krispn Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Nab it for me - I could be doing with them books! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 11 minutes ago, krispn said: Nab it for me - I could be doing with them books! I’m having the bass. I’ve told him he can have a left handed 3/4 Harley Benton my lad doesn’t use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 And this one has come up for sale on eBay within 2 miles from me! No bass books but a Hiscox case included in the relatively "full" asking price. It's one of those hardly ever seen Yamaha BB2005 models, described by the seller as "mint" although looking a little scuffed from the pics. But at 2/3 price of a typical NE2 maybe worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Al Krow said: And this one has come up for sale on eBay within 2 miles from me! No bass books but a Hiscox case included in the relatively "full" asking price. It's one of those hardly ever seen Yamaha BB2005 models, described by the seller as "mint" although looking a little scuffed from the pics. But at 2/3 price of a typical NE2 maybe worth checking out. There was a black Nathan East version on Facebook for £1300 the other day. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Any idea what this model is, Andy? Has the 425 bridge, really unusual set of stacked knobs and 2 x 9V batteries. Also fs on eBay. I'm intrigued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Any idea what this model is, Andy? Has the 425 bridge, really unusual set of stacked knobs and 2 x 9V batteries. Also fs on eBay. I'm intrigued... Modded 415wr. wouldnt bother personally. Depends what the preamp is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Modded 415wr. wouldnt bother personally. Depends what the preamp is. I'm guessing an OBP-3 given 18V. But just a guess! 12 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: There was a black Nathan East version on Facebook for £1300 the other day. 🙄 Bet that didn't hang about too long then! Edited March 3, 2020 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 How much is that 415 on for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: How much is that 415 on for? £219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Just now, Al Krow said: £219 Just found it...no specifics on preamp. er. Id say get a 415 and choose your own pre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) Nah - happy with my 1025. Just thought it might have been some weird exotic early model. But it's essentially a prototype 735A by a Trav protege who probably went on to quietly invent the BB Musicman bass... Edited March 3, 2020 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 What price is the bb2005? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 6 hours ago, krispn said: What price is the bb2005? On at £1,200. Suspect will take a decent offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, Al Krow said: On at £1,200. Suspect will take a decent offer. PS there is a BB 2004 in the FS on for almost half that price and looks to be in mint condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 That’s what I was gonna say. It sounds quite high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 19 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Modded 415wr. wouldnt bother personally. Depends what the preamp is. The preamp looks like an East U retro/uni pre. Great bass,, and John's preamps bring any bass to another level, even set flat! At £219 that's a steal as the preamp alone is nigh on £200 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 On 01/03/2020 at 11:46, AndyTravis said: Yeah. So, the plan is get a 424x, strip the body. Fill bridge pickup rout. Rout for MM pickup. Get a nice 2 band eq and a lovely vintage MM sounding pickup. silver flake body, White Pearl pickguard. Green LEDS. (Well, maybe not...but y’know) So get a cheap 414! A duncan pickup, And do it! Would a sterling pickguard work with the 414 neck they arn't a million miles away. I've a sterling pickguard I can donate to the cause (it's a funky green pearl) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, lee650 said: The preamp looks like an East U retro/uni pre. Great bass,, and John's preamps bring any bass to another level, even set flat! At £219 that's a steal as the preamp alone is nigh on £200 Am I right in thinking that the 415 and 425 share the same pups? If that's the case they're already Tyson Fury punch capable and combine with a East preamp and you're right, that's going to be one helluva beast and he's already replaced the tuners with lighter weight ones. Kentish Town N London if anyone's interested in checking it out. Edited March 3, 2020 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 On 01/03/2020 at 11:46, AndyTravis said: Yeah. So, the plan is get a 424x, strip the body. Fill bridge pickup rout. Rout for MM pickup. Get a nice 2 band eq and a lovely vintage MM sounding pickup. silver flake body, White Pearl pickguard. Green LEDS. (Well, maybe not...but y’know) For stinky poos and giggles! Not quite,but fits the neck perfectly 😂 maybe a slightly longer custom version. It would be an interesting project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Do you know what, that actually could look really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Do you know what, that actually could look really good! I know! A little tidying of the back end, or a slight extension on the pickguard 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamni Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) On 03/03/2020 at 20:18, lee650 said: I know! A little tidying of the back end, or a slight extension on the pickguard 😁 lee650 ....This is what you really want Edited March 5, 2020 by whamni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Anyone in the SE able to get this to help make @AndyTravis BBM a reality? Black BB424 https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/yamaha-bass-guitar/1368493735?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android Price: £ 80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 OMG, that's a complete bargain. @bassfan @Frank Blank is this in your parish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Al Krow said: OMG, that's a complete bargain. @bassfan @Frank Blank is this in your parish? It’s a long way from me, north or Norwich. If someone can get it to me Saturday I’m going up to Manchester area on Sunday and I’d gladly take it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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