all of you like like the Attitude Billy’s sheehan bass, there is a new one due out soon in the original colour he would have modded his P bass on and a roasted maple neck. Neck pick up looks different as well . Enjoy..... Shame it’ll be about £4000, I’d have one at about £800 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 True - but some older att’s may come on the market to trade different. @LewisK1975 I know is a fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Now that looks ace! Neck pickup is probably an in house Yamaha rather than the Dimarzio. As Andy has said, it'll be a shame about the price tag.... I know there were budget Attitude models in the past but would be cool to see them release a range again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Cuzzie said: So this is the most active Yammy fan boy area, and I know it’s a ‘BB’ thread, butnfor all of you like like the Attitude Billy’s sheehan bass, there is a new one due out soon in the original colour he would have modded his P bass on and a roasted maple neck. Neck pick up looks different as well . Enjoy..... 6 hours ago, Cuzzie said: True - but some older att’s may come on the market to trade different. @LewisK1975 I know is a fan! Dear Lord! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I really fancy an Attitude... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Bigwan said: I really fancy an Attitude... My wife already says I have one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: My wife already says I have one. You have a helluva Andytude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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