AndyTravis Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 44 minutes ago, Fil1ip said: So my pick up switch is not working. All pick ups on all of the time ? Does anyone know what is wrong? As @MoJo stated earlier - the switches are notoriously weak on the 414. Mine was replaced with a switchcraft upon purchase. he’s your man for more information 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I am thinking of fitting normal sized PJs in one of my BB (of old) . Does anyone has / knows of pictures how this looks like together with the pu frames? I wonder if I just could put something fitting in the space of the neck pu and how much wood work it would be for fitting the J-neck pu into the body... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 On 26/08/2020 at 16:53, AndyTravis said: As @MoJo stated earlier - the switches are notoriously weak on the 414. Mine was replaced with a switchcraft upon purchase. he’s your man for more information I've always replaced mine with a Switchcraft equivalent. The original switches can be glued. I have a couple in my tool box that have been glued back together with superglue and the repair seems incredibly strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 On 26/08/2020 at 16:08, Fil1ip said: So my pick up switch is not working. All pick ups on all of the time ? Does anyone know what is wrong? I've PM'd you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 On 26/08/2020 at 00:16, AndyTravis said: Nice BB614 on eBay - collect only. Near Bristol? Melksham? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154057841128 Raspberry Red - so one of the last 614’s. Thank goodness for @AndyTravis's BB Radar. That's all I can say. I thought I'd take this opportunity to raise a question that I've always wanted to ask. The pickups in the 414 and 614 seem to be identical. I imagine they are exactly the same pickups. In which case, if a 614 had a active/passive switch fitted, it would be possible in theory to create the BB614s, combining the best of both models. Am I correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, MoJo said: Thank goodness for @AndyTravis's BB Radar. That's all I can say. I thought I'd take this opportunity to raise a question that I've always wanted to ask. The pickups in the 414 and 614 seem to be identical. I imagine they are exactly the same pickups. In which case, if a 614 had a active/passive switch fitted, it would be possible in theory to create the BB614s, combining the best of both models. Am I correct? Yes - although if you set the eq flat on a 614, you’ve basically got a 414 anyhow. So, save the modding money... Love that red - not driving 250 mile round trip for it though. Edited August 27, 2020 by AndyTravis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Yes - although if you set the eq flat on a 614, you’ve basically got a 414 anyhow. So, save the modding money... Love that red - not driving 250 mile round trip for it though. Or getting me to do your dirty work again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 41 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Yes - although if you set the eq flat on a 614, you’ve basically got a 414 anyhow. So, save the modding money... Love that red - not driving 250 mile round trip for it though. I wondered if a 614 with the EQ set flat would sound like a 414 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, MoJo said: I wondered if a 614 with the EQ set flat would sound like a 414 Yeah. That’s why I sold my 614, I set it flat most of the time. Was a lovely bass. Should’ve kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 25 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Or getting me to do your dirty work again.... Sorry about that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Sorry about that I don’t mind - you are a good lad - was minimal fuss 👊🏾 at least you held onto that bass for a while..... Edited August 27, 2020 by Cuzzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: I don’t mind - you are a good lad - was minimal fuss 👊🏾 at least you held onto that bass for a while..... Well. The decks are cleared now. 414, sadowsky, blue miller. And the 2 Farida things. no money, no desire to sell. Havent bought anything in months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 8 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Havent bought anything in months. You've definitely jinxed it now 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164353834140 nice 614 in pewter...nowhere near me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Nowhere near me either. I have a friend who has an identical 614 that he doesn’t play any more. He’s switched to short scale. Perhaps I should ask him if he’s interested in selling it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 If I got a 614, it’s a pewter I’d want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 54 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: If I got a 614, it’s a pewter I’d want. Brown...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Brown...... I did have a brown one, yes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) I’ve owned an estimated 14 x BB414’s (including the two I currently own), 3 x BB415’s, 2 x BB424’s, 2 x BB425’s, and 1 x BB1024 but I’ve never owned a BB614 I’ve also owned 3 x BB300, 1 x BB350F, 1 x BB404, 2 x BB405, 1 x BB1100s and 1 x BB1500a You could say that I’m quite fond of Yamaha BB’s Edited August 29, 2020 by MoJo Forgot one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fil1ip Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, MoJo said: I’ve owned countless BB414’s (and have another 2 now), 3 x BB415’s, 2 x BB424’s and 2 x BB425’s, but I’ve never owned a BB614 I’ve also owned 3 x BB300, 1 x BB350F, 1 x BB404, 2 x BB405, 1 x BB1100s and 1 x BB1500a You could say that I’m quite fond of Yamaha BB’s Which version was your favourite 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Fil1ip said: Which version was your favourite 🙄 The BB1500a. I wish I’d hung onto that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobasserk Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) Ok, BB's owned (and mostly gone) BB3000, BB3000MA, 4xBB1000MA, 2xBB300, 3xBB414, 2xBB424, 2xBB1600, BB416, BB1024x Most missed one: BB3000. Sold it when I was looking for a more modern EMG tone... well the 1600's also were ...outstanding Edited August 29, 2020 by gobasserk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 34 minutes ago, gobasserk said: Ok, BB's owned (and mostly gone) BB3000, BB3000MA, 4xBB1000MA, 2xBB300, 3xBB414, 2xBB424, 2xBB1600, BB416, BB1024x Most missed one: BB3000. Sold it when I was looking for a more modern EMG tone... well the 1600's also were ...outstanding Totally regret selling my BB1600, such an idiot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 26/08/2020 at 16:53, AndyTravis said: As @MoJo stated earlier - the switches are notoriously weak on the 414. Mine was replaced with a switchcraft upon purchase. he’s your man for more information Always an option to drop another pot in & go VVT, that's what I did with my 425 & I'm happy with the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Some Yamaha ‘deals’ on guitarguitar if folk are interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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